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Explainer-How did a radioactive capsule go missing in Australia and how dangerous is it?

Australian authorities are mounting an extensive search for a tiny radioactive capsule believed to have fallen out of a road train - a truck with multiple trailers - that travelled 1,400 km (870 miles) in Western Australia. Here's what you need to know:

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Australian Open Sets Grand Slam Attendance Record

The Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks, organizers said on Tuesday, despite the absence of some big-name players and schedule disruptions due to rain. A record 839,192 fans flocked to Melbourne Park from Jan. 16-29 for the first tournament…

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Australian nuclear agency joins hunt for lost radioactive capsule

People told to stay clear of the tiny capsule containing Caesium-137, which emits radiation equal to 10 X-rays per hour.

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We've made the right decision to not play a tour match in India: Steve Smith

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Smith, whose side had lost the series 1-2 when it toured India in 2017, indicated a lot of thinking had gone into the decision of not playing tour games on "irrelevant" Indian pitches ahead of the four-Test Border-Gavaskar series.

The Times of India

Australia and China prepare to reset trade relationship

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet virtually with his Chinese counterpart to discuss the $20 billion sanctions on Australian products.

AAP

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and the race for grand slam No 23

Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open title set up the next challenge: storming into the French Open and winning a record-breaking 23rd grand slam title on Nadal’s home court

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Illegal foreign fishing boats a 'threat' to Torres Strait Islander commercial fishers

Traditional owners in the Torres Strait criticise border protection and fisheries authorities for what they say is a lack of follow-ups over reports of foreign fishing boats entering far north Queensland waters.

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We've lost a giant: Vale Professor Will Steffen, climate science pioneer

One of Australia’s leading climate scientists, Professor Will Steffen, died on Sunday. Steffen has been hailed as a leading climate thinker, selfless mentor and gifted communicator. He is survived by his wife Carrie and daughter Sonja. Steffen’s colleagues and friends remember him here.

The Conversation

'One of Australia’s most influential and respected climate scientists' Will Steffen dies aged 75

Colleagues and friends remember prominent Australian scientist Professor Will Steffen as a courageous pioneer for climate action.

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Australian trade minister to meet Chinese counterpart next week as relationship thaws

A long-awaited meeting between Australia and China's top trade officials will take place next week. For the rock lobster industry, a lift on trade bans can't come soon enough

ABC News

Only three of Australia’s 201 public hospitals are providing care in recommended time, AMA says

Damning report is part of doctors’ push for 50-50 federal and state funding ahead of national cabinet meeting

The Guardian - AU

Sydney gangland fugitive Masood Zakaria arrested in Türkiye after fleeing country in 2021

The Australian Federal Police are seeking to extradite the alleged senior member of the Alameddine crime network in Sydney over allegations including conspire to murder, directing a criminal group, drug supply and proceeds of crime.

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IND vs AUS: It's going to be a challenge bowling on Indian tracks, says Australia pacer Lance Morris

MELBOURNE: Australia's young pacer Lance Morris feels it's going to be a "challenge" bowling on Indian tracks during the Border-Gavaskar series, starting February 9. The first Test of the four-match series will be played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

The Times of India

Scam warning as a record number of West Australians fall victim to swindlers in 2022

Chris lost almost $100,000 to swindlers who took over his computer and made him a prisoner in his own home after claiming to be from the NBN. Unfortunately, these stories are becoming increasingly common.

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Australia and China trade ministers to hold virtual meeting next week

The trade ministers of Australia and China will hold a virtual meeting next week, Australia's trade minister, Don Farrell, told broadcaster ABC in an interview on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Murali Vijay retires, unlikely to play domestic cricket either

It was the November of 2008 and a young M Vijay was playing the season's Ranji Trophy opener against Maharashtra at Nashik. Over a period of two days, Vijay was involved in a 462-run opening wicket partnership with Abhinav Mukund when the call came that he had to join the…

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After a decade of decline, Australia is back on the rise in a global anti-corruption ranking

Just months after Australia legislated to establish the long-anticipated National Anti-Corruption Agency, our standing is back on the rise in Transparency International’s annual Global Corruption Perceptions Index. This is a small but important turn-around following a decade of steady decline.

The Guardian - AU

Australia lifts ranking on global anti-corruption index after hitting record low

Improvement attributed to new anti-corruption commission, but Transparency International warns more whistleblower protections are needed

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Aussie integrity rises in global rankings

Australia has scored 13th in global anti-corruption rankings, notching up an improvement but still trailing "very clean" Denmark and former winner New Zealand.

The Times of India

Ian Healy takes a potshot at India ahead of Border-Gavaskar series

MELBOURNE: Legendary Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy has taken a potshot at India, saying the idea behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game in the subcontinent ahead of the Test series is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation.

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Pay, safety and welfare: how the new Centre for Arts and Entertainment Workplaces can strengthen the arts sector

In May, we predicted Tony Burke’s joint portfolio of workplace relations and the arts was an opportunity to address some of the challenges facing the arts and cultural sector.

AAP

NSW rural stroke patients offered a new lifeline

Australians living in remote NSW who suffer a stroke now have access to a life-saving service that connects rural hospitals with brain specialists in the city.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s new $528m icebreaker research vessel Nuyina suffers another setback

Macquarie Island resupply mission will now be carried out by a smaller chartered ship, delaying some scientific research

AAP

Gas intervention, bottlenecks could slow energy change

Gas price caps, contractor shortages and a bottleneck of network expansions could slow the pace of transition from coal-fired power to clean energy generation.

Daily Mirror

Young boy savaged by shark as he tries to climb onto boat in horror scenes on family trip

Eight-year-old Manni Alam was ambushed by a shark which savaged him in front of his dad as he tried to scrambled onto a boat after proudly showing off his catch on the family fishing trip off the Great Barrier Reef

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