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It’s time to recognise climate change for what it is. A new study shows it’s a current and ongoing threat to our standard of living.
On first glance, this might appear to be a defensible measure. But there’s little evidence these abortions are occurring.
South Australian landlords who turn a blind eye on illegal tobacco can now be fined, while Queensland is proposing bigger fines and even a year in jail.
The NSW government was broadly lauded when it scrapped no-grounds evictions but a recent change could make things tougher for tenants.
The river’s health has been suffering, with a number of harrowing mass fish deaths events taking place in recent years.
Star has again secured a lifeline and staved of collapse in the near term. But there are bigger questions about the profitability of casinos in Australia in general.
It’s too early to make a full estimate of the costs of Alfred’s impacts. But previous natural disasters give us a framework for thinking about them.
The damage from ex-Cyclone Alfred could have been so much worse – and we may not be so lucky next time. As the clean up begins, let’s build back better.
In short: the danger is not over. Residents in affected areas should remain cautious and heed official advice, to keep themselves safe.
Neither lowering fares or simply increasing enforcement can solve fare evasion alone. Investing in better services and winning public trust are just as important.
The Independent Sydney MP’s $140,000 award shows everyone is entitled to work in a safe environment.
Scabies is caused by an infestation of tiny mites under the skin.
Overworking junior doctors has been normalised for decades. And we all suffer.
The NSW government wants GST to be allocated according to population. But doing so ignores different service delivery needs between states.
People love natural swimming spots, but it’s important to manage them well to protect both swimmers and the environment.
With the support of the Greens, there’s a chance the ‘Restoring Our Rivers’ Bill will pass. Will it be enough to put the Murray-Darling Basin Plan back on track?
Knowing the ‘next drought is just around the corner’, Australia’s Water Minister Tanya Plibersek is striking a new agreement to return water and health to the Murray-Darling Basin.
Projects have not been delivered. States are bickering. If the Albanese government is to uphold its election promise to deliver the Murray plan, hard tradeoffs are needed.
The action by the Environment Protection Authority follows alarming results from testing of rainwater tanks and the blood and hair of residents living near to the mine.
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