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Stokes: I'm looking forward to getting to Australia

England's captain has said that India series proves Test cricket is in good shape as attention turns to the first Ashes Test in Perth in November.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Creepy new giant insect may be the heaviest ever recorded in Australia

Researchers have discovered a giant stick insect living at high altitude in tropical North Queensland. Acrophylla alta is around 16 inches long and a strong contender for Australia's heaviest recorded insect.

LiveScience · Aug 4, 2025

Inflation is down but prices remain high: when will the cost-of-living crisis end?

The biggest inflationary shock in a generation has left Australia a much more expensive place to live. It could take years for households to catch up

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

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WATCH: Weekend of wild weather brings rare snowfall to towns in Australia

As much as 40 centimetres of snow fell in parts of New South Wales over the weekend, the most since the mid-1980s, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

Dan Sheehan handed four-match suspension for reckless clearout of Tom Lynagh

The sanction will be reduced to three games, subject to the Ireland and Leinster player successfully completing a coaching intervention course.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter

Fears for August as Kyoto reaches 40C and Seoul has 22 nights above 25C, while eastern Australia enjoys snow

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Chinese woman becomes third person charged under Australia's foreign interference laws

A Chinese citizen has been charged under Australia's foreign interference laws for allegedly collecting information about an Australian Buddhist association

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

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Deep-sea creatures are interconnected across globe via hidden ocean ‘superhighway’

Study finds marine creatures off southern Australia share close evolutionary links with species in North Atlantic on other side of planet

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Australian towns blanketed by heaviest snowfall in decades

A cold air front brought snow to parts of Queensland for the first time in 10 years

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering'

A Chinese woman accused of gathering intelligence for China's main police agency is the first to be charged for allegedly targeting the Australian community.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Afternoon Update: PM seeks call with Netanyahu after march; second Queensland DNA lab bungle; and a coffee rave

Anthony Albanese is seeking a call with his Israeli counterpart after at least 100,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

Australian Police Charge Chinese National With 'Foreign Interference'

Australian police said Monday they had charged a Chinese national with "reckless foreign interference", accusing the woman of spying on local Buddhists for Beijing.

International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025

Lions had special moments but lacked consistency needed to be ranked among greats

Andy Farrell’s team deserve place in history after a 2-1 series win but return from Australia nursing nagging regrets

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Superpower potential: advocates urge uranium rule redo

The coalition's election loss has not dimmed the enthusiasm for nuclear energy among attendees at a major mining conference, and support for net zero is scarce.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

What are Nigella Lawson, Robert Irwin and a cartoon kangaroo doing in Australia’s latest round of tourism ads?

Tourism Australia is hoping international celebrities, Ruby the Roo – and a barrel of cliches – can sell Australia to the world

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

‘A huge statement’: Wallaroos to be flown business class to Rugby World Cup

Australia’s 32-player squad will travel to the tournament in England in comfort after World Rugby footed the bill for the upgrade from economy class

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025

Foot-and-mouth disease would devastate Australia’s graziers if it got in. Here’s how a new vaccine might help

It sounds innocuous. But foot-and-mouth disease is one of the world’s most economically devastating diseases affecting livestock.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025

Weapons and violence: how does Australia stack up against other similar countries?

Across five days in April 2024, seven people were killed in five separate knife-related attacks in Sydney.

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

Global consortium led by Australia’s BlueScope weighs takeover of embattled Whyalla steelworks

South Australian premier says more than 15 national and international parties have passed final EOI phase

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 4, 2025

Anthony Albanese ‘Pursuing’ Phone Call With Benjamin Netanyahu After Palestine Marches

“Australian politics has underestimated how strongly Australians feel about this issue,” Labor politician Ed Husic said.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police

Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Port Arthur victim calls for halt to gun law changes

Proposed changes to gun laws have prompted a fierce rebuke from a man who lost multiple family members in the Port Arthur massacre.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025

Looking to warm up with a sauna this winter? Here are 5 tips to enjoy it safely

Sauna bathing is booming in Australia. Once considered a luxury experience or only a Nordic tradition, saunas are now part of the everyday for many Australians. They’re commonly found in gyms, hotels, leisure centres, and even in homes.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Australian shares close flat as miners fill early dip

Australian shares have recovered from an early sell-off as strength in materials and consumer staples offset weakness in banks and energy stocks.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

Australia pipped by US at world swimming titles but Dolphins’ golden era endures

Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown were not the only Australians to shine in Singapore, whether individually or collectively

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