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Blood, sweat and fears: laws may not protect workers

Changes to Australian privacy laws may not stop employers from requesting invasive medical tests with little explanation, a report has found.

AAP · Aug 19, 2024

Coalition senators split in voting on Ralph Babet motion on abortion – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

Morning Mail: data ‘fabricated’ in voice campaign, tech boss missing in superyacht sinking, Democrats gather

Whistleblower claims fake survey data was supplied to the Australian Electoral Commission; Biden to address Democratic convention

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

Finn Russell backs Owen Farrell to shine at Racing 92 and eyes British & Irish Lions reunion

Russell spent five seasons at the Paris club that Farrell will call home next year and could combine in playmaking partnership with his long-time rival in Australia next summer

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

Whistleblower claims he was told to fabricate data for AEC during Indigenous voice campaign

Fake survey data was supplied on project designed to gauge awareness among Indigenous Australians of referendum process, the market researcher claims

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

In my war against pigeons, all I have is a broom. But the ‘rats of the sky’ remain unflappable

They threaten our drinking water and refuse to budge. But non-lethal methods are the only advisable ways to deal with the infestation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

The write stuff: Australian children have to earn their pen licence, but is the coveted certificate on the way out?

The origin of the tradition, which helps children get a grip on literacy, is shrouded in mystery

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

Emily is dying. So why is she selling off her remaining time to strangers?

This 32-year-old Australian has terminal cancer, but she has taken part in a daring, moving public project to raise money for research – and encourage us to consider how we live

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

Red centre heat could cause temperature records to tumble across Australia in coming days

Hot winds predicted to push temperatures 4C to 7C above average across the east of the country

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

Australian track cyclist switches nationality to join Team GB

Matthew Richardson moves to Kent in decision fuelled by 'passion and pushing myself to new heights'

Cycling News · Aug 19, 2024