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Direct Action: Coalition secures $2.5bn plan amid fears over emissions targetControversial policy will pass through Senate after Hunt agrees to ‘investigate emission trading schemes’ -
Coalition may not meet 25-hour pledge for Indigenous work for the doleCritics say the government will struggle to find enough activities in remote areas to meet target and warn against people on work for the dole doing jobs that would normally be paid -
Abbot Point: study on dumping of spoil in wetlands not required, Hunt saysEnvironmental assessment will instead use paperwork from previous plan to dump spoil in Great Barrier Reef marine park
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Universities warn of disaster if Senate crossbench fails to pass funding changeCutting funding by 20% without giving institutions a chance to recoup the money would be the worst possible outcome, universities say -
Direct Action climate policy set to pass as Coalition agrees to amendmentsGovernment agrees to Nick Xenophon’s demand for ‘safeguards’ scheme and will investigate Clive Palmer’s dormant emissions trading proposal
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Australia in 2014: 'stop the boats' helps nation feel warmer to immigrantsA wide ranging survey of the nation’s mood reveals a happy people with a deep attachment to country and culture – but also some unexpected twists in the wake of Tony Abbott becoming PM
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10 steps to save the Great Barrier Reef