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Growing volume of vape waste a challenge with recycling costly and dangerous

Vapes and e-cigarette cartridges are full of hazardous materials, including toxic liquids, nicotine and lithium batteries that can catch fire, and there is growing confusion over the best way to responsibly dispose of them.

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Bidding war rages to build Brisbane Live Olympics venue in Roma Street

A bidding war is underway for the rights to build the proposed Brisbane Live 2032 Brisbane Olympics Arena as Redlands City Council reveals plans for its proposed Birkdale community precinct.

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Artist Bruno Booth uses interactive artwork to challenges ideas about life with a wheelchair

Artist Bruno Booth is challenging ideas of what it means to be disabled with an obstacle course that shows participants first-hand just how much strength and skill is involved in getting around on two wheels.

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Developer ALAND lobbies council to expand Parramatta's boundaries to include its Harris Park apartments

A developer is lobbying to officially change the boundary between two western Sydney suburbs to offer potential buyers a more sought-after — and expensive — address.

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Report warns candidates not to treat western Sydney as 'electoral battleground' this election

The Centre for Western Sydney is urging Liberal and Labor candidates not to treat seats in the region as an "electoral battleground".

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Darwin council issues fines to rough sleepers, says it's under 'significant pressure' from backbenchers to increase fines

The Darwin council says it has issued a number of fines to people sleeping rough in public places amid "significant pressure" from a number of NT government Legislative Assembly members.

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China set to receive briefing on AUKUS subs deal

After initially not taking up offers for a run down on Australia's nuclear submarine deal, Chinese officials will join other nations for diplomatic briefings.

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Push to create 40kph zones around childcare centers in Sydney's city to prevent road deaths

An intersection in Sydney where a three-year-old was killed is being held up as an example of why traffic calming measures need to be considered.

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Permanent lights out for electronic billboards deemed a hazard to Perth freeway traffic

The owners of two electronic billboards have lost a bid for ministerial approval with an independent committee advising they posed "an unacceptable risk to the safety of drivers".

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Salisbury councillor condemned for sharing swastika image as mayor writes to Elon Musk

An Adelaide suburban councillor has been asked to apologise for posting an image of a swastika on social media, amid an acrimonious debate about security cameras that has now resulted in the council's mayor penning a letter to Elon Musk.

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Reserve Bank closer to pause on rate rises: Philip Lowe

The latest rise in the official cash rate will make things even more difficult for families with mortgages, the treasurer has warned.

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Data shows Indigenous gap closing too slowly: Minister

More needs to be done to end the disparity between Indigenous and other Australians, new data released by the Productivity Commission shows.

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Gratte Ciel returns to Womadelaide with 'famous feather storm' as director answers critics

Gratte Ciel director Stéphane Girard says the company is used to generating headlines about the duck feathers it uses in its aerial ballet, and welcomes discussion about animal products.

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More super changes not on cards despite tax support

Tony Burke says public support for raising tax rates on high-end super balances does not mean more changes in the area are being considered.

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Film cameras make a comeback as new generation falls in love with analog photography

Despite a worldwide shortage of film, and long waits for development, a new generation is falling in love with analog photography.

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Hawkesbury's back-to-back, record-breaking floods are high on voters' minds ahead of New South Wales election

The Hawkesbury River in New South Wales has flooded multiple times since the last state election. As voters prepare to head to the polls this month, debate rages about how to manage future floods for those residents determined to stay.

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Libs fight super tax despite 'little sympathy' for rich

Opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume has questioned the number of people superannuation tax changes would affect with the threshold not being indexed.

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Blacksmiths added to Australian Apprenticeships Priority List as trade remains in hot demand amid dwindling numbers

Blacksmithing is far from the outdated image of medieval sword-making. It's one of the dozens of trades recently added to the government's Apprenticeships Priority List.

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The Premier, a former judge, and an Indigenous legal service officer weigh in on Queensland youth crime

In this ABC Radio Brisbane special we look at the proposed changes to how young criminals are dealt with in Queensland, and why they are being discussed so widely.

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Accessible rentals in short supply amid calls for minimum accessibility standards for all new houses in NSW

The Sydney woman is struggling to find a new home with access for her wheelchair, caught by the no-grounds eviction policy and a dire shortage of rentals prioritised for those that need them most.

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Finswimmer Marta Hodul Lenton goes from 'awkward as heck' to training for world championships

What first presented as an unusual sight at her local pool has become a loved sport for Marta Hodul Lenton, who is about to compete in the world championship in Egypt.

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Mentoring program teaches migrants new skills through making chairs

An experimental mentoring program in southern Tasmania sees participants make a chair while learning leadership and teamwork skills.

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Air conditioning tips to boost energy efficiency and cut your power bill

What's your magic air conditioner number? Should you switch off the aircon when you pop to the shops? And does "dry mode" actually work?

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Custom-made blades in high demand as ancient craft of knifemaking undergoes revival

A one-year backlog is common for those ordering custom-made knives as interest in the ancient craft of knifemaking "explodes" in Australia.

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