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Every generation thinks they had it the toughest, but for Gen Z, they’re probably right

Every generation thinks they had it tough, but evidence suggests young Australians today might have a case for saying they’ve drawn the short straw.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2025

Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 3 recap: Annie makes a shocking confession, but what has she been hiding?

Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 3 sees Pattie overhear a secret that her mother has kept hidden for years.

WhatToWatch · Mar 20, 2025

Lewis Hamilton dismisses focus on radio exchanges with new Ferrari race engineer

Seven-time world champion heard telling Riccardo Adami to “leave it to me” on several occasions during disappointing debut in Australia

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

Australian government agencies could be customers of Israeli spyware, research suggests

While it is unknown if any Australians have been targeted, the military-grade program from Paragon Solutions provides full access to encrypted messaging apps

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Australian sprinter Lachie Kennedy: ‘There’s rarely any beef. It’s all pretty light and pretty fun’

The former rugby winger is one of the biggest drawcards in a group of exciting young athletes that includes fellow Queenslander Gout Gout

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Charlotte’s friends with Down syndrome are paid $3 an hour. It’s legal in Australia - and she’s taking a stand

Down Syndrome Australia launches campaign to encourage politicians to abolish subminimum wage

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers

The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C to qualify for the World Cup next year.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025

Australia’s PBS means consumers pay less for expensive medicines. Here’s how this system works

The United States pharmaceutical lobby has complained to US President Donald Trump that Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is damaging their profits and has urged Trump to put tariffs on pharmaceutical imports from Australia.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2025

Socceroos make Indonesia pay for early penalty miss in World Cup qualifying romp

Australia overcame a slow start in Sydney to ease to a victory that sees them inch closer to qualification for the tournament in North America

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic despite difficult Ferrari debut

Hamilton struggled in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last weekend.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025