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Nevin seeks to build on her promise with Leicester City

There are more than a dozen Australians in England's Women's Super League but few are maturing as fast as Leicester City's Courtney Nevin.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

Farmers plea with PM to rethink live sheep export ban

Almost two dozen farming groups have signed an open letter to the prime minister calling on government to reverse its policy on phasing out live sheep by sea.

AAP · Sep 29, 2023

Here's how to fix Australia's approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals

Australia’s plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relies heavily on carbon credits.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023

Morning Mail: authors fear huge AI copyright ‘theft’, scorching weekend for east, Michael Gambon dies

Richard Flanagan says his soul has been ‘strip mined’ in alleged breach, and the world of showbiz mourns the ‘king-like’ Dumbledore actor

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

Friday essay: 'I hope eventually to become a woman' – trans life in Australia from the 1940s to 1970s

Readers are advised that this essay contains historical terms which are now generally considered outdated and offensive.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

'You're constantly worrying': pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety

Smoke covered large swathes of Australia during the catastrophic summer fires of 2019-2020. You could see the plumes from space. Over 20% of Australia’s forests went up in smoke and flame.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023

Shark upstages surfer with perfect ‘el rollo’ just beyond lineup

A surfing publication has shared footage showing a hydrofoil surfer being video-bombed by a leaping shark in Australia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2023

Rugby World Cup permutations: Which teams can qualify for quarter-finals?

The tournament will conclude with the final at the Stade de France on Saturday 28 October

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Super Rugby set-up not helping Wallabies at World Cup

Wallabies assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan says the current Super Rugby format isn't helping Australian players on the world stage.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Australia coach says Wallabies can’t handle pressure as Rugby World Cup exit looms

The Wallabies are set to exit the tournament in the pool stages for the first time

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023