Over 150 unique Australian bird species, including black swans, are at very high risk of extinction or decline from the H5N1 bird flu. The virus, confirmed in WA, poses a significant threat due to the lack of external repopulation options for endemic species.
Government analysis suggests a third Heathrow runway could boost GDP by only 0.05%, a 90% reduction from previous estimates. The project's net present value is estimated between -£23.4bn and -£62.5bn, with social and environmental impacts outweighing economic benefits.
Government analysis indicates proposed NDIS funding cuts for social activities will most harm Australians with visual impairment, psychosocial disability, and Down syndrome. The government aims to halve these budgets by late 2027, projecting NDIS costs to exceed $117bn in a decade without significant changes.
Government analysis reveals proposed NDIS funding cuts will most impact Australians with visual impairment, psychosocial disability, and Down syndrome. The cuts aim to reduce budgets by 50% by 2027, with the NDIS cost projected to double to $117bn in 10 years.
Government analysis indicates proposed NDIS funding cuts will most impact Australians with visual impairment, psychosocial disability, and Down's syndrome. The cuts aim to reduce budgets by 50% by late 2027, with the NDIS cost forecast to double to $117bn in 10 years.
