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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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High Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs Affect One in Five Australians

A survey of 5400 Australians found that up to one in five could not afford specialist medical care due to rising out-of-pocket costs; 40 percent of private hospital patients paid over \$1000 in specialist fees, with nearly one in four only learning the full cost after treatment, highlighting afforda...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Salary Outlier Sparks Gender Pay Equity Concerns

An employee, returning from maternity leave, discovered their salary is below parity despite a positive review and an admission from a leader that their pay is an outlier, sparking concerns about gender pay equity and prompting advice-seeking from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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Gender Equality
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Euroa's Historic Plane Trees to Be Removed for Inland Rail Upgrade

The Inland Rail project's road upgrades in Euroa, Victoria, will remove at least a dozen mature plane trees from Anderson Street, eliminating the town's tree-lined entrance despite residents' previous support for an underpass; the Australian Rail Track Corporation plans to replace some trees elsewhe...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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ASIC Chair Calls for Broader Board Diversity in Australia

ASIC chair Joe Longo urged Australian businesses to diversify their boards beyond gender, citing a lack of directors with expertise in cybersecurity and AI, contrasting the high representation of finance and law backgrounds (70%) with only 7% having technology backgrounds.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Hamas Soften Demands in Gaza; Israel Threatens Electricity Cut-off

Hamas claims to have softened its demands in the Gaza conflict at the request of mediators and a Trump envoy, focusing on ending the war, Israeli withdrawal, and Gaza reconstruction, while Israel threatens to cut off electricity to Gaza, which Hamas condemned as blackmail.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Imposes Tariffs on Australian Steel and Aluminum

The Trump administration will impose 25% tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum imports starting March 12, impacting approximately $1 billion in exports; the Australian government is negotiating for an exemption, but other nations have not received one.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Australian Steel and Aluminum

President Trump decided against exempting Australia from new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, totaling $1 billion annually, despite a prior agreement to consider an exemption; the White House cites Australia breaking a promise to limit aluminum exports as justification, prioritizing "America-f...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Golden Plains Music Festival Sees Record Attendance and Unexpected Celestial Event

Golden Plains music festival in Australia, celebrating its 17th year, saw record ticket demand; the event featured diverse musical acts, including international headliners and local bands, in a unique farm setting, with unexpected highlights like a visible space junk event.

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Reduced Inequality
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Thirteen Arrested in Melbourne Stabbing Death

Thirteen people, including seven teenagers, were arrested in Melbourne, Australia, for the January 10th stabbing death of 24-year-old Lino Atem, which police believe was a case of mistaken identity; the investigation involved over 160 detectives and 12 suburbs.

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13 Arrested in Melbourne Stabbing Death

On March 14, 2024, thirteen males aged 15 to 23 were arrested in Melbourne for the January 10 stabbing death of Lino Atem, 24, in Wyndham Vale, likely a case of mistaken identity.

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Russia Warns Australia Over Potential Ukraine Peacekeeping Force

Russia warned Australia of "grave consequences" for contributing troops to a Ukraine peacekeeping force, while Australia's government considers the request and the opposition opposes it due to national security concerns, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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