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Labor has introduced its controversial climate bill to parliament. Here's how to give it real teeth

Earlier today, the federal government introduced its hotly awaited climate change bill to parliament. Despite the attention and controversy it’s attracted, the proposed legislation – as it stands – would be almost entirely symbolic.

The Conversation

New COVID variants may be more transmissible but that doesn't mean the R0 – or basic reproduction number – has increased

During the pandemic we have all become familiar with a lot of epidemiological concepts.

The Conversation

Australia's rising inflation lifts risk of 4th rate hike

Australian inflation is rising farther, according to new data that increases the likelihood of the central bank next week hiking interest rates for a fourth consecutive month

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Australia sets sights on clean energy jobs created by 'climate emergency'

Australia sees the world's climate emergency as an opportunity to create jobs, the new Labor government said on Wednesday, introducing legislation to enshrine an emissions reduction target.

Reuters

Albanese government continues push to keep parts of Bernard Collaery case secret

Human Rights Law Centre says new attorney general should abandon the appeal and let judgment ‘finally see the light’

The Guardian - AU

We pretend there has been change under Labor but hundreds of refugees are still in detention

After taking happy snaps in Biloela the new government has made no effort to change Australia’s cruel immigration policy on refugees arriving by boat

The Guardian - AU

A robot breaks the finger of a 7-year-old: a lesson in the need for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence

Disturbing footage emerged this week of a chess-playing robot breaking the finger of a seven-year-old child during a tournament in Russia.

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Alibaba, Nio Fall Over 3% As Hang Seng Tracks Weaker Wall Street Close: All Eyes Now On Aussie Inflation Data

Shares of Alibaba, Nio and Li Auto lost more than 3% on Wednesday morning with the Hong Kong’s benchmark index Hang Seng falling over 1%, ahead of the release of Australia’s inflation report.

Benzinga

Australian export wine markets emerge in wake of China tariff increase

The Australian wine industry is finding positives after tariffs put an end to a boom in China. But an industry leader says losing a massive market is not the biggest problem producers face.

ABC News

Climate bill to write 43 per cent emissions target into law introduced to parliament

The government introduces a bill to legislate Australia must reduce its emissions by 43 per cent by 2030, but threatens to walk away if it can't find enough support.

ABC News

Australia’s inflation rate reaches 6.1% – the fastest annual increase in 21 years

Australians are paying more for food and fuel, according to data released on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Guardian - AU

I Will Pour Boiling Oil Over The New Robot Police Dog In WA

Australia now has its first Boston Dynamics robot police dog — the one that inspired that horrifying Black Mirror ep — on WA's Police force.

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'Like ocean rips': CSIRO report identifies 7 ‘global megatrends’ shaping the 21st century

Around 3.7 million Australians have been unintentionally caught in an ocean rip. For the unprepared it can be a harrowing experience – but for experienced surfers, rips are a handy way to ride through the whitewash and out to the break.

The Conversation

Killing off the building watchdog may not be the win unionists want

Australia’s controversial building industry watchdog is earmarked for the chopping block. But federal industrial relations minister Tony Burke has started by pulling a few of its teeth.

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First Nations stories that mirror Indigenous children's lives told in Our Yarning project

The Our Yarning project tells stories of bush tucker, friendships, community, family, and travel so Indigenous children can see themselves in literature.

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ADF not on foot and mouth standby: Watt

The federal agriculture minister says the involvement of the defence force is "very unlikely" should an Australian outbreak of foot and mouth occur.

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Signs China trade war could be ending, but farmers remain wary

Rumours are swirling that China may backflip on its Australian trade restrictions with a change in federal government, but some producers have put the country firmly in their rear-vision mirror.

ABC News

Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Emma McKeon, Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O'Callaghan expected to lead another Aussie swimming golden haul

The Australian swim team enjoyed a strong world championships campaign, and a couple of Olympic superstars are returning to the fold for the Commonwealth Games.

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New era of Australian politics as Labor enters Parliament House in government | GALLERY

Hunter hopes and the 47th parliament

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IMF downgrades 'gloomy' economy as inflation and rate jitters continue, but ASX trades up

The Australian share market has ended the day at a 20 day high, despite new inflation data showing that shows price hikes are at their highest level in more than 20 years.

The Guardian - AU

Marion Scrymgour calls for ‘grog-free days’ in Northern Territory towns – as it happened

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Foot-and-mouth disease's potential spread by tourists feared on Cape York

Graziers living along the northernmost tip of the Australian mainland say they are deeply concerned about the threat of the devastating disease being brought into the area by tourists or its porous border with PNG.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: PM rules out fossil fuel ban, nearly 50% of Australians have had Covid, trio of meteor showers

Wednesday: Anthony Albanese says stopping coal exports would devastate economy. Plus: 10 Commonwealth Games must-sees

Newcastle Herald

Singapore heavy hitters recall days in Newcastle

Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes has presented keys to the city to six Newcastle University scholarship graduates who went on to high-profile jobs in Singaporean politics and business.

The Conversation

Saving burned or injured animals draws our sympathy. But some don't survive after release. Here's why

Every year, Australia’s wildlife volunteers devote time, effort and their own money to rescue, rehabilitate and release tens of thousands of native animals. Their efforts get a lot of media attention, particularly after huge disasters like the megafires of the 2019 Black Summer.

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