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NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia but red tape presents obstacle

The former USA point guard has revealed at the NBA All-Star Weekend he is exploring how to switch allegiances to the country of his birth

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

US energy secretary says Australia should ‘get in the game of supplying uranium’

Chris Wright also tells conservative conference Australia developing shale gas would be a ‘tremendous resource’ – despite Australia already being one of the world largest producers and exporters of both LNG and uranium

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

Gerald Ridsdale, Australia’s most notorious paedophile priest, dies in jail

Child protection group Bravehearts says some may see his death as ‘the end of a dark chapter’ but for survivors, the trauma remains

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025

AFL and NRL pre-seasons are among the longest in world sport – here’s why

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

Cameron Scott turns back to track after WorldTour run cut short

Former Bahrain Victorious rider steps out with Australia's Team Pursuit squad at Oceania Championships, claims title

Cycling News · Feb 17, 2025

Albanese says RBA rate cut ‘won’t have an impact’ on timing of federal election – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025

Morning Mail: Australians unaware of Labor policies, RBA tipped to cut cash rate, Europe’s leaders discuss Russian threat

Voters are not familiar with the government’s key policies and achievements in a new poll, and the Reserve Bank is predicted to cut the official cash rate later today.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025

Could you pass a year 10 civics test? Only 28% of Australian students can

Australian year 10 students’ understanding of civics has dropped to a record low. How does your knowledge stack up?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025

Australian students just recorded the lowest civics scores since testing began. But young people do care about politics

Australian school students’ civics knowledge is the lowest it has been since testing began 20 years ago, according to new national data.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

Boys not only perform better in maths, they are also more confident about the subject than girls

There is a persistent gender gap in Australian schools. Boys, on average, outperform girls in maths.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025