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Hunter, Birrell storm into second round at China Open

Storm Hunter and Kimberly Birrell have won their opening matches at the China Open but fellow Australian Daria Kasatkina couldn't survive a tight first-rounder.

AAP · 57m ago

Once-common marsupial inching close to extinction across Australia, scientists warn

Cane toad invasion blamed for most of the species decline

The Independent UK · 1h ago

De Minaur glides into second round in Beijing

Australia's Alex de Minaur has progressed to the last 16 at the China Open with a straight sets win over Mariano Navone.

AAP · 2h ago

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What a CITES Appendix Listing Actually Does for a Threatened Species

The Three Appendices Are Not EqualCITES, the Convention on International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora, sorts species into three appendices, and the difference between them is the difference between a ban and a bureaucratic speed bump. Appendix I prohibits all commercial international trade in the listed species. Appendix II…

Times Life · 4h ago

View from The Hill: how far will the opposition go on industrial relations reform? Probably not too far

In a major speech on Thursday, the Coalition’s industrial relations spokeswoman Jane Hume delivered a detailed, critical assessment of Australia’s workplace relations landscape.

The Conversation · 4h ago

Key alliance deliberately vague on military game plan

One of Australia's only formal alliances does not compel its signatories to do anything specific in the event one or the other is attacked.

AAP · 5h ago

Fans embracing biggest ever Rugby World Cup

The countdown has begun for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which is set to be the biggest in tournament history, with high hopes for the Wallabies.

AAP · 5h ago

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Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup

There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in October 2027

The Guardian - UK · 5h ago

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Who tops our list of contenders a year before tournament?

With a year to go until the tournament in Australia, how are each of the world’s top nations shaping up?

The Independent UK · 5h ago

Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai pilot’s alleged attack on co-pilot

Two people from Sydney were on board flight to Tel Aviv that was dramatically diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other

The Guardian - AU · 7h ago

Social media crackdown champion a global 'rising star'

US magazine Time has listed Anika Wells among its 100 most influential rising stars, recognising her role in Australia's social media ban for under 16s.

AAP · 7h ago

AGL Energy envisages huge opportunity in data centres

Australia's biggest energy generator is excited about the opportunity posed by data centres, including the possibility of hosting some of them.

AAP · 7h ago

Man bailed after allegedly trafficking woman to Egypt

A 44-year-old man allegedly cancelled a woman's return flight to Australia while she was in Egypt, and impersonated her online to cancel her visa.

AAP · 8h ago

Diamonds star sticking to guns after Games heartbreak

Driven by a disappointing Commonwealth Games campaign, Diamonds star Sophie Dwyer is itching to hit the ground running for the Constellation Cup.

AAP · 8h ago

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The Guardian - AU · 8h ago

RBA denies staff a pay rise that keeps up with inflation just hours after interest rate rise

Michele Bullock concedes Australian workers are suffering wage cuts in real terms but latest EBA offer remains behind rise in cost of living

The Guardian - AU · 8h ago

First home buyers with big loans among those most at risk of falling into negative equity, RBA warns

Central bank estimates fewer than one in 100 borrowers owe more on their home than its worth

The Guardian - AU · 9h ago

Wallabies dare to dream of Rugby World Cup glory as momentum builds under Kiss

Lock Jeremy Williams backs hosts to end Webb Ellis Cup drought as Australia rise to sixth in the world rankings after an unbeaten start to coach’s reign

The Independent UK · 9h ago

Former Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles diagnosed with MND after health decline

Former Australia rugby international Nathan Charles, who overcame cystic fibrosis to play a contact sport professionally, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND)

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The Guardian - AU · 9h ago

Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east

BoM expects 30 to 50mm of rain to fall in Melbourne over coming days, with showers and storms also likely for Canberra and Sydney on Saturday

The Guardian - AU · 9h ago

The green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians

There is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair?

AAP · 9h ago

Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal

Australians are buying electric cars in record numbers and one fuel retailer has announced a deal to expand its coverage.

AAP · 9h ago

More than one quarter of big companies paid no tax

While big business paid $87.5 billion in income tax to Australia's tax office in 2024/25, major corporates like Santos and Optus did not pay a cent.

AAP · 9h ago

Australian rare earth miners in $1 billion tie-up

Gina Rinehart-backed Lynas Rare Earths is acquiring Meteoric Resources at a 68 per cent premium amid surging demand for rare earth metals.

AAP · 9h ago

No branch closures: bank's 2030 promise to the regions

The nation's biggest bank has renewed its commitment to maintain branches for regional Australians for at least another four years.

AAP · 9h ago

Bairstow not sweating Australian reception in BBL foray

Ashes villain Jonny Bairstow will ply his trade down under, joining long-time England teammate Ben Stokes in the Big Bash League.

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