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In the 1960s, Australian farmers digging through Queensland wetlands uncovered strange skulls that sparked debate over whether early Australians looked archaic

Fossils found at Kow Swamp, Australia, initially suggested archaic human presence due to robust skulls. However, later studies revealed these features could be due to cranial deformation, not ancient lineage. Analysis of leg bones and subsequent DNA studies confirmed the remains belonged to anatomically modern humans, highlighting the importance of…

The Economic Times

The hidden ocean: Why Australia’s invisible underground water system is larger than the entire state of Alaska

Beneath Australia's arid outback lies a vast, hidden underground ocean, the Great Artesian Basin, larger than Alaska. This ancient water source, some two million years old, is under immense pressure, naturally flowing to the surface through bores. This subterranean marvel sustains billions in economic activity, supports towns, agriculture, and unique…

The Times of India

Angus Taylor vows to index tax brackets to inflation in $22.5bn budget reply measure

Indexation would start in 2028-29 with the two lower tax brackets for workers earning under $135,000

The Guardian - AU

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Global Markets | Australian shares flat as bank rebound offsets broader losses; US-China talks in focus

The meeting between the leaders of Australia's key trading partners is seen as a test for risk appetite in the resource-heavy bourse, with any thaw in relations likely to buoy miners, while renewed friction could deepen concerns over tariffs, inflation ⁠and global ‌growth.

The Economic Times

Australia 2026 World Cup Preview: Resolute Socceroos Poised to Punch Above Their Weight

The Socceroos aren’t out to woo the masses in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

How Australian pop star Delta Goodrem went from Neighbours to cancer ordeal to Eurovision darling

Singer and actor is already a household name thanks to her 2003 debut album ‘Innocent Eyes’

The Independent UK

Angus Taylor’s plan to bar migrants from welfare payments undermines our quest for belonging

The proposed changes draw a clearer line between those who are fully entitled and those who are not

The Guardian - AU

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Modern antisemitism built on old Jewish stereotypes and tropes, royal commission told

UK expert tells Australian inquiry how antisemitism developed and that governments must define it in order to develop policies against it

The Guardian - AU

Why Australia became home to one of the world’s largest lizard populations

Australia does not simply have a large number of lizards. In many regions, they dominate the landscape almost quietly, moving through scrub, rocks, and dry grass in numbers that become obvious only after spending time there. The continent has an unusually high concentration of reptile species, particularly skinks, compared with…

The Times of India

Coles put commercial interests above its customers – and was caught red-handed

Reputation of Australia’s big supermarkets takes another hit as federal court finds Coles misled shoppers by promoting fake discounts

The Guardian - AU

Cattle station gets permit to kill 20,000 parrots

Conservation groups are outraged that a cattle station has been given government permits to kill 20,000 corellas and galahs.

AAP

Australians from hantavirus cruise ship fly out of Netherlands in full PPE after plane and crew secured

Health minister Mark Butler says six passengers who have tested negative for hantavirus will land in Western Australia on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Hantavirus cruise evacuees secure flight to Australia

Six cruisers evacuated from a hantavirus-stricken ship will arrive back in Australia ahead of a three-week quarantine under the watch of critical care staff.

AAP

Banking bounce helps shares snap four-day losing streak

Investor uncertainty continues to weigh on market sentiment, but the local exchange has recorded its first positive trading session for the week.

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Wait finally over as NBL legend Cotton joins Boomers

NBL superstar Bryce Cotton has won his long-running citizenship battle and will make his Australian Boomers debut during the World Cup qualifiers.

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10 Officially Pulls The Plug On I’m A Celeb As Robert Irwin And Julia Morris Say Their Goodbyes

Crying into Robert Irwin's biceps!!!!!

The Conversation

A Coalition government would restrict access to welfare payments to Australian citizens

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says a Coalition government would restrict access to welfare benefits to Australian citizens.

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer to perform in second Eurovision semi-final

Among the other acts to perform on Thursday night are former Neighbours actress-turned-pop star Delta Goodrem who is representing Australia.

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The Conversation

The federal budget will keep scientific research alive. But it’s unlikely to expand it

In March, a major independent report commissioned by the federal government declared Australia’s research and innovation system was “broken”. The report, titled Ambitious Australia, recommended how to fix it.

The Guardian - AU

Labor accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ for axing $760m research program to fund other science measures

Researchers say budget decision to cut commercialisation program to fund the CSIRO and other science initiatives undermines the government’s own priorities

AAP

Australia ends exile to mount America's Cup challenge

Led by sailing heavyweight Tom Slingsby, Australia will make their return to the famed America's Cup and challenge reigning champions New Zealand.

The Guardian - AU

Australian workers have been hard done by and tax reforms in the budget only begin to return some fairness

The CGT discount not only increased the benefit to non-wage earners, it did so in a way that incentivised investing in rental properties rather than shares

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Coalition ties immigration intake to housing build, Trump in China, farewell to rent-vesting?

Angus Taylor to outline signature plan to restrict entries in line with supply of homes

The Conversation

Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia

Since at least the early 1990s, much of regional Australia has felt overlooked by the rest of the country.

AAP

Pull up a seat for Australia's biggest design event

From leather mattresses to inflatable chairs, ingenious designs are on display at Melbourne Design Week, which features 400 events.

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