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Two Million Hectares of Koala Habitat Lost Since 2012

Analysis reveals nearly 2 million hectares of koala habitat in Queensland and NSW were destroyed between 2012 and 2021, largely due to agriculture, despite the species' endangered status, highlighting the inadequacy of current environmental protection laws.

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Life on Land
dailymail.co.uk
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Teen Committed to Stand Trial for Alleged Plot to Attack Peter Dutton

A 16-year-old Brisbane boy was committed to stand trial on Thursday for allegedly planning a terrorist attack against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton between May 21 and July 15, 2022, involving researching bomb-making and acquiring explosives ingredients; he faces a potential life sentence.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Court Rejects 20-Year Suppression Order for Accused Serial Rapist

A Sydney court has rejected a 20-year suppression order request by Anthony Stevo Glumac, a 29-year-old man accused of 45 charges against 17 alleged victims, highlighting concerns about increasing court secrecy in Australia; The Herald successfully challenged the order.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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Australia Rejects China's Anti-Tariff Alliance

Australia rejected China's offer for joint resistance against US tariffs, prioritizing independent action to protect its national interests, despite China imposing 125% tariffs on Australian goods and the US imposing 10%. Australia will instead diversify trade partners and negotiate bilaterally with...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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NSW to Potentially Buy Back Northern Beaches Hospital Amidst Healthscope's Financial Crisis

Facing a \$1.6 billion debt, Healthscope, the private owner of the Northern Beaches Hospital, seeks to return the public hospital component to NSW government ownership, prompting concerns about costs and patient care after recent incidents.

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Trump Tariffs Trigger Australian Economic Crisis Meeting

An emergency economic meeting was called by Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers in response to Donald Trump's tariffs which have caused a five-year low for the Australian dollar, a $50 billion loss in share value, and predictions of further rate cuts by the Reserve Bank.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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Surf Coach Faces 33 Child Abuse Charges After Confession

Australian surf coach Connor Lyons, 26, faces 33 charges for child-related offenses after confessing in court; at least eight boys have accused him, and his social media account is deactivated.

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No Poverty
smh.com.au
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Hamad Doubles Extortion Fee for Illegal Tobacco in Victoria

Underworld kingpin Kazem "Kaz" Hamad increased his monthly extortion fee for illegal tobacco retailers in Victoria, Australia, from \$2000 to \$5000, collecting over \$1 million monthly by late 2023; this follows a two-year campaign of violence involving arson, shootings, and murders.

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Reduced Inequality
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RBA Governor Delays Interest Rate Decision Amidst Trump's Trade War Uncertainty

RBA Governor Michele Bullock stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine the impact of Trump's trade war on Australian interest rates, tempering expectations of a double rate cut in May while acknowledging the ongoing uncertainty in global markets following recent tariff announcements.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Man Jailed for Sexual Assault After Woman Mistook Him for Friend

On March 12, 2023, Fabian Boroumand was convicted of sexual intercourse without consent after he digitally penetrated a woman who mistook him for her friend, Scott Anderson, in her apartment following a night of drinking. Boroumand received a three years and six months jail sentence with an 18-month...

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Graphic Novel Explores Communication Breakdown Through Surreal Visuals

Rachel Ang's "I Ate The Whole World to Find You" follows Jenny's struggles with communication in modern relationships, using visual metaphors and surreal elements to depict her emotional journey towards self-understanding and connection, culminating in motherhood.

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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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