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WA Reports Surge in Lithium-ion Battery Fires

Western Australia's emergency services have responded to almost 100 lithium-ion battery fires in 2024, averaging three weekly, largely due to faulty or improperly handled products; separately, 185 residential fires have occurred this winter.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Independent Candidate Challenges Labor in Close Fremantle Election

In Australia's Fremantle electorate, independent Kate Hulett is narrowly leading Labor's Josh Wilson by less than 200 votes, marking a significant 17 percent swing, and suggesting growing independent influence.

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Fremantle uses plants to deter homeless, faces criticism

The City of Fremantle used potted lemon trees to deter rough sleepers from the doorway of a former Hungry Jacks on the Cappuccino Strip, sparking criticism for employing 'hostile architecture' while neglecting the root causes of homelessness.

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Reduced Inequality
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Fremantle's Donation Boxes: Limited Impact on Rising Homelessness

Over nine years, Fremantle's donation boxes collected \$14,327 (matched by the city), benefiting St Patrick's Community Support Centre, despite a reported rise in rough sleeping and incomplete data on the city's homeless population, highlighting the need for systemic solutions.

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Australian Election Candidate Faces Disqualification Over Dual Citizenship

Independent Australian candidate Kate Hulett risks disqualification from the upcoming federal election due to unresolved dual citizenship with the UK, facing a deadline of April 10th to renounce her British citizenship to comply with Section 44 of the Australian constitution.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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\$110 Million Redevelopment of Fremantle's Elders Wool Stores

Human Urban's \$110 million redevelopment of Fremantle's historic Elders Wool Stores will repurpose the 20,000-square-meter site into a mixed-use complex with apartments, co-living units, and retail, preserving original structures while adding two to three stories.

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