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Findings of carbon credit system review overlook concerns, experts say

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Experts are unhappy with the findings of an independent review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system   The review, led by former chief scientist Ian Chubb, made some recommendations that Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is keen to adopt, but there are some not involved in the  report who say that it overlooked vital concerns.  Produced …

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Environmental activists protest Tour Down Under for greenwashing

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For the first time since the pandemic, Adelaide is gearing up for major cycling event Tour Down Under, which is the first event of the international bicycle race UCI WorldTour.  This year, a number of environmental groups including Extinction Rebellion are protesting the race for its links to Santos, a company they say is complicit …

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Radical public transport strikes force state government to explain their inaction

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More than 800 bus drivers in Adelaide walked off the job last Monday, leaving commuters stranded and the state government scrambling to explain how it could happen.   Negotiations stalled between the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and Torrens Transit, as demands for better pay and safer working conditions were not accepted by the private contractor.   …

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Fitzroy Crossing Floods: How the remote Kimberly town is facing recovery

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One week since floodwaters peaked in the small Kimberly town, Fitzroy Crossing locals are relying on federal resources to slowly recover and assess the damage inflicted on their town and nearby communities.   The massive task of cleaning up after the flood has started, despite extremely limited access to the outside communities. The Australian Defense Force …

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Tension behind AUKUS Agreement

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An historic U.S.-U.K.-Australia alliance military agreement, AUKUS, has recently taken a new turn. Two powerful U.S. lawmakers have proposed to the Joe Biden administration that selling nuclear submarines to Australia would help stretch the U.S. industrial base to “breaking point” and relieve pressure on the base. A strong alliance between the three countries would help …

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Increasing Rent Assistance Could Alleviate Rent Crisis

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Research indicates that doubling rent assistance could alleviate the ongoing rent crisis, without increasing the cost of rent. This research has come out after advertised rent prices have skyrocketed in areas across the country, primarily outside of capital cities. Renters are set to continue to see prices rise quickly for some time. Image: Image: Shutterstock …

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