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Morning Mail: Ley leads Coalition reform push, fears over school absenteeism, club’s Savage truth

Liberal leader to hold party room meeting to discuss reform and election defeat; Melbourne club obliged to admit ‘lady guests’

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Lung cancer screening is about to start. What you need to know if you smoke or have quit

From July, eligible Australians will be screened for lung cancer as part of the nation’s first new cancer screening program for almost 20 years.

The Conversation

The drought in southern Australia is not over – it just looks that way

How often do you mow your lawn in winter? That may seem like an odd way to start a conversation about drought. But the answer helps explain why our current drought has not broken, despite recent rain – and why spring lamb may be more expensive this year.

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Friday essay: ‘the magnitude of their love was extraordinary’ – how an elderly couple showed Alice Pung the power of a good story

Every year on our birthdays, Uncle Martin and Auntie Stella would drive to our concrete house behind the carpet factory and gift me and my brother a book. They brought me Haffertee Hamster and Haffertee’s First Easter. They brought Alex Betsy Glowworm Shines Her Light and Friska, My Friend. There…

The Conversation

Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Better mattress firmness standards, breathability testing and clearer information for parents are being targeted in an effort to halt infant sleep deaths.

AAP

Konstas struggles, Smith's void laid bare in tight Test

The first West Indies Test is in the balance after Australia's top order folded yet again, with Sam Konstas out cheaply after struggling against Shamar Joseph.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Independent UK

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.

RideApart

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

Evening Standard

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

International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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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