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South Australia Plans to Lift Fracking Ban
The South Australian government intends to remove a 10-year ban on fracking in the state's South East. This move comes amid reports of increasing risks in the region.
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Filmmaker Battles Council Over Dog Ruling
The case involves the council's decision on the dog's status.
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Coronial Inquest Begins Into Claire Nalland's Death
A coronial inquest into the death of Claire Nalland has begun today. The 95-year-old died after she was tasered by a police officer at her aged care home in New South Wales.
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Australian Court Orders $150M Compensation For Mining Land
The Federal Court has ruled that mining magnates must pay traditional owners $150.1 million in compensation for mining their land. This ruling follows a dispute that has been ongoing for over a decade.
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Fortescue Fined $108 Million for Indigenous Compensation
The mining giant Fortescue has been ordered to pay $108 million in compensation to an indigenous group. The ruling stems from a dispute over land and resources.
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Indigenous Australians Awarded Record Payout
The Yindjibarndi people in north-western Australia have been awarded a record A$150.1 million payout. This follows a court ruling concerning land rights and resource exploitation.
Yindjibarndi People Receive $150 Million Compensation
The Yindjibarndi people in Western Australia have been awarded $150 million in compensation. This settlement relates to revenue generated from mining on their traditional lands since 2013.
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Yindjibarndi People Win $150 Million Compensation
The Yindjibarndi people have been awarded $150 million in compensation. This settlement follows mining operations by Andrew Forrest's Fortescue company that were conducted without permission. The compensation addresses the unauthorized construction of mines on their land.
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Special Forces Sniper Dies In Mid-Air Collision
A special forces sniper died during a training exercise when two aircraft collided mid-air. The incident occurred at Javaspate. Australia's Special Operations Commander Major General Gareth Gould confirmed the event.
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Special Forces Sniper Dies In Mid-Air Collision
A special forces sniper died during a training exercise when two aircraft collided mid-air. The incident occurred at Javaspate. Australia's Special Operations Commander Major General Gareth Gould confirmed the event.
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