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Queensland Government Rejects Human Rights Act Recommendations

The Queensland government rejected 70 recommendations to improve victims' rights and add new rights to the state's Human Rights Act, including the right to adequate housing and freedom from gender-based violence, claiming existing legislation is sufficient; this decision follows a recent pause on di...

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Gender Equality
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Unprecedented Flooding in Queensland Due to Slow-Moving Weather System

A slow-moving weather system in Queensland, Australia, has caused widespread flooding, with some areas receiving a year's worth of rain in days, isolating communities and potentially causing long-term damage.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Japan's Surge in Australian Resource Investment Amidst China Tensions

Japanese trading companies are making major investments in Australian resources, particularly critical minerals, due to strained Australia-China relations, with Mitsui's \$5.3 billion investment being the largest ever by a Japanese company.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Limited Federal Power to Fast-Track Gas Projects to Ease Shortages

While the Australian government aims to fast-track gas projects to ease east coast shortages, limitations exist due to state control over onshore projects and the potential for increased production to be absorbed by existing LNG exports; long-term solutions involve reducing reliance on gas.

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Climate Action
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Brisbane Arena Axed From Olympics, Private Funding Sought

Brisbane's proposed new arena has been dropped from the 2032 Olympic plans, with the Queensland government now seeking private funding for its construction after rejecting a recommendation to move it to Woolloongabba; \$2.5 billion in federal funding will be redirected.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Queensland State Schools Receive $2.8 Billion Funding Boost After Funding Dispute

Queensland state school students received $18,440 per student in government funding in 2023, significantly less than the national average, prompting a 19-month funding standoff with the federal government, which ended with a $2.8 billion, 10-year funding boost conditional on implementing educational...

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Quality Education
dailymail.co.uk
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Australia Announces $33 Billion Housing Plan Amidst Immigration Cuts

The Australian government announced a $33 billion plan to build 1.2 million homes by 2029 to combat a housing crisis affecting renters and first-home buyers, alongside plans to halve immigration levels from recent record highs to 260,000 by 2025-26.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Australia to Ban Non-Compete Agreements for Lower-Income Workers

The Australian government will ban non-compete agreements for workers earning under \$175,000 from 2027, aiming to boost wages by \$2500 annually and add \$5 billion to GDP, but faces business opposition and potential future expansion to higher earners.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Shenton College Students Reported for Discussing Sexual Assault Plans

Students from Shenton College in Perth's western suburbs were reported for discussing plans to sexually assault females and sharing related images on a school bus; the Public Transport Authority, school, and other authorities are investigating, and the incident has sparked a broader discussion about...

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Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Unsolved Disappearance of Sally Greenham: A 40-Year Mystery

Sally Greenham vanished in 1987; her husband Jeff's death and conflicting statements fueled suspicion of murder, but a lack of concrete evidence prevented conviction, and the case remains unsolved.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Jorgensen's Rise Fuels Waratahs' Success Despite Suaalii Absence

The NSW Waratahs' strong performance without injured million-dollar recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, thanks to the exceptional play of 20-year-old Max Jorgensen, has secured them fourth place, highlighting their team depth and the effectiveness of coach Mike Catt's strategies.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Bali Snorkelling Boat Capsizes: One Dead, Two Severely Burned

One Australian tourist died and two others suffered severe burns when their snorkelling boat, the Sea Dragon 2, capsized near Nusa Penida Island, Bali, due to large waves on Friday morning; video footage shows a lack of life jackets, inadequate safety procedures, and highlights the heroic rescue eff...

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Good Health and Well-being

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