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Australia, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea patrols

The Philippines and Australia on Wednesday discussed pursuing joint patrols in the South China Sea, days after the Southeast Asian country held similar talks with the United States on the need to counter China's assertiveness in the strategic waterway.

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US band Unwritten Law postpone shows at 11th hour

US skate punk band Unwritten Law have postponed their Australian tour a day before their Newcastle show. The Cambridge Hotel was supposed to host Unwritten Law and their fellow American support Mickey Avalon on The Hum Tour on Thursday night. "Australia, it breaks our hearts to announce that we must…

Newcastle Herald

As livestock theft becomes a growing problem in rural Australia, new technologies offer hope

Last week, it was reported that 700 sheep with an estimated value of $140,000, including nearly 200 valuable merino ewes, were stolen from a Victorian property in a highly sophisticated rural crime operation. Such large-scale rural theft is increasingly common.

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Clare O'Neil pledges an overhaul of Australia's 'broken' and 'backwards' migration system

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says Australia's migration system is "broken" and "backwards" and is in desperate need of a fundamental overhaul and a "radical simplification".

ABC News

Watch: Spy network uncovered; storm deluges Sydney; dangerous Vic fire

Watch: A major spy network working to steal sensitive information has been removed from Australia. A severe thunderstorm has drowned large parts of Sydney

The New Daily

Dangerous grass fire season warning as La Niña fuel load dries to 'powder keg': Climate Council

Three consecutive wet years have primed the Australian landscape for dangerous grass fires, with the potential for burning on a scale "never before experienced", warns a new report.

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Wage growth surprise: slower-than-expected gain eases RBA rate rise fears

December quarter wage index rose from 3.1% to 3.3%, but 7.8% inflation indicates a 4.5% decrease in real wages

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What is a 'shoey' and why did Harry Styles do one on stage in Australia?

“Shoey” is Australian slang for having a celebratory drink out of a shoe. Usually the beverage is alcoholic and the celebration follows a sweaty quest to victory. The shoey has become a popular part of some sports and music festival cultures.

The Conversation

Pacific leaders meet as Australia nets new agreement

Australia and Kiribati have signed a new memorandum of understanding focusing on security and economic support as Pacific leaders meet.

AAP

Australian speedboat legend Ken Warby, the fastest man on water, dies aged 83

Warby set the world water speed record in his power boat Spirit of Australia, reaching speeds of more than 500 kilometres per hour.

ABC News

Perth band Voyager to represent Australia at Eurovision 2023 with synth-metal anthem Promise

Persistence pays off for WA quintet, who have had their sights set on song contest since 2015

The Guardian - AU

Investors query coal leader's climate change trajectory

Fresh research casts doubt on the climate pledges and expansion plans of Australia's largest coal producer Glencore as global investors seek answers.

AAP

Australian teams look to break Super Rugby drought

Australian teams haven't won a full Super Rugby title since 2014, while there are also World Cup places for Wallabies' aspirants at stake in 2023.

AAP

Travelling artist brightens country towns with murals while finding relief from chronic pain

Despite battling chronic pain, Deborah Parker is living her dream, travelling through regional Australia in a van and painting bright murals to beautify the streets.

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Warning on espionage interference raises red flags

Australia's national security chief has faced pressure to stop operations to avoid upsetting foreign regimes, which the treasurer says is concerning.

ABC News

Alinta calls for new gas, green energy capacity as coal exodus threatens supply crunch in WA

Australian energy heavyweight breaks cover to call for new gas plant in the west as coal exodus threatens supply crunch.

Newcastle Herald

Vale Ken Warby: the world's fastest man on water

Worlds fastest man on water Ken Warby remembered for his world water speed record, racing career and for his family ties to the Hunter.

AAP

Australia face India in 'huge' T20 World Cup semi-final

Defending champions Australia, bolstered by the likely return of vice-captain Alyssa Healy, hold the edge in the T20 World Cup semi against India at Newlands.

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Players must be free to speak on social issues, says Football Australia CEO

Australia will co-host this summer’s Women’s World Cup with New Zealand.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: exclusive investigation into Sydney housing spread, ‘hive of spies’ exposed, Putin’s nuclear move

Why has land on the city’s fringes been rezoned for homes when it has no transport links, inadequate water and a koala population? And the Asio chief lifts lid on espionage

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 284 medical suspensions: Yair Rodriguez, Josh Emmett among lengthiest terms

Five fighters, including both co-main event participants, were suspended six months for injuries sustained Down Under at UFC 284.

ABC News

Logan's harmony of faiths demonstrates Australia's changing face of religion

The 2021 census revealed more Australians are now Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus than ever before. In Logan, south of Brisbane, these faiths intermingle.

The Guardian - AU

O’Neil says migration system ‘broken’ – as it happened

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A local council’s plan to cut traffic became a global conspiracy theory

Officials at Oxford Council were surprised to see their plan flash up on the radars of conspiracy theorists in Canada, Australia, and the United States, Matt Mathers reports

ABC News

Vulnerable South Australians bracing for heatwave urged to 'put your health first' amid rising power costs

Social services and charities fear those with air conditioners will be tempted to leave them switched off to save on power risking their health — and even their life.

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