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Tourist Faces Deportation After Handling Baby Wombat in Australia

American tourist Sam Jones may be deported from Australia after a video showed her picking up and running with a baby wombat, causing distress to its mother; Australian officials are reviewing her visa.

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Life on Land
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NSW Businesses Face Insurance Crisis Amidst Premium Surge

A survey reveals that 33 percent of NSW businesses faced insurance premium increases exceeding 30 percent in the past year, sparking concerns of an insurance crisis that could impact the state's economy due to rising costs and underinsurance.

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Australia Approves Mine Expansion, Deforestation of 4,000 Hectares of Jarrah Forest

The Australian government approved South32's expansion of its Worsley Alumina bauxite mine near Boddington, Western Australia, resulting in the clearing of almost 4,000 hectares of native forest despite a 2024 ban on native forest logging, impacting threatened species like the woylie and sparking co...

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Brisbane to Clear Homeless Encampments

Brisbane City Council will give rough sleepers 24 hours to vacate parks, removing tents to prevent further encampments, following claims that most people refused prior accommodation offers; the move has sparked criticism.

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Victoria to Cap Parking Near Suburban Rail Loop Stations

The Victorian government plans to create "car-lite" zones around Suburban Rail Loop stations in six suburbs by 2041, limiting parking spaces in new developments and potentially repurposing existing car parks, aiming to reduce car ownership and encourage public transport use by 17,500 fewer car space...

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Fremantle uses plants to deter homeless, faces criticism

The City of Fremantle used potted lemon trees to deter rough sleepers from the doorway of a former Hungry Jacks on the Cappuccino Strip, sparking criticism for employing 'hostile architecture' while neglecting the root causes of homelessness.

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Australian Electricity Prices to Rise Up to 8.9 Percent

Households across most of Australia's eastern seaboard face electricity bill increases of up to 8.9 percent from July 1st due to higher wholesale prices driven by low renewable energy output, elevated fossil fuel costs, and expensive transmission, posing a challenge to the Albanese government.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Canoe Slalom's Fight for Sydney 2000: A Family's Olympic Legacy

Richard Fox's successful campaign to include canoe slalom in the Sydney 2000 Olympics secured funding from multiple sources, leading to his family's move to Australia, where daughters Jess and Noemie became Olympic champions.

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NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Police Reveal Antisemitic Incidents Were Organized Crime Operation

Following a series of antisemitic incidents in NSW, including an explosives-laden caravan initially believed to be a terrorist plot, the state government passed strict new laws criminalizing hate speech and restricting protests near places of worship. However, police later revealed the incidents to ...

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Australian Energy Prices Soar Despite Political Promises

Australian electricity prices have risen sharply, contradicting pre-election promises by both Labor and the Coalition to lower energy bills; the increase highlights failures in grid expansion and policy effectiveness, creating political pressure as the next election approaches.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Teacher Registration Delays Exacerbate Victoria's Teacher Shortage

Administrative delays in the Victorian Institute of Teaching's registration process are leaving schools without regular classroom teachers weeks into term one, forcing schools to use costly casual relief teachers and exacerbating existing teacher shortages, impacting schools like Lilydale High and A...

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Rising Electricity Prices in Australia: Tips for Consumers

Starting July 1st, Australian households on the eastern seaboard face higher electricity bills due to increased price caps; however, experts advise consumers to compare plans, reduce energy use, and utilize government support to mitigate rising costs.

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