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Why AUKUS remains the right strategy for the future defence of Australia

Australian strategic thinking has long struggled to move beyond a narrow view of defence that focuses solely on protecting our shores. However, in today’s world, our economy could be crippled without an enemy boot stepping foot on Australian soil.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

The 10 MasterChef Australia Contestants Who Made The Biggest Bank After The Show

And most of them weren't even winners.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 24, 2025

Australia To Stockpile Critical Minerals In Strategic Reserve

Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as nations scramble to source rare earths and coveted metals outside China.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025

The major parties have announced their plans to address domestic and family violence. How do they stack up?

In the past week, at least seven women have been killed in Australia, allegedly by men. These deaths have occurred in different contexts – across state borders, communities and relationships. But are united by one truth: they are part of the ongoing national crisis of men’s violence against women and…

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

The biggest losers: how Australians became the world’s most enthusiastic gamblers

The story goes that the late billionaire Australian media magnate Kerry Packer once visited a Las Vegas casino, where a Texan was bragging about his ranch and how many millions it was worth.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

Pocock calls Coalition’s planned public service cuts ‘pure Canberra bashing’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025

Fossil teeth show extinct giant kangaroos spent their lives close to home – and perished when the climate changed

Large kangaroos today roam long distances across the outback, often surviving droughts by moving in mobs to find new food when pickings are slim.

The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025

US Border Horror: Aussie Woman Strip-Searched, Asked About Abortions, Then Deported for Pet-Sitting

Madolline Gourley's plans to pet-sit in exchange for accommodation in Canada were ruined when she was denied entry into the US and deported back to Australia.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23, 2025

Churning, hacking, revolving, transacting: who wins in the ‘credit card points game’?

Influencers and online communities share tips about how to maximise points to travel the world in style. But can consumers really use their credit cards to get something for nothing?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025

Giant prehistoric kangaroos preferred to ‘chill at home’ and didn’t like to go out much, scientists say

Fossil teeth show species of protemnodon that roamed Australia between 5m and 40,000 years ago lived and died near Queensland caves

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025