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Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade’ of net zero with private member’s bill

Coalition’s decades-long brawl over climate change and energy policy laid bare as former deputy prime minister sends out clarion call on Facebook

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

Gino D’Acampo 'planning move to Australia' after ITV axe and £4.2 million mansion sale amid misconduct allegations

In February, D’Acampo was hit with dozens of accusations of sexually inappropriate and “distressing” behaviour towards colleagues over the past 12 years, which he denies

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia

The Australia-born former Young Liberal and deputy mayor on Ashfield council has made a name for himself as a self-proclaimed ‘alpha male’, and now possible diplomat. How did this happen?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

Australia eyes more Asian trade amid US tariff turmoil

The foreign minister is spruiking deeper economic engagement between Australia and Southeast Asia as US tariff hikes overshadow a major summit.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Afternoon Update: former Sydney councillor named US ambassador to Malaysia; Nacc architect calls for more transparency; and Australian life in pictures

The former Sydney councillor has listed interests including the restaurant chain Hooters, rare steaks, ‘extremely’ heavy weights and the Bible

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

Police say air search is best chance to find German tourist lost in Australian Outback

Police believe Wilga became lost and is not the victim of crime

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Australia must combat antisemitism, but not simply defer to demands of some voices

The special envoy’s plan will never be effective if it tackles only the symptoms and refuses to acknowledge let alone address a key driver

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

James O’Connor earns Wallabies recall as squad named for Lions Test series

Veteran selected after last playing for Australia in 2022 with James Slipper also included in 36-player squad to face British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

A new exhibition is a thoughtful examination of the lasting relationship between Asia and Australia

Almost 60 years after former prime minister Harold Holt began to dismantle the White Australia Policy, The Neighbour at the Gate at Sydney’s National Art School Gallery presents a thoughtful examination of the consequences when good neighbours become good friends.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2025

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Describing the Lions series as bigger than a World Cup, James O'Connor is vowing to share his Super success to help the Wallabies upset the touring side.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025