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In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles Darwin

Australia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA across 150 years, discovered independent populations in Australia, the UK, and France developed resistance through similar genetic changes. This ongoing arms race sees the virus evolving to suppress immunity, while rabbits gain…

The Economic Times

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn't Working, Study Suggests—Just as Britain Plans Its Own

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has not significantly reduced teenage usage, raising questions as the UK considers similar measures.

International Business Times UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Turkey v USA, TV channels & live stream Thursday 25 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Thursday 25 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

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New mammal dubbed Australia’s ‘cutest and fiercest’ discovered in remote nature reserve

Researchers say marsupial behaves like apex predator despite its tiny size

The Independent UK

Australian TV star Karl Stefanovic faces ‘Today’ exit after Tommy Robinson interview

Stefanovic has featured several polarising figures on his independently-launched podcast

The Independent UK

3 billion years old! This Australian crater is the oldest known asteroid impact site on Earth

"While the site had previously been identified as an ancient impact crater, its exact age remained uncertain."

Space

Farmers act early to stay a step ahead of highly infectious H5N1 bird flu

Farmers brace for bird flu outbreak after first cases confirmed

Newcastle Herald

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Women's T20 WC: Australia may get Phoebe Litchfield boost ahead of blockbuster India clash

Australia's T20 World Cup campaign receives a potential boost with star batter Phoebe Litchfield nearing a return from injury. Her availability for the crucial clash against India could see a reshuffle in the batting order, possibly moving Ellyse Perry down. Coach Shelley Nitschke confirmed Litchfield is "tracking really well," and…

The Economic Times

Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push

As Australia and China engage in a tug-of-war for influence in the Pacific, Canberra will weigh up new security deals floated by regional partners.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Now’s the time to renovate multiculturalism, elevating ‘interculturalism’

The Lowy Institute’s annual poll, released this week, carried two important signals for politicians and other policy makers about Australian multiculturalism. One was reassuring, the other an amber light.

The Conversation

Bird flu is deadly for backyard chickens – and even cats. A vet expert explains

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in seabirds in two Australian states.

The Conversation

Kate Middleton's Broderie Anglaise dress and wedge sandals might be the chicest beach outfit ever - it's perfect for a heatwave

The Princess wore this look during a tour of Australia and New Zealand and it would be stunning for a BBQ or date night too

Woman & Home

Europe is battling a record-breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe?

Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave.

The Conversation

Socceroos look to Paraguay ‘challenge’ with World Cup fate in their own hands

Australia only need a draw to finish as Group D runners-up but head coach Tony Popovic insists the team will go into the crunch clash ‘to win’

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The Conversation

Copland Dance Episodes: Americana music, contemporary dance and the Australian Ballet

In Justin Peck’s Copland Dance Episodes, 30 dancers of The Australian Ballet move through 22 episodes to music by legendary American composer Aaron Copland, performed by Orchestra Victoria.

AAP

Bird flu strain was always expected to reach Australia

Members of the public are being urged to report birds that could be suffering from avian flu to authorities but are warned not to try to handle them.

The Conversation

The final IS-linked woman is returning to Australia. It’s the safest outcome for everyone

An Australian woman linked to Islamic State (IS) will return home from Syria after the government granted her a permit. The last in the cohort of so-called “ISIS brides”, she will be allowed to re-enter Australia with her child.

The Conversation

Lucy Guerin’s greatest legacy is she made her contemporary dance company more than herself

The announcement sent ripples of surprise through Australian performing arts circles: Lucy Guerin will step down as artistic director and CEO of leading Australian contemporary dance company Lucy Guerin Inc at the end of 2026.

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Paraguay vs. Australia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Both teams can still progress from Group D.

The Conversation

WA police are scanning faces in public – and the law is not ready for the consequences

In a first for Australian law enforcement, police in Western Australia have deployed live facial recognition technology in marked vans at locations around Perth.

The Conversation

Yes, the tax debate has been unedifying at times. But it shows reform working as it should in a democracy

Safe passage through parliament was secured this week for tax reforms proposed in the Albanese government’s 2026 budget. Despite much debate over the reforms’ pros and cons, and negotiations within parliament, this is a demonstration of Australia’s democratic system working as it was designed to do.

The Independent UK

Australian woman and daughter to return from Syrian camp for IS families under strict conditions

The last Australian woman held in a Syrian camp for families of Islamic State group fighters has been given permission to return to Australia

The Conversation

Why the Paraguay match will define the Socceroos’ World Cup

Tony Popovic and the Socceroos take on Paraguay in San Francisco on Friday in their third and final World Cup group-stage match.

AAP

No prize money, but Olympians to share in $200m bounty

The Australian Olympic Committee is welcoming new grants being made available to all summer and winter Olympic athletes.

The Conversation

Teals Steggall and Spender launch new Community Strong Australia party

Federal politics has a new party, with two “teal” MPs but no leader.

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