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Husband Charged with Murder After Wife Dies in House Fire

Cameron Hunt, 45, has been charged with murder and arson following the death of his wife, Louise Hunt, in a house fire in Gehan, Australia, on Tuesday; their two children were unharmed.

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Russia Seeks to Base Aircraft in Indonesia, Raising Australian Security Concerns

Australia is investigating reports that Russia has formally requested to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia, near the Australian mainland, raising concerns about regional security following increased military cooperation between Moscow and Jakarta since October 2022.

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Adelaide chosen to host 2024 UN Climate Talks

Australia plans to co-host the UN climate talks (COP28) with Pacific neighbors in Adelaide in 2024, a decision influenced by South Australia's economic incentives and renewable energy achievements, despite political considerations and potential costs.

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Climate Action
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Sydney Grandmother Killed in Drive-by Shooting

A 65-year-old grandmother, Kim Duncan, was killed in a drive-by shooting at her Ambarvale home in Sydney on Monday night; three gunmen remain at large.

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Australian Petrol Prices Plummet Amidst Global Oil Market Turmoil

Falling global oil prices, fueled by a US-China trade war and increased OPEC+ production, are causing Australian petrol prices to drop to their lowest point this year, averaging $1.79 per litre nationally, with prices as low as $1.68 in Sydney; however, this may negatively impact Australia's oil and...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Lismore Flood Buyback: Demolition Controversy Erupts

Following the 2022 Lismore floods, the NSW government's buyback scheme has resulted in the demolition of 122 homes, despite some being deemed structurally sound and suitable for relocation, sparking controversy and community protests over transparency and handling of the situation.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australia's Housing Crisis: Another Failed Attempt

Australia's major political parties continue to propose solutions to the housing affordability crisis focused on increasing buyer purchasing power, despite 25 years of evidence showing this approach inflates house prices, a trend seen in policies like increased first-home owner grants and capital ga...

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Reduced Inequality
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Australia Seeks Clarification on Report of Russian Military Aircraft Base in Indonesia

Australia is concerned about reports that Russia requested to base military aircraft in Indonesia's Papua region, near Australia's northern border, prompting Australian officials to seek clarification and express opposition to increased Russian influence in the region. This comes after Indonesia and...

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Second Arrest in Melbourne Bikie Murder

Abdalla Abdullay, 25, has been charged with the murder of former Mongol bikie Mohammed Akbar Keshtiar, who was shot dead outside his apartment building in Melbourne on August 4, 2023; a second suspect, Adris Kheyali, was charged earlier. Police believe the attack was targeted and fear escalation of ...

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Sydney Airport Motorway Cost Blows Out by Another \$152 Million

The cost of Sydney's M12 motorway to the new Western Sydney International Airport has increased by \$152 million, bringing the total to \$2.1 billion, due to rising construction and design costs; however, authorities maintain it remains on budget.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Ghost Stores Deceptively Advertise "Closing Down Sales" in Australia

Several online-only Australian stores, including Maison Canberra and Cooper\&Ellis, deceptively advertise "closing down sales" despite lacking physical stores and recently registering online, misleading consumers with inflated prices and fabricated stories; the ACCC is investigating.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump Tariffs: Global Impact and Australia's Resilience

Donald Trump's tariffs on Australian goods increase their cost for US consumers by $10 per unit, causing global economic uncertainty and sharemarket declines; however, Australia's economy is expected to remain relatively stable due to factors including the decline in the Australian dollar and the Re...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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