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‘The only way I can survive’: co-living as a single parent

Facing a double whammy of availability and affordability issues, single parents in Australia are moving in together, with some finding surprising side benefits

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025

WA election: the west may already be won for Labor – it’s just a matter of by how much

The biggest unknown in the largely predictable Western Australia election campaign is the extent to which Libby Mettam’s Liberals can re-emerge from the political wilderness

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025

Explained: How Champions Trophy final pitch was selected

TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The final clash of the Champions Trophy is just two sleeps away but the preparations on the playing square were underway as soon as the semi-final between India and Australia got over on March 4. The ground staff generously watered the entire square and put markers on…

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2025

Shubman Gill headlines ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for February

NEW DELHI: India's young batting sensation Shubman Gill has been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2025 after a stellar run with the bat. Gill, who played a crucial role in India's recent dominance, stands out among the three nominees, which also include Australia's…

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2025

Australians told to ‘prepare for worst’ as Cyclone Alfred nears landfall

Violent winds prompt evacuation orders and cut off electricity to 80,000 homes across Queensland and New South Wales.

Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025

Mark Butler calls Australia’s private hospitals and insurers to urgent meeting amid Healthscope financial crisis

Health minister convenes meeting after reports second-largest private hospital operator risks voluntary administration

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025

Australian homes lose power and people told to evacuate as tropical cyclone approaches

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power and people were ordered to evacuate their flood-prone homes Friday as part of the Australian east coast was lashed by wind and rain ahead of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

'He does not regret killing my mum,' judge told

A young woman whose violent father killed her mother before being found unfit for trial has spoken of her pain at trying to navigate life in Australia.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

Women, men must work together to achieve gender parity

To mark International Women's Day, Governor-General Sam Mostyn has called on women and men to work together to achieve equality and end gender-based violence.

AAP · Mar 7, 2025

Struggling live music sector needs watchdog to crack down on anti-competitive practices, inquiry says

Report urges changes to Australia’s consumer law to stamp out extreme dynamic pricing and improve transparency of fees and charges

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025