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Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics

Australia's Olympic team boss Anna Meares is confident security plans by the French authorities will keep athletes safe after riots broke out in Paris.

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'I am not going to lie...' England captain Ben Stokes already preparing in mind for Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes is determined to lead his team to victory in the upcoming home Test series against the West Indies, starting on Wednesday, without compromising his long-term ambition of reclaiming the Ashes in Australia.

The Times of India

Boat-loving admiral becomes new defence chief

Vice Admiral David Johnston has become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force as the nation works to boost its naval and firepower.

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'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

Australia's Olympic Team boss Anna Meares says she remains confident in the World Anti-Doping Agency in the wake of the Chinese swimming controversy.

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'Not good enough': governments failing to act on racism

As world affairs fuel discrimination within Australia, a report has found all governments are failing to stop racism and are even reluctant to name the issue.

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A Sabrina Carpenter 2024 Australia Tour Is All-But Confirmed So Please Please Please Prove Us Right

Polly Pocket heads Down Under?

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Are you too old to be an Olympian? Spoiler alert: probably

Are you too old to be an Olympian?

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Australia isn't ready for ravages of bird flu: warning

Australia's environment ministers are accused of being missing in action and doing little to get ready for the impacts of bird flu on native wildlife.

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Steelers chasing redemption at Paris Games

Australia's wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers, are determined to reclaim Paralympic gold in Paris after a disappointing campaign in Tokyo.

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From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

We’re in the midst of a bad cold and flu season in Australia. Along with the usual viral suspects, such as influenza, RSV, and rhinoviruses (which cause the common cold), bacterial pathogens are also causing significant rates of illness, particularly in children. These include Bordatella pertussis (whooping cough) and Mycoplasma…

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'Brain drain' returns as bumper NZ crop heads to Oz

The largest number of Kiwis have left for Australia in more than a decade, with a net trans-Tasman migration of 27,000 in 2023.

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'Team could become invincible': Sunil Gavaskar urges Hardik Pandya's return to Test cricket for India's WTC title bid

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has urged for efforts to bring star all-rounder Hardik Pandya back into the Test team, stressing his importance for India's chances in winning their first World Test Championship (WTC) title and achieving success in Australia.

The Times of India

"It felt like maybe you couldn't breathe, and maybe you wouldn’t make it through the night": Eddie Vedder opens up on alarming illness that led to the cancellation of three Pearl Jam shows

Eddie Vedder tells a Barcelona crowd that the illness "almost felt like a near-death experience"

Louder

Domestic violence burns more severe than from accidents, Australian research finds

Exclusive: Data shows 100 Australian women admitted to specialist units in 2009-2022 as result of DV but researchers say this is likely an underestimate

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Australian amber has revealed ‘living fossils’ traced back to Gondwana 42 million years ago

Amber is fossilised tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail. It’s often considered the “holy grail” of palaeontology worldwide.

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5 First Nations picture books for Australian children to read during NAIDOC week – or any time

Books are powerful tools for educating and empowering children about the histories, achievements and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples to Australian society.

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Jack's journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack details her journey from a doping nightmare to an Olympic dream.

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Australia pledges $40m for Tuvalu during PM Teo's visit

Australia has announced extra aid for Tuvalu's aviation and telecommunications sectors as the Pacific nation's prime minister arrives for a series of meetings.

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Morning Mail: $30m ‘disadvantage’ funding for private schools, Uber fare squeeze, White House denial

Wealthy Exclusive Brethren schools have received almost $30m in ‘disadvantage’ payments in five years; can NDIS claimants really get help for sex services?

The Guardian - AU

Greens and academics criticise appointment of antisemitism envoy – as it happened

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The Independent UK

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere

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Australian families spend far more on private schooling than many other countries. Here’s why that’s a problem

If you feel like you’re paying a lot for your child’s private school education, that’s because you probably are.

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Pacific islands are being ‘debanked’. What does it mean – and why are Australia, NZ and the US concerned?

The withdrawal of major banks from Pacific islands poses significant socio-economic risks to the region, prompting intervention by Australia, the US and New Zealand.

The Canberra Times

The Australian War Memorial's new Oculus sheds light on its solemn mission

The Oculus weighs 12 tonnes.

Newcastle Herald

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