5 h. ago On the environment, failure to act does not protect the future

Age readers respond to this week’s report on the effects of climate change on Australia.

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6 h. ago A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away

Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.

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7 h. ago This report said the Devils’ stadium shouldn’t be built. Here’s what it missed

The Tasmanian Planning Commission released a report that advised against building the stadium that the Devils require to enter the AFL in 2028. It threatens to reignite a debate that could cause real harm in the community.

Events

7 h. ago Building a home feels like ‘death by a thousand revisions’. New reforms could change that

While councils have expressed concern about the impact on their ability to manage their own suburbs, home renovators will be able to get DAs approved quicker.

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9 h. ago Landmark planning changes show the Minns government truly understands Sydney’s housing crisis

Well-designed, well-located and affordable housing is vital to a modern, progressive city. These changes will help.

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9 h. ago These planning law changes won’t please everyone. That’s the point

The former state government tried and failed to deliver major changes to NSW’s unwieldy planning system. Coalition MPs cannot now afford to stand in the way.

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9 h. ago ‘Trying to be a bit sharper’: Konstas pulls the trigger on Ashes technique change

Sam Konstas made one key change to his game after a grim West Indies tour. The runs are flowing again with the Ashes looming.

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9 h. ago Brisbane lord mayor tears up speech to deliver impassioned plea

Adrian Schrinner made a last-minute change to his “Vision for Brisbane” speech to call for an end to political extremism.

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9 h. ago Blow for Devils: state’s planning commission says no to Hobart stadium

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has advised against building a stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point in a major blow to the Tasmania Devils’ bid to join the AFL.

Events

10 h. ago Catholic primary schools have seen huge jumps in NAPLAN maths results

A change in the way Catholic primary school children are taught has boosted their numeracy scores, and it’s the same system Victoria’s public schools will follow.

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10 h. ago Three men charged over firebombing in building sector corruption probe

Police have charged three men over a firebombing linked to the construction industry in Melbourne’s west.

Events

13 h. ago One kiss changes the fates of two families in this intricate 20th

Patrick Ryan’s novel, which follows two Midwest American families across several decades, has a particular low-key enchantment,

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14 h. ago How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Events

14 h. ago Triggered: How one key change has turned Sam Konstas’ batting around in Ashes fight

Sam Konstas made one key change to his game after a grim West Indies tour. The runs are flowing again with the Ashes looming.

Politics

15 h. ago Blow for Devils: Planning commission says no to Hobart stadium

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has advised against building a stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point in a major blow to the Tasmania Devils bid to join the AFL.

Events

17 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination suspect appears in court via video, wearing protective vest

Prosecutors brought an aggravated murder charge that could result in the death penalty against Tyler Robinson and outlined evidence, including an alleged text message confession to his partner.

Events

21 h. ago Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder

The charge means the 22-year-old Utah man could face the death penalty if convicted of killing the conservative activist at Utah Valley University.

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21 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination suspect charged with aggravated murder, faces death penalty

A prosecutor said Robinson had left his DNA on the trigger of the rifle that fired the shot killing the conservative activist as he spoke with students at a university last week.

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25 h. ago More apartments to be built around major shopping and transports hubs

Taller residential buildings will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more apartments under a council plan.

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30 h. ago The Panthers are about to put Lachie Galvin under the blowtorch

The Canterbury playmaker has been scrutinised for his attack, but he has bigger issues to worry about when facing Penrith in Sunday’s sudden-death semi-final.

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