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Australia Faces Post-WWII Foreign Policy Shift

Australia's May 3rd federal election will decide the nation's response to the US's abandonment of its post-WWII international order, necessitating a more independent foreign policy balancing continued US relations with the pursuit of Australia's own interests amidst the rise of China.

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Queensland to Increase Non-Fatal Strangulation Penalty to 14 Years

The Queensland Law Reform Commission proposes increasing the maximum penalty for non-fatal strangulation to 14 years imprisonment, prompted by victim-survivor accounts of police minimization, lengthy court processes, and the normalization of sexual strangulation among youth; the proposal includes th...

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Chevron's Barrow Island PFAS Contamination: Insufficient Regulations Appealed

The WA government imposed new licence restrictions on Chevron's Barrow Island Gorgon project due to PFAS soil contamination, but environmental advocates appealed, citing insufficient prevention and cleanup measures, despite the presence of a 243,000 cubic meter stockpile exceeding safety guidelines ...

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Life Below Water
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Australia Pledges \$10 Million for LGBTIQA+ Healthcare Improvements

Australia's Labor party promises \$10 million for LGBTIQA+ healthcare improvements, including training for healthcare workers and a voluntary accreditation program to promote inclusive care, addressing higher-than-normal mental and physical health challenges in this community.

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BGC Faces Customer Backlash Over Construction Delays

Frustrated BGC customers, some waiting over five years for home completion, wrote to WA Premier Roger Cook demanding government intervention due to significant delays and cost overruns, citing double standards compared to the Nicheliving bailout; the letter highlights the company's simultaneous cons...

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Reduced Inequality
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Severe Drought Devastates South Australian Eucalyptus Arboretum

Dr. Dean Nicolle's Currency Creek Arboretum, south of Adelaide, which contains over 10,000 eucalypt trees representing over 800 species, is experiencing significant tree mortality due to South Australia's worst drought in 40 years, highlighting the vulnerability of even drought-resistant species to ...

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Life on Land
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Kusama Exhibition Shatters Australian Art Attendance Records

Yayoi Kusama's exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria attracted nearly 500,000 visitors, exceeding all previous records for ticketed art shows in Australia; approximately 40 percent of visitors came from outside of Victoria.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Infinite Green Energy Faces Administration Amidst Leadership Shakeup and Debt Crisis

Embattled West Australian hydrogen company Infinite Green Energy faces administration, with a shareholder proposal to replace its CEO and secure funding for restructuring amidst a $3.85 million debt dispute and questions about a $13,750 political donation.

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Bol Shatters National 800m Record in Triumphant Comeback

Australian runner Peter Bol shattered the national 800-meter record with a time of 1:43.79 in Perth, marking a triumphant return after overcoming a doping suspension and mental health struggles; he celebrated before crossing the finish line, emphasizing his family's importance.

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Australia's Visa-Free Travel Shrinks: New Rules for UK, EU

Australia's passport, once offering visa-free entry to 186 countries, now faces tightening restrictions, requiring Australians to obtain visa waivers or ETAs for travel to the UK and EU from late 2026, impacting tourism and travel planning.

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Sydney Metro M1 Line Faces Overcrowding Seven Months After Extension

Sydney's M1 metro line, seven months after its extension, sees trains departing Crows Nest station at over 80 percent capacity during weekday morning peak hours (8am-9am), highlighting the need for increased train frequency or capacity to alleviate crowding.

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Australian Fertility Clinic Confirms Embryo Mix-Up, Wrong Parents Birth Child

A fertility clinic in Brisbane, Australia, confirmed a human error led to the birth of a child to the wrong parents in February 2024 after an embryo mix-up during an IVF procedure, prompting an internal investigation and apologies to affected families.

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