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Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says

Researchers in Australia find 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women but only eight in men

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan v Bangladesh in UAE 2025

Follow all the action from Sheikh Zayed Stadium

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz to face tennis amateurs in ‘Million Dollar One Point Slam’ at Australian Open

The extraordinary single-point event in January will pit 10 amateurs against 22 professionals in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail

NSW have caused a massive boilover to open the Sheffield Shield season, beating Western Australia by 74 runs at the WACA.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Australian teachers are some of the highest users of AI in classrooms around the world – new survey

Australian teachers are more likely to be using artificial intelligence than their counterparts around the world, according to a new international survey.

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025

Phantom of the Opera Star Ben Lewis Dies Aged 46: Tributes Flow for 'One of the Greats' of Musical Theatre

Musical theatre star Ben Lewis dies aged 46. Remembered for his iconic roles in Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies across Australia and West End.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025

Afternoon Update: Jewish Australians mark 7 October anniversary; Zelda Williams decries AI content of late father; and how to view the supermoon

Muslims and the Palestinian diaspora in Australia also mark the moment as start of bombardment that has killed about 67,000 Palestinians in Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025

View from The Hill: Two years of a distant war have brought much damage to Australian society

Two years ago, who would have imagined the police and the Palestine Action Group (PAG) would be fighting in court over whether demonstrators should be allowed to rally outside the Sydney Opera House?

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2025

Aussie Hauser happy for pressure as top-dog triathlete

Ahead of the world triathlon championship series finals in Wollongong, Australia's No.1-ranked Matt Hauser says he's looking to finish the year with a bang.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

The families of detained Australian activists in Israel are pleading with the federal government to bring them back home amid reports of abuse.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025