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The ABC’s Top 100 books poll lacks diversity. Here are my 10 First Nations ‘books of the 21st century’

More than 280,000 people have voted for the Top 100 Books of the 21st Century in a Radio National poll, with Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe taking the top spot. The vote considered books by Australian and overseas authors (fiction and non-fiction), with four of the top 10 and 26…

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Middle powers like Australia hurt in UN funding crisis

Instead of celebrating its 80th birthday, the United Nations is wondering how it will exist into the future as powerful nations fail to pay their dues.

AAP

Kevin Muscat remains on course to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps despite fiasco

A deal with Rangers collapsed but success in Asia for the Australian coach – who is transformed from the fiery player he once was – means more European opportunities will arrive

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Australia told to be smarter to tackle spy drone threat

More needs to be done to prevent nefarious drones attacking and spying on Australia's critical infrastructure, amid warnings about a gap in national security.

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Hunters or collectors? New evidence challenges claim Australia’s First Peoples sent large animals extinct

Tens of thousands of years ago, Australia was still home to enigmatic megafauna – large land animals such as giant marsupial wombats, flightless birds, and short-faced giant kangaroos known as sthenurines.

The Conversation

Two dead at Melbourne beach as wild wind batters state, while parts of Sydney hit by record-breaking heat

Sydney’s Observatory Hill peaks at 37C on Wednesday – below the 39C forecast – as the mercury in other parts of the city neared 40C

The Guardian - AU

All that glitters: gold dump drags share market lower

Soaring gold prices have been hit with a reality check, facing their sharpest decline in 12 years and dragging ASX miners and the broader sector with them.

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Palestinians in Gaza with Australian visas remain trapped as Israel keeps borders closed

Perth resident Ahmed Abumarzouq has two nephews stuck in the war-ravaged territory, who cannot get out despite the ceasefire

The Guardian - AU

'Bang for our buck': Aussie firms get tender headstarts

Australian businesses will have their first opportunity in more than 20 years to get first dibs on more lucrative government contracts before overseas rivals.

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'Very excited': Aussie golfers eye acclaimed team title

Major winners Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Grace Kim will lead a powerful Australian side at women's golf's International Crown teams' event in South Korea.

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Shaun Wane promises England-Australia ‘smash-up’ in long-awaited rugby league Ashes

The first Test of the three-match Ashes series takes place at Wembley this Saturday

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Morning Mail: US pushes for Aukus tweaks, environment reforms to target company profits, and how to keep pets cool

Prime minister addresses concerns about American comments on ‘ambiguity’ of pact; tips to protect animals as temperatures set to soar

The Guardian - AU

How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang

Boomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return when thrown, they are an example of the remarkable engineering skills of Australia’s First Peoples.

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Harry Connick Jr loves his home crowd - in Australia

World famous singer and self-confessed Australophile Harry Connick Jr is one of the headline acts at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Australians experiencing homelessness are more likely to die from overdose, suicide or coronary heart disease, with potentially nine avoidable deaths every day.

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Amy Jones and England cannot avoid Ashes’ shadow over Australia rematch

The sides have already reached the Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals but last winter’s whitewash gives Wednesday’s game an edge

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Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run

One in every three property markets in Australia have a median value of $1m after fresh gains across the country, led by Queensland.

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Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.

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Kevin Pietersen reveals tennis ball trick to prepare for Mitchell Johnson speed in Ashes

Pietersen discussed how he got ready for Australian seamer Johnson in the first Test of the 2013/14 Ashes

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Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated

Australia should step up its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Pacific by spearheading a new regional spy alliance, a think tank says.

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Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.

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Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.

The Independent UK

England-Australia series has been a long time coming for Shaun Wane

The England head coach was “absolutely wounded” when the 2020 series was abandoned due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

Amy Jones hoping England strike early blow against Australia at World Cup

Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals but England will look to turn the tables after the Ashes.

The Guardian - AU

Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42bn. Experts say that’s the cost of ‘a changing climate’

Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found

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