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Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial: woman who war veteran had affair with to give evidence

Person 17, who is at the centre of an allegation of domestic violence, which Ben Roberts-Smith denies, will enter the witness box

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2022

A Senate inquiry into the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin is sitting in Darwin today. Here's what it means

Politicians, environmentalists, traditional owners and gas company representatives will be in Darwin for a public hearing into the Beetaloo Basin. Here's what it's all about.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

SA hospitals under ‘extraordinary strain’; Perrottet asks MP to resign after charges – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2022

Tom Rogic in Celtic injury sweat as he drops out of Australia squad with ankle knock

The midfielder hobbled off after half an hour of Saturday's win over Ross County and is now out of the Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2022

Australian and Indian PMs downplay differences on Ukraine as they unveil host of new agreements

India, which relies on Russia for key defence equipment, is the only member of the Quad to not impose sanctions on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

More than 1 million Australians have no access to childcare in their area

About 9 million Australians, 35% of the population, live in neighbourhoods classified as childcare deserts – populated areas where there are more than three children per childcare place.

The Conversation · Mar 21, 2022

'Odd radio circles' that baffled astronomers are likely explosions from distant galaxies

In 2019, my colleagues and I discovered spooky glowing rings in the sky using CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope in Western Australia. The rings were unlike anything seen before, and we had no idea what they were.

The Conversation · Mar 21, 2022

Paul Bongiorno: Scott Morrison consoles himself his opponent is no Malinauskas – it won’t matter

The shellacking the South Australian Liberal government suffered at the weekend spells big trouble for the Morrison government in Canberra.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2022

$750 million federal cash splash to boost regional internet speeds and connect more homes to NBN wireless

Report after report has warned regional Australia will be left behind without better internet. But will $750 million for NBN upgrades solve the problem?

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022

Afghan asylum seeker family sue Australian government for taking too long to approve their visas

After a decade in Pakistan, lawyers representing Fatema and her four children say their application has been "unreasonably delayed". If the court finds in their favour, thousands of Afghans could see their cases fast-tracked.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2022