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Nationals' net zero review has not undertaken economic modelling
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan will present parts of his and Ross Cadell’s net zero review to the party room when parliament resumes on Monday. Source link
Could an Australian banana prevent a global crop collapse?
Australia’s first genetically modified banana has been tweaked to protect it from a disease that’s on the verge of wiping out crops around the world. Researchers hope it may be on our shelves by 2027. Source link
In the debate between NIMBYs and YIMBYs, a Sydney map shows what's at stake
In the debate about Sydney’s housing situation and the protection of the city’s heritage buildings and suburbs, there’s a map that does the rounds. Source link
June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from Lassie and Lost In Space, dies aged 100
Lockhart died on Thursday of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, a family spokesperson says. Source link
Abetz's cost-cutting priorities spark concerns for community organisations
Eric Abetz’s first budget for Tasmania is coming — and community organisations fear they’ll bear the brunt of funding cuts to “repair” the budget. Source link
Trailblazing Aboriginal soccer star drives change in remote communities
Trailblazing Aboriginal soccer star and Yanyuwa man John Moriarty started a soccer program which has been driving change in remote communities across the country. Source link
Ancient wetland older than Egypt's pyramids exposed on beach
Harsh winter weather has exposed almost 100 preserved trees from an ancient wetland on an Esperance beach, but there are fears over protecting the site on a popular four-wheel drive stretch. Source link
Return to traditional birthing ceremony brings joy on Bundjalung country
Bundjalung babies get the ceremonial treatment as proud elders welcome them to country for the first time. Source link
Trump punishes Canada with 10pc tariff increase over TV ad stoush
US President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10 per cent because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario. Source link
Residents object to new council flood mapping days before consultation closes
Concerns that draft flood maps don’t reflect historical accounts from residents have informed some of the submissions. Source link