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\$9.6 Million Awarded for Royal Exhibition Building Repairs

The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne received \$9.6 million in state budget funding for urgent repairs, addressing deterioration from previous funding cuts, but this falls significantly short of the \$50 million needed for complete restoration.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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RBA Cuts Cash Rate to 3.85%, Citing Inflation and Global Trade Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered its cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85% on [Date], aiming to alleviate pressure on mortgage holders amid high living costs and global trade uncertainty caused by Donald Trump's tariffs; the RBA projects almost 300,000 job losses in a worst-case trade war scenario.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Getaway Driver Jailed for 18 Years in Sydney Father's Murder

Le Nghia "Andy" Pham, 28, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role as the getaway driver in the murder of Taha Sabbagh, 40, who was shot multiple times outside a Sydney gym on March 2, 2023, in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity; Pham's confession to undercover officers reve...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Baby Humpback Whales Found Far South of Expected Breeding Grounds

A new study reveals that baby humpback whales are being sighted significantly further south than previously assumed, challenging established understanding of their migration and breeding patterns, with over 200 confirmed sightings across an expanded area from Queensland to Tasmania and New Zealand's...

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Life Below Water
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Australia's Browse LNG Project Faces Critical Decision

Australia's Environment Minister faces a crucial decision by next week on the $17.5 billion Browse LNG project, capable of supplying 11.4 million tons annually to Japan and China, amid delays and environmental protests, threatening Australia's role as a key LNG supplier.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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RBA Cuts Rates Amidst Trump's Tariff Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unexpectedly cut interest rates due to increased global uncertainty caused by President Trump's unpredictable tariff policies, prompting concerns about economic growth and recession.

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smh.com.au
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RBA Cuts Rates Amid Trump-Induced Economic Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates but warned of "uncertainty drag" from Donald Trump's economic policies; a worst-case scenario projects a 3 percent GDP reduction ($80 billion) and 200,000 job losses by mid-2027.

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smh.com.au
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Advance Metals Expands Gold Drilling Program at Myrtleford Project Following High-Grade Discoveries

Advance Metals announced an expanded 10-hole drilling program at its Myrtleford gold project in Victoria, Australia, following highly encouraging results from an initial eight-hole program that included significant gold intersections at Happy Valley (e.g., 7.5m at 47.9g/t gold) and plans to test add...

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Green360's High-Quality Metakaolin Passes Lab Tests, Poised for Commercialization

Green360 Technology's high-reactivity metakaolin, exceeding 88% amorphous content, successfully passed lab tests proving its suitability for low-carbon cement and high-performance concrete; commercial trials are starting soon with partner PERMAcast.

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Climate Action
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UN Condemns Queensland's Youth Crime Bill

The UN urged Queensland to reject its youth crime bill, which sentences children as adults for 33 offenses, impacting Indigenous children disproportionately, despite government claims it improves safety and the opposition's support due to the government's majority.

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No Poverty
smh.com.au
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Construction Industry Violence Highlights Reform Failures

The ongoing violence and intimidation in Australia's construction sector, including recent firebombings of family homes of construction firm directors, highlights the ineffectiveness of government reforms and the impunity with which criminals operate, despite a seven-year investigation into alleged ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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NSW Floods: 22 Rescues, 60 Evacuations After Days of Heavy Rain

Heavy rain in New South Wales has caused significant flash flooding, resulting in 22 flood rescues and 60 evacuations, with Taree experiencing over 267mm of rainfall since Monday. The SES responded to 1400 incidents from 2000 calls.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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