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Banning straws might be good for the planet – but bad for people with disability or swallowing problems. What is 'eco-ableism'?

This month, Victoria became the latest Australian state to ban single-use plastics, including straws. While this is a win for the environment and marine life, it will come at a price for social inclusion.

The Conversation

Prejudice, poor pay and the 'urinary leash': naming and claiming Australia's forgotten women scientists

Jane Carey’s new book Taking to the Field explores a paradox: women have been excluded from Australian science for many social and political reasons, but were also present and active within it from its earliest days. It’s a story of extraordinary achievements as well as struggles to gain recognition and…

The Conversation

What if Opal and Myki became one? It'd help more of us than you'd think

Melburnians know Myki, Sydneysiders know Opal. These two electronic ticketing systems for public transport may be streets ahead of what they replaced, but are now decidedly old-fashioned compared with systems elsewhere in the world.

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This official history of Australia's role in the 1999 Timor-Leste crisis unpacks our 'military myths'

In 1999, Australian troops were sent to Timor-Leste. This "official history" sheds light on the decision.

ABC News

The dingo fence is the world's longest and has cascading effects on the Australian environment

The dingo fence does its job keeping the predator at bay — but that single change has cascading effects on the environment, right down to the shape of the sand dunes.

ABC News

Regional Health Project investigation launched by ABC to uncover stories of troubled rural health system

Regional Australia has been suffering from health worker shortages for years. The ABC wants to hear your story about when you were unable to get the medical help you needed — or if you're still waiting.

ABC News

As fifth COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, many at-risk Australians are still behind on boosters

All Australian adults are now eligible for a fifth COVID-19 vaccine, but data shows millions of people are yet to get their third and fourth doses, including those in high-risk groups.

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India is cricket's toughest Test challenge. This is what Australia is up against

Australia has won just one Test series in India in the past 44 years. That's no surprise — India has only lost two Tests at home in the past decade. This is why touring India is so hard.

ABC News

Christopher Quinn: Tributes to Derry man killed in crash in Australia

"He was just a character, a free spirit and would give the shirt of his back for anyone"

Belfast Live

Defence Minister insists AUKUS will enhance Australia's sovereignty, not dependence on US

One of the United States' most respected former naval commanders says Australia could have nuclear-powered submarines in the water within 30 years.

ABC News

First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism

Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.

AAP

Post Malone’s dad responds to fan concerns over weight loss

Artist’s perceived change in appearance on tour in Australia had prompted questions from fans

The Independent UK

Australia begins bid for Test supremacy in India

Australia have a genuine opportunity to win in India for the first time in 19 years, which would solidify their status as Test cricket's No.1 team.

AAP

Nuclear subs to be a 'three-way solution': Marles

Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.

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Vogue Williams reveals reason her marriage to Brian McFadden failed

The reality TV star offered listeners advice on relocating for a relationship

Daily Mirror

Vogue Williams brutally calls ex-husband Brian McFadden 'c**p' as she addresses split

The 37-year-old tied the knot with the Westlife singer in 2012 and the two stayed together until their split in 2015

Sports Illustrated

ESPN's Shabby Australian Open Coverage Did the Tournament No Favors

Also in this week's mailbag: Looking at the ways the partner abuse allegations against Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Zverev have been handled.

Daily Mirror

Islam Makhachev deletes post showing UFC star breaking law by feeding animals

UFC lightweight champion Makhachev is in Australia, where he will face featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski this weekend in a battle of top pound-for-pound fighters

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Irish Mirror

Vogue Williams says moving to Australia ruined her marriage to Brian McFadden

The star also admits her anxiety was driven by her divorce from the former Westlife singer

The Independent UK

Ange Postecoglou backed to ignore Leeds advances as Celtic job ‘too important’

The former Australia head coach has been linked with the vacancy in Yorkshire.

The Guardian - AU

Beauty road test: do Australian makeup brands wear better in challenging climates?

From primer to SPF to cleansers, local brands claim to work well in harsh sun and humidity. We put nine products to the test

The Guardian - AU

‘Complete helplessness’: families in Australia wait for news of loved ones after Turkey earthquake

Community jumps into action to help victims as they grapple with breadth of disaster

The Guardian - AU

What experts think of the RBA’s interest rate rises – and what they say is coming next

Five leading economists give their views on what’s on the horizon for Australia’s economic future

Liverpool Echo

Australian student left baffled on first visit to UK Wetherspoons

The Aussie student has been videoing his experiences in the UK

The Times of India

This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past: Pat Cummins

NAGPUR: Australian cricket teams haven't won a Test series in India for the past 19 years but current skipper Pat Cummins would tell anyone who cares to listen that his unit doesn't carry the baggage of victories and defeats of his predecessors.

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