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Approval for 90-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Birtinya Rescinded

The Queensland government revoked approval for a 90-unit affordable housing development in Birtinya, Sunshine Coast, days before a caretaker period, due to concerns about exceeding legal limits on affordable units and potential traffic issues, prompting criticism from the opposition.

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Australia's Happiness Ranking Falls in 2025 World Happiness Report

The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks Australia 11th globally, a decline attributed to broader trends in Western industrial nations; Nordic countries maintain top rankings, highlighting the impact of caring and sharing on overall wellbeing.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Australia Expands Help to Buy Scheme by \$800 Million

The Australian government will expand its Help to Buy scheme by \$800 million, increasing income and property price limits to make homeownership more accessible for first-home buyers; the scheme will launch in 2025.

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Gold Coast Light Rail Expansion Under Review After Public Consultation

The Queensland government initiated a community consultation to review the controversial Gold Coast light rail stage four expansion, questioning its value after the previous government's secretive planning that threatened 235 homes and 1000 car parks, despite a 2021 poll showing only one-third of lo...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Delayed Psychiatric Assessment Postpones Murder Trial

Former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is charged with two counts of murder for the February 2024 deaths of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird; a delayed psychiatric assessment has postponed his plea and legal discussions until late April, with the case returning to court on May 20th.

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Australia Funds $814 Million Green Hydrogen Project

The Australian government awarded $814 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia, the first successful bid in a $2 billion fund, aiming for 900,000 tonnes of annual green ammonia production, creating thousands of jobs and addressing climate ...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Bail Denied for Man Charged with Shooting Muslim Man in Brisbane

A 23-year-old man, Brooklyn Te-Hake Henare Ruatara, was denied bail after being charged with shooting a 20-year-old Muslim man in the back in Underwood, Brisbane, on Sunday. Police found Ruatara's fingerprint in the getaway vehicle, and he confessed to using a .22 caliber firearm, stating he knew th...

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Federal Funding for Melbourne Rail Project Halted Pending Cost Review

Infrastructure Australia declared low confidence in the A$35 billion cost estimate for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop East project, recommending against further federal funding without an updated cost estimate, cost-benefit analysis, and a comprehensive funding strategy.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australian 'Science Nerd' Faces Jail for Importing Radioactive Plutonium

A 24-year-old Australian man, Emmanuel Lidden, pleaded guilty to importing radioactive plutonium, triggering a hazmat response and facing up to 10 years in prison; his lawyer claims it was due to his 'science nerd' hobby of collecting elements.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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TikTok Threat Against Sydney Mosque Prompts Calls for Stronger Hate Crime Laws

NSW Police are investigating a TikTok threat against Sydney's Lakemba Mosque referencing the Christchurch massacre, prompting calls for stronger anti-Muslim hate crime laws after a similar threat against another mosque two weeks prior.

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High-Grade Gold Discovery at Great Southern Mining's Golden Boulder Prospect

Great Southern Mining's drilling at its Golden Boulder prospect in Western Australia discovered high-grade gold intercepts, including 1 meter at 70.94 g/t gold within a 5-meter section averaging 14.57 g/t gold at 41 meters depth; this, coupled with other deep high-grade discoveries, significantly in...

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Psychiatric Report to Determine Fate of Accused Double Murderer

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of the double murder of television presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies on February 19, 2024, using his service weapon; a psychiatric report due April 1st will determine his criminal responsibility.

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