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England loses to West Indies by seven runs in Women's Cricket World Cup

Coming off a defeat to Australia in their opening match, the reigning World Cup champions fall to West Indies, who claim a dramatic seven-run win in Dunedin.

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Top intelligence chief warns China's 'troubling' strategic convergence with Russia poses threat to democracies

The Director-General of the Office of National Intelligence offers a grim assessment of Australia's strategic outlook after Russia and China struck a new pact shortly before the invasion of Ukraine.

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The national emergency declaration came days after the east coast was already underwater. Why?

The floods that struck Queensland and northern New South Wales more than a week ago are now Australia's first "national emergency". So, what does that mean? Here's a quick guide.

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Australia harder to live in, PM admits

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has admitted climate change has made Australia a more difficult place to live given the prevalence of natural disasters.

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Encephalitis death in South Australia investigated by health authorities as state records four JEV cases

SA confirms its first four cases of Japanese encephalitis virus amid the national outbreak, with health authorities investigating whether a person with acute encephalitis had JEV.

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Vic man accused of exit trafficking wife

A Victorian accused of deceiving his then-wife into travelling to Sudan and stranding her in an effort to cancel her Australian visa has appeared in court.

AAP

Australia backs Russia sports ban

Australia has joined forces with more than 30 other nations to implore international sporting bodies to ban athletes and teams from Russia and Belarus.

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Floods left thousands without power. Microgrids could help communities weather the next disaster

The devastating floods have cut off power for tens of thousands of people across New South Wales and Queensland, limiting their access to basic amenities and hampering rescue efforts. This included 54,000 homes in Brisbane alone.

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Higher fuel prices to drive up cost of living in rural, regional Australia

Farmers and transport operators are bracing for even higher fuel prices after US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports overnight.

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Men sentenced for smuggling live lizards

Two men have been sentenced for trying to smuggle live lizards from Australia to the United States.

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World-Class Bar Owner Michael Chiem & Elite Chef Chase Kojima On Turning Work Into Art

We find out how they evolved their approach to their craft and how they have navigated the ever-shifting uncertain waters of the pandemic.

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Russia, China in 'strategic convergence' -Australian intelligence

A "troubling new strategic convergence" between Beijing and Moscow has developed and the risk of "major power conflict" had grown since Russia invaded Ukraine, Australia's intelligence chief said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Cancer Council WA boss Ashley Reid reveals 'shock' melanoma diagnosis

As a typical Australian child of the 1970s, Ashley Reid spent hours playing in the sun without sunscreen or a hat. Now, the Cancer Council WA boss is "paying the price" and battling melanoma.

ABC News

Here's what we know about the Japanese encephalitis outbreak in Victoria, South Australia, NSW and Queensland

The deaths of two people from the virus amid a growing number of cases across Australia are causing concern for health and agricultural authorities. Here's what we know.

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Australia declares east coast floods a national emergency

Australia declared a national emergency on Wednesday in response to devastating floods along its east coast, and designated catastrophe zones in towns swept away by swollen rivers.

The Guardian - AU

Angus Taylor attacks Beetaloo Basin activists and says Australia right to expand fossil fuels

Taylor says Australia has ‘kept our foot on the accelerator’ when it comes to supply of oil and gas

AAP

Stewart McSweyn out of world indoors team

Middle-distance star Stewart McSweyn has been forced to withdraw from the Australian team for the world indoor athletics championships.

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Climate change already pushing up food prices, causing shortages and will get worse, report says

Australian consumers are already paying more for food because of climate change and the problem will get worse as temperatures increase, according to a new report.

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Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

The body of Australian cricket icon Shane Warne remained in Thailand for another day on Tuesday, police said, as consular officials worked on logistics to bring home the man widely regarded as one of the finest spin bowlers of all time.

AAP

Climate change drives up food prices

Australians are already paying more for meat, bread, dairy and fruit because climate change is disrupting food supply chains, a new report has found.

The Guardian - AU

Interest rate rise ‘plausible’, RBA says, eyeing supply shocks from Ukraine invasion

Reserve Bank will act ‘to maintain low and stable inflation in Australia’, Philip Lowe says

AAP

'Mummified' piglets sparked virus alert

Authorities were alerted to Australia's Japanese encephalitis outbreak when pigs started having stillborn piglets, with exposure likely to be months ago.

AAP

WA offers Marsh family state memorial

The family of cricket great Rod Marsh, who died on March 4, are considering an offer from the West Australian government for a state memorial service.

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Melissa Perrine, Rae Anderson and Kate McLoughlin: Meet the women of Australia’s 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics team

There are only a few women in Australia's Winter Paralympics team in Beijing, but they are making sure they stand out in the snow.

AAP

Rate rise plausible this year: RBA's Lowe

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has told a business conference that a rise in the cash rate is plausible this year.

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