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Two dead at Melbourne beach as wild wind batters state, while parts of Sydney hit by record-breaking heat

Sydney’s Observatory Hill peaks at 37C on Wednesday – below the 39C forecast – as the mercury in other parts of the city neared 40C

The Guardian - AU

All that glitters: gold dump drags share market lower

Soaring gold prices have been hit with a reality check, facing their sharpest decline in 12 years and dragging ASX miners and the broader sector with them.

AAP

Palestinians in Gaza with Australian visas remain trapped as Israel keeps borders closed

Perth resident Ahmed Abumarzouq has two nephews stuck in the war-ravaged territory, who cannot get out despite the ceasefire

The Guardian - AU

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'Bang for our buck': Aussie firms get tender headstarts

Australian businesses will have their first opportunity in more than 20 years to get first dibs on more lucrative government contracts before overseas rivals.

AAP

'Very excited': Aussie golfers eye acclaimed team title

Major winners Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Grace Kim will lead a powerful Australian side at women's golf's International Crown teams' event in South Korea.

AAP

Shaun Wane promises England-Australia ‘smash-up’ in long-awaited rugby league Ashes

The first Test of the three-match Ashes series takes place at Wembley this Saturday

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: US pushes for Aukus tweaks, environment reforms to target company profits, and how to keep pets cool

Prime minister addresses concerns about American comments on ‘ambiguity’ of pact; tips to protect animals as temperatures set to soar

The Guardian - AU

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How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang

Boomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return when thrown, they are an example of the remarkable engineering skills of Australia’s First Peoples.

The Conversation

Harry Connick Jr loves his home crowd - in Australia

World famous singer and self-confessed Australophile Harry Connick Jr is one of the headline acts at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

AAP

Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Australians experiencing homelessness are more likely to die from overdose, suicide or coronary heart disease, with potentially nine avoidable deaths every day.

AAP

Amy Jones and England cannot avoid Ashes’ shadow over Australia rematch

The sides have already reached the Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals but last winter’s whitewash gives Wednesday’s game an edge

The Guardian - UK

Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.

AAP

Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run

One in every three property markets in Australia have a median value of $1m after fresh gains across the country, led by Queensland.

AAP

Kevin Pietersen reveals tennis ball trick to prepare for Mitchell Johnson speed in Ashes

Pietersen discussed how he got ready for Australian seamer Johnson in the first Test of the 2013/14 Ashes

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Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.

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Australia's great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump

Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.

AAP

Eyes on Pacific as new Australian spy alliance floated

Australia should step up its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Pacific by spearheading a new regional spy alliance, a think tank says.

The Independent UK

England-Australia series has been a long time coming for Shaun Wane

The England head coach was “absolutely wounded” when the 2020 series was abandoned due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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The Independent UK

Amy Jones hoping England strike early blow against Australia at World Cup

Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals but England will look to turn the tables after the Ashes.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese’s critical minerals deal isn’t good economics – but in Trump and Xi’s new world, bargaining chips matter

Though the dollar benefits may not outweigh the cost on Australia’s new mining agreement with the US, experts say it couldn’t have gone any better

The Guardian - AU

Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42bn. Experts say that’s the cost of ‘a changing climate’

Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found

The Guardian - AU

CSL and Optus pay millions to executives despite paying no company tax in Australia

Biotech company argues high pay is required to retain and attract ‘world-class’ talent

The Guardian - AU

As eastern Australia prepares to swelter, here’s how to protect your pets in a heatwave

Leave more than one bowl of water out and place freezing treats in puzzle toys to help keep your pets cool in scorching conditions

AAP

Star rugby convert headlines four Kangaroos debutants

Mark Nawaqanitawase will become a dual international and Reece Walsh was named amongst four debutants in the Australian rugby league side to face England.

The Independent UK

Mysterious debris found in Australian outback likely from Chinese rocket, space agency says

Experts say it is rare to find rocket debris intact on land and smouldering hot

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