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Australians now have the right to ignore work calls and emails during free time

‘What this is really about is trying to bring back a bit more work-life balance into people’s lives,’ says workplace relations minister Murray Watt

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South Africa’s new pension rules: Australia, Chile and Singapore show how personal savings can grow the economy

Up until now South Africans have been allowed to withdraw their entire pension or provident fund when leaving a job. This has left many with no savings at all when they get to retirement age.

The Conversation

Australia records hottest ever winter temperature with some areas set to be 10C above average

‘What’s really interesting about this warm stretch of weather, is it is going to last for a long time,’ BoM says

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‘Ta-ta and farewell’: wisecracks and tears as Brisbane sends Jack Karlson off to ‘succulent Chinese meal’ in the sky

Crowd at funeral pays tribute to enigmatic criminal who enshrined himself in Australian folklore with ‘democracy manifest’ meme

The Guardian - AU

T20 World Cup: Fit-again Darcie Brown named in Australia squad

NEW DELHI: Australia's 15-person T20 World Cup squad was announced on Monday, including foot injury survivor Darcie Brown. However, the reigning champions did not include veteran spinner Jess Jonassen. Recuperated from a foot ailment that forced her to miss the March tour of Bangladesh, Brown will be joined by fellow…

The Times of India

Jordan Van Den Lamb AKA Purple Pingers Announces Political Bid: ‘Don’t Vote For A Landlord’

“I want to help turn that around by joining with others to organise and fight for a better society here in Australia, and for a better world.”

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Is white rice bad for me? Can I make it lower GI or healthier?

Rice is a culinary staple in Australia and around the world.

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After 13,383km, this endurance runner just can't stop

After breaking the world record for running around mainland Australia, Sean Bell gave himself four days' rest before adding another 580km to his challenge.

AAP

Australia Gives Millions Of Workers 'Right To Disconnect'

Australia gave millions of workers the legal right to "disconnect" on Monday, allowing them to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours calls, emails and texts from their bosses.

International Business Times

Why is it so hard to cancel subscriptions or end ‘free’ trials? Report shows how companies trap you into paying

Many businesses are trapping Australian consumers in paid subscriptions by making them hard to cancel, hiding important details and offering “free” trials that auto-renew with hefty charges. We need law reform to tackle this continuing problem.

The Conversation

Researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies to find what works. These are the lessons for Australia

Almost 35 years have passed since the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its first assessment report. It found human activities were substantially increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other gases ion the atmosphere, which was warming the global climate.

The Conversation

Green fuels, food, medicine probed by $60m research hub

Can businesses turn waste into jet fuel and gases into fish food? Researchers at an Australian university plan to investigate carbon-cutting projects.

AAP

I’m due for a cervical cancer screening. What can I expect? Can I do it myself? And what happened to Pap smears?

Cervical screening in Australia has changed over the past seven years. The test has changed, and women (and people with a cervix) now have much more choice and control. Here’s why – and what you can expect if you’re aged 25 to 74 and are due for a test.

The Conversation

New Australian aviation regulators will oversee airline ticket refunds and noise complaints

White paper’s 56 initiatives includes passenger rights charter which could see cash compensation for cancelled or delayed flights

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Jonassen misses out on T20 World Cup, Litchfield picked

Five-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Jess Jonassen has been left out of Australia's squad for October's T20 World Cup in the UAE.

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Australia gives workers right to ignore bosses’ after-hours calls, emails

The country is the latest to pass legislation granting a ‘right to disconnect’ outside of work hours.

AAP

Popyrin borrows a line from the Hewitt playbook

In-form Australian tennis star Alexei Popyrin is employing a steely Lleyton Hewitt-like mindset at the US Open in New York.

The Guardian - AU

Australia urged to show ‘true climate leadership’ as Pacific Islands Forum begins – as it happened

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New director-general of cybersecurity agency appointed

Abigail Bradshaw has been named as the new head of the Australian Signals Directorate after four years as the organisation's deputy.

The Guardian - AU

A poem by Ali Cobby Eckermann: ‘The entire continent is sacred land’

Each week during Australian Poetry Month, a poet walks us through one of their works. Here the Yankunytjatjara poet reflects on the complex history of country

AAP

Chief scientist to lead new methane emissions body

A federal task force will be set up to make sure the reporting of Australia's methane emissions is more accurate.

AAP

Fond memories fuel Tomljanovic's New York return

Former quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic is hoping to rediscover the magic of two years ago when she leads Australia's first-day assault at the US Open.

Newcastle Herald

MPs need to ensure Hunter gets fair share in transition

Hunter MPs need to ensure the costs don't fall on the few.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Israeli strikes on Lebanon ‘not the end’, airline passengers get new rights, drone deliveries take off

Hezbollah positions targeted after rocket attacks; aviation white paper to outline new protections; air traffic boom ahead

The Conversation

Quantum tech is a high-stakes gamble. Here’s how Australia can find a way forward

Last week, quantum computers were added to Australia’s Defence and Strategic Goods List of controlled items facing export restrictions. That’s because quantum technologies – which may soon provide huge advances in computing, communication and sensing – are rapidly growing in strategic importance.

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