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Shannon Fentiman referred to Queensland ethics committee over ‘cross your legs’ stoush – as it happened

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Friday essay: kangaroos and kindred spirits – D.H. Lawrence, Garry Shead and catching the flame of creativity

In 1922, self-exiled English novelist D.H. Lawrence arrived on Australian shores with his German wife Frieda. Travelling by steamboat from Italy to New Mexico via Sri Lanka, the pair disembarked in Sydney to spend a bit of time rediscovering their land legs. Lawrence was already a well-known writer by this…

The Conversation

‘You can learn from this and so can the class’: 3 ways non-Indigenous teachers can include First Nations content in their lessons

All Australian teachers need to be able to teach their students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

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Victoria is raising minimum rental standards – it’s good news for tenants and the environment

Following the lead of countries like New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Australian states and territories are moving slowly towards improving the basic quality and performance of rental housing.

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Young people may see more than 20 alcohol ads per hour on social media, research finds

It’s a Friday night and you’re scrolling through Facebook, mindlessly thumbing past photos from friends, when a liquor advertisement catches your eye. It promises one-hour delivery and 30% off, and the next thing you know your Friday night has an entirely different trajectory.

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The defence force is allowing foreign recruits. Will soldiers be willing to die for a country they’ve only lived in for a year?

From July this year, New Zealand nationals will be eligible to serve in the Australian Defence Force. From January 2025, so will Americans, Canadians and Brits. This raises a number of political and ethical issues that will need to be addressed in due course, but some of the early misgivings…

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ECB cuts interest rates for first time in almost five years

The European Central Bank has decided to lower its benchmark interest rates by 0.25 percent from a record high, effective June 12. However, the ECB also revised its outlook for the coming months and said it no longer believed inflation would hit its target of 2 percent this year, but…

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Laura Jones' portrait of Tim Winton wins the Archibald

Artist Laura Jones has won Australia's most prestigious art award, the Archibald Prize, with a portrait of author Tim Winton.

AAP

Voters want a ban on AI election ads to stop deepfakes

Most Australians worry artificial intelligence technology will be used to mislead voters and would like to see it banned from political ads.

AAP

T20 World Cup: Australia shake off rust in opener to fire England warning

Cobwebs blown away against minnows Oman as ambitious Aussies line up bid for cricketing trifecta

Evening Standard

Four charts that prove the huge financial pressure many Australian households are under

From people spending less to increasing inequality and money worries even among the affluent, data shows widespread pain

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos overcome Bangladesh and ‘dangerous’ pitch to earn World Cup qualifying win

Visitors grind out a victory over lowly opponents in Dhaka but Graham Arnold says the playing surface was dangerous and ‘unacceptable’

The Guardian - AU

Baobab trees all come from Madagascar – new study reveals that their seeds and seedlings floated to mainland Africa and all the way to Australia

There are eight species of baobab in the world, and they have a surprising distribution. Six are found in Madagascar, an island in the Indian Ocean; one is found on the continent of Africa; and the last is far away in Australia.

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More intense, frequent tropical cyclones may devastate seabird colonies – study

Up to 90% ‘lost in the blink of an eye’, say scientists studying Cyclone Ilsa’s effect on birds on Western Australian island

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Socceroos scrap out 2-0 qualifying win over Bangladesh

The Socceroos have huffed and puffed their way to a scrappy 2-0 Asian World Cup qualifying win over Bangladesh in hot and humid Dhaka.

The Times of India

Watch: 'Most disappointed man' Aaron Finch applauds as David Warner breaks his T20I run record for Australia

NEW DELHI: Aaron Finch and David Warner on Thursday shared a lovely moment during the Australia vs Oman game in Barbados as the former skipper was seen applauding Warner for breaking his record for most runs in T20Is for the country.

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How to watch Paolini vs Andreeva — live stream French Open semi-final, start time, TV channel

This French Open live stream sees rising star Mirra Andreeva playing 12th seed Jasmine Paolini on Court Philippe-Chatrier in the semi-finals at Roland Garros.

The Times of India

'He can easily captain Australian team...': Matthew Hayden explains MS Dhoni's X-factor as leader

NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes that MS Dhoni's remarkable leadership qualities and selfless attitude make him capable of captaining even the Australian cricket team.

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Grattan on Friday: how bold will Anthony Albanese be in his ‘offer’ for a potential second term?

Anthony Albanese recently told the Labor caucus his cabinet is preparing “an offer” to put to the Australian people at the election.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch Swiatek vs Gauff live stream — French Open semi-final start time, TV channel

This Swiatek vs Gauff live stream sees two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek playing third seed Coco Gauff for a place in the 2024 French Open final at Roland Garros.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Australia's Mitchell Marsh provides injury update on Mitchell Starc

NEW DELHI: Australia's T20 World Cup campaign kicked off with a solid win against Oman at Kensington Oval, but concerns emerged as fast-bowler Mitchell Starc exited the field with a cramp during the match.

The Independent UK

Graeme Swann urges England to be ‘ultra aggressive’ against Australia

England’s washout with Scotland has raised the stakes of Saturday’s Group B meeting with Australia.

AAP

Netball World Cup receives $6 million funding boost

Australia will defend its No.1 status at the 2027 Netball World Cup, with the federal government announcing $6 million in funding for the Sydney tournament.

The Guardian - AU

Nine independent MPs and Greens back UN call for Australia to ban fossil fuel advertising

‘The industry is rapidly strangling our planet,’ says Andrew Wilkie, who joins Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps, Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan in call for ban

The Guardian - AU

Australia hit by ‘big wave’ of Covid at same time as increase in flu

Experts say both are at ‘critical point’ of escalation and that people should ensure they are up to date with vaccinations

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