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Australia's Victoria gov't raises renewable energy goals as state election looms

The Labor government of Australia's Victoria state said on Thursday it would raise its renewable energy targets and proposed government ownership of future power generation if it wins local elections due to be held next month.

Reuters

Victoria signals end of coal by announcing a new 95% renewable target. It's a risky but vital move

It’s the end of the line for coal in Victoria, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews today announced plans for 95% renewables within 13 years. Until now, the industrialised state has been aiming for 50% by 2030.

The Conversation

Penny Wong says timing of Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem ‘regrettable’

Foreign affairs minister admits poor timing of announcement on Jewish holiday and promises never to play politics on the issue

The Guardian - AU

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NSW land tax a positive move, Keating says

Former Labor prime minister Paul Keating has praised Dominic Perrottet's move to give NSW first-home buyers a choice between paying stamp duty or a land tax.

AAP

Worimi lose Tomaree Lodge claim, NSW government opens 60 days of consultation on future 'community use'

Tomaree Lodge future for consultation after Worimi claim fails

Newcastle Herald

The Coalition scoffed at the idea of a wellbeing budget. But Australians want Jim Chalmers to deliver

The approach labelled ‘hippy economics’ is one that experts and the public are crying out for

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition is seeing red (meat) over the methane pledge – but it’s not just about burping cattle

About half of the CO2-equivalent caused by releasing methane in Australia comes from agriculture. The rest comes mainly from coalmines, oil, gas and waste

The Guardian - AU

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Vic to bring back public energy ownership

Almost all of Victoria's energy will come from renewable sources by 2035 and state ownership of power assets revived if Labor is re-elected next month.

AAP

Aus Reversed Its Stance On West Jerusalem, But Palestinians Were Left Out Of The Conversation

Labor reversed the last government's recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but Palestinians were left out of the conversation.

Pedestrian.tv

Piper says government 'willing' to resolve port mess

Mr Piper has agreed to delay debate on his port bill until next month to allow negotiations to continue.

Newcastle Herald

Beazley appointed to War Memorial council

Former Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed as the newest member of the Australian War Memorial Council.

AAP

ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws

There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws.

The Canberra Times

ACT Labor, Greens reject calls to condemn Gallagher over housing debt

But the parties have agreed to continue raising the matter with the Commonwealth.

The Canberra Times

Tax cuts to cost $11b more than estimate

The federal treasurer says the controversial stage three tax cuts will cost billions more than previously thought as the government faces calls to scrap them.

AAP

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The Guardian - AU

Labor promises full-fibre NBN access to 1.5m homes and businesses by 2025

Tuesday’s budget will include provisions for faster internet to mainly regional areas across Australia at a cost of $2.4bn

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem: how did it happen and what’s the reaction?

Labor opposed from the beginning the 2018 recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. So why has its policy shift come as a shock?

The New Daily

Australia’s reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo

Australia's Jerusalem stance will likely reinforce its reputation as a middle power seeking to navigate its way through Middle East politics.

ABC News

Albanese stands by West Jerusalem walkback, but concedes it could have been handled better

The prime minister says Labor has held the position for some time now and it was his predecessor who played politics with the issue in 2018.

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Body of man recovered from NSW flood waters; Medibank receives demands from alleged hackers – as it happened

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AAP

Sydney ferries should be 'diving wrecks'

Maritime workers say a troubled fleet of Sydney ferries are duds and should be sunk to the bottom of the ocean after a series of faults.

ABC News

NT government turns to private security patrols as anti-social behaviour rises, raising questions about police staffing

The Northern Territory government is turning to private security patrols of suburban streets as it faces rising reports of anti-social behaviour – and questions about whether there are enough police to deal with the community's concerns.

The Conversation

Australia's reversal on recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital is simply a return to status quo

The Albanese Labor government’s decision to reverse its predecessor’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has elicited a predictable reaction from Israel and its supporters in Australia.

ABC News

Independent candidates take on high-profile Liberals in Victorian state election, but can the 'teal wave' be recreated?

The success of "teal" independents in blue-ribbon federal seats has spurred another wave of community independents in Victoria. But without a federal Liberal government to campaign against, will the teals have as much success at the local level?

The Canberra Times

Parton says govt needs to condemn 'in the strongest terms' housing debt 'backflip'

The opposition will bring forward a motion in the Assembly on Wednesday.

AAP

Firms urge bigger climate ambition: survey

Business leaders and investors want more climate ambition from federal government, targets for industries and laws allowing international carbon credit trading.

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