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Santos’ Darwin Gas Hub Leaking Methane for nearly 20 years, alleged ‘cover up’

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Environmental groups are calling for action on an alleged cover-up, as documents reveal Santos’ major gas export hub in Darwin has been leaking huge amounts of methane for nearly 20 years. Documents obtained by the Environment Centre NT suggest Santos and ConocoPhillips concealed the leak from the public to prevent obstructing approval for the controversial …

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‘Australian march’: divisive spin on anti-immigration and far-right views

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Controversial ‘March for Australia’ has sparked an outpouring of concern with rallies planned across major cities this weekend, calling for an end to mass migration and retrieval of Australia’s identity. Some members of immigrant and multicultural communities fear they could become targeted. Rallies have been condemned by a number of left-wing groups – with the …

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International Overdose Awareness Day urges vital conversation

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1 878 – that’s how many unintentional drug induced deaths occurred in 2022 – far exceeding the road toll for that year, according to the Pennington Institute’s 2024 annual over dose report. Research from UNSW also shows an increase in overdose-related deaths, with statistics rising an average of 4.2% per year between 2004-2023 – highlighting …

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Federal Government’s proposed Bill Looks to strip back protections for immigrants

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The Federal government has introduced new Home Affairs legislation proposing to strip back protections for immigrants and those seeking refugee status. The legislation would allow the government to more easily detain and deport those who cannot adhere to certain instruction. Pushback from Human Rights organisations have resulted in a joint statement calling for the overturn …

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Alleged Porepunkah shooter a self-identified Sovereign Citizen: experts flag rise in movement

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As coverage over the fatal shooting of two police officers in rural Victoria continues, media have reported the alleged shooter, self-identified as a “very active” sovereign citizen. A number of experts point to a growing trend in pseudo-law and  sovereign citizen movement, a marginal ideology that rejects Australia’s laws and has at times, been linked …

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Community mural urges federal action amid algae bloom catastrophe

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South Australia’s toxic algae continues into its six month, seeing one of the worst bloom explosions on record. But, one town in SA’s Yorke Peninsula has welcomed a new mural calling for the marine crisis to be declared a natural disaster – with the work symbolising ‘ripples’ of human impact, marine life vulnerability and community …

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Working at home vs working in the Office

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As more employers advocate for a return to the office, concerns regarding mental health, flexibility, and workplace rights are emerging. Unions are demanding enhanced protections, researchers are cautioning about the psychological impact, and HR professionals find themselves in a challenging position—striving to reconcile employee wellbeing with business requirements. So, the question arises. Are managers and …

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