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Australian state Victoria confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

It will mark the sixth time the multi-sport event has been held in Australia

The Independent UK

'It's about making complicated research accessible and relatable'

Chanel Egan is the co-CEO of Pint of Science Australia, which holds its Newcastle festival from May 9 to 11.

Newcastle Herald

Housing crisis in hubs like Broome stifling dream of developing north, experts say

The lack of affordable housing in places like Broome is not only driving locals out of town — it's also stunting economic growth, experts say, and serious reform is needed to put the brakes on the crisis.

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Australian prime minister vows to create million new jobs in election pitch

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday put jobs at the forefront of his election campaign, promising to create 1.3 million more over the next five years after his main rival fumbled questions about the unemployment rate.

Reuters

Runny eyes and nose? Sneezing and coughing? Pollen spikes across the nation are taking their toll

Some cities across Australia are experiencing record-high pollen seasons, prompting the peak asthma body to issue stern warnings about symptoms and action plans.

ABC News

Coalition costing of Labor policies ‘laughable’, says Gallagher – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Business and unions view jobs through different lenses as election campaign kicks off

Hunter lobby groups put their cases to the major parties

Newcastle Herald

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Karnataka mulls screening passengers from countries seeing Covid rise

BENGALURU: In the backdrop of the fourth wave of Covid-19 seen abroad with the spread of a new variant of concern (XE), the state government is considering issuing fresh guidelines for passengers coming from certain countries — China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Italy, Australia, and the…

The Times of India

Australian Jigsaw Puzzle Association's WA winner Emma Telfer honed her skills as a child

Not all jigsaw puzzles should start with the outside border, as WA champion Emma Telfer can tell you — cracking a 500-piece puzzle in just one hour and 13 minutes.

ABC News

Morning mail: Putin confronted by Austria’s leader, flood-related scams, Sydney’s last video shop

Tuesday: Austrian chancellor becomes first western leader to hold face-to-face talks with Russian president since invasion of Ukraine. Plus: Australia’s top travel experiences

The Guardian - AU

Canberra woman Belinda O'Connor is Australia's first licensed bioptic motorcyclist

Despite being visually impaired, Belinda O'Connor always wanted to learn to ride a motorbike. Now she's Australia's first bioptic motorcyclist.

ABC News

Mum's horror as harness on son, 4, comes undone seconds before fairground ride starts

Four-year-old Tristan Curtis was just seconds from being launched into the air with other passengers on the Sydney, Australia, "Free Fall" ride, when horrified witnesses alerted operators to the situation

Daily Mirror

Populism and the federal election: what can we expect from Hanson, Palmer, Lambie and Katter?

Populist politicians have been household names in Australian politics over the past decade, from Pauline Hanson to Clive Palmer, Bob Katter and Jacqui Lambie.

The Conversation

The Morrison government wants farmers to profit from looking after the land – but will anyone want to pay?

The richness of Earth’s plant and animal species is rapidly declining. In Australia, responsibility for this biodiversity loss lies in many quarters – including agriculture.

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Princess Anne set to tour PNG as royal family contends with British empire's colonial past

Princess Anne is the latest royal being sent out into the Commonwealth as the House of Windsor celebrates 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's rule. But the tour of PNG comes at a precarious time for the family.

ABC News

Electric car sales are rising in Australia but the uptake is behind other markets. When will they be more affordable?

Despite the slow uptake, the industry is about to undergo a significant shift that could sway many consumers.

Liverpool Echo

Family 'destroyed' by daughter's murder slam decison to free her killer

Rebecca was described as "incredibly caring" woman and "a natural caregiver"

ABC News

Chocolate bilbies on the menu for Easter as manufacturers support conservation effort

As Easter approaches, chocolate is on the mind of many. But will it be a bunny or a bilby that makes its way into your home and belly?

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New Zealand opposition concerned Labor aged care commitment could have 'negative impact' on country

New Zealand's opposition party launches a rare intervention into the Australian federal election campaign, raising concerns about Labor's plan to rely on skilled migration to boost nurse numbers in aged care homes.

Newcastle Herald

Labor's Meryl Swanson hits back at Liberal Brooke Vitnell over 'caring for coalminers'

Coal comfort: who cares more? Labor or Coalition.

AAP

Urgent call for blood donation over Easter

The Red Cross has put an urgent call out to Australians with crimson gold running in their veins, as blood supplies run low ahead of consecutive long weekends.

The Guardian - AU

Factcheck: did Scott Morrison really save 40,000 lives from Covid?

Experts break down the PM’s claim, the effectiveness of Australia’s Covid response and who gets credit

The Guardian - AU

What key numbers should Australian politicians – and voters – know and care about?

Anthony Albanese fluffed jobless and cash rate questions but other figures indicate where the country is heading

The Guardian - AU

The election motivated Australia’s release of refugees like me, not human rights obligations

How is it that some refugees have been detained long enough, while others even more vulnerable remain prisoners offshore?

The Guardian - AU

Flu predicted to roar back during Australia’s winter after two-year reprieve

Influenza cases fell to historic lows during Covid but experts warn of its return, and the risk of ‘flurona’

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