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Flood threat moves north as Sydney area emergency eases

Floodwaters are receding in Sydney and its surrounding area as heavy rain threatens to inundate towns north of Australia’s largest city

The Independent UK

How this award-winning 300-year old German sock making dynasty found a home near Goulburn, Australia

It's not often a family business stretching back almost 300 years wins an Australian business award but that's exactly what Crookwell-based Lindner Quality Socks have just done.

The Canberra Times

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare thanks China, refuses to answer questions from Australian press

In a speech to mark the Solomon Islands' national independence day, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says China demonstrates a "genuine intention" to be a "worthy partner" in the country's development.

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Aussie cricketers gunning for Games gold

Australia's women's cricket captain Meg Lanning has two lofty goals for her trailblazing team at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

AAP

A new report from Queensland offers guidance on integrity to all Australian governments

Peter Coaldrake’s report to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Let the Sunshine In, is a clear and frank assessment of culture and accountability in the Queensland public sector today. With one exception, it also offers refreshing guidance to jurisdictions across Australia showing signs of complacency about integrity.

The Conversation

Australia expands fourth COVID dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat

Australia said on Thursday it would expand the rollout of the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines from next week as it battles a steady rise in hospital admissions fuelled by the highly transmissible new Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5.

Reuters

Why do whales keep getting tangled in shark nets? And what should you do if you see it happen?

Australians have watched in horror this week as two separate humpback whales were tangled up in Queensland shark nets on the same day. These put the number of whales caught in Queensland shark nets to four this season – that we know about.

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Kiwi PM urges co-operation in the Pacific

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern urges leaders to remember the sovereignty and independence of Pacific nations when engaging with the region.

AAP

Sydney residents assess flood damage as wild weather eases

Heavy rain that pummelled Sydney over the last five days eased on Thursday as flood-weary residents looked to return to homes to take stock of the damage, some for the third time this year.

Reuters

Low iron is a health risk made worse by COVID. How to get more without reaching for supplements

“Beauty is an iron mine,” once remarked the Australian mining magnate, Gina Reinhart. She was talking about a precious resource, but iron is also profoundly important to living organisms: from bacteria and fungi, to mammals like us.

The Conversation

Retired doctor buys farm near Canowindra to uncover rare Devonian period fossils of first walking fish

David McGrath has purchased the farm next to one of Australia's most valuable fossil discoveries and reopened the site to search for the first animals to walk on land.

ABC News

Astronomy Photographer of the Year short list stuns with Milky Way, sun and aurora images

From the Earth's sun to the Milky Way and beyond, these stunning images from around the world, including one from Australia, have been short-listed in the competition's 14th year.

ABC News

Film and fashion mag cover Hunter's Indigenous past and present

Topics: An Indigenous documentary and magazine edition pays respects to First Nations people.

Newcastle Herald

Putin deserves 'contempt' for invasion: PM

The prime minister says world leaders would give Vladimir Putin the cold shoulder over his invasion of Ukraine, should the Russian leader attend the G20 summit.

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Newcastle Herald

Online fashion magazine Facon celebrates NAIDOC Week

What started as a passion project for Facon Magazine's 13th issue has turned to a celebration of the immense creativity of Australia's traditional owners, and an education and renewed awareness of Indigenous creatives, art and design.

ABC News

Indigenous Australian population figures jumped in latest Census as pride increases and fears abate

Census figures show just under 4 per cent of the total Australian population now identifies as Indigenous. Experts explain the reasons behind the jump.

ABC News

Food, rates, energy, travel — the rising price of life in Australia

In an increasingly expensive world, money is on everyone's mind. But talking about money is often taboo. So, we asked people for you.

Wales Online

What is Nick Kyrgios charged with? Court case, Wimbledon fines and dress code controversy

The Australian has been summoned to court back in Australia

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PetsRadar

10 active and energetic Australian dog breeds

These dogs from Down Under are well worth considering if you're looking for a spirited companion to join you in your active lifestyle

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Ajla Tomljanovic bows out in Wimbledon quarterfinals as Elena Rybakina books semi showdown against Simona Halep

For the second year running, Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic suffers a "disappointing" loss in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

The New Daily

‘True emergency’: Housing affordability crisis at breaking point after decade of policy inaction

Australia’s housing affordability crisis has reached “fever pitch” as interest rate hikes push rents to fresh highs, a new report has warned.

The Independent UK

Qantas insists passengers are vaccinated despite Australia scrapping Covid entry rules

Autralia’s national carrier has confimed that passengers on international flights must be vaccinated at the time of travel

The Independent UK

England’s ‘Bazball’ is ‘good fun to joke about’, Australia’s Steve Smith says

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have inspired a positive approach in recent Tests

Leeds Live

Leeds United confirm live stream details for Australia tour and other pre-season friendlies

The Whites are set to face Blackpool, Brisbane Roar, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Cagliari this summer

ABC News

COVID-19 boosters 'a matter of urgency' says Prime Minister as infections rise to highest level since February

Australia is expected to follow other parts of the world in expanding eligibility for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to the wider population, with the Prime Minister saying the pandemic "isn't over" while encouraging eligible Australians to get their booster shots.

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