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Mining sector surges but Australia shares lose ground

The mining sector rose 2.3 per cent in its best day in 11 weeks but overall the ASX dipped, while the Australian dollar climbed to a seven-month high.

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The Crunch: how Europe’s militaries depend on US supplies; a big inflation burger; and summer holiday trends

Charts on the Australian gas project that will result in more greenhouse gases than some entire countries, plus strangers talking for 30 minutes

The Guardian - AU

PM urged to hedge bets by boosting defence spending

Australia's plan for defence spending is a "hedge" against an uncertain future as the US intensifies the call for its allies to increase the money they invest.

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AC/DC add more dates to Australian PWR⚡️UP tour

"Final" shows have been added to the band's Aussie schedule

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As a carer, I’m not special – but sometimes I need to be reminded how important my role is

When our teenage son was diagnosed with cancer, we joined the 3 million-strong army of unpaid carers in Australia. Now the TV series Dying for Sex gives caregiving the value it deserves

The Guardian - AU

Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter share opening round lead at Rocket Classic

Australia’s Min Woo Lee and United States pair Mark Hubbard and Max Greyserman sit one shot back.

The Independent UK

NATO’s 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more

After lobbying by US President Donald Trump, NATO leaders have promised to boost annual defence spending to 5% of their countries’ gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035.

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Error-riddled Matildas not a concern: Montemurro

Slovenia have unleashed a whopping 20 shots in Joe Montemurro's first game in charge of the Matildas, but Australia still escaped with a 3-0 win.

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Australia’s top order stutters again to leave first Test in West Indies finely balanced

The hosts were left to rue controversial dismissals at crucial moments as Beau Webster impressed by taking two wickets in Australia’s fight back with the ball

The Guardian - AU

Three Men Who Brutalized Two Victims And Left Them In Toolbox Receive 30-Years Long Prison Terms

"The law is not severe enough."

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Morning Mail: Ley leads Coalition reform push, fears over school absenteeism, club’s Savage truth

Liberal leader to hold party room meeting to discuss reform and election defeat; Melbourne club obliged to admit ‘lady guests’

The Guardian - AU

Lung cancer screening is about to start. What you need to know if you smoke or have quit

From July, eligible Australians will be screened for lung cancer as part of the nation’s first new cancer screening program for almost 20 years.

The Conversation

The drought in southern Australia is not over – it just looks that way

How often do you mow your lawn in winter? That may seem like an odd way to start a conversation about drought. But the answer helps explain why our current drought has not broken, despite recent rain – and why spring lamb may be more expensive this year.

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Friday essay: ‘the magnitude of their love was extraordinary’ – how an elderly couple showed Alice Pung the power of a good story

Every year on our birthdays, Uncle Martin and Auntie Stella would drive to our concrete house behind the carpet factory and gift me and my brother a book. They brought me Haffertee Hamster and Haffertee’s First Easter. They brought Alex Betsy Glowworm Shines Her Light and Friska, My Friend. There…

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Sleep standards overhaul to prevent shock infant deaths

Better mattress firmness standards, breathability testing and clearer information for parents are being targeted in an effort to halt infant sleep deaths.

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Konstas struggles, Smith's void laid bare in tight Test

The first West Indies Test is in the balance after Australia's top order folded yet again, with Sam Konstas out cheaply after struggling against Shamar Joseph.

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This Common Wedding Tradition Is Banned in 4 Countries

Weddings are full of traditions. Some are sweet, some are strange, and some are so common that we don’t even question them. One of the most familiar is rice throwing at weddings. You’ve probably seen it in movies or maybe even at a friend’s ceremony. But did you know that…

The Guardian - AU

A rising proportion of Australian students aren’t going to school – and there’s not just one way to get them back, report says

Exclusive: Report from Independent Schools Australia calls for data collection on student school refusal to better tackle rising absenteeism

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The Guardian - AU

Protect pay and rankings to support female athletes to have children, guidelines say

Australian government backs recommendations which aim to stop women having to choose between motherhood and sport careers

The Independent UK

World’s oldest boomerang may have been found - but not in Australia

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Giant Motorcycle Dealership Collapses Into Administration, Leaving Customers Hanging

Peter Stevens, a giant Australian motorcycle dealership, has collapsed into more than $65 million worth of debt, and left a lot of creditors on the hook.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump officials cite ‘new intelligence’ to back president’s claims of successful Iran strikes

Tulsi Gabbard and the CIA director have said that Iran’s nuclear sites were ‘destroyed’, citing new evidence that appears to contradict a leaked report. Plus, nearly a third of Tuvaluans attempt to get Australian climate visa

The Guardian - AU

Australians trapped in Iran followed Dfat advice – only to find themselves stranded at the border

One woman ran out of heart medication and two brothers were arrested while waiting for assistance fleeing Iran

The Independent UK

Thousands of whales join the ‘humpback highway’ along Australia’s coast

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasury veteran Ken Henry on the “enormous damage” the tax system does to young people

In August, the Albanese government will hold an economic “roundtable” that will discuss productivity, budget sustainability and resilience. Australia’s tax system will be one of the central issues, and stakeholders are gearing up with their varying arguments for changes.

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