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It never rains or it pours: Australia suffers two weather extremes in May

Parts of eastern NSW recorded wettest May on record as rainfall in Victoria and South Australia was 70% below average for the month

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US urges Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

PM Albanese says government already increasing spending and decisions will be based on defence capability needs.

Al Jazeera

Food system's billions of 'hidden costs' a sick outlook

The hidden costs to health and the environment from Australia's food system could exceed $250 billion, the nation's science agency says.

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Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

According to Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show “we are on track to reach our 2030 targets” under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions were “27% below 2005 levels”. That’s great news, right?

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Afternoon Update: mushroom cook gives evidence in murder trial; rightwing candidate wins Poland’s election; and inside the mind of JoJo Siwa

Erin Patterson tells triple murder trial she had begun feeling some distance with her estranged husband’s family before the alleged murders

The Guardian - AU

Curtain comes down on Big Show's Australian ODI career

Glenn Maxwell has played his final ODI for Australia, retiring from the 50-over game after being one of the most destructive batters in the format's history.

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Albanese again pushes back on US demand for Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth calls for Australia to boost annual military spend by tens of billions ‘as soon as possible’

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Brumbies want Lions share of Wallabies selection

Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final, the Brumbies believe they should be rewarded at the Wallabies selection table as Australia's top team.

AAP

Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts

For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on conflict-related sexual violence, drawing attention to the issue in the Indo-Pacific.

AAP

Bright green meteor zooms past Sydney as auroras dazzle across Australia

Auroras sparked by latest solar storm also seen in US

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Australians all aboard cruises as holidays soar

There's been a jump in the number of Australians going on cruise holidays, but there are concerns the nation's high port fees could stifle further growth.

AAP

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.

AAP

Australia won't set defence spending target figure: PM

Australia is adamant it will decide its defence spending despite pressure from the US for its Indo-Pacific allies to pour money into their budgets.

AAP

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

As drought and floods simultaneously affect farmers across the country, the government has offered more money to help them through the tough times.

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The Guardian - AU

Cloud Control review – Australian 2010s indie darlings reunite for a joyfully nostalgic tour

Northcote theatre, Melbourne; then touringThe band is back together on a 15-year anniversary tour for their debut album Bliss Release – and their sound is immediately transportative

The Conversation

Land of a ‘fair go’ or Fortress Australia? A globetrotting journalist questions Australia’s myths – and nationality itself

Desire paths – trails formed by people or animals taking the most logical and convenient route, rather than the approved pathways set out by bitumen, gravel and signage – are having a moment.

The Guardian - AU

Football Australia get right coach in Joe Montemurro, but why did it take so long?

After 10 months of uncertainty, judgment on the new Matildas coach will be immediate, but a true picture of his tenure won’t emerge for years

AAP

Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim

More than 2000 items, ranging from sunglasses to sets of golf clubs, are being auctioned off after being lost in transit at Australia's busiest airport.

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AFP Sting Sees Sextortion Network Linked To Suicide Of Aussie Teen Nabbed In Nigeria

Nearly two dozen criminals allegedly responsible for the online sextortion of teens have been nabbed in an major global sting.

AAP

Ex-Test bats get chance to make case in Australia A

Kurtis Patterson, Matt Renshaw and Nathan McSweeney have all been named in the Australia A squad to face Sri Lanka A in Darwin.

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Bougainville wants independence. China’s support for a controversial mine could pave the way

Bougainville, an autonomous archipelago currently part of Papua New Guinea, is determined to become the world’s newest country.

The Guardian - AU

Joe Montemurro unveiled as new Matildas coach by Football Australia

A 10-month period of limbo has come to an end with Football Australia appointing the widely-respected coach to lead the Matildas

The Guardian - AU

Dorinda Cox leaves Greens to join Labor – as it happened

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With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research suggests

With the Reserve Bank of Australia easing monetary policy, interest rates are on the way down.

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Australia’s plan to protect its trade in war is flawed. We can’t do it with nuclear submarines

If war breaks out someday between the United States and China, one of the major concerns for Australia is the impact on its trade.

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