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The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024

For Palestinian Australians, Peter Dutton’s comments on refugees fleeing Gaza come as no surprise

The government has failed to provide support, leaving us to shoulder the burden of trying to bring our family here, while the Coalition continues to dehumanise us

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024

NZ pushes to enter exclusive AUKUS security pact

Australia is open to bringing close partners and allies to a close-knit security pact as it works with the US and UK to build cutting-edge military tech.

AAP · Aug 16, 2024

'Slave-like': Former senior diplomat ordered to pay worker over $500,000

House-bound 'domestic servant' paid less than 65c an hour for years.

The Canberra Times · Aug 15, 2024

Casey O’Neill planning Australian homecoming rebound win at UFC 305

Casey O'Neill changed camps for some fresh sets of eyes and is hoping to snap her two-fight skid in front of a friendly Australian crowd.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2024

Just how loose is Joshua Culibao feeling for UFC 305 fight week vs. Richardo Ramos?

Joshua Culibao and his brother pulled off some media day hijinks at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2024

Morning Mail: inside a ‘broken’ system failing vulnerable Australian children, grim milestone in Gaza, arrests over Matthew Perry’s death

Caseworkers speak out over NSW child protection system; Gaza death toll hits 40,000 with many more to be counted; arrests over Friends actor’s death

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024

How does Tom Nolan prep as UFC 305’s biggest betting favorite? With a plan to back it up, of course

Australian lightweight Tom Nolan is as much as a 14-1 betting favorite at UFC 305 in Perth.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2024

Why Melbourne’s e-scooter ban is a wrong turn away from safe, sustainable transport

Melbourne City Council voted to break its contracts with operators of shared e‑scooter schemes this week, citing safety concerns. It seems these concerns have usurped the long-term transport and environmental gains from moving towards sustainable transport. A year ago, the city reported emissions had been cut by 400 tonnes since…

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024

Ben O’Connor ‘sick of fourth' in Grand Tours and seeks podium at Vuelta a España

Australian tackling second Grand Tour of 2024, last with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale

Cycling News · Aug 15, 2024