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Peter Dutton’s promises $2.2b Suburban Rail Loop funding cut

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As the 2025 federal election approaches, infrastructure projects like the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) and the Melbourne Airport Rail Link have become key points of contention. Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has sparked debate by labeling the SRL a “cruel hoax” and promising to redirect funding toward the airport rail link. Image: Supplied: Victorian Government …

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Calls for inquiry into misuse of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment cases

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Workers’ rights advocates are calling for an inquiry into the use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases.  Working Women Queensland says blanket NDAs silence victims, preventing them from speaking out or seeking support. The group is urging the state’s Attorney-General to investigate how these agreements are being used and their impact on justice …

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The Greens pledge $100 million in funding to make abortion accessible for all Australians

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The Greens have announced one of their key  policies leading into next year’s federal election. They are pledging $100 million to make reproductive healthcare more accessible for all Australians. The Greens would like to see all Australians, especially those living in rural and regional areas of the country be able to access essential healthcare through …

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82-year-old Aboriginal Elder arrested for protesting forest logging

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An 82-year-old Aboriginal elder and long-time activist has been released on bail following his arrest for allegedly trespassing on ancestral lands. Uncle Jim Everett was arrested during a protest against native forest logging in Tasmania. Uncle Jim’s arrest comes at a time when tensions are high in Tasmania over native forest logging and land rights …

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