WA Greens senator to miss parliament amid allegations
By Lexie Jeuniewic
Jordon Steele-John says he will not attend parliament next week, as he releases a copy of a letter detailing allegations of misconduct against him.
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Greens co-founder weighs in on party split over koala park carbon credits
By Evelyn Manfield and Lexie JeuniewicAustralian Greens founding figure Bob Brown has backed the three senators who took the rare step of crossing the floor to vote against the party on plans to develop the Great Koala Park in NSW.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/koala-park-carbon-credits-vote-divides-greens/107140178
#TheGreens #EnvironmentalPolicy #Conservation #EvelynManfield #LexieJeuniewic
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Australia's tobacco tax crushed smoking. Has it gone too far?
By Clare Armstrong and Lexie JeuniewicA decade ago, illegal cigarettes made up about 10 per cent of sales in Australia. Now it's 80 per cent, so how did we get here?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-29/expensive-cigarettes-excise-black-market-tobacco/107076242
#Smoking #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #Nicotine #ClareArmstrong #LexieJeuniewic
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PM's data centre plan may hit roadblock as energy debate heats up
By Lexie JeuniewicAs two energy ministers oppose the prime minister's plan for national AI rules for data centres, the question over how to power the facilities intensifies.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/data-center-boom-powers-up-political-energy-debate/106929726
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #InformationTechnologyIndustry #RenewableEnergy #LexieJeuniewic
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Taylor Swift-induced $300m economic boom not felt in regional Australia
By Lexie JeuniewicWhile the Eras Tour concerts generated an economic boost for capital cities, many rural and regional areas are feeling the pinch, with places like Ballarat desperate for a funding boost.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/taylor-swift-economic-boom-not-so-good-for-regions/103627154
#RegionalCommunities #LocalGovernment #MusicArtsandEntertainment #TravelandTourismLifestyleandLeisure #TourismandLeisureIndustry #RegionalDevelopmentandPlanning #LexieJeuniewic
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As more people 'slow down' through animal-assisted therapy, professionals say there needs to be regulation
By Georgina Carroll and Lexie JeuniewicHealth professionals are calling for national guidelines to be established in the animal-assisted therapy sector to ensure the safety and welfare of both participants and animals as demand for the service continues to grow.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-18/animal-assisted-services-sector-need-for-regulation/103468892
#Rural #Animals #Psychology #RegionalCommunities #GeorginaCarroll #LexieJeuniewic
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As more people 'slow down' through animal-assisted therapy, professionals say there needs to be regulation
By Georgina Carroll and Lexie JeuniewicHealth professionals are calling for national guidelines to be established in the animal-assisted therapy sector to ensure the safety and welfare of both participants and animals as demand for the service continues to grow.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-18/animal-assisted-services-sector-need-for-regulation/103468892
#Rural #Animals #Psychology #RegionalCommunities #GeorginaCarroll #LexieJeuniewic