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Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots

There are no guarantees for Australia's sailors, who still have plenty of work to do to clinch Olympic tickets despite the team winning nine of 10 quota spots.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

King Charles leads tributes to Barry Humphries at state service at Sydney Opera House

Charles said he has been ‘deeply saddened’ by the entertainer's death

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

Australia urged to act on 'shadow' China online network

Content from at least 30 channels in a "pro-China" network online is targeting English-speaking audiences, with Australia being called on to take action.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

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A Christmas that changed me: my best friend and I celebrated in Australia – and finally felt like adults

We were spending Christmas far from home. Very far. It wasn’t easy finding sprouts in Sydney, but the memories formed the basis of a lifelong bond

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

Khawaja message would have set precedent, says CA boss

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has backed the ICC's stance on Usman Khawaja, who was prevented from wearing a humanitarian message on his shoes in Perth.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

Paris peak the target for world-beating Aussie sevens

Two wins to begin the world rugby sevens series has led Australia's women to go "back to the drawing board" in an effort to peak for the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

Marsh misses hometown ton in Perth as Pakistan dig in

Pakistan's Aamir Jamal finished with 6-111 on debut, while hometown hero Mitch Marsh fell agonisingly short of a ton on an intriguing day two of the first Test.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

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Pathology company merger off after regulator opposition

Australian Clinical Labs has dropped a takeover bid for fellow pathology company Healius after the competition regulator opposed the move.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

Call for education to combat rising anti-Semitism

Australia has recorded a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents since the outbreak of fighting in Gaza, which has led to protests and community tensions.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

Ita Buttrose rallies ABC staff in Christmas message while Murdoch’s annual party goes missing

Conservative festive fixtures in short supply as public broadcasting boss warns staff against complacency. Plus: the West Australian v Margot Robbie

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

Two alleged abuse survivors win first challenge against Australian Catholic church’s legal tactics

Pair were earlier blocked from suing over abuse they claim they suffered from alleged prolific paedophile priest David Joseph Perrett

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

Father of Australian found dead in Mozambique ‘let down’ by lack of murder finding

Victorian state coroner John Cain says ‘gaps in the evidence’ related to Elly Warren’s case means cause of her 2016 death remains unresolved

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

Proton Mail founder vows to fight Australia’s eSafety regulator in court rather than spy on users

Andy Yen says draft safety standards ‘would force online services … to access, collect and read users’ private conversations’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

Central Bank of Australia to Commandeer Troubled Settlement Providers

Australia's central bank prepares its game move, with newfound powers to take over troubled clearing and settlement providers. Power play on money's battle...

COP28 deal confirms what Australia already knows: coal is out of vogue and out of time

At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai this week, nations agreed to “transition away” from coal, oil and gas . After 30 years of COP meetings, the world has finally committed to weaning itself from these carbon-based drivers of climate change.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service

King Charles III has paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry Humphries, who was remembered at a state memorial service in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

Australia v Pakistan: first Test, day two – as it happened

Pakistan closed on 132 for 2 after playing cautiously in response to Australia’s 487

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

Shayna Jack to spearhead Dolphins' world campaign

Australia's world swimming championships squad will be without most of its star names, given the short turnaround to July's Paris Olympics.

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Pedestrian.tv · Dec 15, 2023

Sydney Sweeney Says An Entire Aussie AFL Team Slid Into Her DMs After She Attended A Game

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Pedestrian.tv · Dec 15, 2023

TikTok Has Finally Discovered The Beloved Aussie Tradition Of Kick Ons & Welcome, Baby Sesh-Gremlins

Give this TikToker citizenship ASAP!!!!

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023

The first-ever survey on Australian attitudes towards space is out. So, what do we think?

If someone were to ask you how space technologies impact your daily life, or how much Australia should invest in space, would you have an immediate answer or would you wonder why these questions were even being asked?

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023

Australia has invested heavily in a Pacific peacekeeping hub. So, where are the recruits?

Nestled not far from Fiji’s Nadi airport is the Blackrock Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Camp. Before reopening in March 2022, this military complex was renovated and expanded in a A$100 million joint collaboration between Australia and Fiji.

AAP · Dec 14, 2023

Kelvin Davis quits NZ politics, eyeing Aust role

New Zealand's former deputy Labour leader Kelvin Davis may make a shift to Australia after quitting Kiwi politics.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

2023 Chicago Street Race champ Shane van Gisbergen to compete in NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024

On Wednesday, Trackhouse Racing announced that Shane van Gisbergen — winner of the inaugural Chicago Street Race in 2023 — will race full-time in the Xfinity Series. The

AAP · Dec 14, 2023

Christmas appeal as Aussies struggle to make ends meet

Christmas is expected to be an especially difficult time for millions of Australians as the cost of living crisis impacts what should be a celebratory season.

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