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Drug testing in Canberra reveals three recreational substances not previously seen in Australia

CanTEST facility also finds more than half of drugs tested were not what user expected, with ones similar to MDMA and potentially fatal ‘bath salts’

The Guardian - AU

Following the Voice failure, Indigenous politicians are calling for the UN's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to be implemented. What is it and what would it mean?

The Voice referendum was a disappointing result for many, but there is hope that much of its vision could be achieved via a different path. The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs has presented a report to federal parliament calling for the implementation of the United…

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Vondrousova ousted in Australian Open first round by Yastremska

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova suffers a surprise first-round exit in the Australian Open, while Elina Svitolina advances easily. Coco Gauff and Na...

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From Rocky pub to Open second round for tennis Hunter

Doubles queen Storm Hunter is cherishing her maiden main-draw win in 10 Australian Open appearances after becoming the first local woman into the second round.

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Fresh scans for Black Caps skipper Williamson

Kane Williamson is set to miss the rest of New Zealand's T20 series against Pakistan with a hamstring issue ahead of Tests against South Africa and Australia.

AAP

Three richest Australians’ combined wealth doubles since 2020 at $1.5m an hour – Oxfam

Report says combined fortunes of Gina Rinehart, Andrew Forrest and Harry Triguboff doubled between 2020 and 2023, while one in eight Australians live in poverty

The Guardian - AU

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Child attacked by crocodile at Kakadu – as it happened

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Three new party drugs sniffed out at pill testing site

Three new recreational drugs have been discovered at Australia's only fixed pill testing site, prompting health warnings with the effects not yet understood.

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Taiwan tries to lure Australian MPs as China watches on

Australian parliamentarians are set to be invited to visit Taiwan to meet the new leadership team after a historic win by the pro-democracy political party.

AAP

Corporate Australia winning at climate 'double-speak'

Companies and industry bodies have been accused of putting climate targets at risk with public relations spin about going green while backing dirty business.

AAP

Shaun Marsh announces retirement from professional cricket

Marsh had a great stint with Australia across formats. He joins former Australian skipper Aaron Finch into retirement.

The Hindu

'Untapped gold' in store for inaugural RADL GRVL in South Australia

Nathan Haas calls gravel course 'raw, fast, exciting' after pre-ride with co-founder Valtteri Bottas

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The first Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain. How can I use the Disney character?

The earliest versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse entered the public domain in the United States at the start of this year, 95 years since they were introduced to the public in the film Steamboat Willie.

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Australian ag tech is helping save endangered species

Home grown technology designed for cattle is now being used in the fight to protect some of the world's most vulnerable species including the koala and giraffe.

The Canberra Times

Call to expand drug tests after three new drugs discovered in Canberra

'More pill testing sites across Australia means more lives saved.'

The Guardian - UK

Djokovic praises ‘amazing’ Dino Prizmic after first-round Australian Open duel

Novak Djokovic hailed Dino Prizmic as a future star after the Croatian teenager took a set off the world No 1 in their first-round clash at the Australian Open

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Rain soaks more areas, plus already flooded centres

Far north Queensland is bracing for more rain while still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Jasper with falls of up to 500mm forecast for Northern Territory.

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Why Novak Djokovic’s unexpected test against the ‘mirror’ could be perfect for Australian Open defence

Djokovic survived a scare against the 18-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic but the defending champion took positives from his four-hour battle

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Mudvayne's Chad Gray slams new bands for all sounding "the same"

Mudvayne singer hits out at current crop of nu metal-inspired bands and says they all sound exactly the same

The Guardian - AU

A kick, a catch, courage, bliss – what makes a great Australian sporting moment?

Sometimes it’s not about winning but defying the odds – when getting the chance to compete means everything

The Guardian - AU

Love story: Australian researchers becoming world leaders in the study of romantic love

It feels instinctive but research reveals that many aspects of romantic love we take for granted are socially constructed

The Guardian - AU

Australian students handed ‘wellbeing shots’ made by subsidiary of British American Tobacco – as experts fear new front in health wars

Experts say tobacco companies are turning to the booming wellness industry as a way of normalising more harmful products, and that some brands obscure or hide their ownership

The Hindu

Australian Open | Defending champion Djokovic fends off first-timer Prizmic in 4 hours to advance

Djokovic made his Grand Slam debut at Melbourne Park in 2005 and has developed a record at the Australian Open that no man can match, with 10 titles here among his unprecedented career haul.

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Djokovic survives Open first-round scare against teen

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has needed four sets and four hours to see off teenage qualifier and grand slam debutant Dino Prizmic.

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