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Who Is Sam Jones? Aussies Demand Deportation of US 'Wildlife Biologist' Who Snatched Baby Wombat From Its Mum

In a now-deleted clip, Jones is seen holding the baby wombat aloft to capture a picture while the distressed mother can be seen chasing her anxiously.

International Business Times UK

Only India can have a T20I, ODI and Test team play on the same day: Mitchell Starc

Australia's star fast bowler Mitchell Starc came up with a huge compliment for the depth of talent in Indian cricket, saying that it's the only nation that can have three different teams playing in three different formats on the same day and still be competitive.

The Times of India

An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it?

A ‘dog act’ isn’t simply ruffling someone’s feathers – it’s an act of betrayal. Caitlin Cassidy explains the meaning of the Australian phrase to Julia Hollingsworth

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Who Is Bear, Australia’s First Ever Golden Bachelor? What To Know Before The Premiere

Our inaugural Golden Bachie hits screens tonight!

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Baby wombat-snatching US influencer at risk of losing Australian visa

Video footage, described as ‘callous’ and ‘pretty dreadful’, shows Sam Jones grabbing the joey from its mother at night

The Guardian - AU

Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Women are copping the brunt of a spike in attacks and abuse against Muslims as the Israel-Hamas conflict and other incidents raise local community tensions.

AAP

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Peter Dutton on why he’s not Australia’s Trump – ‘I’m my own person’

On current opinion polls, we are looking at a very close race at the May election. As voting day draws near, Peter Dutton will face more forensic questioning about his policies and how he would run government.

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Palmer pledges big biscuits for Patriots election blitz

Billionaire Clive Palmer has munched on a favourite Australian snack while expounding on his new party's Trump-style policies and promising to spend big on ads.

AAP

Former Australia Test cricketer Stuart MacGill found guilty of facilitating cocaine deal

A Sydney District Court jury on Thursday found former Australia spinner Stuart MacGill guilty on a reduced charge for being part of drug supply, but cleared him of involvement in a large-scale commercial drug transaction that occurred in April 2021.

The Times of India

Why the Fox sisters first step toward LA is sentimental

Australia's gold medal-winning Fox sister are about to have a full circle moment when they compete in the slalom world championships on their childhood course

AAP

Ceberano tour a 40-year love letter to Australian tunes

Award-winning singer Kate Ceberano is embarking on a major tour almost four decades since her voice received national exposure in an iconic concert series.

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What is hepatitis B, the virus at the centre of the recent hospital infection alert?

News that a health worker at a Sydney hospital’s birth unit was infectious with hepatitis B for more than a decade has led to a health alert for mothers and babies.

The Conversation

Yunupiŋu played the long game on native title – and has finally won

As his brother said after Australia’s high court declared game over, ‘he was the one who had the vision’

The Guardian - AU

The rate of sports betting has surged more than 57% – and younger people are betting more

Australia already has the highest gambling losses globally. Now, new data show that between 2015 and 2022, the number of Australian men involved in sports betting has increased substantially. And for younger men, the rate of betting has surged more than 60%.

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Tonnes of microplastics infiltrate Australia’s agricultural soils each year, study shows

Compost applied to agricultural soils in Australia each year contains tonnes of microplastics, our research has revealed. These microplastics can harm soil and plant health and eventually enter food crops, potentially posing a risk to humans.

The Conversation

We can’t keep relying on the ADF to respond to natural disasters – how to rebuild our emergency volunteer workforce

The recent rollover of two army trucks carrying Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel responding to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred was unprecedented for a domestic emergency operation.

The Independent UK

Australian Grand Prix 2024: Start time and how to watch F1 race this weekend

F1 heads to Melbourne for the first race of the 2025 season as Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut

AAP

Australian shares extend decline after rebound flops

Uncertainty continues to weigh on investor confidence as Australian shares resume their downtrend after a US-led bounce came to nothing.

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American Influencer Sam Jones’ Visa Is Now Under Review Following Disturbing Wombat Video

“I can’t wait for Australia to see the back of this individual," said Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

The Guardian - AU

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have doubled over the past two years, research suggests

Islamophobia in Australia report details 309 in-person incidents between early 2023 and late 2024, with girls and women bearing the brunt of the attacks

The Guardian - AU

Trump’s senseless tariffs will extend the economic malaise felt by so many in Australia – and around the world

We are about to get a painful global lesson in why we should listen to, rather than denigrate, experts. No one wins a trade war

AAP

'Why not?': Vilips has eye of Tiger in Players debut

Australian rookie Karl Vilips has rolled into Florida for a Players debut confident his form can hold up against the world's best in tricky conditions.

The Conversation

A lunar eclipse is on tomorrow – NZ and parts of Australia are in for a spectacle

As the full moon rises tomorrow (Friday March 14), it will be a special sight for those in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will also be worth a look for people along the east coast of Australia.

The Guardian - AU

‘I enjoy being the hunted’: Oscar Piastri takes his place among F1 title contenders

The Australian is out to challenge for the driver’s championship in 2025 after helping McLaren to the Formula One constructors’ crown last year

The Guardian - AU

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue

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