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The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023

Morning Mail: cyclone reef damage fears, Palestinian casualties near 20,000, the year in video

Scientists concerned waves generated by Queensland storm could have ripped coral apart; officials monitored ‘anti-US sentiment’ at pro-WikiLeaks rallies

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023

From COVID to climate: Queensland's new emissions pledge shows state governments are once again leading change

A striking development in recent years has been the increasing role of state governments in responding to global crises.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023

Australia bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins set IPL auction record fees

Starc has not played in the IPL since 2015 and the left-arm quick’s return to the fray drew a bidding war that ended in a bid of £2.34million.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Bancroft boosts hopes for Test call-up

Cameron Bancroft has been using the 20-over format during the Shield season hiatus to mount his case to be named David Warner's Test opening successor.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

Indigenous people experience homelessness at higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Advocates are calling for support of Indigenous-led solutions.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation

The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Frank Moorhouse: two biographies reckon with a literary life and legacy

Eighteen months after the Australian writer’s death, his early work, activism and personal life are revealed in two complementary titles

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023

US officials monitored pro-Assange protests in Australia for ‘anti-US sentiment’, documents reveal

Previously classified papers detail how the US embassy in Canberra responded to WikiLeaks’ release of embassy cables in 2010 and ‘sensationalist’ local media

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023