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British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

With less than a year to go until the Lions head down under, the race to be selected by Andy Farrell is hotting up

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

The Echoes by Evie Wyld review – ghosts of the past

A woman is haunted by her traumatic Australian childhood – and her dead boyfriend – in a darkly funny novel that hints at hope

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024

Is Australia becoming a dumping ground for unrepairable appliances?

Australians have a love affair with household appliances. The national household appliance market is projected to reach A$13 billion in 2024 – a figure that grows each year.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024

Olympians honour Aussie gold digger in French village

Cecil Healy, the only Australian Olympic gold medallist to be killed in combat, has been honoured at a ceremony at his grave in a French village.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024

Sports policy focuses on the grassroots – is this missing from arts policies?

Every election, state and federal, we can expect to see plenty of politicians wearing sporting scarves, attending footy games and posing with elite athletes.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024

Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations

The federal government has again called for a ceasefire and slammed the "unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" stemming from Israel's operations in Gaza.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

No half measures as Green guns for Kenny's kayak mantle

Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen would make Australian Olympic history if they can adapt to the shortened distance and defend their K2 gold medal in Paris.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

Australia’s unemployment rate inches higher to 4.1% in June making a rate cut less likely

Jobless figure up from 4% in May, despite 50,100 new roles being created across the economy, raising prospect of higher RBA interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024

Business and farming groups say 2030 emissions target ‘critical for investments’ after Dutton ditches policy

Groups that often support Coalition – including Australian Industry Group and National Farmers’ Federation – call for ‘credible and consistent framework’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024