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Let’s take the boat out! 5 tips on staying safe on the water if you fancy a drink

Australia is a nation of boaters, with one of the world’s highest rates of boat ownership. There are about one million registered vessels in Australia and one in ten Australians has a boat licence.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024

Five things Myefo tells us about the state of the Australian economy

The economy’s rebound won’t be as strong as anticipated and more government rebates seem to be pencilled for the coming year

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

Aussies face questions after chaotic third Test draw

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will head to Melbourne with India and Australia level at 1-1, after the third Test at the Gabba ended as a rain-soaked draw.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act

Picture this: you’re working from home and it’s sweltering outside. You venture out for a coffee and move between patches of shade as you go. Good thing you wore your sunglasses, because the glare of the new footpath almost blinds you. You order your coffee – make it iced –…

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024

We studied 20 places around the world and found the most common diseases linked with voluntary assisted dying

More and more countries are legalising voluntary assisted dying. This lets a doctor, or sometimes a nurse practitioner, give life-ending medication to an eligible person who requests it.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024

Most journalism fails Australians by failing in its reportage of Indigenous affairs. 7 changes would help

Much has been written about the longstanding failings of the Australian media in its reportage of Indigenous affairs.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2024

Penarth or Penrith? Letter sent for Australia ends up in south Wales in bizarre mail mix-up

And it’s not the first time a letter destined for the other side of the world and arrived in the Welsh town

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Real Madrid vs Pachuca live stream: How to watch the Intercontinental Cup final

Wednesday sees the final of the Intercontinental Cup at Qatar's Lusail Stadium – here's all the information on how to watch Real Madrid vs Pachuca for free, online, on TV, and worldwide.

FourFourTwo · Dec 17, 2024

Australia back Starc, Cummins to get through unchanged

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's fitness for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now crucial after Josh Hazlewood's series-ending calf stain.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

Roger Federer has penned a letter to the widow of Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, read to his state funeral, describing him as a true legend.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024