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WA's $18 Million Plan to Stop 200 Million Cane Toads

A $18 million project in Western Australia will seal leaks in 150 agricultural water points to create a waterless barrier, stopping the spread of an estimated 200 million cane toads across 27 million hectares, protecting biodiversity and the $136 billion iron ore industry.

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Life on Land
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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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Brisbane Floods Expose City's Flood Vulnerability

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred dumped over 274mm of rain on Brisbane, causing widespread flooding in already vulnerable areas, prompting some residents to cancel flood insurance due to rising costs, while the government invests over \$1bn in mitigation strategies.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australian Court Upholds Deportation of Iranian Refugee Despite Persecution Claims

An Iranian refugee in Australia, granted asylum 10 years ago, is facing deportation after being jailed for attempting to smuggle 10.21 kg of methamphetamine; his appeal to revoke the visa cancellation was rejected by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (ART), prioritizing community protection over h...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Blogger Apologizes for Removing Baby Wombat in Australia

American travel blogger Sam Jones apologized for removing a baby wombat from its mother in Australia, sparking outrage and death threats, prompting her to leave the country before facing potential deportation; she claims she thought the joey was injured.

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Life on Land
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Rise in Charitable Bequests from Childless Australians

The number of charitable gifts in Australian wills tripled between 2020 and 2023, particularly among childless individuals, driven by a desire for legacy and societal shifts in defining it beyond biological offspring, leading to increased funding for various causes.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Victoria Reverses Bail Law Reforms, Promising Australia's Toughest Laws

Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced a reversal of the state's 2023 bail law reforms, vowing to implement Australia's toughest bail laws in response to perceived youth crime wave fueled by media pressure, despite recent reforms prompted by criticism of the previous legislation's contribution t...

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Reduced Inequality
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Australia Issues Bushfire Warnings Amid Early Autumn Heatwave

Millions of Australians face increased bushfire threats due to an early autumn heatwave causing temperatures 6C above average, with high fire danger warnings issued for NSW, Victoria and South Australia where multiple bushfires are burning, particularly in Victoria's southwest.

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Climate Action
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NSW Labor Divided Over Controversial Youth Bail Laws

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns faces growing internal opposition to his youth bail law reforms, with critics arguing the laws are ineffective and disproportionately harm marginalized youth; while the Premier highlights increased remand rates, critics emphasize the need for crime reduction and r...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Melbourne's Murrumbeena faces eight-story development dispute

A proposed eight-story, 110-dwelling building near Melbourne's Murrumbeena train station faces local opposition due to its height, overshadowing a heritage-listed shopping strip, and insufficient parking, despite aligning with the Victorian government's plan to increase housing density near transpor...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Max Launches in Australia, Disrupting Streaming Market

Max, Warner Bros' new streaming platform, launches in Australia on March 31st, adding to a crowded market and leading to a content shift with Foxtel's Binge. The deal includes free Max access for Foxtel's 1.3 million subscribers.

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump Administration Accused of Foreign Interference in Australian Universities

The Trump administration is accused of foreign interference in Australian universities by requiring researchers who receive US funding to align with US government interests, impacting numerous research projects and prompting calls for Australian government intervention.

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Quality Education

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