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Lehrmann proceedings day 11 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023

Australia sanctions Russians who poisoned activist

Three Russian agents involved in the poisoning of an activist and 10 people linked to his harsh imprisonment have been sanctioned by Australia.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Opals captain Madgen backs Melbourne on road to Games

Opals captain Tess Madgen has tipped Jade Melbourne as a future leader for Australia and a chance of making an impact on the road to the Paris Olympics.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Final question time of the year – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023

Sevens 'Queens of the Desert' out for Cape Town glory

Australia's Sevens women will be returning to the scene of their 2022 World Cup triumph in Cape Town as they seek back-to-back world series triumphs.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Morning Mail: Lehrmann’s $450,000 payout, Hamas leader’s house ‘surrounded’, Taylor Swift speaks out

Court documents reveal News Corp and ABC paid damages to former Liberal staffer; Israel says it is closing in on Hamas leadership

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023

Australia votes to name its 1st moon rover 'Roo-ver'

The Australian Space Agency has named its first lunar rover Roo-ver, which will launch to the moon as early as 2026 in partnership with NASA's Artemis program.

Space · Dec 6, 2023

What is needle spiking, and how can I protect myself?

Last week two young Australian women spoke candidly to the ABC about being sexually assaulted while on holidays. The alleged incidents occurred in Greece in 2022 and in Hawaii in 2019.

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2023

A great year to be a cabbage white butterfly: why are there so many and how can you protect your crops?

Cabbage white butterflies – Pieris rapae – are one of the most common garden visitors across southern and eastern Australia. The butterfly looks elegant in white with black dots on its wings: females have a pair of black spots and males a single spot on each forewing. But their velvety…

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2023

Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023