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Five Great Reads: tracking inland rail, marriage rejections and 20 easy dinners

Guardian Australia’s summer compilation of meaty reads by our lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022

Getting Australians out of Ukraine amid Russia tensions a 'cautious' step, government says

Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne says the "unpredictable" situation in Ukraine, including whether there are flights in and out of the country, means people should leave while it is still safe.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

‘A genocide against our people’: Australian Uyghur leader calls for athlete boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

‘While our people suffer in camps and in prison we can’t enjoy the game even if we want to. It hurts’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022

What 3 Events Will Traders Be Watching This Week? 24 Jan – 29 Jan, 2022

*Please note; The author is working from UTC +13 when determining the timeline of data releases.   What 3 Events Will Traders Be Watching This Week? 24 Jan – 29 Jan, 2022 Tuesday, January 25: NAB Business Confidence NAB Business Confidence from Australia hits the market early afternoon on Tuesday. 

Benzinga · Jan 24, 2022

Morning mail: inland rail goes off track, Australians told to leave Ukraine, Paul Kelly’s best gig

Tuesday: can the 1,700km rail route between Melbourne and Brisbane live up to its hype? Plus: Paul Kelly reflects on his most memorable concert

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022

Urban microfarmers are moving food production into the cities

Urban farming may not resolve all of the world's food production woes, but it's likely to form part of the solution and an increasing number of Australians are answering the call.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

'I'm a part-time live-in girlfriend – I look after my man and he spoils me'

Kirsten Spresser, 25, from Queensland, Australia, says she is a live-in girlfriend, which means she looks after her boyfriend's needs while living a life of luxury

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Australian of the Year 2022 finalists share their inspirational life journeys

From sportsmen to medical, legal and community leaders, this year's finalists for the Australian of the Year all have inspirational stories to tell.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Horses and jockeys evacuated from track as huge fire breaks out just before race

A firefighting aircraft tackled the incident at Great Western Racecourse in Victoria, Australia, as all participants were reported to be safe after the blaze impacted over 20 cars

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

60% of Australians want to keep Australia Day on January 26, but those under 35 disagree

The issue of when or whether to celebrate Australia Day seems to have become stuck in a loop of fierce debate without resolution.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022