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Former attorney-general farewells politics

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has farewelled federal parliament after 14 years representing Western Australia.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

Who will replace Sam Wallace? NSW Swifts' title defence takes massive blow

Super Netball's reigning premiers are already facing a huge dilemma heading into just the second week of the season, after their superstar shooter, Sam Wallace, was ruled out for the year with an ACL injury. Here, we take a closer look at the most likely Australian players head coach Briony…

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Well played: Cause for celebration as cystic fibrosis drug added to the PBS

Without PBS subsidy, around 1,900 Australians would be up for more than $250,000 a year to access the CF drug.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2022

Second round of deadly flooding to hit Australia this month triggers fresh evacuations

Heavy rains are hitting areas inundated with floodwaters earlier this month in eastern Australia.

Axios · Mar 29, 2022

Almost $9 billion cybersecurity and intelligence package to be unveiled in federal budget

An almost $9 billion package to bolster Australia's cybersecurity and intelligence capabilities will be unveiled in tonight's federal budget, as concerns grow over threats from potential adversaries across the globe.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Feature jobs: Select Music, SWIISH, The Jensen & SLIK

Select Music is one of the most successful Australian owned independent agencies in the country. They are an agency that looks after some of Australia’s most successful artists across all genres, ranging from acts right at the beginning of their careers to multi-platinum, festival headlining & ARIA award winning major…

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 29, 2022

Amid invasion of Ukraine, Australian government announces Magnitsky-style list to target corrupt Russians

Ramping up sanctions on Russian individuals amid the nation's war on Ukraine, Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister announces a list that will see sanctions imposed on almost 40 Russians.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Australia govt splashes cash to soothe voters' cost-of-living angst

Australia's government is aiming to use billions in budget goodies to offset cost of living pressures for disgruntled voters ahead of an election in May, but the consumer mood may already be too dark for the ploy to gain much traction.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

Hannah Clarke inquest hears police downgraded killer's assault charge days before petrol attack

Police downgraded a serious assault charge against Hannah Clarke’s estranged husband, and did not require him to attend the watch house and apply for bail, just days before he killed her and their three children, an inquest has been told.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

Solomon Islands prime minister says foreign criticism of China security deal ‘very insulting’

Manasseh Sogavare says it is ‘utter nonsense’ that China’s presence is a threat to regional stability

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2022