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Australia's future depends on science. Here's what our next government needs to do about it

The longer you live through a crisis, the less likely you are to fully appreciate that you’re in one. This is especially true if there is more than one crisis, and they overlap.

The Conversation

Australia could rapidly shift to clean transport – if we had a strategy. So we put this plan together

Australia has no clear strategy to decarbonise transport. That’s a problem, because without a plan, our take-up of clean technologies like electric cars, trucks and buses is slow. It’s stopping us from meeting our climate commitments. And it leaves us paying exorbitant prices for imported oil at the fuel pump,…

The Conversation

Emissions 'failure' without transport plan

New research shows Australia risks failure on medium and long-term emissions reduction commitments without a national plan to clean up the transport sector.

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Vet shortage puts Australia’s biosecurity at risk as foot-and-mouth disease looms

Australia's shortage of veterinarians in rural and regional areas could put national biosecurity at risk as livestock diseases such as lumpy skin disease and foot-and-mouth disease inch closer, an industry spokesperson says.

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Drug smugglers strapping contraband to ships' hulls in bid to outsmart Australian port officials

The death of a scuba diver found floating near a ship docked at the port of Newcastle has exposed an audacious smuggling plot.

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Calls to streamline immigration process for health professionals to address 'serious' worker shortage

Medical bodies say red tape and an overly complicated visa process is deterring talented workers from moving to Australia.

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Centrelink's partner income test is leaving some lower-income couples feeling they'd be better off apart

The federal government says means testing is central to Australia's income support system — but others say there's "no regard" for individuals.

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LETTERS: Billions of reasons to like what Mike's doing

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Terzievski beats Gallen in epic fight

Kris Terzievski has beaten rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen in an epic showdown to claim the Australian heavyweight boxing title in Newcastle.

AAP

Sugar levy a must for next govt: experts

With Australians drinking 2.4 billion litres of sugary drinks a year, health experts are calling for a 20 per cent levy to cut obesity.

AAP

Remembering David McComb of the Triffids: ‘If music isn’t extraordinary, what’s the point?’

An intimate new documentary explores the difficult life of one of Australia’s most brilliant songwriters, whose unexpected death stunned the industry

The Guardian - AU

A Swiss army knife app: what is WeChat and how is it being used in Australia’s 2022 federal election?

With three million users across the country, including politicians and media, the network could play a pivotal role in determining who wins

The Guardian - AU

Australia relies on overseas-trained medical experts yet consigns them to professional purgatory

Those who come here make many sacrifices to support our healthcare system. It is our duty to judge them fairly and treat them well

The Guardian - AU

Toddler suffers 40% burns after being rescued from raging house fire by hero mum

Elijah was fast asleep at his home in Mildura, Australia when a raging fire broke out on May 1 leaving him with burns to 40% of his body

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Key revelations so far in the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation trial

Four weeks of testimony provides insight into the lives of actors at centre of case

ABC News

Even with unemployment low, wages fall behind cost of living. Can politicians get you a pay rise?

For some time, federal politicians have argued that wages will grow when unemployment is lower. But a new report finds the evidence does not support that and the best way for politicians to get workers pay rises is to change the industrial relations system.

Newcastle Herald

PM announces $50m burst of energy for university and region

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit the Hunter on Wednesday to announce a $50 million investment in a new business and research partnership that the government expects will create 1600 jobs over the next four years.

Daily Mirror

Brave fisherman does battle with 13-foot man-eating crocodile over a FISH

Scott Roscarel was seen reeling in a barramundi fish as the crocodile tries to snatch it for itself - the incredible footage was taken in the Northern Territory in Australia

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The Independent UK

Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard: Most explosive moments so far in star-studded defamation trial

Over weeks of testimony, jury has heard from string of witnesses including couple’s former marriage counselor, their friends and Depp himself. Testimony has painted captivating and disturbing portrait of actors’ doomed marriage, laying bare violent fights, drug use and vicious words to each other. Here are some of most dramatic…

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s newest star Henry Arundell has the X-factor that all teams crave

London Irish full-back qualifies for England, Scotland and Wales. Will Eddie Jones invite him to tour Australia?

The Independent UK

Kidnap suspect loses 3-year war against extradition to Chile

A Chilean woman wanted on kidnapping charges dating to Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship in the 1970s faces extradition from Australia after a court closed her final appeal option

Reuters

Australia's neighbours at risk of manipulation - spy chief

Democratic systems in Australia's region are at risk of being manipulated, with their leaders controlled and taken advantage of through "largesse", Australia's overseas intelligence chief said in a rare public appearance on Tuesday.

ABC News

Regional Australia Institute calls on policymakers to diversify responses to housing crisis

The institute identifies regional housing markets that are failing and stagnant, and offers solutions to the crisis.

ABC News

Australian-first hospital to treat women with trauma caused by domestic, sexual violence

An Australian-first, all-female mental health facility dedicated to treating women with PTSD caused by sexual and domestic violence is being hailed a "game-changer" by experts.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle cricketer scores rookie contract with South Australia

"Getting to train most days with professional cricketers and just being around that environment, it's hard to get any worse."

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