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Australian dolphins have the world's highest concentrations of ‘forever chemicals’

As predators at the top of the food chain, dolphins tend to accumulate and magnify high levels of toxins and other chemicals in their bodies. So health problems in dolphins can be a warning that all is not well in the system as a whole.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2023

1st T20I, India vs Australia: How India's young guns pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over Australia

Skipper's 80 off 42 trumps Inglis ton as India chase down 209 vs Aussies in last-ball thriller

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023

With war raging in Gaza, how much do we know about Australia's weapons exports? The answer: very little

Australia’s defence export program has recently come under scrutiny for its lack of transparency – particularly in relation to whether approved export permits are providing material support to Israel’s war against Hamas.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2023

A survey found 1 in 6 men admit sexual feelings for children. So is paedophilia increasing?

One in six (or 15.1% of) Australian men aged over 18 recently surveyed said they had sexual feelings for a child or teen younger than 18 years.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia

A large polka dot pumpkin by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is being unveiled on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Truth-telling, local voices still on government's radar

Indigenous Australians minister Linda Burney says a consultative model featuring local and regional voices is a "very live discussion".

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

O’Neil accuses Dutton of politicising national security on visas for Israel-Palestine conflict: as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia

Readers are advised this essay contains historical terms and images which are now considered outdated and offensive.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Moonlight basking and queer courting: new research reveals the secret lives of Australian freshwater turtles

Australian freshwater turtles support healthy wetlands and rivers. Yet one in three turtle species is threatened with extinction. And there is still much we don’t know about them.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

1st T20I: '3 wickets and an unaccounted six' in thrilling last-over of India-Australia encounter

NEW DELHI: Young left-handed batter Rinku Singh held his nerves despite losing three wickets in three balls, guiding India to a thrilling last-ball two-wicket win over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023