Tag #Australia

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Mabo Family Condemns Rio Tinto's Funding of Mabo Centre

Six of Eddie Mabo's grandchildren publicly condemned Rio Tinto's funding of the Mabo Centre at the University of Melbourne, accusing the mining company of hypocrisy and betraying Mabo's legacy, despite senior family members' prior knowledge of the funding; the company declined to comment.

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Palau President Backs Australia's COP31 Bid Amidst Political Opposition

Palau's president strongly backs Australia's bid to host the 2024 UN climate conference (COP31), emphasizing its importance for Pacific solidarity and clean energy investment, despite opposition leader Peter Dutton's rejection, citing potential billions in costs; a Lowy Institute poll shows 70% publ...

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Climate Action
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Australian Candidate Praises Saudi Leader Amid Human Rights Concerns

Australian Liberal candidate Fiona Douskou praised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and promoted Saudi Arabia's safety for women, despite evidence of human rights abuses, while actively facilitating business deals between Australian companies and the Saudi government, including the Public Inve...

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Gender Equality
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Weta FX to Open Permanent Melbourne Studio, Boosting Australian VFX Industry

Weta FX, a New Zealand visual effects company known for its work on "Lord of the Rings" and "Avatar," is opening a permanent studio in Melbourne, Australia, creating up to 80 jobs and bolstering the local VFX industry with government support.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Two Jurors Discharged in Sydney Sex Slavery Trial Due to Misconduct

Two Sydney jurors were discharged from a sex slavery trial after one brought a knife to court and the other persistently attempted to speak to the judge's associate; the incidents led to their dismissal, impacting the trial's integrity.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australian Share Market Crashes $119 Billion on US Tariffs

Australia's share market plunged $119 billion on Monday due to Trump's new tariffs, impacting retirees' superannuation but potentially benefiting home buyers through anticipated interest rate cuts; the turmoil is expected to last until June.

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NSW Doctor Strikes Highlight National Healthcare Crisis

Australian doctors in New South Wales are striking over unsafe working conditions and are facing public criticism or quiet retribution; this highlights a national healthcare crisis impacting patient safety and well-being due to staff shortages, under-resourcing, and increased demand from an aging po...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Social Media's Role in Adolescent Malaise: An Amplification of Pre-existing Issues

This article argues that while social media amplified existing issues among young people, pre-existing societal problems and profit-driven algorithms played a significant role in the current crisis, and that an Australian law banning social media for minors is unlikely to solve the problem.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Ayers Rock Resort: Immersive Cultural Experiences in Australia's Red Centre

Ayers Rock Resort in Australia's Red Centre offers immersive cultural experiences, including the Wintjiri Wiṟu drone show, Field of Light art installation, Sunrise Journeys, and Tali Wiṟu fine dining, showcasing Aṉangu culture and the region's natural beauty.

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No Poverty
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Armstrong and Act to Host SBS Eurovision Telecast

SBS announced Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act as the new hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest, succeeding previous hosting pairs; Act's prior Eurovision experience and their successful chemistry test highlight their suitability for the roles; the contest will air live on SBS and SBS On Demand from ...

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Australia's Biodiversity Crisis: Corporate Greed vs. Public Concern

Driven by commercial interests, Australia faces widespread biodiversity loss, exemplified by the Maugean skate's endangerment from fish farming and forest logging threatening koalas and other species; this contrasts with public support for stronger environmental protection.

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Life on Land
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Trump's Tariff Threats Send Global Markets into Tailspin

President Trump threatened additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods in response to China's retaliatory tariffs, causing global stock market volatility; he also met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss tariffs and Iran.

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