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Money's tight for young people. Adding a Medicare-style levy to everyone's tax bill is the wrong way to increase aged-care funding

The funding of Australia’s aged care is fast reaching a critical point. As our recent report shows, the costs of providing high-quality services will likely escalate to A$40 billion by 2026 as the first baby boomers reach their eighties.

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Grace Brown faces 'daunting' task of turning silver to gold at Worlds time trial

'After coming second last year, we are hoping that maybe we can pull it together to win it'

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'Your first emotion is panic': rips cause many beach drownings, but we can learn from the survivors

Danger lurks in the surf beaches of Australia in the form of rip currents or rips. These narrow, fast-flowing, seaward channels of water are responsible for an average 26 drownings a year and 80-90% of the thousands of surf rescues. Yet, unlike other well understood and feared natural hazards such…

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Zimmermann becomes Australia’s first billion-dollar fashion label after private equity acquisition

Brand founders Simone and Nicky Zimmermann retain minority shareholding and say they and current management will continue to run the label

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McCartney expected to be hottest ticket in town

3pm is the time, folks.

Newcastle Herald

I was Israel’s most senior diplomat. I urge Australia to recognise the state of Palestine

We need support to push back against the efforts of the Israeli government and strive towards two democratic states living peacefully side by side

The Guardian - AU

An Australian City Wants Its Own Disneyland, But Could It Actually Happen?

Could Australia become the home of the next Disneyland?

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Greens back Labor after Liberal threat – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

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Russian rocket debris falls from space in spectacular fireball over southern Australia (video)

A Russian rocket body fell back to Earth near southern Australia on Monday night (Aug. 7), putting on quite a show for observers in the region.

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Morning Mail: consultants criticised over gas plan role, ‘ghost flights’ revealed, France to face Australia in World Cup quarter-final

EY did not disclose work for gas giant to NSW officials; Qatar Airways exploits loophole with ‘ghost flights’

The Guardian - AU

Odd new shark species with humanlike molars discovered in Australia

The painted hornshark is only found in the deep waters of northeastern Australia.

LiveScience

A national university for regional Australia isn't necessarily a smart idea. Here's why

One of the headline ideas floated by the Universities Accord interim report is a second national university. This would be on top of the existing Australian National University in Canberra.

The Conversation

Catharsis, courage, a tribal media and lingering questions: two investigative journalists give their accounts of the Ben Roberts-Smith story

To trace the spectacular fall from grace of Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, VC, you may face a dilemma – which newly released book to read?

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Darwin's 'sustainable' Middle Arm project reveals Australia's huge climate policy gamble

Protesters rallied at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, railing against Darwin’s controversial Middle Arm venture which critics say would benefit the gas industry.

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Neah Evans surrenders points race crown despite late dig in Glasgow race

Evans found she was missing the extra kick she needed in a race won by Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky ahead of Australia’s Georgia Baker.

The Hindu

A Tarrant Medal for individuals would be most fitting

Frank Tarrant, born in Melbourne, was an all-rounder who worked in India, coaching the team for their debut in England in 1932. He was responsible for getting Australia to send a team to India in 1935-36, and opening the doors to one of the most intense rivalries of modern times.…

The Independent UK

Almost 100 people arrested for alleged child sex abuse in massive bust after two FBI agents were murdered

Thirteen children rescued from harm after joint operation in US and Australia

Evening Standard

Three die in Australia in ‘mushroom poisoning’ mystery as man fights for life

Police in Australia are investigating after three people died in a suspected “mushroom poisoning” and a fourth was left fighting for their life.

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Women’s World Cup | Colombia pips impressive Jamaica; France eases past Morocco

France issued a Women’s World Cup warning, beating Morocco 4-0 to set up a quarterfinal clash with Australia. Colombia face England, while Spain, Netherlands, Sweden and Japan complete the last 8.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

The Independent UK

Police investigate deaths after suspected mushroom poisoning in Australia

Four people were taken to hospital on 30 July after they became ill following a meal they had on the previous day

The Guardian - AU

Unrecognised and underestimated: the fight to get Australian women proper care after miscarriages

Exclusive: Doctors, midwives, researchers and support organisations have teamed up to change the paradigm on the ‘stigma’ of miscarriage

The Guardian - AU

‘Ghost flights’: Qatar Airways flying near-empty planes in Australia to exploit legal loophole

Exclusive: 354-seater Boeing 777 sometimes flies with no passengers between Melbourne and Adelaide because its final destination must be a minor airport

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Wallabies’ defeats hurt but Eddie Jones is gambling on a long game

Four straight losses just a month out from the Rugby World Cup are not ideal but some of the coach’s selections are coming up roses

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Princess Mary of Denmark's relaxed denim shirt is the perfect off-duty look for rainy days

Princess Mary of Denmark's denim shirt was the perfect off-duty look as the Crown Princess cuddled up on the sofa with her pet pooch

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