Coal mine project near the Great Barrier Reef rejected

Coal mine project near the Great Barrier Reef rejected

Australia has made a huge step in protecting its Great Barrier Reef, rejecting a proposal for a new coal mine less than 10km near the UNCECO World Heritage site. This is the first time a coal mine has been blocked...
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British monarchy will no longer appear on Australian banknotes

British monarchy will no longer appear on Australian banknotes

The Reserve Bank of Australia „has decided to update the $5 banknote to feature a new design that honours the culture and history of the First Australians,” instead of the British monarchs. Currently the Australian 5$ banknote features a portrait...
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Russian and Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open

Russian and Belarusian flags banned at Australian Open

The first major of the year, Australian Open is taking place at Melbourne Park, from 16–29 January 2023. Yesterday, Tennis Australia confirmed a policy change whereby Russian and Belarusian flags have been banned until the end of the Grand Slam...
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How fake bushfire images and misleading maps of Australia are spreading on social media

How fake bushfire images and misleading maps of Australia are spreading on social media

Photos from old bushfires and fake maps have been shared on social media during the bushfire crisis. There has been no shortage of terrifying images showing the devastation wrought by Australia’s bushfire crisis, but some of the most widely shared...
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Analyzing far-right extremism – How widespread is it?

Analyzing far-right extremism – How widespread is it?

Violent extremism has generally come from Islam fanatics so far, but now there is another one taking shape, equally dangerous and threatening to human life, far-right extremism Australia and New Zealand both used to think their main security risk was...
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Australia’s Heatwave Hits Record-Breaking Temperatures

Australia’s Heatwave Hits Record-Breaking Temperatures

Australia had the warmest December so far, and January seems to be catching up quickly. It’s now the sixth day of record-breaking extreme weather Extreme temperatures will continue due to the heatwave that has hit Australia since Saturday, Australia’s ...
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Saudi Teen That Fled Her Family Arrived in Canada

Saudi Teen That Fled Her Family Arrived in Canada

Rahaf Al-Qunun was granted asylum in Canada after Australia was moving too slow in processing her request for asylum The teenager was granted safe haven in Canada and landed in Toronto on Saturday. Ms. Al-Qunun stated she went to the...
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