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• Labour MPs plan to oppose move to restrict protest at animal testing sites

  13-01-2026 17:00
  Campaigners warn proposals being voted on in Commons are threat to ‘long and legitimate history’ of peaceful actionLabour MPs are among those planning to vote against a move to restrict protest outside animal breeding and testing facilities by reclassifying them as “key national infrastructure”, amid fresh concerns about the criminalisation of peaceful protest.The government proposal to amend the Public Order Act 2023 using a statutory instrument (SI) has been criticised
  
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• People, pets and livestock rescued as floods hit Queensland after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji – video

  13-01-2026 06:29
  The risk of flash flooding will continue to threaten parts of Queensland throughout the week, but the widespread rain associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji is forecast to dissipate. Clermont saw 203mm in the 24 hours to 9am Monday, while closer to the coast, the town of Eungella saw more than 400mm over two days on the weekend. Both towns are cut off – the latter possibly for monthsQueensland braces for heavy rain and floods after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji batters north Continue reading.
  
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• More than 500 structures destroyed in Victoria’s bushfires as 12 major blazes continue to burn

  13-01-2026 04:41
  Conditions ease, with no emergency warnings in place for first time since Thursday, but communities urged to remain alertFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe bushfire threat in Victoria has eased, with no emergency warnings in place for the first time in almost a week, as the state and federal governments commit an initial $10m to help clean up more than 500 structures destroyed by the fires.The State Control Centre
  
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