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A global lithium miner, Talison Lithium, has acknowledged the negative impacts its expansion has had on the Greenbushes community, a small town in Western Australia. Residents have voiced concerns about increased dust, noise, and light pollution emanating from the mine, prompting the company to express deep regret and pledge to work towards rebuilding trust and creating transparency.

Newmont Corporation, owner of the Cadia gold mine, has been fined $350,000 for exceeding air pollution regulations on five occasions between November 2021 and May 2023. The company has taken steps to comply with regulations and emphasizes the importance of health and safety for employees, the environment, and surrounding communities.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack condemned a display in Wagga Wagga depicting Coalition politicians and billionaires as Nazis, calling it "hate speech" and requesting a police investigation. The artist, Michael Agzarian, defended his work as provocative political art intended to make viewers think.

The NSW government has taken over managerial responsibilities of Junee Correctional Centre, ending over 30 years of private operation by the US-based GEO Group. Community members express concerns over potential loss of local benefits and changes to minimum-security prisoner programs, while state officials assure the continuity of key services.

Australian house prices surged to new heights in March following a modest pick-up after several months of slight declines, bolstered by a boost in market sentiment post the Reserve Bank’s mid-February rate cut. Despite the upward trend, economists warn that significant challenges such as affordability issues and slowing population growth may keep future price increases contained.