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Coal-fired power in Australia could be over within 10 years concedes lobbyist Ian Macfarlane

Just a few years ago he argued for more coal-fired power stations to be built on the east coast, but former Coalition cabinet minister Ian Macfarlane now says there could be none left within 10 years.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

Fa'asuamaleaui commits to Kangaroos dream

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has chosen Australia over Samoa ahead of this year's Rugby League World Cup.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Don't equate India and China on Russia: PM

The prime minister says India's commitment to peace is strong, despite the nation not yet condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Fifth death reported in NSW; ‘it’s climate change,’ Palaszczuk says as Qld death toll rises to 10 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022

ASX drops further on war in Ukraine, while government warns super funds to sell assets in Russia

Global stocks are taking a hit amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the Australian government is calling on more super funds to divest from Russia.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

Morning mail: ‘worst yet to come’ in Ukraine, internet outages hit flood help, Neighbours finale

Thursday: Vladimir Putin tells Emmanuel Macron he will continue to pursue his war. Plus: are the catastrophic floods really a one-in-1,000 year event?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Russian forces capture damaged Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

Russian forces seize control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station after fighting that caused damage to the compartment of one of the plant's reactors, Ukranian authorities say. Look back on all the updates from March 4.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

Victims of NSW and Queensland floods have lodged 60,000 claims, but too many are underinsured. Here's a better way

As South-East Queensland and New South Wales wade through the devastation of storms and flooding that now threatens the greater Sydney region, residents and businesses will be turning to insurance as their only hope of recovery.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

Friday essay: 'fair game', racial shame and the women who demanded more

Sexual politics is difficult terrain for young people to navigate. Desire, threat and insecurity are a powerful combination in the most benign circumstances, even before teenagers were drenched in social media harassment and ubiquitous porn.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

New Zealand farmers and growers are already adapting to changing climate conditions – just not enough

This week’s major report on climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerability highlights the challenges a shifting climate presents for food- and fibre-producing regions, including Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022