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Police say Australian women with alleged IS ties face charges on return from Syria

Police say number of Australian women with alleged ties to Islamic State group militants face charges if they return from Syria

The Independent UK

Sydney film festival 2026: nine of the best movies and one free event

With 248 films to choose from, highlights include The Death of Robin Hood, Leviticus and a ‘psychosexual horror’ starring Hacks’ Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson

The Guardian - AU

‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni

Across Australia, universities and governments say increasing the numbers of Indigenous graduates is one of the main priorities in tertiary education.

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New gun charges laid against suspect in Hanukkah massacre at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Naveed Akram now faces 78 charges related to the attack

The Independent UK

Crashes involving animals spike in winter. Here’s how to avoid them

If you’ve driven on regional Australian roads, you’ve likely seen the signs warning of kangaroos and other animals – the familiar “wildlife ahead” signs.

The Conversation

ISIS families to return to Australia, with police waiting to make arrests

Four of the so-called “ISIS brides” and nine children are set to arrive in Australia from Syria imminently, with the Australian Federal Police ready to make arrests.

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Kumanjayi Little Baby vigils: where you can pay your respects to the five-year-old across Australia

Mourners are encouraged to wear pink to the vigils and light a candle for the Warlpiri girl who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs

The Guardian - AU

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Craig Silvey has pled guilty to child exploitation. What do we do with his books?

Australian author Craig Silvey, known for his bestselling books Jasper Jones, Honeybee and Runt, has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Two further charges were dropped, including allegations he produced child exploitation material.

The Conversation

Charges flagged as women and children from IS-linked families set to fly from Syria to Australia

Home affairs minister Tony Burke says government continues to refuse to help the group of 13

The Guardian - AU

Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return

A group of 13 women and children are set to return to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.

AAP

Can Australia green its heavy industry? It’s hard – but necessary

Australia is rich in minerals, metals, sun and wind. Iron ore, copper and critical minerals are all mined here and largely exported overseas to be turned into products such as steel, fertiliser, fuel and infrastructure. Mining and heavy industries create jobs and wealth. But their emissions are some of the…

The Conversation

MPs v the manosphere: ministers battle misogyny as they take a different message to men and boys across Australia

‘The whole idea is to make generational change,’ Dan Repacholi says as he embarks on listening tour with Ged Kearney

The Guardian - AU

The lost koala: new fossil species was hiding in plain sight for 100 years

In 2024, the Western Australian Museum received a donation. It was a koala skull collected from Moondyne Cave in Margaret River by Lindsay Hatcher, an avid caver. There was something a bit odd about this skull, and we were able to put our finger in it.

The Conversation

Jackson named as WNBL leader in league shake-up

The WNBL has announced new leadership roles as it undergoes a restructure, with Australian Olympic legend Lauren Jackson taking a key position.

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Man arrested over alleged offensive shirt outside royal commission venue – as it happened

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Warming seas can threaten the hidden relationship that supports seagrass meadows

On the western side of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, sits Myuna Bay, a quiet bay with meadows of seagrass waving beneath the water. The most common marine plant species you find there is Zostera muelleri. It has long ribbon-like leaves that grow from stems (called rhizomes) buried…

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Consumers hang tough despite echoes of COVID headwinds

Economic echoes of the post-COVID-19 period indicate global volatility will not break Australia's hunger for credit, lowering the odds of recession.

Marie Claire

Buckingham Palace Says Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Australia Visit Is “Pretty Outrageous Behavior”—But Does It Really Matter?

At the end of the day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have a hefty mortgage payment to think about.

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Treasurer hoses down talk of big budget handouts

The Reserve Bank governor was only talking about hypotheticals when saying extra government spending makes it harder to control inflation, the treasurer argues.

The Guardian - AU

Conservatives want more Australian oil and refineries – but is that really the answer to the fuel crisis?

Experts say expanding oil infrastructure, instead of embracing electric vehicles, would ignore basic economics

The Guardian - AU

Best TV shows and movies streaming in Australia this month

Discover what’s streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Prime Video and more this month, including Wuthering Heights, Marty Supreme and Bugonia

The Guardian - AU

Philip Morris uses secret Senate hearing to warn that illegal tobacco in Australia could wipe out legal trade by 2030

Exclusive: Company pushes for lower excise and claims threats warrant secrecy, while critics say it has ‘no interest in public health or safety’

The Times of India

UK under-16 social media rules: Full ban among six options as government crackdown looms

Britain is set to implement restrictions on social media for children under 16. Options range from a complete ban, mirroring Australia's approach, to targeted curbs on features like livestreaming, location sharing, and addictive elements. The government is also considering age limits on recommendation algorithms and mandatory screen time limits, with…

International Business Times UK

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Vow Renewal Rumours: Duchess Jokes About Husband's 'Budgie Smugglers'

Meghan Markle's playful comment on an Australian YouTube show has sparked rumors of a vow renewal with Prince Harry, though no formal plans have been confirmed.

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“Think You’re A True Blue Aussie?”: This 25-Question Quiz Stumps Even Lifelong Locals

Think you know Australia inside out? 🌏 It’s one thing to enjoy the beaches and barbecues – but could you actually pass the country’s official citizenship test? This quiz is packed with 25 questions inspired by the real deal, covering everything from history and government to values and national traditions.

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