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Anti-immigration protests across Australia, including neo-Nazi groups, led to clashes, injuries, and police intervention. Politicians condemned the rallies as racist, citing misinformation and societal fears fueling extremism. The events highlight rising far-right activity and ongoing debates on immigration policy.
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Australia has approved a single-dose vaccine for chlamydia in wild koalas, developed over a decade. It aims to reduce disease-related deaths, which account for up to half of wild koala fatalities. The vaccine is now available for use in wildlife hospitals and in the field, amid ongoing population declines.
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Australia's environment minister has approved a 40-year extension of the North West Shelf gas project in Western Australia, despite Indigenous and environmental opposition. Conditions include emissions reductions and heritage protections, but critics warn the expansion risks damaging UNESCO-listed Aboriginal rock art and worsening climate impacts, drawing international legal and regional criticism.
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Six Australian women and children, living in Syrian camps, returned to Australia in late September without government assistance. Their return raises questions about security, government transparency, and policies on repatriation of citizens linked to ISIS, amid ongoing security monitoring and community concerns.
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An Italian appeals court ordered the transfer of Ukrainian suspect Serhii K. to Germany, where he faces charges related to the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Currently held in Italy, he is refusing food and demanding better detention conditions. The case remains pending at Italy’s Court of Cassation.
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Australia's government introduces legislation to overhaul the 1999 EPBC Act, fulfilling a five-year review's recommendations. The reforms aim to improve environmental protection, transparency, and efficiency, but face opposition from opposition parties and Greens. The bill is now under parliamentary inquiry, with a decision expected after March 2026.
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Australian farmers in Victoria express concern over government’s critical minerals deal with the US, fearing environmental damage and loss of farmland. The government fast-tracks mining projects amid community protests, raising questions about environmental protections and community involvement in decision-making.
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Australia's parliament has approved the largest environmental law reforms in 26 years, after negotiations between Labor and the Greens. The laws include establishing a national EPA, tightening land-clearing rules, and blocking fast-tracking of coal and gas projects. The reforms face criticism over scrutiny and implementation, with ongoing political debate.