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EV charger plan ditched after mayor sees media report on 'dirty nickel'
By Freya Jetson and Jeremy Jones

A long-running push to get chargers installed on Queensland's Capricorn Coast has been suspended following the broadcast of a report highlighting environmental and human rights concerns about the EV industry.

abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/yep

ABC News · Queensland council abandons EV charger installation plan after 'dirty nickel' media reportBy Freya Jetson

Ute Man is the Coalition's favoured figurine but he's a fraught mascot
By Annabel Crabb

Ute drivers have become a convenient hi-vis political icon for the Coalition but the increase in utes and SUVs in Australia outnumbers tradies as tax policies make buying big cars attractive.

abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/ute

ABC News · Ute Man is the Coalition's favourite political figurine but he's a fraught mascotBy Annabel Crabb