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'I won't back flip': Samoa star reveals plan for Cup

Payne Haas has cleared the air on his World Cup plans and says there is a "great chance" for Samoa to lift the trophy for the first time.

AAP · Jul 13

Your say: week beginning July 13

Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at [email protected].

The Conversation · Jul 13

Last 'ISIS bride' weighing up return to Australia

The home affairs minister says he knows where the last so-called "ISIS bride" is currently living while she decides whether to returns to Australia.

AAP · Jul 12

Digital age transformation for international arrivals

Less paperwork, shorter queues and streamlined security: the Brisbane Olympics is driving a digital revolution for international flights to Australia.

AAP · Jul 12

Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research

Pollinators – including bees, flies, wasps, moths, butterflies and some nectar-loving birds – are a cornerstone of our natural environment.

The Conversation · Jul 12

Unfair fees and low competition: why the pharmacy sector needs a shake up

The average Australian visits a community pharmacy 18 times a year – more than any other health service.

The Conversation · Jul 12

With an El Niño looming, Australia has new laws to stop water market manipulation

It might feel strange to talk about being able to trade water as a financial asset, in the same way as company shares or bonds. But water is big business.

The Conversation · Jul 12

Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of people who have died.

The Conversation · Jul 12

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

After a life where he made skin cancer largely beatable and greatly accelerated brain cancer research, an Australian of the Year winner has been farewelled.

AAP · Jul 12

Australia’s ‘unfair’ visa price hikes: what are they, why have they gone up, and why does it matter?

Labor has been accused of trying to ‘out One Nation One Nation’ after doubling fees for graduates and tripling them for permanent residents. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · Jul 12