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Coalition targets Labor over ‘plummeting’ Sydney house prices – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

How Indigenous Protected Areas became a vital way to protect nature in Australia

When you think of conservation in Australia, chances are you’ll think of a national park.

The Conversation · Sep 6

Does ‘R U OK? Day’ actually improve people’s mental health?

Every September, Australians are encouraged to ask someone a simple question: “Are you OK?”

The Conversation · Sep 6

Woman laid to rest in coffin made from mushrooms in Australian first

The casket, grown from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching the soil in the process

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

Victim to face bank robber, murderer after 30-year wait

A career criminal in a declining physical state will come face-to-face with one of his victims when a three-decade wait for justice finally comes to an end.

AAP · Sep 6

Australia beats Turkey for 2nd win at Women's Basketball World Cup, US plays Italy later

Australia secured a spot in the Women's Basketball World Cup final phase after a strong performance. Ezi Magbegor led the Opals with twenty-one points in their victory over Turkey. The Australian team, featuring several debutants, maintained their lead throughout the match. They will now face European champion Belgium in a…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

In 2020, Australian researchers burned discarded human hair into carbon dots for OLEDs; the dots reached 87% quantum yield, and rigid displays hit 700 cd/m²

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, discarded human hair has been converted into luminous carbon dots, now being explored for their application in next-gen OLED display technology. This eco-friendly material promises to revolutionize electronic screens, paving the way for a sustainable digital future. Although tailored for smaller gadgets at this stage,…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Proposed laws would let you opt out of social media algorithms. An expert explains

Social media users could switch off recommender algorithms in their social media feeds, under new draft laws the Australian government plans to unveil this week.

The Conversation · Sep 6

Wallabies’ key weakness lets Argentina off the hook, but Les Kiss won’t ‘catastrophise it’

In a yo-yo performance, Australia’s defensive effort set up what should have been a win if not for poor execution with the ball

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’

Policy unveiled on Sunday would create new criminal offences for flag burning and defacing historical monuments, and legislate 26 January as Australia Day

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6