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US Influencer Departs Australia After Wombat Incident

US hunting influencer Sam Jones grabbed a baby wombat from its mother in Australia, sparking outrage and prompting an investigation into potential visa violations; she subsequently left the country.

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Life on Land
smh.com.au
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Sydney Home Insurance Costs Triple in High-Risk Areas Amid Climate Change

Rising climate risks are driving a sharp increase in Sydney home insurance premiums, with some areas paying over three times the average due to increased flood, bushfire and storm risks; the average premium across Greater Sydney is \$3200, 66 percent higher than in 2020.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
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Cronulla Riots: A New Perspective on Causes and Consequences

The 2005 Cronulla riots, sparked by assaults on surf lifesavers, escalated into large-scale violence involving both white Australians and Lebanese Australians, revealing failures in media reporting and law enforcement response, according to a new book by then-NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and poli...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Wanted Man Suspected in Fake Terror Plot, Flees Australia

Australian authorities are searching for Sayit Erhan Akca, a 35-year-old man suspected of involvement in a fake terror plot involving explosives and who fled the country while on bail for drug charges; police say the plot was a "con job" by organized crime.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Undercover Operation Nets Criminal Hiring Hitman

In early 1998, North Coast criminal Robert Ernest Neville paid undercover NSW police officer Nick Kaldas \$500 to kill a former lover who had initiated defamation proceedings, fearing financial losses; Neville was subsequently arrested and jailed.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Auric Mining to Acquire Burbanks Gold Mill for Rapid Production Expansion

Auric Mining is acquiring the Burbanks gold mill in Western Australia for $4.4 million to improve its gold production and profitability by self-processing, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce construction time by several years.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Trump's Tariffs Threaten Australia's $18 Billion Pharmaceutical Subsidy

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose reciprocal tariffs on Australia could jeopardize the $18 billion Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), impacting access to affordable medicines for Australians, as US pharmaceutical companies object to Australia's price controls.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Australia Considers Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission Amidst Political Opposition

Australia is considering sending peacekeepers to Ukraine following an invitation from a European summit, despite opposition from the opposition leader and uncertainty regarding a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Australia-US Alliance Remains Strong Despite US Policy Shifts

Despite the new US administration's shift in approach, the Australia-US alliance remains strong due to shared strategic interests regarding China's assertive stance, high-level endorsements from US officials, and Australia's commitment to the AUKUS submarine deal.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Whitebark Energy Secures Major South Australian Hydrogen Project

Whitebark Energy's unconditional takeover of King Energy, finalized after a $2 million cash injection and positive satellite surveys, secures the 19,467-square-kilometer Alinya 3H project in South Australia's Officer Basin, boosting Whitebark's share price by 50% to 1.2c and positioning the state as...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
smh.com.au
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Young Melburnians Face Housing Crisis, Generational Divide

The Age interviewed five young Melburnians aged 19-29, exploring their perspectives on life in Melbourne, focusing on housing affordability, career prospects, and the challenges they face compared to older generations; the conversations reveal a generational divide and systemic issues impacting youn...

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Reduced Inequality
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Parrtjima 2025: Art Festival to Revitalize Alice Springs Tourism

The 10th anniversary of Parrtjima, a free 10-day light festival in Alice Springs from April 4, 2025, aims to counter negative tourism impacts from recent anti-social behavior by showcasing over 20 First Nations artists' works against the MacDonnell Ranges.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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