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› Resource firms hit the gas on controversial project› UN report a timely reminder of urgent need for climate change reforms› Teen who made black swan vape for Snapchat ‘streaks’ avoids jail after online backlash› Australia news live: home loan applications down by 15% since May budget, CBA says; child dies from infection after petting zoo visit› Elizabeth Quay luxury apartment residents sue over alleged $10.3m building defects› Moonlight rivers and celestial skies inspire Freo artist Kelsey Ashe’s new exhibition› Man, 68, ambushed and stabbed from behind while on morning walk in Melbourne› Afternoon Update: Coalition tobacco plan lambasted, Queensland coal project approved by new EPA, and EVs v holidays› Evan Rachel Wood claims 'no one' from Practical Magic contacted her about sequel snub› Simone Ashley wants to play a Bond Girl› Resource firms hit the gas on controversial project› UN report a timely reminder of urgent need for climate change reforms› Teen who made black swan vape for Snapchat ‘streaks’ avoids jail after online backlash› Australia news live: home loan applications down by 15% since May budget, CBA says; child dies from infection after petting zoo visit› Elizabeth Quay luxury apartment residents sue over alleged $10.3m building defects› Moonlight rivers and celestial skies inspire Freo artist Kelsey Ashe’s new exhibition› Man, 68, ambushed and stabbed from behind while on morning walk in Melbourne› Afternoon Update: Coalition tobacco plan lambasted, Queensland coal project approved by new EPA, and EVs v holidays› Evan Rachel Wood claims 'no one' from Practical Magic contacted her about sequel snub› Simone Ashley wants to play a Bond Girl
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Australia news live: home loan applications down by 15% since May budget, CBA says; child dies from infection after petting zoo visit

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Australia news live: home loan applications down by 15% since May budget, CBA says; child dies from infection after petting zoo visit

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