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Rabbits running rampant: Australia overrun by invasive species

In much of the world, rabbits are seen as harmless, fluffy pets. But in Australia, they’re an economic and environmental disaster. Introduced for sport hunting by British settlers in the mid-19th century, rabbits faced no natural predators. As a result, their population exploded across the continent within decades. Despite mass…

France 24

Pubs full, tools down and TV in the office: Australia readies for the ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’

Bob Hawke’s wise words are ringing out as the Socceroos prepare to play a World Cup game entirely in Australian working hours for the first time

The Guardian - AU

A toxic weedkiller stays on Australian farms after a 30-year review, because paraquat is cheap, effective and hard to replace, but the decision leaves a bigger question about how long farmers can depend on it

Australia's top pesticide regulator has maintained paraquat on the market despite global bans, citing its crucial role in no-till farming which preserves soil and cuts costs. While new safety measures aim to reduce exposure risks, critics highlight studies linking the herbicide to Parkinson's disease. This decision sparks debate over economic…

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French woman rescued after 12 years held captive by abusive husband in Pakistan, police say

Sylvie Yasmina married the Pakistani national in Australia in 2003 before the family relocated to Pakistan in 2014

The Independent UK

Motorcycle Engineers Are Going To Lose Their Minds Over This New 'Super Alloy'

A breakthrough Australian super alloy called Refractory High-Entropy Alloy isn't just stronger than steel, its atomic structure could change powersports and regular manufacturing forever.

RideApart

Fatal fall: Scientists found an Australian carnivorous plant that kills through a fatal fall, where pollinators lose their footing and plunge into sticky tentacles

An Australian sundew, Drosera hookeri, has a peculiar reproductive strategy. Its flowers, designed to attract pollinators like hoverflies, are positioned perilously close to its sticky traps. Astonishingly, these pollinators, crucial for cross-pollination, often become prey, accounting for over half of the trapped insects. This carnivorous plant, however, doesn't even require…

The Economic Times

Iranian agents lived in Australia before directing attacks on Sydney and Melbourne, spy chief says

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used two agents who once lived in Australia to direct arson attacks against Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, said Mike Burgess, director general of the Australian Security and Intelligence Organization

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What do Australia and Paraguay need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group D?

With USA sewing up top spot and Turkey already eliminated, Australia and Paraguay will vie for second place

The Independent UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Scotland v Brazil, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 24 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 24 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live streams

The Guardian - US

Australian citizen working as spy for Iran ‘orchestrated’ Bondi firebombing, Asio boss says

Mike Burgess’s annual threat assessment warns social media is ‘amplifying’ an erosion of trust in institutions, promoting discord and heightening polarisation

The Guardian - AU

ASIO chief reveals former Australian resident directed attack on Melbourne synagogue

A former Australian resident living in Iraq directed the attack on Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024, the head of ASIO Mike Burgess has revealed.

The Conversation

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

An Australian living in Iran and an ex-resident now in Iraq orchestrated firebombings of Jewish targets on home soil, the nation's spy chief has revealed.

AAP

Western Australian police to review response to Virginia Giuffre domestic violence dispute

Police will investigate how they interacted with Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims, after her family requested the review

The Guardian - AU

Australia on alert as H5 bird flu detected in migratory seabirds

Australia faces a new biosecurity threat with the detection of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu strain in migratory seabirds, ending years of being free from the global H5N1 impact. Increased surveillance is underway across wild birds and poultry farms. While no human infections have been reported, conservation experts warn…

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Is Turkey v USA on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

Co-hosts USA are trying to make it three wins from three games after beating Paraguay and Australia in Group D

AAP

Australia responsible for offshore detainees: UN report

The United Nations has confirmed Australia cannot avoid legal responsibility for the people it sends to offshore detention under international law.

Newcastle Herald

The Hunter Valley town that drinks the most beer is revealed

A new report also says mid-strength beer is more popular than full-strength, and Japanese lagers are overtaking Mexican beers.

Bangkok Post

H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state

SYDNEY - Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday.

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Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice

A quiet revolution is taking place in the beer-drinking habits of Australians as one-time favourites are overtaken and an old-style brew regains popularity.

The Economic Times

Global markets | Australian shares rise modestly as sticky core inflation keeps rate hike bets alive

Australian shares edged higher on Wednesday, a cautious advance following inflation data. While headline inflation eased, core inflation ticked up, keeping the door open for potential interest rate hikes. Technology stocks saw a significant rebound, with bargain hunters stepping in. Financial and health sectors also provided support, though mining and…

AAP

Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition

The opposition has bristled at the assertion Australia must choose between trading with China and keeping in lock step with Washington on defence.

The Conversation

Bird flu has spread to two Australian states. Here’s how it could accelerate our extinction crisis

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now been found in a second state, South Australia, after earlier being identified in Western Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to four

The Guardian - AU

Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: a big finale for French crime drama Saint-Pierre

The detective duo meet their nemesis in this highly watchable cop series. Plus: an Australian drama being compared to It’s a Sin. Here’s what to watch this evening

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