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Story Bridge Closure Highlights Dispute Over Brisbane Council Maintenance

Brisbane's Story Bridge footpaths closed March 5th due to safety risks, impacting 4000 daily users; Prime Minister Albanese blames Brisbane City Council for insufficient maintenance despite the council's $80 million investment since 2019; protesters face court over planned bridge closure.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Comanchero Gang Linked to Victorian Construction Firebombings

The Comanchero bikie gang is linked to at least 11 arson attacks on Victorian construction firms since September 2023, prompting calls for increased government response and highlighting systemic issues within the industry.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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New Zealand Reverses Oil and Gas Drilling Ban, Abandoning Net-Zero Policy

New Zealand's government has invested $200 million in new offshore gas fields, reversing a 2018 ban on oil exploration permits and abandoning its commitment to carbon neutrality due to energy security concerns and economic priorities.

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Climate Action
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Widespread PFAS Contamination Found in Queenslanders' Blood

A study reveals that nearly 98% of Queenslanders over 12 have PFAS in their blood, with higher levels in older men, raising concerns about long-term health effects despite limited immediate evidence of harm.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Digital Evidence Presented in Erin Patterson Murder Trial

Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial for murder and attempted murder after four guests at a July 29, 2023, lunch consumed a beef wellington containing death cap mushrooms; digital evidence suggests Patterson searched for information on the mushrooms, and inconsistencies exist regarding her claims of medi...

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No Poverty
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Australian Whistleblower Loses Appeal, Sentence Upheld

A former Australian army officer, David McBride, lost his appeal against a five-year-and-eight-month prison sentence for leaking documents exposing alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan; his defense argued he acted in the public interest, but the court rejected this.

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New European Travel Rules for Australians: Biometric Data, Fees, and ETIAS

Starting October 2023, Australians traveling to the Schengen Area will need to provide biometric data (fingerprints and photos) upon arrival under the new European Entry and Exit System (EES); in 2026, a €7 ETIAS authorization will be required before travel, including a security screening.

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Australia's Self-Inflicted Wound: International Student Caps Hamper Education Sector

Australia's international education sector, worth \$50 billion, is declining due to government-imposed student caps intended to address housing shortages, despite cities like Melbourne welcoming international students and possessing sufficient student accommodation.

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Quality Education
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Fossil Fuel CEO Blames Youth for Climate Change Amidst Company's Environmental Record

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill blamed young Australians for climate change, ignoring Woodside's recent oil spill and planned gas project expansion, which would significantly increase carbon emissions.

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Climate Action
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Mother Charged with Murder of Three-Year-Old Daughter in Australia

In Bundaberg, Australia, Lauren Ingrid Flanigan, 32, was charged with murdering her three-year-old daughter, Sophia, after neighbours reported the incident on Monday; a bladed weapon was found at the scene, and two other children were unharmed.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Healthscope's Collapse Exposes Crisis in Australian Private Healthcare

Brookfield's receivership of Healthscope, Australia's private hospital operator, reveals the sector's financial instability due to declining private health insurance, rising costs, and workforce shortages, raising concerns about access and affordability.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Perth House Prices Outpace Wages, While Sydney and Melbourne Lag

Analysis of Australian housing market data from April 2024 to April 2025 reveals Perth's house prices surged \$95,022, exceeding average wages, while Sydney and Melbourne saw more modest growth with wages outpacing house price gains; Brisbane and Adelaide showed similar levels.

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Reduced Inequality

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