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PM says Dutton playing politics on Israel-Hamas war response – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023

Three-quarters of Aussie coal-mining jobs to go by 2050

Coal communities will need a transition plan that extends beyond the pit, with Queensland tagged as one of the hardest hit regions as the world's mines close.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023

Australia’s leaders condemn ‘abhorrent’ scenes after anti-Jewish chants filmed at Sydney rally

Anthony Albanese says images from the rally were ‘horrific’ and featured ‘slogans which are antisemitic and just appalling’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023

Australia doing a poor job of protecting unique plants

Australia is doing a very poor job of working out if its unique plants are in danger of extinction, scientists warn.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

RFU chief takes ‘no pleasure’ in Eddie Jones’ World Cup failure with Australia

Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, said he took no pleasure in Eddie Jones’s plight with Australia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Tom Felton Weighs In On Those De-Lucius Rumours He’ll Star In The Harry Potter TV Reboot

Tom Felton is starring in some very funny ads for Uber Eats Australia, and we caught up with him to talk all things Harry Potter reboot.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 9, 2023

'I can't argue away the shame': frontier violence and family history converge in David Marr's harrowing and important new book

Cultural capital is a rare and precious commodity. It is earned by doing – with wit, rigour and imagination. Being born to privilege may help in its accumulation, but that is not sufficient. These days, especially, privilege can be an impediment.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

Behind the scenes of the Voice referendum, Australia's museums are already collecting the history of tomorrow

Australians are being flooded with information in the lead-up to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

The Nullarbor's rich cultural history, vast cave systems and unique animals all deserve better protection

The Nullarbor is one of Australia’s iconic natural places. It’s renowned as a vast and mostly treeless plain. But hidden beneath this ancient landscape is an immense network of caves.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

Tomljanovic in BJK Cup team despite rusty return

Australia have selected Ajla Tomljanovic for their Billie Jean King Cup team despite the former top-40 player being in the early stages of her comeback.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023