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Labor wants 'review' of PFAS contaminated land uses

A federal Labor government would not commit to property buy-outs for Williamtown Red Zone residents living on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contaminated properties around Australia's defence bases.

Newcastle Herald

Family of Scots rocker Bon Scott tried to stop AC/DC frontman from drinking before tragic death

Speaking on an Australian TV documentary called On The Brink: Bon Scott, brother Derek says Bon “never worried about tomorrow”.

Daily Record

Where and when you can cast a pre-poll vote in Canberra

Australians who can vote on election day have been encouraged to do so

The Canberra Times

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China dominates defence debate between Dutton and O'Connor, with minister warning Australia must 'prepare for war'

Defence Minister Peter Dutton faces off against his counterpart Brendan O'Connor, with the pair agreeing China has changed and Australia must be prepared for war.

ABC News

Australia could ban cigarettes by 2030 with new strategy

Experts believe retailers may stop selling them even without a ban

Wales Online

Australian prime minister defends his country's ties to Solomons

Scott Morrison says he followed security officials' advice in managing relations with the Solomon Islands after the South Pacific neighbor's leader alleged he'd been threatened with invasion.

WEKU

Hail and heavy rain fall in Adelaide as cold snap hits south-eastern Australia

Hail hits Adelaide's CBD and inner-north with more possible in South Australia later today.

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Abortion is no longer a crime in Australia. So why is it still so hard to access?

A leak of draft court documents reveals Roe v. Wade – which has broadly guaranteed abortion rights in the United States since 1973 – may be overturned.

The Conversation

Australia’s biggest industrial players are focusing on climate solutions – why isn’t the political debate?

Tomago Aluminium previously said shifting away from coal could lead to blackouts – now it’s publicly embracing renewables in the middle of an election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Lowndes to race prostate cancer Porsche at Bathurst

Craig Lowndes will spearhead the driver line-up for a Porsche that will promote the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia at the Bathurst 12 Hour.

Motorsport

Australia wants calm in ties with Solomon Islands after 'invasion' claim

Australia will respond calmly to the Solomon Islands after it signed a security pact with China, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, dismissing a furious response by the leader of the Pacific nation to Western criticism of the deal.

Reuters

Rio Tinto warns Australia’s slow renewable energy rollout threatens fossil fuel phase out

Mining giant also apologises for bullying culture at annual shareholder meeting

The Guardian - AU

‘No, not Bluey’: report hit show could be cancelled ‘completely untrue’, Australian producers say

The report prompted outcry from fans and parents but producers say there are no plans to stop making the beloved cartoon

The Guardian - AU

Greens and animal welfare groups push for Labor to give timeline for live export ban

Opposition says it will recommit to phasing out live sheep exports from Western Australia but has not indicated when it will do so

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Australia sends senior diplomat to London

As Australia weighs up a permanent appointment to London, senior diplomat Lynette Wood has been appointed acting high commissioner.

ABC News

Celebrating big lottery wins can come at a high personal cost, gambling expert says

As the Goldfields region in Western Australia celebrates a spate of big lottery wins, a gambling behaviour expert warns that big dreams can come at a hefty personal cost.

The Independent UK

Morrison defends management of Australia's ties to Solomons

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is following security officials’ advice in managing bilateral relations with the Solomon Islands after the South Pacific neighbor’s leader alleged he’d been threatened “with invasion.”

The Conversation

The federal election winner will get a big opportunity to change the face of the High Court - will they take it?

The leaked Roe v Wade draft opinion this week has shown us the power of the legal system when it comes to facilitating (or winding back) social change.

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Al Jazeera

The Ukrainian refugees who made it to Australia

Ukrainians tell of perilous nights under bombardment, frightening car journeys under fire and long waits at the border.

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Just Gonna Say It: Ten Should Cast A Disabled Person On Bachie Bc Inclusivity Is Srsly Lacking

Despite their push for diversity, we still have yet to see a single disabled person join the show as a lead or as a contestant.

ABC News

Archibald Packing Room Prize goes to portrait of Taika Waititi by emerging artist Claus Stangl

Claus Stangl's portrait is one of 52 finalists in one of Australia's longest-running and richest awards, with a prize pool of $100,000, unveiled Thursday morning.

The Guardian - AU

Christchurch attack inquiry to examine if Australian terrorist was radicalised online

Muslim group say coroner’s decision to include gunman’s social media activity in investigation a ‘landmark moment for the accountability of digital platforms’

The Conversation

Australia is investigating a digital currency, or e-dollar, but its benefits seem slight and the risks to privacy large

We are used to thinking of money as notes and coins, the kind most of us hold in our wallets. But most money – in Australia it’s 96.3% – is digital, held by financial institutions and moved around via bank transfers, debit cards and credit cards.

The Guardian - AU

Laden with ‘world-beating’ debt, Australian households are at increased risk as rates rise, expert says

Policies encouraging property investment have fuelled soaring debt ratio to create ‘big potential problem’, researcher warns

The Guardian - AU

Election forum walkouts after Craig Kelly labels vaccine mandates ‘an abuse of human rights’

Former Liberal MP’s claims at forum in southern Sydney seat of Hughes leaves other candidates perplexed

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