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Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour

Promotional events with hefty price tags are on the agenda, alongside visits to a children’s hospital, women’s homeless service and the war memorial

The Guardian - AU

Why 45,000 people have signed a petition against Harry and Meghan’s Australia trip

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The Independent UK

What is the chance of a message in a bottle being found?

Recently, a cheerful 100-year-old message in a bottle was found on the south-west coast of Australia. In it, a world war one soldier proclaimed to be “as happy as Larry”.

The Conversation

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Meghan to speak at £1,400 per ticket ‘girls weekend’ on Australia trip

A petition demanding no taxpayer funding or official support for the trip has reached 45,000 signatures

The Independent UK

Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry

Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock

The Guardian - AU

Duke and Duchess of Sussex to begin Australia visit

The couple’s children will not be accompanying them on the visit which includes both charitable and commercial engagements

Evening Standard

Drones and other uncrewed capabilities to be a big feature of new National Defence Strategy

Drone and other autonomous military capabilities will be one of the central features of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program to be unveiled by Defence Minister Richard Marles on Thursday.

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Woman to lead Australia’s army for the first time in 125-year history

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The Independent UK

Tourists to Australia would have social media accounts vetted under Trumpian Coalition plan

In hardline rhetoric, opposition leader Angus Taylor also says ‘many’ prospective migrants would be a ‘net drain’ on the country

The Guardian - AU

Roblox is boosting safety features for young people. It’s a step in the right direction

Roblox has announced significant changes to its gaming platform to enhance safety for children under 16.

The Conversation

Leaked PR Notes for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Australia Trip Reveal a Painfully Desperate Strategy

Leaked PR notes for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Australia tour reveal a tightly managed attempt to balance service, image and commercial work as they return to a key Commonwealth country.

International Business Times UK

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 led to highest number of fatalities in 30 years, study finds

A study by Tel Aviv University says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years

The Independent UK

Australia appoints Susan Coyle as first female army chief: ‘Deeply historic moment’

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, ⁠will take over as chief of army in July

The Independent UK

Breaking barriers: Susan Coyle becomes first woman to command Australian Army

Australia has appointed a woman to command its army for the first time since the force was founded 125 years ago, with defence minister Richard Marles hailing the "deeply historic moment" on Monday.

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Evening Standard

Woman to lead Australian army for the first time in history

Australia has appointed its first female Chief of Army, in a landmark 125-year first for the armed forces

The Independent UK

Gout Gout, 18, sets 200m time quicker than Usain Bolt at same age

The Australian sprint superstar set a world under-20 record and went faster than Bolt’s best teenage time

AAP

Australian Pacific cyclone aid welcomed, 'more needed'

More humanitarian aid will be needed as the full impact of a deadly cyclone that killed 11 people becomes clearer.

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Hourglass Is About To Go On Sale For The First Time Ever In Australia, Here’s What You Need To Know

Hourglass is about to go on sale in Australia for the first time ever in Sephora's Beauty Pass sale, so here's all the juicy details.

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AAP

Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret

Hundreds of documents worth of evidence against a couple accused of preparing to spy on Australia's military should be kept from the public, a magistrate heard.

The Guardian - AU

Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises

Customers will be charged an extra fee from 15 April - unless they choose to ride in an electric vehicle

AAP

Resources minister defends gas companies amid tax push

The gas lobby says a new levy on LNG exports will make Australia "uninvestable", arguing comparisons to countries like Norway don't stack up.

The Guardian - AU

Defence chief says Australian ships ‘ready, capable’ as Albanese calls on US and Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz

Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks

The Conversation

ABC’s Caper Crew delivers heists and heart – a bright spot in a struggling kids’ TV sector

Australian kids’ TV shows are now few and far between. During the pandemic, the Australian government scrapped decades-old quotas for minimum hours of children’s content to try and bail out flailing commercial television networks. They were never reinstated.

The Conversation

Australia gets its first female army chief, Susan Coyle

Australia will get its first female chief of army, with the appointment of Lieutenant General Susan Coyle to the post.

AAP

NBL boss cleared but Hawks won't give up fight

Basketball Australia has finalised its investigation into NBL owner Larry Kestelman following a formal complaint from one of the league's clubs.

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