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Australia Extends Gas Project to 2070, Sparking Climate Backlash

Australia's Environment Minister approved extending the North West Shelf gas project's lifespan to 2070, defying crossbench and environmental group criticism due to existing legislation that prioritizes economic and heritage factors over climate concerns, despite pre-election promises.

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Climate Action
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NSW MP Gareth Ward on Trial for Sexual Assault

A NSW MP, Gareth Ward, is on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a political staffer in 2015 after offering him accommodation following a parliamentary event; the staffer's memory of the events is inconsistent due to intoxication.

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Gender Equality
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Early-Onset Bowel Cancer Cases Surge in Australia

A new study reveals a more than doubling of bowel cancer diagnoses in Australians aged 20-49 between 1990 and 2020, exceeding global rates and highlighting the need for increased awareness and further research into the underlying causes.

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Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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Javelin Minerals' Eureka Gold Project Delivers High-Grade Discoveries, Fast-Tracking Production Restart

Javelin Minerals' maiden drilling campaign at its Eureka gold project yielded significant high-grade gold intercepts (e.g., 26m at 1.36 g/t and 7.37 g/t), expanding the resource base and accelerating plans for a mining restart. The 22 RC holes (2779m) tested extensions north and south of the Eureka ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Australian Man Arrested in Bali on Cocaine Smuggling Charges

An Australian man, Lamar Aaron Ahchee, 43, was arrested in Bali, Indonesia, on Thursday for allegedly smuggling 1.7 kg of cocaine which he received via two packages from England, potentially facing the death penalty under Indonesian law.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sustainable Features Add $118,000 to Australian House Prices

Domain's Sustainability in Property Report shows Australian houses advertised with sustainable features such as "solar" or "double-glazed" sold for an average of $118,000 (14.5%) more in the three months to April 2025, driven by rising living costs and buyer preference for energy efficiency, despite...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Taekwondo Master Pleads Guilty to Triple Murder in Sydney

A taekwondo instructor in Sydney, Australia, Kyung Kwang Yoo, pleaded guilty to murdering a seven-year-old student and a couple in February 2023, after a pattern of deception about his financial status and professional achievements.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Son Charged with Father's Murder After House Fire

A 50-year-old man, Christopher Grantham, has been charged with murdering his 80-year-old father, Ted Grantham, after a fire destroyed their Croydon home early Wednesday morning. Police allege Christopher used an accelerant, later robbed a service station with a machete, and was arrested 15 hours lat...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Arrest Made in 1993 Disappearance of Pauline Sowry

A 64-year-old Wollongong man has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder and concealing a serious indictable offence in relation to the 1993 disappearance of 49-year-old Pauline Sowry; the arrest comes after a renewed investigation in 2022, the discovery of Ms. Sowry's clot...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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WA's Nang Ban: Seven Months of Non-Compliance

Seven months after Western Australia banned the sale of nitrous oxide canisters ("nangs"), a 9News Perth investigation revealed widespread non-compliance, with numerous retailers openly selling the canisters despite zero fines being issued by the Department of Health, prompting criticism from variou...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Trump's Visa Ban: Potential Boon for Australian Universities

President Trump's ban on new international student visas may lead to a surge in applications to Australian universities, particularly from high-achieving students who would have otherwise chosen US institutions, posing both opportunities and challenges for Australia's education system.

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Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Magda Szubanski Diagnosed with Stage Four Blood Cancer

Australian actress Magda Szubanski, 64, revealed a stage four mantle cell lymphoma diagnosis on Thursday via Instagram, undergoing treatment in Melbourne after an incidental discovery during a breast screening.

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Good Health and Well-being

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