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Howard government worked with Canada to oppose UN declaration on Indigenous rights

Cabinet papers from 2003 show the government pursued talks without consulting peak Indigenous body – which it then abolished

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023

Funding the 12-metre platypus, and other decisions that troubled the Howard government

The 2003 cabinet papers reveal debates ranging from privatisation and workplace relations to spam and the World Expo in Japan

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023

Sliding doors: cabinet papers reveal how close Coalition came to endorsing emissions trading in 2003

The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023

The 20 most-read Guardian sport articles of 2023

Including a host of live reports across a range of World Cups, we look back at out most-viewed pieces of 2023

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023

We are still a work in progress: India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar on team's poor fielding

MUMBAI: In a match in which both the teams dropped as many as 11 matches, India paid for their downright shoddy fielding, which saw them grass seven opportunities, slightly more than Australia's four as they lost the second women's ODI by three runs in thrilling fashion at the Wankhede Stadium…

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2023

New Year’s Eve 2023: heat and hail forecast in Australia’s weather mix as crowds gather early for fireworks

Displays expected in cities across country to ring in 2024 while predicted wild weather on east coast could disrupt revelry

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023

2024 Rose Bowl live stream: How to watch Michigan vs. Alabama

Whether you think Alabama should be in this game or not, it promises to be a fun one you won't want to miss

Tom’s Guide · Dec 31, 2023

‘Definitely no fireworks’: how Australia’s ‘hottest town’ is marking New Year’s Eve as temperatures hover around 50C

‘It’s hot. It’s just hot’, says Wendy McWhirter Brooks a resident of the remote Western Australian town of Marble Bar

The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023

Pakistan to bring in uncapped opener Saim Ayub for third Test against Australia

KARACHI: Pakistan are expected to field the 21-year-old uncapped opener Saim Ayub in the third and final Test against Australia at Sydney, beginning on January 3.

The Times of India · Dec 31, 2023

Djokovic 'rusty' but still oh so good at United Cup

Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, leading Serbia to a 2-1 United Cup victory over China.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023