3 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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4 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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4 h. ago Conman allegedly targeting locals in Porepunkah shooting scam

Police are investigating reports of a man allegedly claiming to be collecting donations on behalf of the Thompson and De Waart-Hottart families.

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5 h. ago World news LIVE: Trump to meet King Charles at Windsor Castle and lay wreath at Queen’s tomb

Follow our blog for live updates of Trump’s visit to London.

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5 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.

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5 h. ago Super Retail board faces fresh legal battle for allegedly tampering with timesheets

Law firm Adero Law is preparing to mount a class action alleging thousands of store managers at Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto, BCF and Macpac were underpaid for years.

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5 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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6 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA politician reveals he is an anonymous sperm donor during surrogacy bill debate

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6 h. ago ‘Fanciful’ claims or sexual assault? Jury to decide fate of WA outback pub manager

The jury in the case of an outback WA pub manager accused of sexually assaulting six of his workers at the Roebuck Bay Hotel have retired to determine verdicts on 13 charges.

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7 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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7 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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7 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.

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9 h. ago Conman allegedly posing as police officer in Porepunkah shooting scam

Police are investigating after receiving a report of a scam targeting residents and businesses in the Alpine and Wangaratta regions.

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9 h. ago Burswood racetrack plans could see thousands turned off living near area, report claims

The Save Burswood Park Alliance Committee hired a former state planner and current development assessment panel member to see how the project stacked up.

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12 h. ago The moment a Russian drone slammed into a Ukrainian university

Moscow launched a wave of daylight attacks across Ukraine, striking a university and railways stations, while missiles were also heard landing close to a nuclear power plant.

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12 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA’s top cop reveals missing Attadale man likely dead

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12 h. ago Brisbane 2032 master plan contract awarded, despite stadium uncertainty

The firm awarded the contract to deliver the Brisbane 2032 master plan for Victoria Park will start work without knowing where the Olympic stadium will be built.

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12 h. ago Scoop in September: Finals fracas or a simple contract? Seven and Fox at odds over grand final clause

Follow Scoop in September for news, fresh views and whispers during footy finals.

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12 h. ago Dogs on planes: What you need to know about Virgin’s new furry

Allowing pets in the cabin comes as more people see cat and dog ownership as providing a sense of family. 

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12 h. ago ‘Single front door’: The biggest overhaul of NSW planning laws in 50 years revealed

Labor said the biggest rewrite of the legislation in nearly five decades was designed to make the planning system quicker and simpler to navigate.

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