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Top talent to get Shield warm-up before India Tests

Australia's multi-format stars will be given the luxury of their best preparation for a Test summer in five years ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

Why are we finding so many Australian shipwrecks lately? There’s one research vessel helping uncover the past

On August 23 1969, the coastal freighter MV Noongah departed Newcastle bound for Townsville with a cargo of steel and 26 crew. The 71-metre ship had been a regular sight along the eastern seaboard for a decade as it hauled cargo between cities up and down the coast.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Aged care food staff re-class amid mass malnourishment

A bid to stretch resources has resulted in aged care food staff being re-classified as personal care workers as four in 10 residents remain malnourished.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers

Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

A second Trump presidency would send Australia down a dark economic path. Here’s how it might play out

Under Trump’s tariff plans, our GDP would take a hit amid a nightmare trade war – and while we’re at it, forget emissions reductions or global agreements

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024

Man dies after trying to drive truck on to NSW ferry; global sea ice levels hit record low – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024

Morning Mail: Gaza polio warning, Kamala Harris faces surge of abuse, Australia kick off Olympics with a win

In exclusive interview, Unicef executive director raises fears of disease in besieged territory

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024

Raiders fan wins Mastermind Australia grand final

Mick Logue's subjects included the Canberra Raiders (1989-99).

The Canberra Times · Jul 24, 2024

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden will start their Olympic campaigns only hours after carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Roundup class action loss a 'win for farmers': Bayer

The makers of Roundup have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that the popular herbicide cannot be proven to cause cancer.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024