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Fremantle uses plants to deter homeless, faces criticism

The City of Fremantle used potted lemon trees to deter rough sleepers from the doorway of a former Hungry Jacks on the Cappuccino Strip, sparking criticism for employing 'hostile architecture' while neglecting the root causes of homelessness.

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Victoria to Cap Parking Near Suburban Rail Loop Stations

The Victorian government plans to create "car-lite" zones around Suburban Rail Loop stations in six suburbs by 2041, limiting parking spaces in new developments and potentially repurposing existing car parks, aiming to reduce car ownership and encourage public transport use by 17,500 fewer car space...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Brisbane to Clear Homeless Encampments

Brisbane City Council will give rough sleepers 24 hours to vacate parks, removing tents to prevent further encampments, following claims that most people refused prior accommodation offers; the move has sparked criticism.

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Melbourne Youth Organization Fined $45,000 After Science Experiment Fire

A Melbourne youth organization was fined $45,000 for a science experiment gone wrong in November 2022, resulting in a student sustaining burns to 9% of his body and an educator receiving minor burns due to the lack of safety measures and a poorly planned experiment.

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Victorian Court Orders Urgent Review of Woman's Decade-Long Solitary Confinement

A Victorian court heard that a woman, found not guilty by reason of mental impairment in 2015, has been held in solitary confinement at Thomas Embling hospital for nearly a decade and is deteriorating, prompting calls for immediate changes to her treatment.

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Baby Dies After Delay at Sydney Hospital

A baby died at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital after a 50-minute delay in a category one emergency caesarean section, prompting inquiries and raising concerns about hospital staffing and financial pressures.

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Teacher Registration Delays Exacerbate Victoria's Teacher Shortage

Administrative delays in the Victorian Institute of Teaching's registration process are leaving schools without regular classroom teachers weeks into term one, forcing schools to use costly casual relief teachers and exacerbating existing teacher shortages, impacting schools like Lilydale High and A...

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NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Police Reveal Antisemitic Incidents Were Organized Crime Operation

Following a series of antisemitic incidents in NSW, including an explosives-laden caravan initially believed to be a terrorist plot, the state government passed strict new laws criminalizing hate speech and restricting protests near places of worship. However, police later revealed the incidents to ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Rising Electricity Prices in Australia: Tips for Consumers

Starting July 1st, Australian households on the eastern seaboard face higher electricity bills due to increased price caps; however, experts advise consumers to compare plans, reduce energy use, and utilize government support to mitigate rising costs.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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World-First Levitating Heart Implant: Australian Patient Discharged

An Australian patient became the first globally to leave hospital with a levitating titanium heart implant, developed by Queenslander Daniel Timms, paving the way for a world-leading medical manufacturing industry in Australia and potentially halving deaths from cardiac failure.

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Flooding Aids Spread of Invasive Fire Ants in Queensland

Red imported fire ants (Rifas) in south-east Queensland are using floodwaters from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to form large rafts, traveling several kilometers and establishing new nests, raising concerns about the species' rapid spread and the potential for them to reach other parts of Australia.

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Life on Land
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NSW Police Doubts About Dural Caravan Terror Plot Emerged Early, Affecting Hate Speech Legislation

NSW Deputy Police Commissioner David Hudson revealed doubts about the Dural caravan plot being a terrorist threat existed from early in the investigation, confirming it was ruled out as such on February 21, the same day hate speech legislation passed parliament; this legislation was prompted by the ...

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