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More Australian voters say government should prioritise population’s wellbeing over law and order, poll suggests

Nine in 10 respondents also said governments should deliver services directly instead of outsourcing them to third parties

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

‘Jumping the gun’: Coalition accused of spraying money around in $678m pledge to seal Outback Way

Expert warns funds for 1000km of blacktop road should be analysed by Infrastructure Australia, not ‘sprayed around’ in election year

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

Could Waratahs, Western Force upset Australian Super Rugby apple cart?

Opening-round displays were a sign the domestic race will not feature only two teams for much longer

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

VIDEO: Most-Wanted Australian Arrested After Killer Evaded Law For 12 Years

Graham Potter is accused of conspiracy to murder a man at the wedding of an underworld figure's son.

Zenger · Feb 22, 2022

Low-paid women get superannuation boost, but pension changes would help

Some 200,000 low paid women got a welcome financial boost on Thursday evening when the Senate passed legislation paying super below $450 monthly.

The New Daily · Feb 22, 2022

Clive Palmer’s lower-house ticket is stacked with anti-vaxxers and an Elvis impersonator

The candidate list for Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is full of anti-vaccine mandate campaigners and anti-lockdown protestors.

The New Daily · Feb 22, 2022

Beachgoer ‘lucky to be alive’ after filming herself cradling one of Australia’s deadliest sea creatures

Venom of the blue-ringed octopuses can paralyse humans

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Andy Murray tells vaccine rebel Novak Djokovic he must accept consequences of his actions

Novak Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported from the country due to his unvaccinated status and admitted he is willing to miss further Grand Slams.

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022

Novak Djokovic reveals change in locker room attitude towards him on winning return

Novak Djokovic was back in action in Dubai on Monday and has been pleasantly surprised by the reaction of fellow pros following the Australian Open vaccine controversy

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022

Mithali Raj backs youngsters Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh to do well in World Cup

DUBAI: India skipper Mithali Raj is confident that youngsters like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh will rise to the occasion at the upcoming women's World Cup in New Zealand next month.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2022