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‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2023

'Struggler' is Genesis Owusu's bold follow-up to his hit debut album

Genesis Owusu has won just about every award he could in his home country of Australia with his debut album. Now with album number two, he's ready to take on America.

WEKU · Aug 21, 2023

Body of NRI found in Saundatti in Karnataka

Investigation revealed that she had gone directly to Belagavi on her arrival from Australia, without going to her parents’ home in Dharwad. But, she had sent her bags by courier to her parents’ address.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

It's Book Week but your child is too anxious to take part. 5 expert tips to save the day

Book Week is here again. Around Australia, parents of primary school-aged children are coming up with costumes, so their kids can take part in parades.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2023

What harm could one coal mine do? Plenty – 1.7 million Hiroshima bombs of heat for starters

This year, the Australian government rejected Clive Palmer’s coal mine proposal – but approved three others. Over 100 more fossil fuel projects are in the decision pipeline.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2023

'An extraordinary dynamo': Doris Taylor founded Meals on Wheels and helped elect Don Dunstan

When Doris Taylor took possession of a new motorised wheelchair in 1951, she quipped: “Heaven help any bureaucrat who gets in my way now.”

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2023

Morning Mail: Spain triumph at World Cup, population growth to slow, CPAC ‘comedian’ criticised

England fans left heartbroken, Australians having fewer children, conservative conference defends comedian who referred to traditional owners as ‘violent black men’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2023

You don't have to be an economist to know Australia is in a cost of living crisis. What are the signs and what needs to change?

This article is part of The Conversation’s series examining Australia’s cost of living crisis.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2023

Just the beginning: 7 ways the Women's World Cup can move the dial on women's sport forever

So, that’s it then. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted on Australian and New Zealand soil for the first time, came to an end on Sunday night as Spain beat England 1-0 in the final, after the Matildas lost 2-0 to Sweden on Saturday to finish fourth, their best…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2023

Who gets to be healthy? The 'social determinants of health' can reduce inequities, but many policies neglect them

The “social determinants of health” is a fancy way of describing a simple idea: that a person’s health is influenced not just by what they eat or do but also by social factors.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2023