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Are Australia's roads becoming more dangerous? Here's what the data says

In 2022, there were nearly 1,200 road crash deaths in Australia – a figure that has remained largely the same over the past decade. However, some states and territories have seen dramatic increases in just the last five years, such as the ACT (100%), Tasmania (59.4%) and Queensland (21.2%).

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

Josh Frydenberg won’t run in Kooyong at next election after Goldman Sachs appointment

Former treasurer will become chairman of investment bank in Australia and New Zealand in move that prioritises ‘precious time’ with his family

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

Aria awards 2023: hip-hop artist Genesis Owusu leads nominations

Rapper scoops seven nominations for Australia’s premier music prize, while Dom Dolla, Troye Sivan, G Flip, Budjerah and DMA’s receive multiple nods

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

Commissioner demands release of UN report – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

Why do I get so much spam and unwanted email in my inbox? And how can I get rid of it?

Spam might not have brought an end to the internet or email, as some dire predictions in the early 2000s claimed it could – but it’s still a massive pain.

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023

Australia should wipe out climate footprint by 2035 instead of 2050, scientists urge

Australian government was not offered a speaking slot at UN climate ambition summit in New York after it did not put forward a significant new pledge to act

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

Disabled son of nuclear test veteran seeks answers in MoD medical records

Flight Lieutenant David Purse, who died in 2015, was in charge of the airfield at Maralinga, Australia, from 1962 to 1963.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

How should UK, US and Australia respond to Canada-India row?

Justin Trudeau’s accusation that India may be behind Sikh separatist killing puts western leaders in awkward position

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

BCCI announces SBI Life as official partner for BCCI Domestic, International season

The BCCI announced SBI Life as one of the official partners for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023-2026; signed a 3-year deal for the partnership beginning with the three-match ODI series against Australia starting on September 22.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

More house flippers take hit, owners staying put longer

The number of Australian home owners selling their properties after only two years has risen, along with the portion of them failing to profit on the resale.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023