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British & Irish Lions to face Argentina in Dublin ahead of Australia tour

The Lions will play their first ever fixture in Ireland in 2025

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks

Smith not retiring: Craig. Despite below-par season, former Aussie captain still wants to achieve more. Has won Ashes (3x), ODI/T20 WCs, WTC. Struggled for runs this year, but close to 10K Test runs. Taylor cautions Smith, as best years usually in early 30s. Next assignment vs Pakistan, then West Indies…

The Hindu · Dec 7, 2023

Helping the Pacific financially is a great start – but Australia must act on the root cause of the climate crisis

The federal government has announced an extra A$150 million for climate finance – including $100 million for the Pacific to help protect its people, housing and infrastructure from the escalating impacts of global warming.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023

Penny Wong warns there are ‘increasingly few safe places’ for civilians in Gaza as conflict spreads

Australian foreign minister also endorses US defence secretary’s comments on Israel-Hamas war that ‘you can only win in urban warfare by protecting civilians’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023

Inquiry reveals recipe to ensure nation's food security

A national plan and the appointment of federal minister are among 35 recommendations of a year-long parliamentary inquiry examining food security in Australia.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Australia pushes against China's Pacific influence through a security pact with Papua New Guinea

The Australian government has signed a security pact with its nearest neighbor Papua New Guinea that strengthens Australia’s place as the preferred security partner in a region where China’s influence is growing

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Rousseau to defend world diving title as Paris looms

Cassiel Rousseau will lead the Australian team at the world diving championships as they aim for several Paris Olympics quota berths.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help

Calls from rural Australians have doubled in the past year to a phone counselling service founded to help tradies, truckies and other blue collar workers.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough

A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

New commissioner picked to run tax office

The federal government has filled two pivotal economic roles at the tax office and Reserve Bank of Australia.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023