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Australia urged to bump up cyber defences

Australia has been warned to invest in stronger cyber defences as part of a national push to fight crippling ransomware and other online attacks.

AAP

Australia announces inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries

Move comes after solicitor general said ex-PM’s actions were ‘inconsistent’ with practices of responsible government.

Al Jazeera

Polar blast sweeping across Australia’s east forecast to bring rain, hail and snow

Cold front weather system moving across NSW causes Sydney temperatures to plummet more than 10C in a few hours

The Guardian - AU

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Australia’s emergency fuel storage down to only 58 days as Labor looks at increasing reserves

Study reveals Australia last on list of energy program signatory nations, as defence minister says government ‘very much’ looking into issue

The Guardian - AU

Regional students face financial, geographic isolation barriers to university dreams

For students in regional and rural Australia, the rising costs associated with moving to larger cities are limiting their pathways to tertiary education.

ABC News

Former Australia PM 'undermined' responsible government with secret appointments -solicitor general

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic "fundamentally undermined" responsible government despite being legally valid, according to advice from the solicitor general.

Reuters

Do shark nets really keep us safe or are there better options?

Shark nets are the most common way to protect swimmers at busy beaches — but do they really keep us safe?

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Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra are just so Instagrammable

Have you taken a snap there?

The Canberra Times

Air travel still below pre-COVID levels

The head of Australia's busiest airport says passenger numbers have not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the industry isn't ready to handle it if they did.

AAP

Mysterious marks on boomerangs reveal a 'forgotten' use of this iconic Aboriginal multi-tool

Alongside kangaroos and Akubra hats, boomerangs are one of the most iconic symbols of the Australian continent. They are also widely misrepresented.

The Conversation

Uniting church in Australia tells staff to avoid using Uber due to company’s ‘unethical foundations’

Church’s decision in Tasmania and Victoria made in part because of Guardian’s Uber Files investigation

The Guardian - AU

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese skols a beer at Gang of Youths concert

Crowd cheers as rock music-loving PM performs prime ministerial tradition of public beer-chugging during concert in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Great white shark bites canoe in half in horror attack as 'plague' descends on Australia

The head of a seaside town yacht club says the number of sharks in coastal waters has reached 'plague proportions' after a frightening attack saw a three-metre great white tear into a kayak

Daily Mirror

'Best ever' - Latrell lauds freak Johnston

South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell says Alex Johnston should be in Australia's World Cup team, declaring his teammate the best finisher in rugby league history.

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Sally McManus says labour's share of GDP is the lowest it's been since 1960. Is that correct?

ACTU secretary Sally McManus says worker's share of wealth is the lowest it's ever been, pointing to the labour's share of income statistics as evidence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Newcastle Herald

Along for the ride: 'Uber Health' has launched in Australia

Uber Health: "Transportation should not be a barrier to care".

ABC News

Singer John Farnham reveals cancer diagnosis and treatment

Legendary Australian performer John Farnham has revealed he is undergoing surgery in a Melbourne hospital after being diagnosed with cancer.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: support for power bill caps, parents struggle with GP costs, Paine plans return

Tuesday: Poll shows more than two thirds of Australians want help with power bills. Plus: Tim Paine could be back playing cricket next month

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The Loop: Trump seeks temporary 'block' against FBI, William and Kate move closer to Queen, and incredible new Jupiter picture — 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.

The Conversation

General practices are struggling. Here are 5 lessons from overseas to reform the funding system

New federal Health Minister Mark Butler says primary care is “in worse shape than it’s been in the entire Medicare era” and has made it his top health priority.

The Conversation

Australians are tired of lies in political advertising. Here's how it can be fixed

Our voting choices are only authentic if our decisions are informed by truthful information. That condition is now increasingly elusive.

ABC News

Desperate Indonesian fishermen are risking their lives to sneak into rough Australian waters and plunder sea treasures

Poverty made worse by the pandemic is helping to fuel a surge in Indonesian fishing boats illegally entering Australian waters. But the deaths of nine fishermen earlier this year has raised fears that more Indonesians will drown in Australian waters.

ABC News

Icy blast sets up southern Australian states for a week of cold weather

If you live in the bottom half of Australia, get ready to rug up because an icy cold blast is coming your way.

ABC News

Struggling with brain fog after a COVID-19 infection? You're not alone, experts say

COVID-19 is linked to longer-term risks of brain fog and dementia, a recent medical study suggests. Here's what we know about COVID-19 and how it affects your brain.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s rabbit invasion traced back to single importation of 24 animals in 1859

Population then exploded in what researchers say was ‘the fastest colonisation rate for an introduced mammal ever recorded’

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