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Mani once sang of freedom in Afghanistan. Now, silenced, she’s desperate to escape. Will Australia help?

This brave journalist and young women like her are bearing the brunt of the failed democratisation project: ‘Hope is fading’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2024

Entry-level workers set to support AUKUS submarines

West Australia's submarine workforce will get a boost as the government hires 200 entry-level workers to help maintain the coming nuclear crafts.

AAP · Sep 1, 2024

‘It’s time to give up on normal’: what winter’s weird weather means for the warm months ahead

Heavy winds struck south-east Australia over the weekend as a series of cold fronts moved across the continent. It followed a high fire danger in Sydney and other parts of New South Wales last week, and a fire in south-west Sydney that threatened homes.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2024

Three things with Abdul Abdullah: ‘I saw a TikTok that said if you’re a grown man who uses a backpack, you’ve made some poor life choices’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the Perth-born artist shares a painting that takes pride of place in his home – and why he won’t be shamed for toting a bag

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2024

Batt won't dwell on 'silly mistake' in Steelers loss

Ryley Batt wants the Steelers to focus all their energy on winning the bronze medal after a dramatic late implosion against Japan.

AAP · Sep 1, 2024

Watch: Red or blue? Australian cricketers' hilarious lie-detector test

It's not normal to see sports persons being put through lie-detector tests, but the leading Australian cricketers happily did that lately in a fun session during a show on the Fox League YouTube channel.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2024

Sunil Gavaskar predicts India will beat Australia 3-1 in the five-Test series Down Under

India haven't lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2014-15, and while many of the Australian players have vowed to change the trend in the upcoming edition, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that the trend will continue with a 3-1 victory for India in the five-Test series.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2024

Fowler comes up short as PSG beat Man City 1-0 in Perth

Paris Saint-Germain have won the Perth International Football Cup after defeating the Mary Fowler-led Manchester City 1-0 at HBF Park.

AAP · Sep 1, 2024

Scotland relishing rare home series against cricket's elite as Australia come to town

Cricket’s elite tend to be spotted in Edinburgh about as often as Halley’s Comet making this week’s bilateral T20i series with Australia an…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024

Dravid's son Samit in India's under-19 squad

BENGALURU: Samit Dravid, the elder son of former Indian skipper and head coach Rahul Dravid, was on Saturday drafted into the India under-19 squad for the upcoming multi-format series against Australia U-19.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2024