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Australian journalist says she was detained for 3 years in China for breaking an embargo

Australian journalist Cheng Lei says she spent more than three years in detention in China for breaking an embargo with a television broadcast

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Australian cricketers go into bat for netballers with ‘fighting fund’

Super Netball players have been out of contract since September 30 during ongoing dispute

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Remote families take to Canberra over cost of education

Remote Australian families are pushing for more help sending their kids to boarding school, saying quality education secures the future of farming communities.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

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Visiting professor used PhD students to gather intelligence for China, Asio boss alleges

Mike Burgess says Beijing is engaged in ‘the most sustained, scaled and sophisticated theft of intellectual property and expertise in human history’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Women's Super Rugby competition to stick to six teams

Rugby Australia has opted to stick to the same Super W format and instead invest more money into the pathways of women's rugby and the high performance program.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has confirmed Australia kicked out an academic who was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China

Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

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The Dutch delight against South Africa is second biggest upset in World Cup history | Data

Upsets in World Cup games, ranked by Elo ratings: The Netherlands' defeat of South Africa was the second biggest upset, with a difference of 457 points. Afghanistan's win over England was 13th biggest, with a difference of 255 points. West Indies and Australia have been the only favourites to win…

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Chinese diplomat 'optimistic' of wine trade resolution

China's ambassador is "optimistic" of a resolution for the trade dispute with Australia, as both nations consider the findings of a report on the issue.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

New Australian Pacific visa scheme gets green light

The Albanese government has secured the passage of its Pacific engagement visa scheme after agreeing to a review to reduce discrimination in the system.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Australian cricketers dip into pocket to support netballers amid pay dispute

An unprecedented financial fund has been created to aid netball players who are unable to sign new contracts with CPA talks deadlocked

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Climate change will affect solar power and grid stability across Australia – here's how

Renewable electricity generation is at record levels in Australia. Renewables produced 36% of the nation’s electricity in 2022. Solar photovoltaics (PV) had the highest renewable contribution (about 15%) and are expected to keep growing in coming years.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023

Being silent has never been a choice for our communities. I won’t be starting this week

It is our duty as First Nations people to speak up and confront the truth about systemic racism and oppression head-on

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Australia’s child abuse redress scheme case backlog almost doubles in 10 months

Influx comes after online application process simplified – but it is sparking calls for more funding to cut survivors’ wait times

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

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AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Historic merger to create super uni given green light

The long-awaited marriage of South Australia's two largest universities is official after the state government won the endorsement of the cross bench.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Origin Energy eyes keeping Eraring running beyond 2025

Origin Energy says talks continue with the NSW government on delaying the closure of Australia's largest coal plant Eraring to support a reliable power supply.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Trade sanctions against Russia extended for two years

Goods from Russia or Belarus entering Australia will be slapped with extra trade sanctions for two more years due to the invasion of Ukraine.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Government won't rush next steps after voice

The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result.

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AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Aussie cricketers dip into pocket to support netballers

Australia's netballers have been promised financial support from the nation's cricketers, amid an ugly pay dispute with Netball Australia.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Jackson Irvine seals Socceroos win over New Zealand to claim ‘Soccer Ashes’

Mitch Duke and Jackson Irvine scored to give Graham Arnold’s side a 2-0 international friendly win over the All Whites in west London

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Dutton accuses Albanese of misrepresenting Yunupingu comments – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Morning Mail: hundreds feared dead in strike on Gaza hospital, gambling’s $238m ad punt, Dutch shock South Africa

Gaza health ministry says at least 500 people have been killed in the bombing of a hospital, while a survey shows how media is bombarded by gambling ads

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023

WNBA players’ offseason playing options shrink as wars in Israel, Ukraine continue

Last offseason nearly half the league’s 144 players made the trek to Israel, Australia, Turkey, Italy and about a half-dozen other countries to supplement their incomes.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

Australian theatre companies are shunning Shakespeare. A much-needed break, or a mistake?

A decade ago, William Shakespeare was the most performed playwright in Australia. In 2024 not one mainstage theatre company in Australia will perform Shakespeare. The only exception will be Bell Shakespeare.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Australia 2-0 New Zealand: international football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos claim ‘Soccer Ashes’ with win over All Whites thanks to goals from Harry Souttar and Jackson Irvine

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