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Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddhists

A Chinese woman has appeared in the ACT magistrates court on Monday accused of foreign interference, by allegedly covertly collecting information about a Canberra Buddhist association.

The Conversation

NSW police actions should be examined in Tammy Shipley’s death in custody, lawyer argues

Court asked to consider whether the coroner has jurisdiction to examine Shipley’s arrest

The Guardian - AU

SA’s toxic algal bloom is twice the size of the ACT, has killed 13,800 animals and is filling even the experts with dread

Beaches are littered with fish carcasses and scientists warn they are only ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as underwater habitats deteriorate

The Guardian - AU

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'Toxic': activists vandalise Aust-US memorial symbol

Pro-Palestine protesters have doused a memorial dedicated to US and Australian troops in red paint, saying it symbolises an alliance perpetuating "genocide".

AAP

British and Irish Lions call up Jamie George for third tour after Luke Cowan-Dickie injury

Concussion has also ruled out Garry Ringrose for the first Lions Test against Australia next week, leaving Andy Farrell to tinker with his squad before the trip to Brisbane

The Independent UK

Lions hoping Blair Kinghorn can resume training next week ahead of first Test

The Scotland fullback suffered a sprained knee against the ACT Brumbies on Wedneday.

The Independent UK

The ACT wants dog owners to spend 3 hours a day with their pet. But quality, not quantity, matters most

Authorities in the ACT have released draft regulations for the welfare of dogs. One inclusion getting attention is a guideline “requiring all dogs to have a minimum of three hours of human contact daily”.

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Blair Kinghorn could feature in Lions tour despite knee injury

Kinghorn limped off in the 25th minute of Wednesday’s 36-24 victory over the ACT Brumbies.

The Independent UK

Lions reveal new Blair Kinghorn injury update as Jamie Osborne called up as training cover

Scotland full-back limped off early against the ACT Brumbies with opening Australia Test approaching

Evening Standard

Blair Kinghorn set for scan on knee injury as Lions’ full-back frets grow

Kinghorn took a knock to his knee during the win over the Brumbies and may be a doubt for the first Test next Saturday

The Independent UK

'People were worried': How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour

The ACT Brumbies and a resurgent Wallabies side pose a serious threat to the British and Irish Lions as they enter the pointy end of their Australian tour.

AAP

Mate vs mate: Canberra origins rekindled in Lions clash

Old Canberra schoolboys teammates Ryan Lonergan and Mack Hansen will line up on opposing sides when the ACT Brumbies take on the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

British and Irish Lions team vs ACT Brumbies: Andy Farrell goes strong ahead of first Test against Australia

Blair Kinghorn will make his first start at full-back on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell thankful for tough Lions test amid Henry Pollock injury update

Owen Farrell will likely not play in next tour match against the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday

Evening Standard

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Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal

A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

The Guardian - AU

O’Brien accepts invite to Chalmers roundtable – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Tabcorp ‘clearly emboldened’ by government inaction on gambling ads, David Pocock says

Betting giant plans to renovate gaming rooms and increase use of promotions to attract more gamblers to pubs and venues

AAP

'Outstanding' Chiefs continue Aussie Super hoodoo in NZ

The Brumbies have fallen short in their quest to win their first Super Rugby title since 2004 with the ACT side again bowing out at the semi-final stage.

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Who Exactly Is Pilates For? And When Did It Become So Exclusionary?

How did we go from Pilates being popularised by a Black woman, to something that's now saturated by thin, white women — sometimes to the exclusion of others?

The Guardian - AU

While friends were partying, Conor was preparing for court. His case has now prompted Labor to act on family violence

Exclusive: Victorian government moves to reform law that sees young people lose family violence intervention order protection upon turning 18

The Guardian - AU

Jason and Luke died in the same way as dozens of others. Why did authorities fail to act?

Coroners across Australia say they have issued the same warnings to prisons for years. Families say governments have put a price on their loved ones’ lives

AAP

The Super Rugby factor proving a huge hit with fans

An analysis of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season has shown the game has become more alluring, with ground and TV audiences up on last year.

The Guardian - AU

If the horrors unfolding in Gaza are not a red line for Australia to take stronger action then I don’t know what is

Everyone knows the Australian government cannot end the war alone, but we do have an important role to play as a middle power, and it must be more than just words

AAP

New Zealand's odd couple in deputy PM job share

Once bitter enemies, New Zealand political rivals Winston Peters and David Seymour will swap in the saddle of their job-sharing deputy PM post this weekend.

The Conversation

Labor gains Senate seats in Victoria and Queensland, and surges to a national 55.6–44.4 two-party margin

Buttons have been pressed to electronically distribute preferences for the Senate in Victoria, the ACT, Queensland and Western Australia. Labor gained a seat from the Liberals in Victoria, with the other two unchanged. I had a wrap of earlier button presses on Tuesday.

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