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Australian government urged to guarantee three days of childcare a week for all children under five

Productivity Commission report requested by Labor calls for a universal system of childcare, regardless of family’s income

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

NSW Liberal leader’s party branch calls for opposition to offshore windfarms in Illawarra and Hunter

Mark Speakman’s branch to table motion at state party conference to reject renewable energy zones and look into nuclear reactors instead

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

Josh Inglis ton can't stop India's T20 revenge mission

Josh Inglis scored a brilliant maiden international hundred for Australia but it couldn't stop India winning the first T20I off the last ball in Visakhapatnam.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Why did Diana call William wombat? The truth behind the adorable childhood nickname

Everything we know about why Princess Diana called her eldest son a wombat when he was younger

GoodToKnow · Nov 23, 2023

Pat Cummins | The atypical Aussie captain

Australia’s sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title caps off a monumental year for Pat Cummins, launching him into the pantheon of greats. Subscribe to The Hindu to read this profile of Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

The Productivity Commission wants all Australian kids to have access to 3 days of early learning and care a week

A major new report is recommending bold changes to Australia’s early childhood sector. On Thursday night, the Productivity Commission released an interim report from its inquiry into early childhood education and care.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

Planting 'koala corridors' to save Australia's endangered marsupial

The vast networks of vegetation, planted by local conservation group Bangalow Koalas in the Northern Rivers region of the state, are a lifeline for koalas and numerous other species like the endangered glossy black cockatoo, gliders, possums, and wallabies.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

'Usually the tournament's best team lifts the trophy': Michael Vaughan trolls Mohammad Kaif for terming India best team

NEW DELHI: It's been four days since the World Cup ended, but there is still a fight going on as to which team was the best. Was it India, which won 10 games on the trot, or was it Australia, which lost the first two and then won nine straight…

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023

Over 30 crore fans tuned in to watch 2023 ODI World Cup final

MUMBAI: Over 30 crore fans tuned in to watch the live broadcast on TV of the 2023 ODI World Cup final between India and Australia last Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, making it the highest viewed match ever, Disney Star, the official broadcaster of the tournament, stated…

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023

Chinese refugee challenges Australian law that imposes a curfew and tracking bracelet

New laws rushed through Australia’s Parliament last week to mandate curfews and electronic tracking bracelets on some foreigners with criminal records are facing their first High Court challenge

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023