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CWG in limbo as Victoria pulls out as 2026 host over spiralling cost

Australia's Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its state chief citing the rising budget as the reason. Victoria premier Daniel Andrews said his government initially earmarked AU$2.6 billion (Rs 14,760cr) to stage the 23rd edition of the quadrennial Games in five cities, but as per…

The Times of India

Foreign spies using sensitive court proceedings to collect information, Australia’s intelligence community says

Director general of national intelligence says NSI Act needs to be modernised but defended tough secrecy laws amid ‘unprecedented’ levels of espionage

The Guardian - AU

England vs Australia live stream — how to watch the Ashes 4th Test, Day 5

The hosts will be looking to make it back-to-back wins and keep their Ashes dream alive. Here's how to watch an England vs Australia 4th Test live stream from Old Trafford.

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Ahmedabad may bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

GANDHINAGAR: Even as the Gujarat government has begun putting up infrastructure for Ahmedabad to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, the state government has indicated that it could bid for Ahmedabad hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This even as Australia's Victoria on Tuesday pulled out of hosting the 2026…

The Times of India

Outlook for economic activity slightly more upbeat

Australia's economic growth is still tracking towards lower-than-usual performance despite future-looking indicators showing a glimmer of improvement.

AAP

Australia's first wellbeing framework is about to measure what matters – but it's harder than counting GDP

In an implicit admission that the Commonwealth budget may not measure what really matters, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to release what he is calling “Measuring What Matters” – Australia’s first national wellbeing framework.

The Conversation

Australia’s referendum debate has been dominated by outrage content farmers – not the voices we need to hear

The perspectives of those who will benefit most from the Indigenous voice to parliament are being crowded out by high-profile no side elites offering indignation but no solutions

The Guardian - AU

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Governor general planned to tell Queen about controversial charity awarded $18m grant under Coalition

Documents reveal new details about David Hurley’s support for the Australian Future Leaders Foundation, which won funding under Scott Morrison’s government

The Guardian - AU

Apple and Google face block on taking cut from in-app purchases in Australia

Changes part of official response to watchdog’s consultation on a mandatory code of conduct for digital platforms

The Guardian - AU

‘Ran and jumped’ – Australian duo laugh off late Tour de France time trial start

Edmondson, Welsford rush stage 16 launch but dsm-firmenich morale high for final week as focus turns to remaining sprints

Cycling News

Voice an opportunity to complete Australia: Pearson

Australia has an opportunity to make itself complete in the upcoming referendum on the voice to parliament, land rights campaigner Noel Pearson says.

AAP

Ashes live stream: How to watch England vs Australia 4th Test from Old Trafford free

The 4th test at Old Trafford could define whether this will be one of the greatest Ashes series ever. How to watch The Ashes live stream for England vs Australia.

Tom’s Guide

England vs Australia live stream: watch the Ashes 4th Test free online, Day 2

How to watch an England vs Australia 4th Test live stream. Start times, free live streams, team news – the hosts have pulled one back, but must win again to keep the Ashes alive.

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England veterans aim to keep Ashes alive with sense of endgame nearing

Ben Stokes faces a crucial tactical test with rain on the radar, while Australia see their chance to retain urn at Old Trafford

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Morning Mail: Indigenous school inequality, El Niño threat, Trump predicts his arrest over January 6

New figures show how Gonski has failed to deliver more funding for Indigenous children, while concern grows about prospect of ‘a very bad summer’

The Guardian - AU

Consultancy firms’ tactics under scrutiny – as it happened

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Evening Standard

England claim Women’s Ashes series draw after fresh heroics from Nat Sciver-Brunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt was the hero again as England claimed a Women’s Ashes series draw with a 69-run win over Australia on the DLS method in the final ODI in Taunton.

The Conversation

More children than ever are struggling with developmental concerns. We need to help families connect and thrive

Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has sought to understand ways to relieve the cost pressures on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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The Conversation

'This is the way the world ends': Nevil Shute's On the Beach warned us of nuclear annihilation. It's still a hot-button issue

One of the most haunting poems of the 20th century, T.S. Eliot’s The Hollow Men (1925), concludes:

The Independent UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt leads England to ODI series win as Ashes end all square

The England batter has scored four hundreds in her last five ODIs against Australia

The Guardian - UK

England win third ODI to draw women’s Ashes thanks to Sciver-Brunt heroics

Nat Sciver-Brunt made 129 and took a wicket to help England to a well-earned 2-1 ODI series victory, two days after Australia retained the Ashes

The Conversation

FIFA Women's World Cup: Gender equity in sports remains an issue despite the major strides being made

The FIFA Women’s World Cup will commence on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. As the largest women’s sporting event in the world, the Women’s World Cup gives the opportunity for elite women footballers to represent their country and compete at the highest level on the world stage.

Newcastle Herald

Lowe's interest rate missteps were costly ones for many Australians

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AAP

Future at stake in looming reboot of higher education

Bold and significant change is needed in Australia's higher education system and complacency cannot be tolerated, says a review looking to safeguard its future.

AAP

Games officials pin hopes on new Australian host city

Commonwealth Games officials face an uphill battle to convince another Australian state to host the 2026 event after Victoria's shock cancellation.

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