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Ex-Australia captain Tim Paine's playing career could be over after sexting scandal

Tim Paine has not been handed a fresh contract by Tasmania, suggesting the former Australia captain's career has come to an end

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022

‘Like 20 tip trucks pouring sand on every metre-wide strip’: how extreme storms can replenish beaches, not just erode them

Environmental scientists see flora, fauna and phenomena the rest of us rarely do. In this series, we’ve invited them to share their unique photos from the field.

The Conversation · May 12, 2022

Mr Gurruwiwi, globally-renowned master of the yidaki, dies in Arnhem Land

Mr Gurruwiwi was known as a genius, had toured the world, made Yothu Yindu's yidakis, and generously shared his instrument with people, including Gotye, who appeared in a biopic about his legacy. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of a person who…

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Ethical pitch: ‘You wouldn’t expect Jane Goodall to be fronting a campaign for underwear’

Renowned primatologist ‘had a laugh’ at the idea she’d be surrounded by models wearing Australian bamboo fabric brand Boody

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022

Morrison campaign trail fracas as former diplomat to Solomon Islands tries to talk to PM

The former Australian top diplomat to Solomon Islands says he was bundled away when he tried to approach Scott Morrison in Tasmania.

The Canberra Times · May 12, 2022

Australia's Daria Saville, Chris O'Connell receive French Open wildcards

Daria Saville will contest the second major of the season after enjoying a dramatic rise in the rankings, while fellow Australian Chris O'Connell has also been granted a wildcard at Roland Garros.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia

A Chinese ambassador says China’s engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a military foothold in the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

A-League Women to welcome Western United as 11th team in 2022/23 season

A-League Women will expand to 11 teams with the inclusion of a third Victorian club, while the length of the season is set to be extended ahead of the World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate

The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

One in three people with chronic pain have difficulty accessing ongoing prescriptions for opioids

One in five Australians live with chronic pain lasting three months or more. Common causes include back and neck pain, headache, and joint pain.

The Conversation · May 12, 2022