Australia news live: Coalition announce emissions policy after joint party room; more magic sand products recalled over asbestos contamination

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The article includes several sections on various news topics:

1. The Coalition is set to announce its climate policy in a virtual party room meeting today.
2. Kmart and Target have issued a recall notice for four colored sand products that are linked to asbestos contamination.
3. A teenager who was driving a car involved in a crash that killed a woman and her unborn child has been denied bail.
4. The Victorian government has announced the opening date of the city's new Metro tunnel project, which will be from November 30th.
5. The Albanese government is designing a news media bargaining incentive to penalize big tech companies for not paying for content taken from Australian publishers.
6. Hard rock band Amyl and the Sniffers has offered free drinks to fans after a gig was shut down due to safety concerns.

These are some of the headlines and summaries from the article.
 
Ugh, climate policy already? Can't they do anything else for once? 🤦‍♂️ Like, I get it, it's super important and all that but can't we have like a mini-break or something before they drop all these big decisions on us? Anyway, hope the Coalition knows what they're doing with their virtual meeting today... might be interesting to see how they plan to make Australia not a total disaster zone 🌪️. And, omg, asbestos recall? That's just great, just what I wanted to hear about - more stuff that can give me cancer 🤢.
 
🤕 I feel so sorry for that teenager who got denied bail... thinkin' about all the stress & pressure he must be under right now, not just the guilt of what happened in the crash 😔. It's a big responsibility to drive a car and put lives at risk. Can't imagine how hard it must be for his family too 💔.
 
Ugh, what's up with this asbestos recall thingy? Kmart and Target, two places I actually like shopping at... how do they mess it up so badly? 🤦‍♀️ And now people have to deal with contaminated sand products? That's just great.

On a more serious note, 300+ people are already dead from the bushfires last year, and we're still waiting for any real action on climate change. A virtual party meeting announcement isn't exactly gonna save the world, you know? 🌎 We need concrete plans and funding ASAP.
 
OMG, asbestos in sand products? 😱 That's like, super scary! I don't think it's right that people can just buy stuff from stores without knowing it might have bad stuff in it 🤕 Kmart and Target should really do more to check their imports, you know? 🙄 And poor woman who died in the car crash... that must've been so traumatic for everyone involved 😔
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole climate policy announcement by the Coalition 🤯. I mean, it's about time they stepped up their game, right? But at the same time, I'm a bit skeptical about how effective it'll actually be. We've seen so many promises made in the past that didn't quite deliver. Still, it's better than nothing, and it shows that they're acknowledging the issue and trying to do something about it.

The news about Kmart and Target recalling those sand products is super concerning 🚨. I mean, asbestos contamination is no joke. You'd think big corporations would be more on top of this stuff by now. And what's even crazier is that they didn't catch the problem until after they sold out a bunch of these products. It just goes to show how much we need better regulation and oversight.

The case of the teenager who was denied bail for his role in the fatal car crash is just heartbreaking 😔. I can only imagine how traumatizing this must be for the victim's family, and it's disgusting that he got to avoid accountability like that. It's a good reminder that we need stricter laws around drunk driving and reckless behavior.

The Metro tunnel project in Melbourne is actually going to happen! 🚂 November 30th can't come soon enough, I'm sure. It'll be great for the city and will really boost transportation options.

I also love that the Albanese government is trying to create a news media bargaining incentive to crack down on big tech companies 😒. They're not exactly paying their fair share of content fees, if you ask me. Hopefully, this will lead to some real change in the way they operate.

And finally, who wouldn't want free drinks from Amyl and the Sniffers after a gig? 🍻 That's just the best news ever!
 
Ugh, can't even trust Kmart and Target right? Recalling products because they're toxic... what's next? 😒 Asbestos in sand? It's like they're just trying to rip us off at every turn. And now they're issuing a recall, but I'm sure it'll be a whole process to get my money back... meanwhile, they'll probably find some way to make me wait. 🤬

And that teenager who got bail denied is literally living proof of the justice system being rigged against us. One mistake and you're done for. It's like they expect us to be perfect all the time... what even is that? 😡

At least Amyl and the Sniffers are trying to make up for their own safety issues with free drinks, but I mean, it's not like that's going to fix anything... just a PR stunt to calm people down. 🎸
 
Ugh, can't believe it's that time already... I mean, virtual party room meeting? Sounds like a total snooze fest 🤯. Can't we have a real conversation for once instead of just staring at screens all day? And on a related note, what's up with big tech companies not paying their fair share for content creation? It's like they're sucking the life out of Aussie publishers 🤑. But hey, I guess it's nice to see some action being taken about that issue... now if only we could get a decent night's sleep without the news cycle disrupting our lives 😴. And on another note, a virtual party meeting sounds like an excuse for Kmart and Target to mess up their recalls 🙄.
 
Ugh, asbestos in toys?! Like, what's next? Is it gonna be recalled 'cause they're made outta unicorn tears or somethin' 🤣. Seriously though, it's wild how companies can get so sloppy with quality control. You'd think Kmart and Target would've been more careful when sourcing those colored sands. Anyways, at least Amyl and the Sniffers is making up for the lack of safety by hooking up fans with free drinks 🍺💖. And omg, that new Metro tunnel in Melbourne can't come soon enough! I'm so sick of sitting in traffic on the highway...
 
lol what's going on with these news tho? first off, climate policy is always a good thing but can't they do it faster like Australia needs it ASAP. also, why did it have to be in a virtual meeting? feels so outdated 🤖

and omg asbestos recall yeah that's not cool. i remember my grandma used to buy stuff from Kmart and target all the time. hope no one got sick from these products.

so sad about that car crash 😔. 18 is way too young to be behind the wheel. can't people just use public transport or ride-sharing services like normal?

november 30th for the Metro tunnel project? when do they start construction tho? and what's with the delay 🤦‍♀️.

and big tech companies paying for content from aussie pubs that's a good idea i reckon. we need more money for media in australia it's been so neglected for ages.

lastly, amy lynn & the sniffers are legends! free drinks at their gig? that's amazing 💖
 
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