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Townsville councillors pass no-confidence motion in embattled mayor Troy Thompson

Thompson is now seeking a leave of absence as council calls for his resignation after he admitted making false claims about his military history

The Guardian - AU

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

AAP

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Every recommendation of a corruption watchdog review will be adopted by the Queensland government, including the release of reports retrospectively.

AAP

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Townsville mayor Troy Thompson’s military service claims under investigation by powerful corruption watchdog

New mayor’s claims about his army history referred to Crime and Corruption Commission by local government body

The Guardian - AU

Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

AAP

Vilsack says House proposal threatens farm bill coalition - Roll Call

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says the House treatment of food stamp benefits threatens to crack the coalition needed to pass a farm bill.

Roll Call

The Guardian view on net zero: a bank-led green transition won’t work for Britain

Editorial: A state industrial strategy is needed to reduce carbon output, produce cleaner growth and redistribute jobs around the UK

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Ministers consider making UK’s carbon targets easier to meet

Fears Climate Change Committee’s advice not to allow carryover from last carbon budget will be ignored

The Guardian - UK

Lake District caravan owners forced out by 60%-plus price rise

A huge increase in fees means many vulnerable people have to leave the Derwentwater site they call home

The Guardian - UK

Under a dry spell

65-year-old Chilaka Bhukya Bhai's daily struggle for water in drought-hit Andhra Pradesh village highlights severe water scarcity.

The Hindu

Queensland’s new top cop Steve Gollschewski ‘not yet decided’ on independent police integrity unit as May deadline looms

Police commissioner casts doubt over future of body designed to end practice of police investigating police

The Guardian - AU

Sunak has ‘set Britain back’ on net zero, says UK’s climate adviser

Chris Stark, head of the Climate Change Committee, says Tories’ decision to dilute key green policies has had huge diplomatic impact

The Guardian - UK

Specialized being pursued for $659,000 owed to Salvadoran workers in unpaid wages, investigation reveals

Specialized is named in a recent workers' rights investigation claiming that the cycling garment company owes $659,000 in unpaid wages and severance to former factory workers.

Cycling Weekly

Scotland’s pledge to cut emissions by 75% by 2030 ‘no longer credible’

Climate Change Committee finds Scottish government has repeatedly failed to make cuts required by law

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UK plans to adapt to climate crisis ‘fall far short’ of what is required

Government has no credible plan for effects of extreme weather, says Committee on Climate Change

Latin Times

Club América Dominates CONCACAF: A Persistent Reign at the Pinnacle Continues

The "Águilas" have only lost two of their 14 games played in all competitions in 2024

Cycling Weekly

'It was really radical': The Giant TCR escaped a UCI ban, and is still going strong

Giant’s signature bike changed the look of road bikes forever. Adam Becket looks back on what the TCR has meant for bike design

The Guardian - UK

Government documents ‘blow gaping hole’ in its case for Cumbrian coalmine

Michael Gove said UK needed coal to make steel, but business department papers drafted around same time say it will not

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The Guardian - UK

Devolved leaders reject shortlist for climate watchdog chair over Tory links

Refusal by Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish leaders to approve candidates means whole recruitment process may have to be rerun

Cycling News

'It was just instinct' - Jan Tratnik strikes out for glory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Visma-Lease a Bike rider speaks about one of his biggest wins, overcoming adversity and balancing sports and life outside of competition

AAP

Review to examine corruption watchdog reporting powers

A former chief justice will lead a review into the complex legal and ethical issues raised when a corruption watchdog publishes findings against individuals.

Al Jazeera

‘Structureless party’: Has Chamisa led Zimbabwe’s main opposition astray?

Many accuse the ruling party of infiltrating opposition but say Chamisa’s cult of personality politics made it possible.

AAP

Qld premier commits to expanding CCC's reporting powers

The Queensland government will expand the reporting powers of the Crime and Corruption Commission after a commitment from Premier Steven Miles.

The Guardian - UK

UK must act urgently to meet climate commitments, says watchdog

Committee urges UK to set ‘powerful example’ of tackling climate change after ‘mixed messages’ of Cop28

International Business Times

UK Climate Watchdog Accuses Sunak Of Sending 'Mixed Signals'

Britain's top climate change advisory body on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of creating "mixed signals and a perception of "slowing UK climate ambition", as it demanded renewed action.

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