Australia

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The Quirky Mix of Barefoot Kiwis, Coastal Studies, and Fuel Efficiency in Australia

Australian Culture - Environmental Studies - Fuel Efficiency Standards - International Trade

Delve into the laid-back barefoot culture of New Zealanders, coastal studies in South Australia, and the push for fuel efficiency standards in Australia

Australia's trending news covers a quirky mix of topics ranging from the laid-back barefoot culture of New Zealanders to coastal studies tracking the health of Coffin Bay in South Australia. The article also delves into opportunities for Canadian exporters in Australia's market and the focus on fuel efficiency standards to combat greenhouse gas emissions. The discussion includes the U.S.-Australia Cancer Moonshot Initiative and the rise in Indigenous inmates in Australia's prisons due to the housing crisis. Additionally, the proposed fuel efficiency standards aim to provide Australians with cleaner, more affordable car options. The article highlights the ongoing debate surrounding vehicle emissions and the potential cost savings for Australian drivers.

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In Australia and New Zealand, Barefoot Is a Way of Life (The New York Times)

New Zealanders — and their Australian cousins — like to go barefoot. They'll often eschew footwear to go to the gas station, the grocery store, the playground ...

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Cosmos Country: Managing Australia's coastal bays and estuaries (Cosmos)

They're conducting a study into South Australia's exotic Coffin Bay – tracking the health of fresh water, nutrients, microbes, fish, shellfish and seagrasses ...

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Doing business in Australia: Opportunities for Canadian exporters (Export Development Canada)

Australia is a great market for Canadian exporters. Learn about Australia's business environment, competitive advantages and sector opportunities, ...

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Cancer Moonshot (US Embassy in Australia)

Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy said the Mission's U.S.-Australia Cancer Moonshot Initiative will raise awareness for our nations' efforts in combating ...

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'Always a bed in prison': Australia's housing crisis blamed for rise in ... (The Guardian)

The number of Indigenous inmates imprisoned without a sentence increased by 13.2% last year, amid an ongoing boom in Australia's remand prison population.

Power plant profile: Barn Hill Wind Farm, Australia (Power Technology)

Barn Hill Wind Farm is a 320MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in South Australia, Australia.

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National fuel efficiency standard puts Australia on the road to fuel ... (Climate Council)

Proposed settings for a strong fuel efficiency standard announced today by the Federal Government will give Aussies better access to cleaner cars that are ...

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Australia releases preferred option on pollution rules to boost EV ... (New Straits Times Online)

SYDNEY: Australia on Sunday released a “preferred model” for new standards on vehicle emissions as the country moves closer to finalising rules to boost ...

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Australia to set fuel efficiency standards after decades of debate (Free Malaysia Today)

The country currently has no preferred model for standards on vehicle emissions.

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Climate groups welcome fuel efficiency standards – as it happened (The Guardian)

We have lost an extraordinary person of great courage and strength. Her leadership in the battle for justice was legendary. Hers was a strong voice, and her ...

Delivering Australians more choice of cars to save on fuel (Minister for Infrastructure)

The Albanese Government is delivering more cars that are cheaper to run, giving motorists choice by introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency St.

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Australia Plans Fuel-Efficiency Rules for Cars That US Had in the ... (BNN)

The transport sector accounts for 16% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, with light vehicles making up around 11%. The International Energy Agency has ...

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How new fuel rules could save Australian drivers thousands of dollars (SBS)

Australia's proposed vehicle efficiency standards are expected to deliver new car buyers more choice by encouraging companies to bring more affordable ...

Joint media release: Delivering Australians more choice of cars to ... (Ministers)

The Albanese Government is delivering more cars that are cheaper to run, giving motorists choice by introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Australia.

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Fuel efficiency standards: Labor unveils proposal, highlighting petrol ... (The Guardian)

Coalition-led scare campaign predicted for plan to place yearly cap on emissions for new cars sold in Australia.

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