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On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell signs for Saracens to switch rugby codes

Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day in 2005.The Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed Farrell’s three-year contract with Sarries.Current Ireland head coach Farrell had enjoyed 13 heavily-decorated years at Wigan, winning 34 caps for Great Britain and 11 for…

The Independent UK

What will Australians be voting on in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum?

The proposed wording of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum question has been announced, but what is required of voters? And when are Australians expected to vote?

ABC News

Factbox-Five things to know about Australia's planned Indigenous referendum

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday outlined key details for a proposed referendum between October and December this year on recognising the nation's Indigenous people in its constitution.

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Refreshed Ellie Carpenter returns to Matildas squad for Scotland and England friendlies

The right-back has issued an ominous warning to Australia’s World Cup rivals, saying she is back from injury ‘stronger, faster and better than before’

The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Michael Brennan on Australia's parlous productivity growth

The Productivity Commission’s nine-volume report has a tough central message. It says productivity policy has to focus on the areas that have proven the hardest in the past, rather than those where previously progress has been most readily achieved.

The Conversation

Why so many people are relocating to South Australia

Whether they’re coming from another state or a different country, tens of thousands of people a year are finding a reason to make the move to South Australia

The Guardian - AU

Former fighter pilot imprisoned in NSW on US extradition request unable to attend mother’s funeral

Exclusive: Daniel Duggan is in segregation in Lithgow prison and only spoke to his mother briefly after she suffered a stroke

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Michael Gudinski’s legacy on show as iconic Australian music group Mushroom celebrates 50 years

Mushroom is a major player in the Australian music scene, and this year they're marking their 50th anniversary with a big birthday bash.

ABC News

Australian Institute of Sport funds university study of elite Dota, League of Legends esports gamers

The Australian Institute of Sport has commissioned a study to find out what makes a good gamer as esports becomes a contender for Commonwealth Games inclusion.

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Australia decides referendum question to create Black Voice

The Australian government has released the wording of a referendum question that promises Indigenous people a greater say on policies that affect their lives

The Independent UK

Many Australian farmers are about to get a lucky break after years of drought and floods

It has been a tumultuous five years from drought to plagues to floods, but farmers across southern Australia are about to catch a lucky break — the autumn break to be precise.

ABC News

Australia back on top of ICC Rankings ahead of ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Australia leapfrogged India to reach the top of the ICC ODI Rankings after their 2-1 series victory over the hosts in the three-match contest. The visitors sealed the series with a 21-run win in the third and final ODI on Wednesday in Chennai.

The Times of India

Ellie Carpenter and Holly McNamara return to Matildas squad for Scotland and England friendlies

Having both recovered from ACL tears over the past year, the Lyon and Melbourne City players are back in the squad as Australia's World Cup preparations continue.

ABC News

West Ham announce pre-season Australia tour with Tottenham friendly fixture confirmed

West Ham have announced the first details of their pre-season tour ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, with the club set to be based in Perth for two friendly matches

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3rd ODI: Another shoddy batting display leads to rare home series defeat for India

CHENNAI: Ashton Agar had come to India as Australia's premier left-arm spinner but was sent back home without playing a game. By the end of the ODI series, the Aussies might be ruing the decision. Agar played his first game of the tour after coming back for the ODI series…

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m here to change the country’: Albanese launches an uncompromising Indigenous voice plan

Attempting to appease conservatives was pointless and risked failure, the referendum working group told the PM. It appears he listened

The Guardian - AU

Will the RBA follow the US Fed in lifting interest rates despite banking turmoil?

Unnerved by a looming financial crisis, the US central bank has raised rates. Will Australia follow suit?

AAP

New Zealand better off outside AUKUS: Clark

New Zealand may be pressured into increasing its own defence spending following Australia's signficant submarines deal with the US and UK.

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SA Libs want parliamentary committee to oversee AUKUS

The South Australian opposition says a state parliamentary committee should oversee the AUKUS project to ensure continued bipartisan support.

ABC News

Why 'fogbows', ghostly white rainbows, are such a rare treat to spot in Australia

Marlene Pointon is still pinching herself at the sheer joy of being in the right place at the right time to spot a fogbow and capture the fascinating phenomenon on camera.

Reuters

'If not now, when?': Emotional Australian PM advances Indigenous referendum

Australia took a step on Thursday towards a historical referendum to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders recognition in the constitution and, for the first time, a voice on matters that affect their lives.

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Cambodian refugee who escaped the Khmer Rouge regime with her family now runs prospering mango farm

Muy Keav Ma escaped Cambodia's murderous Khmer Rouge as a child with her family. Australia offered her refuge, and decades on, despite seemingly insurmountable setbacks, she is now a successful mango farmer.

Reuters

In Australia, state election challenges powerful slot machine industry

When David McMillan stole A$5,000 from his dying father's small business last year, he knew it was time to kick a gambling habit that had consumed his life since he started emptying paycheques into slot machines at 17.

The Conversation

The referendum rules have been decided. What does this mean for the Voice?

On Wednesday night, the Senate passed a bill to amend Australia’s referendum machinery laws, ending a long and sometimes tense debate on the rules that will govern the Voice referendum later this year.

ABC News

Research suggests deaths among WA homeless people on rise, as rough sleeping rate surges

Research suggests there are a growing number of West Australians dying while homeless or not long after, coinciding with a rise in the number of people sleeping rough and how many support services are having to turn away.

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