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'Not a strong argument' to lower refugee intake numbers

Federal ministers have defended the prime minister's decision to keep Australia's annual refugee intake on hold amid a migration overhaul.

AAP · Aug 27

Where To Watch Miss USA 2026: Start Time, Date, Streaming Details and How To Watch Live

The Miss USA 2026 pageant celebrates its 75th anniversary with a live stream on Queen Beauty Network after The CW cancels its broadcast due to contractual issues.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Hockeyroos' unlikely World Cup push sinks in Belgium

Australia's hockey women have finally had their World Cup adventure ended by Argentina, beaten 1-0 in their semi-final in Belgium.

AAP · Aug 27

Morning Mail: Nepal faces fresh flood threat; Ratko Mladić dies in prison; and AFL finals kick off

Governments scramble to send aid to stricken region as lake threatens to burst

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

The fight over AI data centres is becoming Australia’s next Indigenous policy challenge

In July 2026, more than 200 community members gathered at Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) in Perth’s eastern suburbs. They planted more than 3,000 native flora as part of a wetland restoration project. The hopeful scene was a stark contrast to what the river might have become.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Why Woolworths and Coles are now selling thousands more ‘own brand’ products

When Aldi opened its first supermarket in Sydney in 2001, the stage was set for a fight with Woolworths and Coles. At the time, Australia’s two biggest supermarkets controlled about 71% of the grocery market.

The Conversation · Aug 27

In 2000, Australian scientists tricked grapevines into conserving water by drying half their roots. 26 years later, PRD remains a technique that can maintain yields while cutting irrigation by 50%

Australian scientists developed Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD), an irrigation approach designed to reduce water use while maintaining commercial crop production. Developed at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus by a team led by Dr Peter Dry and Dr Brian Loveys of CSIRO Plant Industry, the method alternates watering between different…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Ford's Ranger Super Duty Is Already A Huge Hit In Australia

Ford's toughest Ranger proves that Australia has a big appetite for a mid-size truck with serious capability.

Motor1 · Aug 27

Demon draws qualifier in US Open as wonder boy awaits

Australia's perennial hope Alex de Minaur has been given a kind-looking US Open draw, but could face Spanish teen ace Rafael Jodar in the last-16 in New York.

AAP · Aug 27

“Entitled” US Tourist Who Snatched Baby Wombat Learns Her Fate In Court

Samantha Strable received a suspended 180-day jail sentence, 12 months of probation, and around AU$800 in fines after pleading guilty to hunting without a guide.

Bored Panda · Aug 27