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Australian politics live: NSW One Nation leader clarifies anti-abortion comments; Joyce compares Hanson’s Indigenous comments with melon-gate
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Queenslanders’ rights to oppose mining projects ‘gutted’ by new laws, activists say
As minister says process needs to be ‘streamlined’, Greens and Lock the Gate say the legislation is ‘corrupt’ and tears up environmental protections Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queenslanders’ right to object to mining projects – including coal – would be “gutted” by new legislation that would ban opponents from being heard in court without the minister’s approval and then only if they owned a property within a 125km radius of the project. The Greens have called the move “corrupt” and community action group Lock the Gate Alliance said the state’s LNP government was “tearing up democratic and environmental protections just to make life easier for mining companies”. Continue reading...
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Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
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Turks often keep gold as a hedge against inflation. It may be hurting Turkey's future
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Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore
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