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Support for both the Voice and Labor drop in latest Essential poll

A majority of Australians have indicated they will vote “no” in the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, according to a national Essential poll conducted Sept. 13–17 from a sample of 1,135 people.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023

As a white Australian, I am deeply ashamed of the past. Voting yes is a step towards a more equitable future

The Uluru statement and referendum isn’t asking a lot from us - primarily that we listen and own our truth, which any decent society would do

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

Digital ID bid to shield Australians from data breaches

The nation's digital ID system is being expanded and strengthened in an attempt to better protect the data and privacy of Australians.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Sydney teenager makes pitch for Boston Red Sox history

No Australian has played Major League Baseball for the iconic Boston Red Sox - something Sydney teenager Adam Bates is aiming to change.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Australia to upgrade maritime surveillance fleet in $965m deal

Government to acquire new Triton drone and improve fleet of 14 Poseidon aircraft amid renewed focus on northern bases.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023

How Ravichandran Ashwin got back in ODI World Cup mix

Off-spinner picked for Australia ODIs; KL Rahul to lead in first two games

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2023

The Cheapest iPhone 15 Plans In Australia If Your Current Phone Looks Like A Dog’s Breakfast

Do you want one of the phones from the new iPhone 15 range, but would like a deal too? Here are the cheapest preorder plans in Australia.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 19, 2023

'Don't say anything about it': why so many LGBTQIA+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities

More than half of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ Buddhists feel reluctant to “come out” to their Buddhist communities and nearly one in six have been told directly that being LGBTQIA+ isn’t in keeping with the Buddha’s teachings.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023

Australia struggles to hold cyber criminals to account

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says Australia has the capabilities to disarm cyber criminals but doesn't have the mechanisms to hold them accountable.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Drinkers in need of emergency care ‘have higher chance of dying within 20 years’

A team of academics from Australia tracked patients for 20 years.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023