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In 2021, Australia's RMIT helped Coles put 900,000 pieces of soft plastic into concrete. 1 year later, another Coles development was set to reuse 6.5 million pieces through Polyrok

RMIT University developed Polyrok, a plastic aggregate from recycled soft plastics. This innovative material was first used commercially at a Coles car park in Horsham. A larger application was announced for a Coles supermarket development at Cobblebank. This project recycled over 6.5 million pieces of soft plastic through Polyrok.

The Economic Times

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.

AAP

Shipping containers of stolen cars turning up overseas

Cars stolen from Australian drivers are being moved overseas via shipping containers en masse, with the global black market fuelling the crime spree.

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Horror warnings about Australia’s ‘collapsing’ housing market are absurd – and very much in bad faith

If prices were to take a 10% fall from the March 2026 peak, as CBA has suggested, that would still only mean prices were back where they were at the end of 2024

The Guardian - AU

The RBA hoped this year’s three interest rate rises would tame inflation – but nothing is going their way

The breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, rising oil prices and the explosion in datacentre investment are making the central bank’s task harder

The Guardian - AU

Circus or spectacular? Either way, NFL’s exercise in cultural exchange has gripped Melbourne

Friday’s game between the 49ers and Rams at the MCG is almost sold out with millions more set to watch on Netflix

The Guardian - AU

Witi Ihimaera: ‘Whenever things get hairy I think to myself, they’re only angry because we Māori survived’

The revered writer angered New Zealand audiences two decades ago with his play about an ancient woman who has witnessed 160 years of colonialism. Now it is premiering in Australia

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Another Aussie lands key job in English cricket rebuild

Former Australia batter and coach Leah Poulton has been appointed managing director of England Women's cricket.

AAP

'El Kekas' Faces Murder Trial in Mexico After Allegedly Dumping US and Australian Surfers Down Cliff Shaft

Three Mexican men, including Jesús Gerardo García, face trial for allegedly murdering Australian brothers and an American friend during a robbery in Baja California.

International Business Times UK

In 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road too

Plastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-meter section of the Hume Freeway using more than 2,100 tons of recycled material. The mix included plastic bags, glass bottles, printer cartridges and reclaimed asphalt. The…

The Economic Times

Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge

Climate Council forecasts more than 267,000 coastal properties will be damaged by flooding by 2100, costing hundreds of billions of dollars

The Guardian - AU

High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient

Despite falls in some parts of the market, prices are showing signs of stabilising as investors exit and first-time buyers move in, analysts say

The Guardian - AU

Victory down Sydney, seal Australia Cup final spot

Melbourne Victory will represent the A-League Men in the Australia Cup decider after they secured a 2-0 win in a Big Blue semi-final showdown with Sydney FC.

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Alone Australia 2026 Winner Revealed After Surviving 52 Days In The Arctic Circle

Alone Australia 2026 has finally come to an end, with one contestant surviving an incredible 52 days in the Arctic Circle.

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Widower Restores Farmland Forest: Australian man plants 13,500 trees; project rebuilds wildlife habitat

Karst Kreun is undertaking an inspiring restoration of native vegetation on his Victorian farm, initiated after he acquired the land in March 2021. With thousands of native trees planted, his efforts are aimed at re-establishing a vital wildlife habitat. This meaningful long-term project commemorates his late wife, Lindy, and seeks…

The Times of India

Buffel Grass Fuels Intense Fires: historic plantings reshape deserts; authorities race to contain spread

Buffel grass, an invasive species brought to Australia over a hundred years ago, significantly heightens the risk of devastating wildfires in its arid landscapes. In Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park, a massive fire in 2023 scorched more than 100,000 hectares, fueled by dense buffel grass, which exacerbated the intensity of the…

The Economic Times

IND vs AUS: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal to lead squad; Hardik Pandya's role subject to fitness

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced India A squads. Devdutt Padikkal will lead the team in two multi-day matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad captains the side for three one-day games. Hardik Pandya is included in the one-day squad pending fitness clearance. The series against Australia A will be…

The Guardian - UK

England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal

Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year

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Vos the boss boosts WA's cycling gravel world titles

Dutch star Marianne Vos, one of cycling's greatest competitors, will return to Western Australia this October for the gravel world championships.

The Conversation

Blanche d'Alpuget leaves a lasting imprint on Australian literature – and politics

Writer Blanche d'Alpuget has died aged 82, leaving a lasting imprint on Australian literature, and having influenced the course of political history with her pathbreaking 1982 book on the then prime ministerial aspirant, Bob Hawke.

The Times of India

In 2023, Australia paved two suburban roads with 135,000 recycled coffee cups and glass bottles, cutting the asphalt’s carbon footprint by 24%

Australia is embracing sustainability by turning discarded coffee cups into road materials. In Penrith, New South Wales, a groundbreaking project resurfaced local roads with a recycled asphalt mixture, incorporating approximately 135,000 coffee cups and countless glass bottles. This innovative use of recycled content has led to a significant twenty-four percent…

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on co-hosting COP and Australia’s renewables target

It’s been a year of devastating floods and fires around the world and has served as a stark reminder of the increasing ravages of climate change.

The Guardian - AU

Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan

White House warns trading partners against ‘imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion’ on US tech sector

The Conversation

Around 90% of refugee kids live in poverty in their first year in Australia: report

Almost a third of people living in Australia were born overseas, and almost half have at least one overseas-born parent. Migrant and refugee communities have been central to the nation’s economic, social and cultural life for generations.

The Economic Times

Proposed Australian law would let social media users opt out of algorithms

The proposed legislation would also protect children from content that promotes eating disorders, hostile ideas about women, pornography, crime, dangerous stunts and that causes serious mental health distress.

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