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Health Guru Fined After Retreat Participant's Death

A Melbourne health guru, Deanne Mathews, pleaded guilty to supplying magic mushrooms at a retreat where a participant died after drinking a mushroom tonic; she received a $3000 fine, with police finding no causal link between the mushrooms and the death.

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US Tariffs Hit Australia: A Wake-Up Call for Self-Reliance

Australia will face a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum exports to the US, impacting 0.2% of its total exports; this is part of a broader US policy affecting many countries, driven by President Trump's mercantilist trade views.

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Australian Youth Face Mental Health Crisis Amidst Financial Strain and Political Disillusionment

A West Australian university report reveals that young Australians (14-25) face significant mental health issues exacerbated by financial pressures (HECS debt, cost of living), and display growing political disengagement despite prioritizing environmental action.

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Queensland Cancels Mining Lease Review Amidst Cyclone, Sparking Accusations of Secrecy

Queensland's attorney general cancelled an independent review of mining lease objections on March 4th, 2023, amidst Tropical Cyclone Alfred, replacing it with a government-controlled committee, sparking accusations of prioritizing industry interests over community concerns and transparency.

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Australia's Unexpected Trade Surplus with U.S. Challenges Tariff Argument

Australia recorded its first-ever monthly trade surplus with the U.S. in January 2018, reaching \$1.7 billion, primarily due to a 92-fold increase in gold exports to \$4.6 billion, challenging Australia's argument against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs.

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Lismore Flood Buyback Homes Face Demolition Amid Illegal Occupation

Approximately 40 people illegally occupy six homes in Lismore, NSW, purchased by the government under a \$900 million flood buyback scheme; Premier Chris Minns has ordered the homes' demolition, leaving residents facing homelessness.

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NSW to Buy Rosehill Racecourse for \$5 Billion Housing Development

The NSW government will purchase Rosehill Racecourse for at least \$5 billion to build 25,000 homes, a revised plan from an earlier proposal involving the Australian Turf Club as quasi-developers, following member opposition and requiring their approval at a general meeting next month.

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Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration

The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.

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Life Sentences for Murder in Brisbane

Joshua Searston and Dewald De Klerk were given life sentences for the murder of Andrew Walsh in Brisbane, Australia in November 2021; Walsh's body was found buried in concrete at a transport depot in March 2022.

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Star Minerals Prioritizes Gold Project, Abandons Uranium Venture

Star Minerals is fast-tracking its 45,000-ounce Tumblegum South gold project in Western Australia after raising \$1.6 million via a share offering that included a strategic investment from BGR Mining and Infra Limited, while simultaneously abandoning its Cobra uranium project due to financing issues...

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Canberra: A Renewable Energy Success Story

Canberra, Australia's capital, achieved 100% renewable electricity by 2020 through significant investment in wind and solar energy, despite a lack of national support, becoming a global leader in decarbonization and offering a model for other regions.

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Cyclone Alfred: Widespread Power Outages and Beach Erosion in Queensland

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred caused widespread damage in Queensland, Australia, resulting in over 118,000 homes without power, beach erosion at Surfers Paradise, and significant damage to businesses, with one land developer estimating \$100,000 in losses.

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