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Tasmanian governor giving ‘due consideration’ to premier’s election request – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Some economists have called for a radical ‘global wealth tax’ on billionaires. How would that work?

Earlier this year, I attended a housing conference in Sydney. The event’s opening address centred on the way Australia seems to be becoming like 18th-century England – a country where inheritance largely determines one’s opportunities in life.

The Conversation

The Racial Discrimination Act at 50: the bumpy, years-long journey to Australia’s first human rights laws

On June 11, Australia marks 50 years since the Racial Discrimination Act became law. This important legislation helps make sure people are treated equally no matter their race, skin colour, background, or where they come from.

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Australia’s whooping cough surge is not over – and it doesn’t just affect babies

Whooping cough (pertussis) is always circulating in Australia, and epidemics are expected every three to four years. However, the numbers we’re seeing with the current surge – which started in 2024 – are higher than usual epidemics.

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We were lost souls after Olympic fish-bowl: swim aces

Two of Australia's swimming golden girls admit to suffering severe lows after their highs at the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Aussie star speaks on new 'optional' ahead of WTC final

Star batter Travis Head believes a tailored approach to training has helped Australia be in a position to win a second-straight World Test Championship.

AAP

Pat Cummins: ‘We want to play hard and fair, and I think we’ve got it right’

The Australia captain tells Donald McRae about leading the side against South Africa and not getting too big for his boots – but plays a dead bat regarding the Bairstow dismissal at Lord’s

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The Kia Tasman Pickup Might Spawn a Toyota 4Runner SUV Rival

Kia introduced the Tasman, its first truck, last October for markets like Asia and Australia. However, the company might already have bigger plans to expand the model's appeal.

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Four Journalists Injured By Law Enforcement During LA Anti-ICE Protest

A British photojournalist, an Australian television reporter, and two local freelance journalists were injured while covering violent protests in Los Angeles this past weekend

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Aussie No.1 falls at first hurdle at revived Queen's

Daria Kasatkina has lost in the first round at Queen's Club, leaving two Australians left to renew a finals streak that stretches back more than 50 years.

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England vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in England 2025

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The Independent UK

Public lacks facts on 'forever' chemicals: inquiry

Governments and regulators must start sharing facts about "forever" chemicals, because "worrying" online sources lack expertise, an inquiry has been told.

AAP

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

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Australia's Ashes nemesis plots South Africa upset

Stuart Broad is aiming to be part of another huge Test victory over Australia, this time as a coaching consultant for South Africa at Lord's.

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PM commits to 'lasting change' in second-term agenda

In his first major speech since Labor's election triumph, Anthony Albanese says he will build on his first term to deliver reforms across the nation.

AAP

'Silent crisis': half of Aussie men delay health checks

Australian men are delaying health checks and stretching their medication due to cost pressure, according to research described as a wake-up call for a crisis.

AAP

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

The Guardian - AU

‘Astounding’ negligence revealed: governments turn blind eye to staggering prison death toll

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds 57 inmates across Australia killed themselves using ligature points that authorities knew about but failed to remove

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The Guardian - AU

We asked every Australian state why ligature points in jails had not been removed. Here are their responses

Prison authorities tell Guardian Australia what they are doing to make their inmates safe

The Guardian - AU

Sydney cleric being sued for alleged antisemitism says case is an existential battle ‘between Islam and unbelievers’

Executive Council of Australian Jewry alleges Wissam Haddad breached section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act during lectures in which he quoted from the Qur’an

The Independent UK

Steve Smith not thinking about Ashes as Australia prepare for World Test final

Australia will face South Africa at Lord’s as they look to retain their title.

International Business Times

Galaxy Ventures Backs RISE Chain, $8M Raised to Launch Fastest Zone for Real-Time Apps on Ethereum

Sydney, Australia, June 9th, 2025, Chainwire

AAP

Swim star says DQ blunder will add to mental toughness

A golden girl of Australian swimming says her mental toughness will be boosted by being disqualified, then reinstated, at a race at trials for the world titles.

The Conversation

Albanese says the government’s focus on delivering commitments is essential to reinforce faith in democracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his second term government is “focused on delivery” of its commitments, declaring this is important not only for the economy but also for Australians’ faith in our democracy.

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How to watch Stage 7 of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 on SBS (It's free)

Here’s how to watch the 'The Big Three' fight it out for the Maillot Jaune at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025

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