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What Australia's new gas tax will mean for new projects, the economy and the climate

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced higher taxes on gas industry profits, which he says will give Australians a “fairer return” on their natural resources.

The Conversation

Hockey India names 20-member women's team for Australia tour, Savita to lead

Hockey India on May 8 named a 20-member national women’s team for a three-match series in Australia, to be held in Adelaide from May 18.

The Hindu

Labor’s changes to gas tax will deliver little if any extra revenue, analysts say

Greens label move as ‘less than the bare minimum’ while Monique Ryan says Australia remains a ‘global laggard’ on taxing industry

The Guardian - AU

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Savita to lead 20-member women's team for Australia tour

NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Monday named a 20-member national women's team for a three-match series in Australia, to be held in Adelaide from May 18.

The Times of India

NSW premier defends decision to keep Opera House sails unlit for King Charles's coronation

More than 3 million Australians watched King Charles's coronation, with Parliament House among the many significant buildings across the country lit up, but those in Sydney remained in the dark.

ABC News

Murder accused researched possible jail time after disposing of girlfriend's body in bin, court told

Prosecutors allege Joon Seong Tan murdered Ju "Kelly" Zhang, a woman he'd dated for a few weeks, later using his phone to search the term: "How many years for killing a person in Australia?"

ABC News

Ten Pound Poms on BBC One review: this immigration drama is eye-opening but ultimately unconvincing

The BBC’s new Sunday night series dramatises the real-life movement of post-war Brits to the sunny shores of Australia

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UK free trade agreement good news for Australian winemakers, farmers, and fishers

It has been a long time coming, but the free trade deal with the United Kingdom is about to commence — cutting tariffs and increasing quotas on a range of Australian exports, including wine, beef, and seafood.

ABC News

Afternoon Update: Labor criticised for lack of ambition on gas tax; freezing weather; and how to actually save money

Government’s gas tax only ‘tinkering around the edges’, David Pocock says; Victoria police apologise for systemic racism within force

The Guardian - AU

World media reacts to Celtic 'monopoly' as Ange domination goes global and penny drops over Rangers peril

The story of a second successive title for the Australian has been warmly received with a respect for boss and team.

Daily Record

Australia’s relationship with Britain must grow beyond the crown

Our connection with the UK might just mature even more if Australia had its own head of state rather than sharing a king and crown

The Guardian - AU

Bold and innovative planning is delivering Australia’s newest city. But it will be hot – and can we ditch the colonial name?

A massive project is unfolding in Sydney’s Western Parkland region. The building of a new city from the ground up is central to an infrastructure-led restructuring of metropolitan Sydney. The catalysts are the Western Sydney City Deal and the Western Sydney Airport being built alongside the new Bradfield City.

The Conversation

Australia accused of undermining Fiji-China relationship, amid uncertainty over police agreement

Beijing accuses Australia of trying to sabotage its relationship with Fiji as questions swirl over whether the Pacific Island country will cut security ties with Beijing.

ABC News

Here’s How To Apply Sunscreen To Your Back If You Find Yourself Alone On The Beach One Day

Considering Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, it’s a pretty serious situation to be in.

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Motorsport

Thirteen cars for Phillip Island TCR round

The Victorian circuit will host the second round of the TCR Australia season following a lengthy lay-off since the opener in Tasmania back in February.

The Conversation

Australia now has its own grand mosque: a brief history of how these buildings fold into the urban landscape

A referee’s whistle pierces the air. A player dribbles a ball across a court; goal! Cheers erupt.

ABC News

Cold front delivers snow and hail to large parts of Australia, with more cold weather to come

A cold front brings icy weather, snow and hail to large swathes of the country, with some places clocking record cold temperatures for May. The BOM is warning the cold snap isn't over yet.

Reuters

Cold snap brings early snow, high wind to Australia's southeast

Winter has come early to Australia with a cold front bringing high winds, snow and hail to the southeast in a cold snap the weather bureau says could last until the middle of the week.

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Thai women capture golf’s International Crown

SAN FRANCISCO: Thailand captured the LPGA International Crown on Sunday, blanking Australia 3-0 in the championship match to complete a near-perfect run in the global team event at Harding Park.

The Hindu

U.S. NSA meets Doval in Saudi Arabia, both to meet again in Australia this month

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had a meeting with his Indian counterpart Ajit K. Doval in Saudi Arabia on May 7, the White House said, adding that the two leaders are scheduled to meet again in Australia later this month on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.

ABC News

Snow, strong winds, wild surf hit NSW as weather records set in freezing autumn night

Freezing cold air from south of Australia has combined with moisture to bring a dramatic dump of snow across areas of southern New South Wales.

The Guardian - AU

Eastern Australia wakes up to cold weather, snow, wild surf and flight cancellations

Freezing weather conditions saw 10-20cm of snow fall in Australian alpine regions as damaging winds caused hazardous surf conditions for much of the NSW coast

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Anglican church leader calls for Peter Hollingworth to resign for ‘good of the church’

Archbishop Geoffrey Smith says former governor general should ‘step back and resign his orders’ despite not being defrocked by church

The Guardian - AU

Boomers call up Giddey and Daniels but no Ben Simmons in 18-man World Cup squad

Veteran Aron Baynes left out of Australian extended squad but coach leaves door open for Simmons’ return

USA Today Sports Media Group

Thailand dominates 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, knocks out Australia in final

Team USA clinched third place with a victory over Sweden in the consolation match.

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