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This Common Wedding Tradition Is Banned in 4 Countries

Weddings are full of traditions. Some are sweet, some are strange, and some are so common that we don’t even question them. One of the most familiar is rice throwing at weddings. You’ve probably seen it in movies or maybe even at a friend’s ceremony. But did you know that…

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A rising proportion of Australian students aren’t going to school – and there’s not just one way to get them back, report says

Exclusive: Report from Independent Schools Australia calls for data collection on student school refusal to better tackle rising absenteeism

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Protect pay and rankings to support female athletes to have children, guidelines say

Australian government backs recommendations which aim to stop women having to choose between motherhood and sport careers

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World’s oldest boomerang may have been found - but not in Australia

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Giant Motorcycle Dealership Collapses Into Administration, Leaving Customers Hanging

Peter Stevens, a giant Australian motorcycle dealership, has collapsed into more than $65 million worth of debt, and left a lot of creditors on the hook.

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First Thing: Trump officials cite ‘new intelligence’ to back president’s claims of successful Iran strikes

Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA director have said that Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘destroyed’, citing new evidence that appears to contradict a leaked report. Plus, nearly a third of Tuvaluans attempt to get Australian climate visa

The Guardian - UK

Australians trapped in Iran followed Dfat advice – only to find themselves stranded at the border

One woman ran out of heart medication and two brothers were arrested while waiting for assistance fleeing Iran

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Thousands of whales join the ‘humpback highway’ along Australia’s coast

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasury veteran Ken Henry on the “enormous damage” the tax system does to young people

In August, the Albanese government will hold an economic “roundtable” that will discuss productivity, budget sustainability and resilience. Australia’s tax system will be one of the central issues, and stakeholders are gearing up with their varying arguments for changes.

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Australian consumer watchdog takes gas company to court alleging it misled consumers over renewables claim

The ACCC says it launched investigation into Australian Gas Networks after complaints from consumers and conservation advocates

The Guardian - AU

Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side looking to bounce back from Argentina defeat as they kick off Australia tour against Super Rugby opposition

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Nearly One-third Of Pacific Nation Tuvalu Seeks Australian Climate Visa

Nearly one-third of citizens in Pacific nation Tuvalu are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures obtained by AFP show.

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Magpies may not be a pesky Australian import – new research finds their ancestors thrived in NZ a long time ago

For many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the 1860s, magpies are known for their territorial dive-bombing during nesting season, which has cemented their reputation as an unwelcome import.

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Commuter ferries held up as humpback whales migrate

The whales migrate from feeding grounds in Antarctica to breeding areas off Australia’s coast in the winter

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The ARIA charts are about to undergo a big change. It could be a boost for local artists

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), the organisation responsible for collating and publishing Australia’s music charts, has just announced the biggest overhaul of its methods in more than a decade.

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Australia offers fresh Solomons aid ahead of PIF Summit

Pacific Island Minister Pat Conroy is wrapping up a three-nation tour this week by offering $18m of aid to Solomon Islands.

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Oil shocks in the 1970s drove rapid changes in transport. It could happen again if Middle East tensions continue

As the world watches the US–Iran situation with concern, the ripple effect from these events are reaching global oil supply chains – and exposing their fragility.

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Ley pledges 'alternatives Australians can believe in'

Sussan Ley has presided over her first shadow cabinet meeting after the coalition's election loss vowing to rebuild as they hold the government to account.

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AFL Officials Eager to See a Return of the International Rules Series

Officials from the Australian Football League recently flew into Ireland to explore the potential for a return of the International Rules series.

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Erin Patterson mushroom trial day 38 – as it happened

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Parenthood or podium? It’s time Australian athletes had the support to choose both

When tennis legend Serena Williams retired in 2022, she stated:

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Aussies looking to ride a wave of success in Brazil

Australian surfer Molly Picklum has a chance to take over the rankings lead when competition finally gets under way in Brazil.

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Insiders Claim Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom Officially Split Up While In Australia

End of an era.

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From Mumbai’s ‘illegal migrant workers’ to Melbourne crypto traders, The Degenerates is global Australian literature

In Raeden Richardson’s debut novel, The Degenerates, displacement and travel feature within the lives of aspiring outcasts in the wildly disparate cities of Bombay (Mumbai’s colonial precursor), in Melbourne’s inner-city lanes and southwest suburbs, and in downtown New York.

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Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.

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