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Australian deputy army chief next UN military advisor

The United Nations has chosen a top Australian major general with 35 years of experience as the next deputy military advisor for peacekeeping operations.

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Australian Open Draw Sets Up Potential Third Round Clash Between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray will first play Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the 2024 Australian Open whilst Emma Raducanu will face a familiar opponent in her first-round match.

International Business Times UK

My big move: on the other side of the world, I realised nowhere but Canberra would do

Coming back to the city – especially from overseas – was seen as settling. But for me, quietness has never meant a lack of activity and excitement

The Guardian - AU

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Dakar 2024: Branch Back At The Top Of The Rankings At The Start Of Stage 6

Stage Six is a massive marathon stage that last for 48 hours. Luckily for the riders, the day after the stage wraps is a rest day and they're going to need it.

RideApart

Less than 10% of Australian scorpions are known to science. We've added two new species to the list

Scorpions are among the most ancient of land animals. Fossils indicate they were roaming the Earth more than 400 million years ago. For perspective, the non-bird dinosaurs became extinct about 65 million years ago.

The Conversation

Murray Watt says compounding weather events the ‘new reality’; girl hospitalised in K’gari dingo attack – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australian Open Women’s Preview: Osaka, Gauff Highlight Wide-Open Field

Predictions and story lines to watch ahead of the 2024 tournament, plus challengers that can play spoiler Down Under.

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Morning Mail: Gaza genocide court case begins, blacklisted debt collector still operating, Trump’s courtroom outburst

Court hears Israel has shown ‘chilling’ intent to commit genocide in Gaza; Panthera entities still pursuing debts in Victoria; former US president launches diatribe at judge in fraud trial

The Guardian - AU

A short history of the Australian Open – from a Perth Zoo sideshow to economic juggernaut

From relatively humble beginnings, the Australian Open has emerged as a centrepiece in both the global tennis and Australian sporting calendar. With the 2024 tournament approaching, the event is now a centurion – it’s been 101 years since it became a designated grand slam, and 119 years since the very…

The Conversation

A prefab building revolution can help resolve both the climate and housing crises

The world faces an increasing shortage of housing and an escalating climate emergency. These urgent global issues call for quick action and innovative solutions.

The Conversation

Sara M. Saleh's memorable tales of exile, prejudice and resistance reflect the Palestinian experience

Sara M. Saleh is a writer and human rights lawyer. She has won two of Australia’s most prestigious poetry prizes: Overland’s Judith Wright Poetry Prize in 2020 and Australian Book Review’s Peter Porter Poetry Prize in 2021. She has published extensively in literary and poetry journals, and co-edited Arab, Australian,…

The Conversation

How to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023: live stream the football online from anywhere

Learn everything you need to know to watch the AFC Asian Cup football tournament online from January 12 – February 10. Streaming, TV info, fixtures, preview and more.

WhatToWatch

Annual cane toad kill-a-thon is about to start in Australia. Here's how to eliminate the pests humanely.

Instead of bludgeoning Australia's invasive cane toads to death, scientists advise popping them in the fridge for a day or two before transferring them to the freezer to finish them off.

LiveScience

Sam Kerr’s focus on recovery, not contract talks – Emma Hayes

The Australia striker has suffered an ACL injury and is out of contract at the end of the season.

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Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia has been recognised as a vibrant democracy that protects human rights but has been urged to provide greater support to refugees and Indigenous people.

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Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Excitement is building in Australia as Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary prepares to be proclaimed Queen of Denmark.

AAP

Plastic tax could fix growing 'tsunami of waste': study

A European-style tax on businesses that import or manufacture plastic could solve Australia's waste problem while also raising billions, researchers say.

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Lions coach Farrell sure Wallabies 'will get it right'

Andy Farrell, the new British and Irish Lions coach, is sure the Wallabies will rebound to ensure the 2025 series will be "massive for Australian sport".

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Australia urged to name heatwaves to highlight threats

Spain started giving names to heatwaves in 2022 in a bid to better engage the public and save lives. Now some say Australia should follow suit.

Sports Illustrated

Australian Open Men’s Predictions: Can Anyone Stop Novak Djokovic?

Down Under, the Serbian star has won 10 times and enters the 2024 tournament as the No. 1 seed. But how does the competition match up?

The Times of India

I've got no intention of retiring from international cricket: Marcus Stoinis after getting snubbed from Australia ODI squad

NEW DELHI: Marcus Stoinis, the Australia all-rounder, has signed up to play in the SA20 for Durban's Super Giants, affiliated with his IPL club Lucknow. Stoinis has clarified that he is not retiring from ODI cricket and remains hopeful of featuring in the T20 World Cup despite being left out…

The Guardian - AU

Australia urged to name heatwaves to combat dangers of extreme temperatures

‘Heat culture’ of Spain helps communities prepare for hot weather events in the same way they plan for the arrival of cyclones

The Guardian - AU

Nearly 80% of Australian students say they ‘didn’t fully try’ in latest Pisa tests

Exclusive: OECD data on students’ motivation and sense of belonging at school calls into question validity of national rankings, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Top Australian debt collector still operating in Victoria despite blacklisting

Exclusive: Consumer Affairs Victoria investigating Panthera, which was fined $500,000 in 2020 after pursuing debts from people who were not liable

The Guardian - AU

Have Australian drivers finally charged into electric vehicles?

EV sales are booming and longtime favourite makes and models are being ignored in favour of Tesla and BYD

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