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Planes came within metres of hitting Melbourne airport workers in ‘terrifying’ incidents after runway shortened

Australian safety investigation finds serious accidents involving two planes in September 2023 were only avoided ‘by luck’

The Guardian - AU

Let There Be Rock: Australia thunderstruck by AC/DC

AC/DC's Power Up tour is about to kick off in Australia, and at the MCG a black steel stage is standing ready for the band to rock.

AAP

Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport

A landmark study has detailed how body-shaming and bullying, often from fellow athletes, are among the top concerns in Australian sport.

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Australian shares dip as CommBank drags bourse lower

CommBank's worst daily performance in six months has weighed on Australian stocks despite sentiment lifting on an imminent reopening of the US government.

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CommBank shares drop despite $2.6b quarterly profit

Australia's biggest company has posted its financial results for the quarter, but despite improving on most metrics, it still looks too dear to most investors.

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Schmidt's battered Wallabies facing grim 67-year low

After falling to England and Italy, the Wallabies are halfway towards becoming the first Australian tourists since 1958 to lose four straight Tests in Europe.

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In 1983, Australian intelligence became a laughing stock after spies trashed a hotel and threatened staff during a botched training exercise

Secret agents stormed the Sheraton Hotel during a covert training exercise.

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No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

More Australian businesses are investing in artificial intelligence technology but many are still waiting for clear rules about its use.

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Howard urges Ley to ‘get together’ with PM on four-year federal parliamentary terms – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

I discovered a new Australian native bee, but there are still hundreds we need to identify

The female of the species has devil-like black horns, and a taste for extremely rare pollen. But until now, this Australian native bee has never been officially named or identified.

The Conversation

EV ‘charging deserts’ in regional Australia are slowing the shift to clean transport

If you live in a big city, finding a charger for your electric vehicle (EV) isn’t hard. But drive a few hours in any direction and the story changes.

The Conversation

Cane toads are hopping towards the Pilbara, but a water-free containment zone could stop them

It is early evening in Australia’s top end, and a hunter stalks its prey. Keenly alert, the northern quoll follows the sound of rustling in the leaf litter. It must be some kind of frog, the small carnivorous marsupial decides, and pounces. But the quoll is seized by an immediate…

The Conversation

Usman Khawaja calls for end of England fan’s ban after ugly clash with Australia team

Usman Khawaja and David Warner confronted MCC members after receiving a barrage of abuse in the Long Room at Lord’s during the 2023 Ashes

The Independent UK

Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge

Australian consumers are the most optimistic they've been since early 2022 despite fading prospects of more interest rate cuts.

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New 'exosuit' with artificial muscles could help astronauts explore the moon and Mars

A new "exosuit" was put through its paces with analog astronauts in Australia. The research team would love to try the suit out on the International Space Station, too.

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Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.

Cycling News

Sarah Gigante rides 190km on Zwift in mammoth four-and-a-half-hour session during recovery from broken femur

'Don't think, just do' says Australian who returned to indoor training in October

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Who is James Overy? Manchester United starlet could get shock World Cup call

Red Devils starlet yet to make senior Old Trafford debut but has been fast-tracked at international level

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'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.

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Former PM wanted to arrest the man who sacked Whitlam

Two former prime ministers have given a behind-the-scenes look at the machinations leading up to the Whitlam dismissal, 50 years on from the political saga.

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Starc tells curators to back themselves and go green

Mitchell Starc says any push for flatter pitches to produce longer Test matches should not be on the cards for the Ashes, joining calls for more lively wickets.

The Guardian - AU

War and truth-telling warrant reflection this Remembrance Day. That takes more than just a minute

Remembrance is a conscious act – political, cultural and personal. Today it is worth reflecting on who and what we commemorate, and what we choose to omit

The Conversation

How five countries are adapting to the climate crisis

Countries around the world are facing worsening heatwaves, hurricanes, droughts and floods. If current trends continue, governments need to prepare for a much hotter world with a predicted increase in global temperatures of at least 2°C, possibly up to 3°C.

The Independent UK

Ireland lose Jamie Osborne for Australia clash as veteran fly half bolsters Wallabies squad

A fit-again Mack Hansen could replace Osborne as Ireland face Australia

The Guardian - UK

England touch down in Perth but sleepy Lilac Hill is an unlikely Ashes starting point

England’s Test team have now all arrived in Australia, but with 11 days to go until battle commences their preparation seems a little underwhelming

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