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Rio Tinto's Profit Falls 16% on Lower Iron Ore Prices

Rio Tinto reported its smallest first-half underlying profit in five years at $4.81 billion, a 16% decrease year-on-year due to falling iron ore prices and rising costs at its Pilbara operations; the company also declared its lowest interim dividend in seven years at $1.48 per share.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
smh.com.au
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Atlassian Job Cuts Spark Debate on AI's Impact on Australian Economy

Atlassian, co-founded by Australian tech billionaire Scott Farquhar, recently cut 150 customer service jobs due to AI automation, prompting Farquhar to advocate for copyright reform and increased data center investment in Australia to capitalize on AI's economic potential.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Millions Transform into Trees in Davis's "Arborescence

Rhett Davis's "Arborescence" depicts millions globally transforming into trees, exploring climate anxiety, technological overstimulation, and the search for meaning through the relationship of Caelyn, who becomes a leading expert on this phenomenon, and Bren, whose perspective contrasts hers.

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Climate Action
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Australia Urges Stricter E-bike Regulations Amidst Surge in Injuries and Deaths

Australia faces a surge in e-bike and e-scooter related deaths and injuries due to weak national regulations allowing unsafe and illegal devices onto the streets; Victorian and NSW transport ministers are urging the federal government to strengthen import and safety standards.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Australia Expands Renewable Energy Scheme by 25%

The Australian government announced a 25% expansion of its renewable energy underwriting scheme, aiming to underwrite 40 gigawatts of large-scale solar, wind, and storage by 2030, driven by falling costs and concerns about meeting its 2030 emissions reduction target.

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Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Coroner Recommends Prison Healthcare Overhaul Following Aboriginal Woman's Death

A Victorian coroner has recommended wide-ranging improvements to prison healthcare after a 30-year-old Aboriginal woman, Heather Calgaret, died in Dame Phyllis Frost prison in November 2021 from respiratory failure likely triggered by inappropriately prescribed opiate replacement therapy; the corone...

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Australia's First Orbital Rocket Launch Attempt Ends in Failure

Australia's Gilmour Space launched the Eris rocket on Wednesday morning from Bowen, north Queensland, but it crashed after 14 seconds due to insufficient thrust, marking a significant step in the country's space program despite the failed orbit attempt.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Star Entertainment Faces Collapse of Queen's Wharf Sale, Reports Quarterly Loss

Star Entertainment reported a $27 million pre-tax loss for the June quarter, largely due to reduced revenue from mandatory carded play and faces potential collapse of a $53 million Queen's Wharf sale deal by the July 31 deadline, triggering a $36 million repayment.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Colby's AUKUS Scrutiny Amidst Nugan Hand Bank Family Ties

US defense official Elbridge Colby, whose grandfather was linked to the scandal-ridden Nugan Hand bank, is scrutinizing the $368 billion AUKUS nuclear submarine agreement between Australia, the US, and the UK, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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ASIC Pressures Commonwealth Bank on Low-Income Customer Fee Refunds

ASIC is urging the Commonwealth Bank to refund excessive bank fees charged to low-income customers after other banks refunded $60 million; CBA argues fees were disclosed but ASIC may pursue court action, prompting CBA to consider goodwill payments.

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Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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919 Applicants Vie for \$50,000 IT Job, Exposing Australian Graduate Job Market Challenges

A recent job posting for a Level 1 Helpdesk Technician in Perth, Australia, attracted 919 applications, highlighting intense competition for entry-level IT roles, forcing young graduates to battle for limited positions and impacting their mental health due to inefficient job search tools.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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NSW Labor Divided Over Premier's Blockade of Pro-Palestine Bridge March

NSW Premier Chris Minns's opposition to a pro-Palestine march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday has caused a rift within his Labor party, with MPs accusing him of overstepping his authority and prioritizing traffic flow over humanitarian concerns. Minns insists the march would cause signifi...

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