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Sydney's Sewage System: Billions of Microplastics Pollute Coastal Waters

Sydney's Malabar wastewater treatment plant discharges 5.4 billion to 120 billion microplastics daily into the ocean due to its outdated primary treatment, while the more advanced Cronulla plant discharges far less; this pollution, along with human waste, threatens marine life and coastal areas.

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Life Below Water
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Trump's Impact on Australia: Economic Challenges and Election Implications

Trump's executive orders are significantly impacting global relations, prompting varied responses; Australia faces economic challenges and its election will be affected by how parties address Trump's policies.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia and Germany: A Warning from Failed Integration

Two Australian nurses' antisemitic social media posts highlight growing societal tensions mirroring Germany's upcoming federal election, where immigration is the top issue despite economic woes, revealing the consequences of decades of failed integration policies and the need for proactive measures ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia Bans Foreign Home Purchases for Two Years

Australia will temporarily ban foreign investors from buying established homes from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, following a similar pledge from the opposition, to help address the housing crisis and increase home ownership for Australians.

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Reduced Inequality
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20-Year Sentence for Murder of Maryam Hamka After Years of Abuse

A judge sentenced Toby Loughnane to at least 20 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Maryam Hamka, after finding he repeatedly assaulted and abused her before hiding her body for two years; Loughnane had a history of violence and drug trafficking.

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Gender Equality
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Church Group Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Girl Denied Insulin

Fourteen members of a church group in Toowoomba, Australia, were found guilty of manslaughter for the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, who died after they withheld her insulin for type-1 diabetes from January 3 to January 7, 2022, believing modern medicine was "witchcraft".

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Good Health and Well-being
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Exhibition Showcases Life of Aboriginal Rights Pioneer Lowitja O'Donoghue

An exhibition at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in Adelaide showcases the life and work of Lowitja O'Donoghue, a pioneering Aboriginal nurse and rights activist, featuring items from her personal collection curated by her niece and daughter, offering insights into her journey from stolen chi...

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Reduced Inequality
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NSW Invests $199 Million in EV Charging Infrastructure to Boost Tourism and Electric Vehicle Adoption

Nine NSW tourist routes now boast improved EV charging infrastructure thanks to a $199 million state government investment, aiming to alleviate range anxiety and boost both electric vehicle adoption and regional tourism.

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Climate Action
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Cyclone Zelia Brings Record Rainfall and Flooding to Northwestern Australia

Ex-tropical cyclone Zelia brought record rainfall and flooding to northwestern Australia's Pilbara region, causing at least 63 evacuations and widespread road closures, but no deaths were reported; however, major flooding is expected to persist into next week.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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NSW Nurses Deregistered After Anti-Semitic Threats

Two NSW Health nurses in Sydney were filmed making anti-Semitic threats against Jewish patients, leading to their deregistration and a police investigation, while one local defended their actions citing free speech.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Staged Viral Videos Garner 205 Million Views

The Woolshed Company created eight viral videos featuring staged events, achieving 205 million views by employing narrative structures and sparking debate about their authenticity.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Cyclone Zelia Strikes Western Australia Early, Causing Catastrophic Damage

Tropical Cyclone Zelia, a category 5 system, made landfall on Western Australia's Pilbara coast east of Port Hedland hours earlier than anticipated on Friday, bringing 290km/h winds, 500mm of rain, and prompting widespread closures and emergency preparations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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