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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.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2022

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.

Pedestrian.tv · May 5, 2022

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.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

New Zealand foreign minister blames ‘relationship failure’ for China-Solomons security deal

Nanaia Mahuta confirms ‘unwelcome and unnecessary’ deal came as a surprise to New Zealand and Australia, saying the Solomons must provide transparency

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022

Paul Kelly song How to Make Gravy to be adapted into a Christmas film

International film rights to the beloved ballad have been acquired by Warner Bros Australia and Megan Washington’s Speech & Drama Pictures

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022

Australia 'always there' for Solomons: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the nation hasn't failed in the Pacific region as Solomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare takes aim at Australia.

AAP · May 4, 2022

Morrison says Australia still Solomon Islands' first option despite 'secret' security deal with China

Scott Morrison says the government will take a "calm and composed" approach to Solomon Islands if re-elected, after its Prime Minister launched a tirade in parliament about Australia's response to its new security pact with China.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

SwapU Wants To Turn All Of Australia Into One Big Online Swap Meet

Motorbike enthusiasts, there's an entire category devoted to swapping motorcycles and their parts on Australian online swap meet site SwapU.

RideApart · May 4, 2022

Comm Games gold my last swim goal: Cole

Ellie Cole has set her sights on a golden farewell after being named on Australia's 27-strong Para swim team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

AAP · May 4, 2022

Penny Wong says annual aid to Solomon Islands is 28 per cent lower on average under the Coalition than it was under Labor. Is she correct?

Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong says the Coalition has spent 28 per cent less on development assistance to the Solomon Islands than Labor did when last in government. Is that correct?

ABC News · May 4, 2022