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"Weak income growth for people born in the 1990s reflects the poor economic outcomes experienced by younger people following the global financial crisis (GFC)," the report said.

The EPA alerted the residents of Melbourne West to avoid contact with contaminated water at the surrounding suburban area after pollutants carried by water used by firefighters entered the waterways.

"This level of animal distress is appalling and can neither be condoned or excused," the report claimed. "There are cases of extreme distress, deep claw marks gouged all over the inside of metal cages and recent pools of blood from toe nails that had been ripped off from clawing at the cage door in distress."

There were no reports of injuries, and the chemical factory workers were evacuated. The people have been told to remain indoors and a major Melbourne freeway and all roads in the area have been closed.

Minns said the nation's national day should be observed to recognize the people who have sacrificed for the country, adding that there was a growing trend to commercialize the Anzac Day while ignoring the day's relevance.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government was committed to end the violence, adding that the recent tragic events were a reminder that "we have a long way to go."

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that stocktaking could be an ongoing process. "This I actually think going forward, given the threat level, given the amount of concern over foreign interference, this is may well be something that continues into the future, and rightly so."

Community groups have documented a steep rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism since the Hamas attack and the Israeli bombardment in Gaza. The federal government will soon appoint an envoy to combat Islamophobia.

Australia and the U.S. are co-hosting the two-day Pacific Banking Forum, which will have 300 participants, including representatives from Pacific countries, commercial banks and officials from the International Monetary Fund.

On Monday, airport's CEO Lorie Argus announced their decision to support the state government's proposal in constructing an above ground station, which experts had termed a cheaper option vis-à-vis the airport's demand for an underground station.

The Northern Territory Commissioner announced the three-night curfew, which will apply to both children and adults.

The resurgence of hybrids has taken the automobile industry by surprise as automakers were inclined to phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles. But, with the demand for hybrids rising, automakers Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are delaying EV plans.

Though Australia produces surplus gas, a bulk of the supply is contracted for export. ACCC reported that in 2025, liquefied natural gas producers are expected to export 1369 petajoules, or about 71% of output.

Pointing to the Labor Party that has members from diverse religions, Albanese said, "That's the way you bring cohesion. It seems to me, as well, beyond obvious that it is not in the interest of smaller minority groups to isolate themselves – which is what a faith-based party system would do."

The weather station at Sheffield in Tasmania recorded a pressure of 1,044.6 hectopascals (hPa), at 10:30 am Thursday, which experts said, if confirmed, could break the previous record.

Run by Amazon Web Services and Australian Signals Directorate, the project will harness artificial intelligence with Australian government maintaining sovereignty over the cloud.

"With a heavy heart but a clear conscience, I announce my resignation from the Australian Labor party. I have informed the prime minister that, effective immediately, I will sit on the crossbench to represent Western Australia," Payman said Thursday.

Blockade Australia spokesperson Brad Homewood said the disruption was "relatively minor" and that non-violent protest action was their only choice.

The Coalition's divestment plan was met with anger from the Liberals, who said Dutton gave in to the Nationals, while ignoring Liberal values.

Though FLuQE has similar ingredients of the recent FLiRT virus, its extra mutation makes it more contagious, increasing risk of infection.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Antony Albanese said he was not concerned about Payman's moves. "I'm not focused on it, I've got a big job," he said.

BCCC chair Ian Govey AM stated the breaches were "systemic in nature," adding that non-compliance by the bank warranted serious sanction.

Under the Online Safety Act, the eSafety commissioner has asked the tech companies to come up with a code before Oct. 3 that will check the user's age, have safe search and parental controls, and allow users to filter or blur sexual content.

The new genome mapping has revealed how the elusive nocturnal omnivores grow and evolve, which will help conservationists save the species.

"Yesterday, the prime minister suspended me indefinitely from the Australian Labor Party caucus. Since then, I have lost all contact with my caucus colleagues. I have been removed from caucus meetings, committees, internal group chats, and whips bulletins. I have been told to avoid all chamber duties that require a vote including divisions, motions and matters of public interest," Payman wrote on Facebook.

The fee, which went from AU$710 to AU$1,600, came into effect on Monday. The latest move by the federal government is seen as an effort to control the spiraling migration and to ease the tight housing market.

According to the report by NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board, 517 patients had applied for VAD. Majority of them were above 60 years, and 30% of them administered the dose themselves.

In April this year, eminent Australians wrote to the federal government asking it to transfer the AU$9 billion of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, and pursue the "dirty money" held by Russian oligarchs in Australia.

Criticizing the government move, National vice-president of Pharmacy Guild of Australia Anthony Tassone asked: "Pharmacists can only supply a schedule 3 medicine if there is an established therapeutic need. When we don't know the long-term effects of vapes on patient safety, how can a pharmacist make an informed decision?"