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How does the Coalition’s super scheme for first-homebuyers work and would it drive up prices?

Will it make housing unaffordable, as critics claim, and how does it compare with Labor’s Help to Buy scheme?

The Guardian - AU

Labor pledges more money to protect Great Barrier Reef from climate change if elected

Federal Labor announces an additional $194 million over four years to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change if it wins government on May 21.

ABC News

Young voters will inherit a hotter, more dangerous world – but their climate interests are being ignored this election

While there was plenty of heat in Sunday’s night’s debate between Labor and Coalition leaders, one issue was barely mentioned: climate change. This raises a large red flag for Australia’s young voters.

The Conversation

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Federal election: More than 300,000 Australians cast ballots in first-day pre-polling - as it happened

Monday marked the beginning of pre-polling across the country, and early numbers further strengthened officials' predictions the 2022 election will have the highest pre-poll vote.

ABC News

Garden city nomination rejection disappoints ACT's Heritage Minister

Meanwhile, a new heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin, its surrounding areas and bridges will add another layer of complication to the forthcoming Woden light rail project.

The Canberra Times

Greens announce plan to have zero extinctions by 2030, as they outline $24 billion environmental policy

The Australian Greens announced a plan to end all extinctions by 2030 and create an "independent cop" to enforce stronger environmental laws, as part of their $24 billion Green Australia policy.

ABC News

Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin and surrounds listed as a Commonwealth heritage site

Lake Burley Griffin and its adjacent land will now get more protection, after being listed as a Commonwealth heritage site.

ABC News

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Heritage listing for Canberra rejected but Lake Burley Griffin protected

Environment Minister Sussan Ley chose not to list Canberra despite a recommendation to do so.

The Canberra Times

Calls get louder for women's pay, safety

Undervalued workers and family violence activist Rosie Batty say women's pay and issues of safety need more government focus, and not just prior to an election.

AAP

Clive Palmer’s proposed open-cut mine could have ‘far-reaching impact’ on Great Barrier Reef, study finds

Study finds tidal currents could introduce pollution from coalmine into seagrass meadows and dugong sanctuary in marine park

The Guardian - AU

‘Worst it’s ever been’: a threatened species alarm sounds during the election campaign – and is ignored

Warnings of dramatically escalating extinctions in Australia over the next two decades seem to be falling on deaf ears

The Guardian - AU

‘We’re talking about 2,000 generations’: Mungo Man and Mungo Lady reburial divides traditional owners

Letter to minister says plan to bury remains in unknown locations rather than a public keeping place has caused ‘cultural harm and soul sickness’

The Guardian - AU

How Port Stephens' koala population could help save the species from the brink of extinction

A sperm bank for koalas should be started 'as soon as possible'.

Newcastle Herald

Students claim moral win on climate harm

Eight students who failed in a bid to win legal protection from climate change harms won't take the case further but say they've had a moral win.

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The Guardian - AU

Teen climate activist subjected to sexist and racist abuse amid federal court climate case

Anjali Sharma, one of eight who fought for government’s duty of care to young people, says she will not be silenced by online abuse

The Canberra Times

Pedal power pushes Lake Pedder's plight to Parliament

A campaign to restore Tasmania's Lake Pedder has made its way to Canberra.

AAP

Ley has freedom to release report: authors

Two authors of a major five-yearly report on the state of Australia's environment say the minister can release it whenever she likes, and they hope it's soon.

AAP

Ley defends PM pre-selection intervention

Environment Minister Susan Ley says she called in the prime minister to save her pre-selection, following "factional games and hidden agendas" in her seat.

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Wildlife groups find koala plan lacking

The federal government has released a plan to save endangered east coast koalas without Queensland's support but conservationists say it won't save the species.

AAP

PM attempts to brush off pub altercation

Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.

The Guardian - AU

Mungo Man and Mungo Lady to be reburied in Willandra world heritage area after federal decision

Federal environment minister approves reburial of 108 ancient Aboriginal remains in accordance with wishes of traditional owners

ABC News

High school student challenges Environment Minister Sussan Ley in federal seat of Farrer

A high school student from Albury will be one of Australia's youngest political candidates after announcing he will challenge Environment Minister Sussan Ley for the Farrer seat as a Greens candidate.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Morrison says he was ‘standing up for women’, Australia to develop hypersonic weapons, Kathy Lette’s regrets

Wednesday: PM defends his contentious captain’s picks. Plus: first homebuyers warned of possible interest rate rise

The Guardian - AU

Coalition accused of sitting on environment report to avoid delivering ‘more bad news’

Calls for report to be released before election so voters know ‘official state’ of environment under Morrison government

The Guardian - AU

Most wild dogs killed across rural Australia are pure dingoes, DNA research says

Researchers say slaughter of wild dogs comes down to matter of wording as some graziers consider how to co-exist with native dingoes

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