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Australia's World-First Shellfish Reef Restoration Project Shows Early Success

In Port Phillip Bay, Australia, a pioneering project is restoring a damaged shellfish reef using limestone fertilizer and donated shells containing oyster larvae, aiming to cover 1000 square meters and reverse decades of ecosystem decline caused by overfishing, pollution, and dredging.

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Life Below Water
zeit.de
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Australian Woman Convicted for Attempting to Sell Human Toes Found in Dog Vomit

In Victoria, Australia, a woman attempted to sell two human toes she found in dog vomit, which belonged to the dogs' deceased owner. Police found the toes preserved in formaldehyde, along with other animal parts, leading to an 18-month good behavior bond.

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Australia Open to Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission

Australia is open to joining a future peacekeeping mission in Ukraine as Britain plans to move the operation into its operational phase; this was announced during a video conference with 29 Western allies (excluding the US), following warnings from Russia about the consequences of such a coalition.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NSW to Keep Hate Speech Laws Despite Criminal Plot Revelation

New South Wales will not revoke new hate speech and antisemitism laws despite revelations that many recent attacks against Jewish targets were part of an organized crime plot aimed at distracting law enforcement; the Premier stated the laws remain vital for social cohesion, while critics call for an...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NDIS Spending Slowdown Yields Budget Surplus, but Challenges Remain

Lower-than-expected NDIS spending has created a $700 million budget surplus, but challenges remain as the government aims to limit annual growth to eight percent and secure a funding agreement with states to shift services for children with mild autism.

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Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Life Sentences in Walsh Murder; Griffiths Disappearance Remains Unsolved

A Brisbane court found Joshua Searston and Dewald De Klerk guilty of the murder of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete; the case is linked to the still-unsolved disappearance of Lachlan James Griffiths, whose family is appealing for information.

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Bandt Calls for Australia to Ditch AUKUS Pact Over Trump Concerns

Greens leader Adam Bandt called for Australia to abandon the $368 billion AUKUS pact with the US and UK due to concerns about President Trump, citing risks and potential wasted funds on nuclear submarines; this comes amid recent Chinese naval activity near Australia and a looming federal election th...

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Queen Mary Cancels Engagements Due to Illness

Queen Mary of Denmark cancelled engagements due to illness, impacting appearances at the Danish Heart Association and Mary Foundation events. She expressed disappointment but highlighted her dedication to the Heart Association.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Son's Untreated Schizophrenia Leads to Father's Murder, Exposing Systemic Failures in Mental Health Care

In Melbourne, Australia, 68-year-old Stephen O'Brien was murdered by his son, Scott, who suffered from undiagnosed schizophrenia. The coroner's findings highlighted systemic failures in supporting caregivers of mentally ill adults, urging improved awareness and resources to prevent future tragedies.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sydney Teacher Faces Trial for Alleged 1980s Child Abuse

A 71-year-old Sydney teacher, Michael Anthony Lunn, is facing trial on charges of sexually abusing eight children in the 1980s at Vaucluse Public School; several victims, now adults, have come forward decades later, some triggered by a 1985 newspaper article detailing prior accusations against him.

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Quality Education
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Greek Orthodox Community Sues Victoria Over $27.91M Land Acquisition for North East Link

The Greek Orthodox Community in Melbourne is suing the Victorian government for $27.91 million in compensation for land compulsorily acquired for the North East Link project, significantly exceeding the $11.48 million offered, due to differing valuations of the land's development potential.

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Australian EV Owners Use V2L Systems as Emergency Power During Cyclone Alfred

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, 450,000 Australian homes lost power, but EV owners used their vehicle-to-load (V2L) systems to power essential appliances, highlighting the technology's potential for disaster relief, as demonstrated by multiple real-world examples.

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Affordable and Clean Energy

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