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COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in Australia last year, ABS data shows
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/covid-19-was-the-third-leading-cause-of-death-in-australia-last-year-abs-data-shows/2ze0iu5kf?dlbl=[2023/09/27]%20del_newspm_bau&did=DM29347&cid=sbsnews:edm:acnewspm:relation:news:na:naOpen linkView original on lemmy.world'Truly overwhelming': Voice supporters march in rallies across Australia and overseas
KEY POINTS
- Thousands of people have marched in Walk for Yes events across Australia in support of a Voice to Parliament.
- Events have also taken place internationally, with hundreds of people walking across Brooklyn Bridge in New York.
- Australians will head to the ballot box on 14 October to vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/voice-campaign-goes-back-to-basics-as-thousands-march-in-support-of-yes-vote/8reumyyzbOpen linkView original on lemmy.worldReserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, but for how much longer?
The decision from Australia's central bank will be welcome news for borrowers, but some economists think there's a chance of another rate rise this year.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/reserve-bank-leave-interest-rates-on-hold-at-4-1-per-cent/t066lrd2zOpen linkView original on lemmy.worldAustralia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds
Australia used twice as much electricity as China on a per capita basis and 48% of it came from coal plants, thinktank says
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/05/australia-has-highest-per-capita-co2-emissions-from-coal-in-g20-analysis-findsOpen linkView original on lemmy.worldAlan Joyce to stand down as Qantas chief executive tomorrow after tumultuous week
Key points:
- Alan Joyce will step down within 24 hours
- He says the company must focus on its renewal
- Mr Joyce says he is proud of many things he did as chief executive of the airline
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-05/alan-joyce-standing-down-from-qantas-early/102814516?utm_id=2196803&sfmc_id=381128536Open linkView original on lemmy.worldConsumer watchdog pushes for record $250 million fine from Qantas in court case
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it will ask for Qantas to receive a steep fine if it can prove allegations the airline advertised tickets for already-cancelled flights.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/consumer-watchdog-pushes-for-record-250-million-fine-from-qantas-in-court-case/flnfvfzelOpen linkView original on lemmy.worldAustralian rents are rising at the fastest rate since the GFC – and from a higher base
Data shows annual rent increases in all major cities topped 10% last year as advocates warn low-income earners are being priced out of the market
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/01/australia-rental-price-rice-crisis-data?CMP=afternoonupdateau_emailOpen linkView original on lemmy.worldAustralia to vote on Indigenous voice to parliament in October 14 as racially charged debate heats up
Added 14 to the title to call out the exact date - October 14
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/30/australia-to-vote-on-indigenous-voice-to-parliament-in-october-as-racially-charged-debate-heats-up?CMP=afternoonupdateau_emailOpen linkView original on lemmy.world







