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Australian tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels

The number of Australians returning from holidays has rebounded to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Australian shares notch up five-day winning streak

The ASX200 rose 0.2 per cent, despite a mixed labour market report that could keep domestic interest rates on hold through 2024.

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Ex-Test skipper Paine gets first big head-coaching gig

Tim Paine has gone from Australia's Test captain to elite-level coach in just three years after being handed the keys to the Adelaide Strikers' BBL side.

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The making of Australia’s first Dark Sky Community at Carrickalinga

In a world increasingly illuminated by artificial light, the beautiful night skies of a small coastal town in South Australia have attracted international recognition. Carrickalinga on the Fleurieu Peninsula is Australia’s first official Dark Sky Community. The title rewards a dedicated community effort to combat light pollution and preserve the…

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Islands in the sky: could steep-sided hilltops offer safe haven to our threatened species?

Species are disappearing at an alarming rate around the world. But Australia’s extinction crisis is especially severe – since European colonisation, we have lost about 100 species of animals and plants. The loss of 33 mammal species is largely due to canny invasive predators such as foxes and cats as…

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Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.2% in July, even as employers add more than 58,000 jobs

Latest data reported by the ABS dims chances of a near-term RBA interest rate cut

The Guardian - AU

Richardson back to old ways after beating hamstring woe

Fit-again Australian quick Jhye Richardson will return to his old tried-and-tested bowling formula, hopeful he has put two years of hamstring woes behind him.

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Tell us: where is your favourite place in Australia for spring wildflowers?

With winter coming to an end, we’d like to hear your tips for floral destinations – from suburban nature strips to outback super blooms

The Guardian - AU

Fit-again De Minaur set for return at the US Open

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has confirmed his US Open participation, declaring himself fit again after being sidelined for a month with a hip injury.

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Politicians were warned to watch their words on the Middle East. Was Peter Dutton listening?

The opposition leader’s claim arrivals from Gaza aren’t subject to security checks is false. They’re the same as when he was minister

The Guardian - AU

NSW introduces legislation to overhaul environmental offset scheme – as it happened

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Morning Mail: WHO declares mpox emergency, mortgage payments soar, ‘jaw-dropping’ Stonehenge discovery

World Health Organization warns outbreak in Africa resembles early days of HIV; percentage of income spend on mortgages has rocketed; giant Stonehenge stone came from Scotland

The Guardian - AU

If we want more solar and wind farms, we need to get locals on board by ensuring they all benefit too

The race is on to transition to clean energy. Solar and wind farm developers are inundating regional communities in the hope they will host generation and transmission infrastructure. This extra capacity is needed to achieve the federal government target of 82% renewables in Australia by 2030.

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The greatest poet who never lived – Ern Malley at 80

Eighty years ago, an exciting new poet was published in the modernist literary journal Angry Penguins. Of course, we all know now that Ern Malley was a hoax, so it can be easy to overlook just how blindsided Max Harris, Angry Penguins’ precocious young editor, must have been.

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Once seen as cheap and nasty, this could now fix Australia's housing crisis

Regional Australia needs innovative solutions, experts say.

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All eyes on deportees as NZ PM Luxon lands in Australia

NZ Prime Minister Chris Luxon's two-day trip to Australia will focus on infrastructure, foreign policy and, as usual for trans-Tasman talks, deportations.

The Independent UK

Two tourists struck by lightning while visiting Colorado River’s Horseshoe Bend

The female visitors, aged 22 and 23, were from the Netherlands and Australia

The Times of India

Harmanpreet Kaur should bat at No. 3; India must relook at combinations for T20 World Cup: Anjum Chopra

NEW DELHI: Anjum Chopra, the former Indian women's cricket team captain, believes that Harmanpreet Kaur possesses the necessary skills to dominate a match and should be positioned at No. 3 in the batting order.

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The Guardian - AU

Fact check: would a gambling ad ban damage children’s sport in Australia?

The peak body for betting organisations says gambling is not normalised for children, but young people report having good brand recall

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The RBA and its critics claim Australia’s economy needs to be slowed down. But the data shows both are wrong

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is right to argue the economy is already slow enough

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Fallout from Woodside’s birthday bash shows Australia is far from united in climate fight

WA newspaper throws tantrum and Tony Abbott blames ‘climate cult’ after prime minister misses fossil fuel company’s party

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You’re hot then you’re cold: Australians discover sauna ‘euphoria’

Australia’s once limited sauna options have recently expanded, with openings around the country – though not everyone is ready to sweat fully nude

The Guardian - AU

After conquering 50-foot wave, Australian blind surfer seeks Paralympic inclusion

Matt Formston set a new world record when surfing the famous Nazaré break and is now pushing for para-surfing to be included at Brisbane 2032

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Australia’s definition of death preventing use of latest organ transplant technology

Exclusive: Mark Dreyfus cites strong support from states and territories to update human tissue laws last reviewed almost 50 years ago

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Why Brown would make Australia's Olympic fast four

Imagine for a minute that motor racing could be added, retrospectively, to the 2024 Olympic Games. Each country would be able to send four drivers to compete across a range of disciplines. With this in mind, I am giving readers the chance to be a selector; who would you choose…

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