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Country Women's Association marks 100 years with book on extraordinary contribution to the nation

From knitting tea warmers to amassing war teams, Australia's CWA has a legacy that will be difficult to sum up in one book — but Adelaide Hills author and historian Liz Harfull is up for the challenge.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

COVID rules are winding back, but some Australians are still locking down

Cities around the country are again heaving with life, but many of the approximately 500,000 Australians who are severely immunocompromised are left fearing for their health.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

Coalition MPs urge caution over ‘redundant’ bill to exclude trans women from female sport

While some government moderates say Australia’s sporting codes are already managing the issue, the Christian lobby warns issue is not ‘going away’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022

US warns against allowing Chinese military base in Solomon Islands, promises to fast-track reopening an embassy

The White House issues a stern warning for Solomon Islands leaders not to allow China to establish a military presence in the region, in a stoush a former diplomat has labelled the first act in "a multi-part play".

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

Seems Canberrans are also good at Heardle

Canberra is the best city in Australia at the game

The Canberra Times · Apr 22, 2022

A life caught in the threads of war

Evelyn Chapman led an extraordinary life.

The Canberra Times · Apr 22, 2022

Chinese Australian Liberal supporters falsely accuse Labor faithful and government critics of being under investigation

Liberal Party faithful in the Chinese community falsely accuse prominent Labor supporters and Morrison government critics of being under investigation by intelligence agencies for election interference.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

On the memories, and dogs, of war

While fossicking through the Australian War Memorial archives, I recently stumbled upon a fetching photo of Digger, a dark brown and white stray bulldog that attached himself to soldiers training in 1914 and eventually went "over the top" of the trenches in World War I 16 times.

The Canberra Times · Apr 22, 2022

The ‘red wall’ and what it means for Australia’s election campaign

Trans rights are part of the culture war repertoire overseas, but will Australians become irritated by the fixation on an issue they regard as completely confected?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022

Greens pledge solar battery assistance

Grants to help households and businesses switch to electricity and install solar batteries is the latest energy proposal from the Australian Greens.

AAP · Apr 22, 2022