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Australia's false killer whales confirmed as a distinct species, as scientists hope discovery will lead to stronger protections

New research has found Northern Australia's false killer whales are a distinct species not found anywhere else, but scientists are worried the animals are facing critical threats.

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Union fury over Labor decision to split aged care pay rises – as it happened

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Convicted murderer found with 1600 indecent images of children

He was convicted of murder in 2001 in Australia

Liverpool Echo

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Power pole network to charge electric cars hits Newcastle

Australian drivers will be able to 'fill' their electric vehicles at up to 30,000 new charging stations by 2029, with a plan announced in Newcastle on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

The Loop: Amber Heard and Johnny Depp settle defamation case, Queensland Police Union in talks to buy Wieambilla property — 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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The International Olympic Committee is throwing tradition out the window. What will that mean for Brisbane 2032?

As the Sunshine State inches closer to hosting the world’s biggest sporting event, the IOC has shifted focus.

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Australian towns are fighting to hold on to their bank branches, as government flags review of replacement services

In the past five years, the number of bank branches has dropped 30 per cent. While growing numbers of Australians are doing their banking online, the local bank remains a vital service for many isolated regional communities.

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Worries about China's COVID-19 outbreak spark run on medicines in Australia

Concerned Chinese Australians have begun sending over-the-counter cold and flu medication to family members in China amid a surge there in COVID-19 cases that has depleted local stocks.

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Morning Mail: hopes for China ‘off-ramp’ in trade talks, David Jones sale, Victory’s reckoning

In today’s newsletter: Penny Wong flies to Beijing amid optimism about trade settlement; department store back in Australian hands; and Twitter users say Musk must go

The Guardian - AU

RFU chief admits Eddie Jones could take Australia role to exact Rugby World Cup revenge after England sacking

Bill Sweeney has admitted he will be “amazed” if former England boss Eddie Jones does not take up a role with Australia.

Evening Standard

50 years after Gough Whitlam established diplomatic relations with China, what has changed?

In the annals of Australian foreign policy, it is arguable that no moment in history has been as significant as December 21 1972. With the possible exception of the ANZUS Treaty of 1951, no other document matches the formal agreement establishing full diplomatic relations between Australia and China 50 years…

The Conversation

How closely monitoring households' energy data can unleash their solar outputs and (possibly) make them more money

Almost one in three Australian households have solar panels on their roofs. Most are motivated by rising electricity prices and environmental concerns.

The Conversation

Migration review should plan for the long term

A migration system that better selects skilled migrants could help solve some of Australia’s biggest challenges.

The New Daily

The pitfalls of managing water in the Murray-Darling in worsening climate extremes

Tracing the epic journey of rivers from source to sea highlights the complexities of managing water in Australia as drought and flood extremes intensify.

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The Canberrans whose Christmas lights raised $30,000 for charity

The past four years have seen Ben Walker and James Crowther light up their Stacy Street and Ruthven Street houses, raising $30,000 for MS Australia.

TechRadar

Every Roger Moore James Bond movie ranked, from worst to best

He headlined more official Bond movies than anyone – but which one was Roger Moore's best 007 film?

AAP

China talks a 'positive' step forward

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to visit Beijing for talks with her Chinese counterpart this week, the first bilateral meetings in four years.

AAP

Healthy jump in overseas doctor arrivals

The number of internationally trained doctors arriving to work in Australia has risen back to pre-pandemic levels.

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AAP

Report shows rise in deaths in custody

The Australian Institute of Criminology has released new data showing 106 people died in custody in 2021/22, 23 more than last year.

Daily Mirror

Australians urged not to chomp 'hallucinogenic' spinach for recreational high

Australians have been urged not to go seeking for a sickly spinach high after a tiny psycho weed found itself into a range of supermarket products, including salad and stir-fry mixes

The Guardian - AU

Australia seeks direct resolution of trade dispute with China before WTO ruling

As Penny Wong heads to Beijing for the first such visit in four years, trade minister says he is confident economic issues can be resolved

The Guardian - AU

The 25 best Australian books of 2022: Chloe Hooper, Alex Miller, Jessica Au and more

Just in time for your Christmas shopping: Guardian Australia’s critics and staff pick out the best of the best

The Guardian - AU

Two-day finish shows key factor in Test cricket is the contest not the duration

If there’s imbalance in a pitch, it’s better for it to be in favour of moving a match towards a result, rather than stifling one

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous deaths in custody rises to 516 since the 1991 royal commission, report says

The Australian Institute of Criminology’s annual report shows 106 people died in custody between July 2021 and July 2022, with 16 of those being of Indigenous descent

The Guardian - AU

Was 2022 the year that Australia came to terms with Covid? And what does 2023 hold?

New antivirals, more research on long Covid and, hopefully, treatments: Experts say we’re now in a ‘totally different era’

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