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Record-breaking solar storm delivers spectacular auroras across Australia

Experts say it is rare for southern lights to be visible from so many regions of Australia at the same time

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Foul ‘poo balls’ wash up on Australian beaches amid warnings over giant sewer fatberg

Reports suggest a colossal fatberg, potentially equivalent in size to four buses, was trapped inside a deepwater ocean sewer

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open exit leaves one damning conclusion

Raducanu’s admission of needing to ‘re-evaluate’ her game and wanting to play like she did when she won the US Open at the age of 18 follows a revolving door of coaches over the past four-and-a-half years

The Independent UK · Jan 21

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Emma Raducanu to ‘re-evaluate’ her game after Australian Open disappointment

The British number one was beaten 7-6 (3) 6-2 in windy conditions at Melbourne Park.

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu may be an offence under Australia’s new hate speech laws, Greens claim

Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke say the laws are needed to protect Australians – particularly the Jewish community

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21

This Artist Turns Travel Culture Shock Into 37 New Comics That Are Way Too Relatable

Artist Evangeline Neo, best known online as evacomics, has a knack for spotting the exact moment when travel stops feeling “exciting” and starts feeling confusing or mildly irritating.She's previously shared her work here on Bored Panda focused on the cultural differences between her native Singapore, and her favorite travel location,…

Bored Panda · Jan 21

Maggie Coles-Lyster sprints to victory in crash-marred finale of Tour Down Under Women's One-Day Race

Canadian captures Australian ProSeries event despite crashing two laps before finish

Cycling News · Jan 21

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Wallabies lure NRL star Angus Crichton to bolster Rugby World Cup hopes

Crichton follows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon into rugby union

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Australia’s 12-year-old shark attack victim named as family disclose ‘devastating injuries’

Nico Antic was bitten on both legs by a shark at the Sydney Harbour

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Champion calls for peace despite Ukrainian's protest

Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has hit back at claims from a Ukrainian debutant that she should not be competing.

AAP · Jan 21

Arzani back in A-League with World Cup in mind

A former Socceroos boy wonder is returning to Melbourne City in a bid to rejuvenate his hopes of returning to the Australian squad for the World Cup.

AAP · Jan 21

Hate crime laws may have unintended consequences – including chilling free speech

What impact will the criminal hate provisions in the Albanese government’s Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Act 2026 have on the ability of ordinary Australians to protest?

The Conversation · Jan 21

Erratic Emma Raducanu bounced out of Australian Open by Anastasia Potapova

Emma Raducanu crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round with a 7-6 (3), 6-2 loss to Anastasia Potapova in a tepid performance

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

Tour Down Under: Tobias Lund Andresen holds off speeding Matthew Brennan to win tight stage 1 sprint

Dane takes ochre leader's jersey as Sam Welsford is third in Tanunda

Cycling News · Jan 21

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 21

‘Outrageous’: EPA backs WA fracking project that may add up to 2.6% to Australia’s emissions

State environmental regulator says Valhalla project, set to drill up to 20 gas wells in Canning basin, can proceed subject to conditions

AAP · Jan 21

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Alice Springs will go ahead with Australia Day formalities without the mayor, who says the January 26 celebration harms parts of her community.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 21

From Hate Speech To Gun Reform: The Key Changes In Labor’s Newly Passed Laws

Breaking down Australia’s new hate speech and gun laws passed after the Bondi attack, including who is protected and who is still left out.

AAP · Jan 21

Four-time Olympian to take slice of sporting history

A four-time Olympian will become the first Australian man to compete in different sports at the Winter Olympics - and he may even do it at the same Games.

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 21

‘Shattered’ parents of Canadian backpacker found dead on K’gari island mourn adventurous daughter

Coroner to examine if 19-year-old drowned off Australian tourist island or was killed by wild dingoes

The Conversation · Jan 21

Period pain and heavy bleeding cost the Australian economy billions every year in lost productivity: study

While period pain and heavy menstrual bleeding are common, they’re often dealt with privately. Yet they take a profound toll on a person’s health – and finances.

AAP · Jan 21

Top silk and charity boss accused over child abuse chat

A prominent lawyer has been charged with child abuse material offences after returning to Australia from trip to Cambodia, where he runs a youth charity.

The Conversation · Jan 21

We interviewed Australian women who sexually abused children. This is what we learnt

Child sexual abuse cases involving female perpetrators are confronting and distressing. When these cases make the news, they often provoke shock and outrage.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21

A stooge in the US Fed could blow out inflation in Australia – but Trump is unlikely to get his way

Global consequences likely to be severe if the president is able to take control of US central bank

AAP · Jan 20

'Blew our minds': rockers mourn Midnight Oil drummer

Australian music royalty is remembering Midnight Oil founding member and drummer Rob Hirst following his death aged 70.

AAP · Jan 20

Aussie rowing on the 'rebuild' after turbulent period

Rowing Australia's boss says "green shoots" are appearing after a disastrous Olympics campaign which triggered a transformative review.

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