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Australia's Failing Tech Policy: Inaction on Misinformation, Privacy, and Online Safety

Australia's Albanese government has shown a disappointing track record on tech policy over the past three years, failing to address online misinformation effectively, enacting inadequate privacy reforms, and pushing a teen social media ban despite expert opposition.

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smh.com.au
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Toxic Rat Poison Threatens Australia's Endangered Western Quolls

A study found toxic rat poison in 26 of 52 tested Australian marsupial carnivores, including threatened Western Quolls, revealing lethal doses in some. The delayed national regulation of these poisons contrasts with global norms, despite known threats to wildlife.

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Life on Land
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Javelin Minerals Starts Drilling at Eureka Gold Project

Javelin Minerals is launching a 2500-meter drilling program at its Eureka gold project near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, starting in early March, targeting high-grade gold lode extensions below and north of existing workings, with potential for significant resource growth, following a recent A$3 m...

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LIV Golf's Adelaide Return Defies Critics

LIV Golf's return to Adelaide for at least three years, potentially until 2031, demonstrates the tour's success in attracting top players like Dustin Johnson and large crowds despite controversies surrounding Saudi Arabian funding and human rights concerns.

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New Zealand Tourism Campaign Draws Backlash Amidst Economic Uncertainty

New Zealand launched a NZD$500,000 tourism campaign, "Everyone Must Go!" targeting Australians from February to March, aiming to boost tourism revenue to pre-pandemic levels; however, the slogan has faced heavy criticism due to its insensitivity amid domestic job cuts and emigration.

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Australian Parents Sentenced for Neglecting Severely Malnourished Daughter

An Australian court sentenced a couple to prison for neglecting their 17-year-old daughter, who suffered from severe malnutrition and appeared much younger than her age due to their actions, despite attending ballet and piano lessons. The parents falsified the daughter's birth certificate to hide he...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cyclone Zelia Causes Devastating Floods in WA; Doctor Charged with Manslaughter

Ex-tropical cyclone Zelia, a Category 4 system, hit the east Pilbara coast on Friday, causing record-breaking floods in the De Grey river catchment and prompting the WA government to prepare emergency relief. A Perth doctor has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal car crash.

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No Poverty
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RBA Expected to Cut Interest Rates, Providing Mortgage Relief

The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to cut the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, saving a household with a $750,000 mortgage about $115 monthly, although the full effect may take six to nine months; this decision is influenced by falling inflation, a strong jobs market, an...

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Delay to Australian News Bargaining Code Amidst US Tariff Concerns

Australia's plan to force tech platforms to pay for news content is delayed due to concerns about US tariffs, prompting criticism from the Coalition and Greens who highlight the potential harm to Australian media and the tens of millions of dollars at stake.

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smh.com.au
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Maguire's ICAC Testimony Challenged by Secret Recording

A secretly recorded phone call is central to the trial of former NSW Liberal MP Daryl Maguire, who is accused of misleading the ICAC about a potential multimillion-dollar property deal involving Chinese company Country Garden and his communications with Canterbury councillor Michael Hawatt.

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Sydney Trains Face Chaos After Union Wins Fair Work Case

Sydney's train network faces significant disruptions after the Fair Work Commission sided with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union against the NSW government, potentially leading to widespread cancellations and delays due to ongoing industrial action over a pay increase and sign-on bonus dispute.

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Victoria Police Faces Leadership Crisis Amidst Budget Cuts and Union Disputes

Victoria Police faces a leadership crisis after a vote of no confidence ousted Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, whose contract will not be renewed in June, coinciding with expected budget cuts of up to $2 billion over four years and ongoing disputes over a new enterprise bargaining agreement.

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