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Animal welfare laws to be bolstered to improve cruelty case prosecutions in SA

South Australia's animal welfare watchdog says the state's protection legislation is the worst in the nation and is failing to keep up with community standards.

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COVID-19 cases continue downward trend

Federal government data shows the number of average daily COVID-19 cases in Australia is continuing to trend downwards.

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Legacy on line in India and England

Australia's current side have the chance to put themselves in the debate over the nation's finest ever Test teams with series wins in India and England in 2023.

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Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt ignoring detractors on mission to get children to embrace their bodies

South Australian body image activist and documentary maker Taryn Brumfitt says detractors "are entitled to their opinions", but she plans to use her new-found influence to get governments on board with her goals.

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Why does Australia get so many storms in summer?

Meteorologists forecast more storms and heavy rain to come over south-east, as western Sydney records more than 100,000 lightning strikes

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Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler's Australian Open doubles final underdog story continues rich tradition of team tennis

Professional tennis can be a crushingly insular endeavour at times, but doubles is a completely different beast, and Australia has a rich history in the team version of the sport.

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‘Stay away from windows’: Wild storms to hit SE Australia

Dangerous storms are expected across a wide swathe of south-eastern Australia in coming days, prompting warnings from emergency services.

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The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

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Bookseller, black belt, 'neon-bright' talent: the unfathomable loss of acclaimed Australian YA author Gabrielle Williams

This week, the Australian literary community was devastated to learn of the untimely death of Gabrielle Williams, acclaimed author of books for young adults.

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Critics question success of WA's independent public school program amid workload claims

Some parents and teachers in WA are questioning the independent public schools program, in the wake of a damning Productivity Commission report on Australia's education strategy.

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Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from Australian Open over Russian flag incident

Footage shows Novak Djokovic's father at the Australian Open standing with a group displaying a Russian flag superimposed with Vladimir Putin's face.

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Albanese pressured on more Ukraine support

As the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is marked, Australia is urged to step up its military, energy and export assistance alongside other nations.

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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani to face Australia 's best in 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Baseball Classic

Many of Australia's top baseball players are part-timers, working regular day jobs. They're about to face the 'Japanese Babe Ruth', a superstar as big as they come who is set to sign one of the largest contracts in global sporting history.

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Beth Mooney pipped to ICC women's cricketer of the year award by Nat Sciver, Babar Azam wins men's award

England's Nat Sciver wins the ICC's women's cricketer of the year award and is named the best ODI player of 2022, with Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam emulating her in the men's awards.

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Roe v Wade abortion case has prompted 'more action and reforms' in Australia, expert says

The head of policy for an abortion provider says the case gave Australia an opportunity to review its approach to achieving universal access by 2030, but doctors say there's still a way to go — particularly in regional areas.

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Seaweed researchers find bright future for underwater crop

Seaweed's many uses already include food and fuel. Scientists are now investigating how the plant can address environmental and climate change challenges.

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Morning Mail: Greens’ voice dilemma, seaweed hunger solution, anger at Trump return

Lidia Thorpe’s position on an inquiry into Indigenous bodies could undermine the referendum; how ocean farming could be key to food and energy needs

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The Loop: Peter Dutton calls Djokovic's father's behaviour 'bizarre', FBI seizes major ransomware site, and Succession gets a season four date — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Is Toadzilla a sign of enormous cane toads to come? It’s possible

Cane toads don't have a limit to their body size like mammals and birds do. They can keep growing their entire lives.

The Conversation

Voluntary assisted dying will be available to more Australians this year. Here's what to expect in 2023

By the end of 2023, eligible people in all Australian states will be able to apply for voluntary assisted dying as the final three states’ laws will become operational this year.

The Conversation

Is 'Toadzilla' a sign of enormous cane toads to come? It's possible – toads grow as large as their environment allows

Last week, the world met “Toadzilla”, a cane toad the size of a football and six times larger than average. The rangers who found her – female toads are bigger than male – were stunned. Weighing in at 2.7 kilograms, Toadzilla may be the largest cane toad ever recorded.

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Australian teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs but their sense of professional belonging is strong

Teachers around Australia are preparing to head back to the classroom for 2023. But amid excitement about a new school year, there are ongoing concerns about teacher shortages and headlines saying kids are “falling behind” and education strategies are not working.

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Could hiring more neurodivergent people help fix Australia's skills shortage?

Is hiring more neurodivergent people like Jacinta Reynolds one solution to Australia's skills shortage?

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Two-year-old steals the show at Australia Day citizenship ceremony with the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wasn't fazed by the youngster's tantrum

Wales Online

An even colder winter ahead thanks to return of El Niño in 2023

A frosty 2023-24 winter season is likely if El Niño ramps up

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