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Indigenous Organisations Condemn NT Government’s Rent Raise for Remote Residents

Indigenous organisations in the Northern Territory say the Territory government is moving to undermine the rights of Indigenous tenants.  Last week, the NT government introduced legislation to Parliament to amend the Territory’s Housing Act. It will allow the government to raise rents without talking to tenants.  The Remote Rent Framework, introduced by the former Labor …

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Frontline Services Reach Breaking Point as Housing Crisis Worsens

Frontline organisations responding to Australia’s housing crisis say they’re at breaking point, as demand for help continues to surge. A new survey from national campaign Everybody’s Home finds nine in ten housing services have seen demand rise over the past year, with many forced to turn vulnerable people away. The report also warns that growing …

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Agriculture to Benefit from Tailored Approach to Carbon Farming

Agriculture plays a critical role in Australia’s food security, but many farmers face mounting pressure to balance productivity, profitability and emissions reduction. A new study, Tailoring Australian Carbon Farming, examined how practical, environmentally sustainable farming methods can ease financial strain. Researchers found broad, one-size-fits-all climate policies often fall short, with farmers needing approaches tailored to …

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Top Stories Today: One Nation has announced its lead candidate for South Australia, as the party looks to strengthen its presence in the state. Animal welfare activists are raising concerns over Queensland’s dingo cull, warning it could have long-term environmental impacts. And later today, we’ll bring you the latest after a man was charged after …

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Why one-size-fits-all climate policies fail Australian farmers

Agriculture is vital for sustainability, but many farmers face pressures balancing food production, profit, and emissions reduction. The study Tailoring Australian Carbon Farming explored practical, environmentally friendly methods to ease economic stress, finding blanket climate policies often harm rather than help. Over five years, researchers worked with farmers to co-design solutions boosting productivity, profitability, biodiversity, …

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