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Bushland clearing loopholes threaten Great Barrier Reef

Almost 700,000 hectares of native bushland was cleared in Queensland in the four years after new vegetation laws were introduced, sparking calls for loopholes to be

Positive signs of wellbeing … if you’re old and live in a city

Aussies believe the nation is heading in the right direction, but opinions vary depending on your age and where you live. The insights were revealed in the latest

Tips for parents as U16 social media ban looms

With the deadline for Australia’s under 16 social media ban looming, many parents are now turning their attention to supporting their children through the

World-leading battery tech receives $25m boost

World-first battery technology developed in Melbourne has secured $25 million in funding to fast-track production. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Darren

Life-saving drug now free for Aussies

A life-saving drug for a rare hereditary disease is now free for Australians. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said Olipudase alfa (Xenpozyme®) would be listed on

First Australian projects to benefit from US minerals deal

Mining projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory will be the first to benefit from a critical minerals agreement signed with the United States. Prime

Albanese and Trump meeting a critical success

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a successful meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House. Aside from a Presidential dressing down for

Hunter new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs

Australia has a new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jessica Hunter would replace Brendan Dowling and lead

Ministers back national plan to counter school bullying

$10 million will be injected into a new national campaign to counter bullying at Australian schools. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said all state and territory

New group targets all links in illicit tobacco market

More than 10 government agencies will work together in a “first-of-its-kind whole-of-Government” capability to tackle the illicit tobacco market. Australian Border

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