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Revolutionary NSW Cultural Fire Strategy Aims to Reclaim Ancient Aboriginal Burning Practices to Combat Bushfires A new NSW government strategy promises to break down barriers to cultural burning, paving the way for Aboriginal communities to reclaim their ancient land management practices. The move comes after the devastating 2020 NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which highlighted the urgent need for a new approach to bushfire prevention. Cultural burning practitioners say the strategy is a crucial step towards making the landscape more resilient to bushfires, but warn that time is running out to implement the changes. As the NSW government releases its groundbreaking Cultural…

Backpedal on E-Bike Ban: Queensland Government Waters Down Laws After Backlash, But Experts Warn of Safety Risks Children as young as 12 will be allowed to ride e-mobility devices under parental supervision, despite initial plans to ban under-16s. The proposed 10 km/h speed limit on footpaths has been lifted to 12 km/h, sparking concerns about pedestrian safety. Experts warn that the watered-down laws may not go far enough to address the “core problem” of illegal e-bikes on Queensland’s roads. The laws are expected to come into effect on July 1, with a six-month amnesty period for riders to ensure their…

Tasmanian Icon Falls: James Boag’s Brewery to Cease 145-Year-Old Operations, Leaving 42 Jobs in Jeopardy James Boag’s Brewery, a Tasmanian institution since 1881, will stop producing beer in the state by November, citing long-term decline in the national beer market and high costs. The decision will affect 42 local jobs, with the company offering mainland-based positions to some employees, while others face an uncertain future. The brand’s departure from Launceston after 145 years has been met with shock and disappointment from the local community, with the city’s mayor describing it as a “real kick in the guts”. The closure highlights…

Teenager Who ‘Mowed Down Cyclist’ and Sparked Outrage Walks Free Again After 109 Charges Dropped – But Experts Warn of ‘Alarming Trend’ in Victorian Youth Justice System A 14-year-old Melbourne girl who allegedly stole multiple cars and hit a cyclist is back in court just two weeks after having 109 serious charges dropped. The teenager’s lawyer had hinted at using the ‘doli incapax’ principle, which presumes children between 10 and 14 are too young to understand the seriousness of their offending. Experts warn of an ‘alarming trend’ in Victoria’s youth justice system, where young offenders are exploiting loopholes to avoid…

One Nation’s Sudden Surge: Can Pauline Hanson’s Party Upset the Balance of Power in Australian Politics? One Nation’s primary vote has surpassed Labor’s national primary vote, according to a new poll, leaving the major parties scrambling to respond. Pauline Hanson’s party is gaining traction with two distinct cohorts of voters: conservatives disillusioned with the Liberals and younger, working Australians struggling to make ends meet. The rise of One Nation poses a significant threat to both Labor and the Coalition, with the party’s economic policies encroaching on traditional Liberal territory. As the next federal election looms, Labor and the Coalition are…