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Australian court dismisses Russia bid to stop embassy eviction

Squatter seen leaving the site near Parliament House that the government has vetoed as a security risk.

Al Jazeera

Ashes, England vs Australia: Jason Gillespie advises Australia to bring Mitchell Starc back for 2nd Test

Jason Gillespie, the former Australian fast bowler, has expressed his support for the inclusion of left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc in the team's starting eleven for the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.

The Times of India

Putin says Wagner mutineers can join Russian army or 'go to Belarus'

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation about Wagner's aborted rebellion on Monday, thanking soldiers and mercenaries for avoiding bloodshed and stating that Wagner mutineers could either join the army or "go to Belarus". Earlier, the mercenary group's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin defended his actions in an audio statement, claiming he…

France 24

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Soil erosion is filling vital inland river waterholes, putting the squeeze on fish, turtles and crayfish

During droughts, Australia’s inland rivers dry up, leaving waterholes as the only wet places in a parched landscape. Fish, turtles, crayfish and other aquatic animals retreat to these vital refuges.

The Conversation

Aussies on Tour – The 12 Australians flying the flag at the 2023 Tour de France

With riders like Hindley, Ewan and Clarke lining up the nation has strong contenders for the GC, sprints and breakaways

Cycling News

Supercars heavyweight launches $1 million charity

The well-known former team boss recently launched the Worthy Causes fund which will work with the likes of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Camp Quality.

Motorsport

Australia announces $110 million in new military and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine

Australia will provide $110 million in further assistance to Ukraine, bringing its total support to $790 million during the conflict.

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Australia announces new $74m assistance package to Ukraine

The money will go towards providing new military vehicles but funds are also being sent for humanitarian needs.

Al Jazeera

Rent freezes and rent caps will only worsen, not solve Australia's rental crisis

Average housing rents across Australia have increased by about 10% per year to February 2023 for new rentals, and just a bit lower than that for existing rentals.

The Conversation

Australia pledges $100m in new military support for Ukraine, including vehicles and ammunition

Anthony Albanese said the military package, plus $10m in humanitarian aid, would make a ‘tangible difference on the battlefield’

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s High Court dismisses Russia’s bid for injunction to stop its embassy’s eviction

Australia’s highest court has dismissed Russia’s application for an injunction that would have prevented Moscow's embassy being evicted from a site in the national capital Canberra

The Independent UK

Nothing is left to chance and every detail is carefully calculated: the hyperrealistic (and divisive) paintings of Michael Zavros

Michael Zavros’s art is autobiographical to an obsessive – even neurotic – degree.

The Conversation

Deputy PM says Russia uprising ‘a crack in the edifice’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Simon Crean, Labor 'loyal servant', dead at 74

Australian Labor is mourning the death of Simon Crean.

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Morning Mail: tributes follow sudden death of Simon Crean, teen’s 500 days in solitary, Australia on top in Ashes

Australia’s political leaders honour the legacy of the former Labor leader following his shock death, aged 74

The Guardian - UK

Alyssa Healy plays pivotal role to steer Australia back on path to victory

Alyssa Healy’s half-century helped build Australia’s lead with a timely innings on a day of ups and downs which ended with them back in command

The Conversation

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

The 2023 flu season may be one of Australia’s largest flu seasons on record, and doctors are concerned about the impact on children.

The Conversation

Between nostalgia and amnesia: the legacy of Julia Gillard as PM, 10 years after her ousting

On June 26 2013, as she fronted the press gallery in Canberra after her removal as leader of the Labor Party, Julia Gillard was determined not to cry. In her prime ministerial resignation speech, she asked not for pity, but rather for a meaningful national conversation about gender and politics,…

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Yes, Australian businesses have become less dynamic. But there are bigger reasons for our sliding productivity growth

Since 2005, annual labour productivity growth (growth in output per hour worked) has been the best part of one percentage point below its long-term average in Australia and other developed countries.

The Conversation

The Black Summer bushfires put an enormous strain on families with young children. We can't make the same mistakes again

Floods, bushfires, heatwaves, cyclones. Australia is no stranger to emergencies. But during disasters we’re better prepared to support pet owners than families with babies and toddlers.

The Independent UK

England are ‘ready to win’ despite setback against Australia in Women’s Ashes

Their fightback with the ball has convinced Ecclestone the one-off match remains in the balance

Evening Standard

Sophie Ecclestone insists England lower order can chase down Australia target on final day of Ashes Test

England need 152 runs to win after finishing on 116-5 at stumps on day four

The Guardian - UK

Ash Gardner strikes to spark England collapse leaving Australia in charge

England lost four wickets for 18 runs to leave them in trouble on 116 for five chasing a target of 268 after the fourth day against Australia at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Batting collapse leaves England climbing a mountain in Women’s Ashes

England need 152 runs to complete a remarkable chase in the Women’s Ashes

The Independent UK

Sophie Ecclestone stars but late wickets leave England fading in Australia chase

Ashleigh Gardner left the Ashes hosts facing the prospect of Test defeat.

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