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Australian EV Sales Slowed by Consumer Doubts

Australian electric vehicle (EV) sales have slowed to 5.9% of the market despite a government push, due to consumer concerns about battery lifespan, repair access, and the absence of a second-hand market; NRMA research highlights these issues as key barriers, exacerbated by a national shortage of au...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Canberra's Lax Bikie Laws Enable Gang Infiltration of Construction

The Finks outlaw motorcycle gang exploited Canberra's weak bikie laws to infiltrate the construction industry through Ali Bilal's Safe Hands Group, which provided labor for major projects despite owing almost $894,000 in taxes and allegations of phoenixing, highlighting systemic regulatory failures.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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North West Shelf Gas Extension Threatens Ancient Australian Rock Art

Australia's approval of the North West Shelf gas project's extension to 2070 threatens the Murujuga rock art site in Western Australia, which contains petroglyphs up to 50,000 years old. A report details significant damage due to industrial pollution, prompting recommendations to halt further develo...

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Life on Land
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Low Vaccination Rates Exacerbate COVID-19 Surge in Queensland Amidst New Variant

Queensland faces a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the new NB.1.8.1 variant, exacerbated by low booster uptake (under 250,000 this year) and high rates of flu and RSV hospitalizations (over 2,000 and 12,000 respectively). Health officials warn of potential strain on the healthcare syste...

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Cannabis Use Linked to Significant Blood Vessel Damage, Raising Heart Attack Risk

A University of California San Francisco study shows regular cannabis use (smoking or edibles) impairs blood vessel function by 50 percent in users consuming at least three times weekly, significantly increasing the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and stroke, particularly concerning given Austra...

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Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
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Man Dies in Custody at Alice Springs Supermarket; Police Reject External Investigation

Kumanjayi White, 24, died in police custody at a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs on Tuesday after an altercation with security. Hundreds mourned at a Friday vigil as NT Police rejected calls for an external investigation, instead citing internal processes and a coroner's review.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NSW Considers UK-Style Heritage Lottery to Save Heritage

Experts propose a UK-style heritage lottery for NSW, Australia, to address the underfunding of heritage preservation, mirroring the UK's \$19 billion success in funding diverse projects, from small grants to large-scale restorations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Australian Male Celebrities Launch Campaign Against Family Violence

A video featuring Australian celebrities and sports stars, launched by the Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court, urges men to actively challenge violence against women, aiming to break the cycle of family violence and build stronger communities.

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Gender Equality
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Digital Media's Erosion of Democratic Values: A Political Strategist's Warning

Sir Lynton Crosby, a political strategist, warned at a London dinner that the current digital media environment, characterized by information overload and instant scrutiny, is eroding democratic values and making it difficult to distinguish between significant developments and trivial controversies.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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NB.1.8.1: A New Covid-19 Variant Spreads in Australia

The new Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1, detected in January 2025 and designated a variant under monitoring by the WHO, is spreading in Australia and globally, showing higher infection rates and reduced antibody neutralization; however, current vaccines likely offer protection against severe disease.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Sydney Attack Sparks Outrage, Petition Demands Youth Justice Reform

A couple from China was violently assaulted in Sydney by seven children, prompting a petition with almost 30,000 signatures calling for NSW youth criminal justice reform, including lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Woodside Gas Project Extension Approved Amid Environmental and Social Concerns

Australia's Environment Minister approved Woodside Energy's plan to extend its North West Shelf gas project until 2070, despite concerns about climate change, cultural heritage (Murujuga rock art), and the socio-economic disparity impacting nearby Aboriginal communities.

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Climate Action

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