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Could Australia follow Norway's lead and ban breeding of dogs on animal welfare grounds?

A dog owner, vet and an animal ethicist discuss the ramifications of Norway's decision to ban breeding of English bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022

Speculation on Tudge’s future; integrity commission plans shelved – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2022

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news from around Australia in one place

Catch up on today's coronavirus news from across Australia.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022

4 out of 5 parents support teaching gender and sexuality diversity in Australian schools

Debates about how schools acknowledge gender and sexuality diversity have been ongoing in Australia. It’s often claimed parents oppose the inclusion of gender and sexuality diversity content in the teaching of their children. But our research shows four out of five parents support such content being included in the relationships…

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2022

Australian researchers boosted babies' immune systems and it protected them from serious lung infections

Babies who get bad lung infections are at higher risk of developing asthma later on, a condition that affects 10% of Australian kids and costs Australia A$28 billion a year.

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2022

The slippery science of Olympic curling: we still don't know how it works

Australia’s first ever Olympic curling team scored an historic win but missed the medal podium at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. It was a remarkable performance for a team lacking any dedicated curling facilities at home.

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2022

You can now get Novavax in Australia. Here's what we know about the latest COVID-19 vaccine

Australians aged 18 and over can now get Novavax as their first and second vaccine for COVID-19. Officials are hoping that the protein-based formula will provide the "extra push" some may need to get the jab.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022

Australia's first national recycling scheme for household batteries launches

Australia's first national recycling scheme for household batteries launches today. It could create a major new industry — if the economics fall into place.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2022

Little change in road deaths: victim's dad

There has been far too little change in the number of people dying on Australian roads, says Peter Frazer, whose daughter was killed 10 years ago.

AAP · Feb 14, 2022

‘It’s going to be a tearful few weeks’: Australians and New Zealanders count down to border reunions

Those cut off for years by strict border restrictions rejoice in the opportunity to embrace loved ones later this month

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2022