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‘Grief becomes a routine’: Farhana lost five babies. A ‘culture of silence’ exacerbated her pain

A first-of-its-kind study shows the prevalence of miscarriage in Australia, but experts fear multicultural groups remain underrepresented

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. A digital duty of care must hold tech bros accountable for addictive designs

As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don’t know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgent

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Lea-Anne’s ebike has given her freedom at 67. Now some older Queenslanders may be forced to stop riding

New nation-first laws require every ebike rider to have a driver’s licence. Some older people may be banned entirely, limiting their movement

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls air truce as Kushner and Witkoff head for Kyiv via Moscow

Direct hit on SBU headquarters in Kyiv targeted intelligence chief; airline suspends Moscow flights after Zelenskyy warning. What we know on day 1,655

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Don’t drain the budget: how to save on water heating costs

It’s one of the easiest ways for households to save money and cut emissions. Australian experts share tips that will have you singing efficiently in the shower

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says

Arnold Dix, an Australian engineer and geologist who worked at Ground Zero after 9/11, says finding two workers alive in Trishuli 3A ‘gives us hope’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

The rise of south-east Asia’s girl bands: ‘The talent and popularity were always here’

Girl bands from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are going global with their fusion of traditional and modern sounds

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Cameron Myers shines in star-studded field to win 1500m at Diamond League final

Australian beats Olympic champions Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker, while pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall soars over 5.82m to finish third in Brussels

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

From cleanskins to hitmen: are mistaken identity killings the result of Australia’s ‘crimetasker’ economy?

The underworld is using big paydays and encrypted apps to lure amateurs into gangland hits – even young people with no criminal history

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Five Great Reads: After the flood, leaving Maga, and sex doll ethics

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Miles Herbert

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4