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The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions – but that's just the start

The bite mark on Ashlee’s cheek, her broken teeth and other photos of injuries from assaults in disability housing are some of the haunting images emerging from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. It’s hard to fathom how someone could commit these brutal…

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Asylum seekers in PNG evicted from accommodation

Asylum seekers to Australia, formerly detained on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, are fearing evictions from hotel accommodation over unpaid bills.

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The disability royal commission report is monumental. All Australians must confront its findings

The report confirms that abuse and violence thrive where people with disabilities are isolated and segregated from the rest of the community

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New ambassadors tackle tense China and Russia relations

Two new ambassadors will try to steady relationships with China and Russia in a slew of diplomatic appointments announced by Australia's foreign minister.

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'Bright, brave': fallen police forever remembered

Two police constables gunned down at a remote property are among those being remembered at poignant services across Australia for officers killed on duty.

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AFR’s power list goes deep fake with the likes of Sam Kerr and Margot Robbie to make a point

The AFR’s AI images seem to have missed the mark, this week, while Sky News might just be seeing the light when it comes to climate change

The Guardian - AU

Australian defense minister says army will stop flying European-designed Taipan helicopters

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says the army will never again fly its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following a crash in July that killed four soldiers

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Knee could stump Perry's bowling return against Windies

As she continues her injury recovery, Australia's star allrounder Ellyse Perry may wait until after the white-ball series against West Indies to resume bowling.

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My Sister Jill review – Patricia Cornelius’s family drama cries out for social realism

The playwright’s stage adaptation of her semi-autobiographical novel explores Australia’s changing attitude to war, but it never rises above the schematic

The Guardian - AU

Nevin seeks to build on her promise with Leicester City

There are more than a dozen Australians in England's Women's Super League but few are maturing as fast as Leicester City's Courtney Nevin.

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Farmers plea with PM to rethink live sheep export ban

Almost two dozen farming groups have signed an open letter to the prime minister calling on government to reverse its policy on phasing out live sheep by sea.

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Here's how to fix Australia's approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals

Australia’s plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relies heavily on carbon credits.

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Tom Hooper will use Wallabies' pain as fuel for future

Australia flanker Tom Hooper says he will never move on from the Wallabies' record loss to Wales - but thinks it will spur him for future World Cup success.

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Frasier reboot, Lessons in Chemistry and a Wiggles documentary: what’s new to streaming in Australia in October

Plus Omar Sy on the run in Lupin, Wolf Like Me makes a hairy season two return and Marc Fennell takes on another art heist

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Aussie Worrall at heart of Surrey's county triumphs

Surrey have been crowned English cricket's county champions again - with an unsung Australian bowler at the heart of their back-to-back successes.

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong refuses to release documents related to Qatar Airways decision – as it happened

The foreign minister claims public interest immunity over Dfat advice. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: authors fear huge AI copyright ‘theft’, scorching weekend for east, Michael Gambon dies

Richard Flanagan says his soul has been ‘strip mined’ in alleged breach, and the world of showbiz mourns the ‘king-like’ Dumbledore actor

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Friday essay: 'I hope eventually to become a woman' – trans life in Australia from the 1940s to 1970s

Readers are advised that this essay contains historical terms which are now generally considered outdated and offensive.

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'You're constantly worrying': pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety

Smoke covered large swathes of Australia during the catastrophic summer fires of 2019-2020. You could see the plumes from space. Over 20% of Australia’s forests went up in smoke and flame.

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Shark upstages surfer with perfect ‘el rollo’ just beyond lineup

A surfing publication has shared footage showing a hydrofoil surfer being video-bombed by a leaping shark in Australia.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup permutations: Which teams can qualify for quarter-finals?

The tournament will conclude with the final at the Stade de France on Saturday 28 October

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Super Rugby set-up not helping Wallabies at World Cup

Wallabies assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan says the current Super Rugby format isn't helping Australian players on the world stage.

The Independent UK

Australia coach says Wallabies can’t handle pressure as Rugby World Cup exit looms

The Wallabies are set to exit the tournament in the pool stages for the first time

The Guardian - AU

Temperatures to soar 8C above average as ‘heat bubble’ brings scorcher to Australia’s east coast this weekend

Sydney could reach 35C on Sunday for the NRL and NRLW grand finals and Melbourne 29C for Saturday’s big AFL clash

The Guardian - AU

Rural Australians want cheaper medicines – but they don’t want their pharmacies to close

New 60-day prescription model came into effect on 1 September, and country pharmacists say they don’t know how they’ll survive the change

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