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US Review of AUKUS Deal Raises Concerns of Unaffordability and Security Risks for Australia

The US Department of Defense is conducting a 30-day review of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal, raising concerns among Australian critics who argue it's unaffordable and may leave Australia less secure, with Australia already paying $798 million to the US.

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Rabada's Five-Wicket Haul Leaves World Test Championship Final Poised

In the World Test Championship final's first day, Australia, despite Steve Smith's 66 and Beau Webster's 72, were bowled out for 212, with Kagiso Rabada taking five wickets for South Africa; South Africa, in response, reached 40/4 at stumps.

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No Poverty
smh.com.au
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AUKUS Pact Faces Scrutiny Amidst Internal and External Reviews

Amidst UK and US reviews of the AUKUS submarine pact, an internal Australian Labor Party group demands a similar review, while Deputy Prime Minister Marles maintains the government's commitment, acknowledging production challenges; the opposition stresses its importance to national security.

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theguardian.com
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Australia's Insufficient Climate Action Undermines COP31 Bid

Australia's climate action is rated "insufficient," falling short of Paris Agreement goals; its 43% emission reduction target by 2030 relies heavily on land carbon sequestration; and the country's fossil fuel exports remain high.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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AUKUS Submarine Pact Faces Collapse, Forcing Australia to Seek Alternatives

The AUKUS submarine deal faces significant challenges due to US shipbuilding capacity issues, Australian integration concerns, and a Pentagon review prioritizing "America First", leaving Australia with no alternative plan and forcing a reconsideration of its submarine needs.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Australia Sanctions Israeli Ministers, Defies US on Defense Spending

Australia has sanctioned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, reflecting international concern over the Gaza conflict, while simultaneously resisting US pressure for increased defense spending; this coincides with Prime Minister Albanese's potential meeting with President Trump at...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Triple Murder Trial: Accused Claims Mushroom Poisoning was Accidental

Erin Patterson stands trial for the murder of three family members allegedly poisoned by death cap mushrooms in a beef Wellington she prepared for a lunch on July 29, 2023, at her Leongatha home; one other guest survived.

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theguardian.com
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AUKUS Review, LA Unrest, and Death of Brian Wilson

The Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS defense pact, prompting concerns about its future; the Los Angeles mayor accuses the Trump administration of provoking unrest; and musician Brian Wilson has died at age 82.

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Reduced Inequality
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AUKUS Submarine Waste Facility Plan Opens for Public Comment

Public comments opened on a plan to build a low-level radioactive waste and maintenance facility at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia to support the AUKUS nuclear submarine program, with ARPANSA deeming off-site radiation risks negligible, despite community concerns over safety and long-term waste ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
smh.com.au
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Luai Replaces Injured Moses for Origin II

Mitchell Moses was ruled out of Origin II due to a calf injury sustained at training; Jarome Luai will replace him, having previously been thanked for his understanding after being initially overlooked for the position.

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theguardian.com
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Death of Aboriginal Man in Custody Sparks Calls for Independent Inquiry

Kumanjayi White, a 24-year-old Aboriginal man with disabilities, died on May 27th after being restrained by police in Alice Springs, prompting calls for an independent investigation into his death due to concerns about potential bias and lack of accountability within the Northern Territory Police fo...

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Australian Woman Arrested for Allegedly Trafficking PNG Students to Queensland Farms

A Nigerian-Australian woman, Binta Abubakar, was arrested in Brisbane on Wednesday for allegedly trafficking 15 Papua New Guinean students to Queensland farms between March 2021 and July 2023 under the guise of offering fake scholarships through her company, BIN Educational Services and Consulting; ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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