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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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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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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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Surge in Antisemitic Attacks Prompts Australian Government Action

Australia is grappling with a surge in antisemitic attacks following the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war, resulting in over 2,000 incidents—three times the previous year's figure—leading to arrests and prompting the government to implement new hate crime laws.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia Pauses Tech Charges Amid US Retaliation Threat

Australia has paused plans to charge US tech giants hundreds of millions of dollars for refusing to pay local media outlets due to potential US trade retaliation under the Trump administration, creating a $200 million funding gap for Australian media.

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Global Coffee Prices Rise, Threatening Australian Cafes

The price of a cup of coffee in London is $7 USD, reflecting global increases in arabica bean prices due to climate change and a weaker Australian dollar; Australian cafes are hesitant to raise prices despite rising costs, threatening their viability.

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Zero Hunger
smh.com.au
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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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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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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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Swimming Australia Uses AI to Aim for Top Spot at 2028 Olympics

Swimming Australia is using AI-powered race analysis system, Sparta, developed with Amazon Web Services, to improve swimmer performance and aims to win the most gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by analyzing metrics like stroke rate, breath, and velocity, providing real-time feedback to c...

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