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Cabinet papers 2003: Howard government sends Australia into the Iraq war

By far the most significant decision the Howard government made in 2003 was to support the invasion of Iraq. Journalists and historians have long maintained there was no submission to full cabinet weighing the pros and cons of the Australian intervention. Cabinet papers from 2003 released today by the National…

The Conversation

Economically, Australia has been lucky – what matters now is what we do next

Australia has long thought of itself as the lucky country.

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From Blue Pacific to Indo-Pacific: how politics and language define our ‘Indigenous ocean’

This is an edited extract from An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays by Damon Salesa (Bridget Williams Books)

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'I want to be multinational': Will Creedon's vision for growing holiday company

The company has expanded into New Zealand's North Island.

Newcastle Herald

Campaigning Journalist John Pilger Dies Aged 84

Australian-born investigative journalist and documentary maker John Pilger, known for his support for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his coverage of the aftermath of Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia and the Thalidomide scandal, has died in London, his family said Sunday.

International Business Times

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.

AAP

Asian Cup | We have to prove that we can play fearlessly: Stimac

India to use Asian Cup experience to prepare for 2026 World Cup qualifiers, says Stimac.

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John Pilger, Australia-born journalist and filmmaker known for covering Cambodia, dies at 84

An Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia has died

The Independent UK

Australia went to war in Iraq based on ‘oral reports’ to cabinet from John Howard

Cabinet papers from 2003 show there was no formal submission before decision was taken to join US-led ‘coalition of the willing’

The Guardian - AU

From Furiosa to Nicolas Cage: 10 Australian films to watch in 2024

The Mad Max franchise returns, a Hollywood star plays an Aussie surfer and an Indigenous horror feature to premiere at Sundance – here’s what to look out for this year

The Guardian - AU

The ultimate summer reading list: 15 sci-fi and fantasy novels to escape into

From Douglas Adams and Liu Cixin to Terry Pratchett and Claire G Coleman, your beach reads are sorted courtesy of Guardian Australia’s staff and critics

The Guardian - AU

Right decision: minister stands by Iraq invasion call

Previously secret cabinet documents have revealed discussions inside the government before Australia committed to the Iraq War.

AAP

Howard's key role in quashing emissions trading scheme

The reason Australia rejected a significant climate change adaptation plan has been revealed in federal cabinet documents released after a 20-year embargo.

AAP

Australia's deep concerns about instability in Pacific

Australia's longstanding concerns about unrest in the Pacific have been outlined in cabinet papers from 2003, released to the general public after 20 years.

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From football funding shambles to green and gold glory

Two decades before the Matildas would win the hearts of Australians, the nation's governing football body was in chaos and looking for a lifeline.

AAP

Iraq invasion and carbon crusade in 2003 cabinet papers

High-level discussions about Australia's decision to enter the Iraq War and a deadly virus that swept the world have been revealed in cabinet papers from 2003.

The Guardian - UK

John Pilger, campaigning journalist, dies aged 84

Celebrated Australian journalist and documentary film-maker covered conflicts in Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Biafra

The Guardian - AU

Sliding doors: cabinet papers reveal how close Coalition came to endorsing emissions trading in 2003

The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course

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The Guardian - AU

Howard government worked with Canada to oppose UN declaration on Indigenous rights

Cabinet papers from 2003 show the government pursued talks without consulting peak Indigenous body – which it then abolished

The Guardian - AU

Funding the 12-metre platypus, and other decisions that troubled the Howard government

The 2003 cabinet papers reveal debates ranging from privatisation and workplace relations to spam and the World Expo in Japan

The Independent UK

Watch live: New Year’s Eve fireworks display over Australia’s Sydney Harbour

Watch live as Australia welcomes the New Year with a fireworks display over the iconic Sydney Harbour on 31 December.

The Independent UK

David Warner handed hometown Test cricket farewell in Sydney Test match

David Warner announced in June he wanted to retire from Test cricket after the New Year’s Test

The Guardian - UK

Bill Granger obituary

Chef and restaurateur who generated a new breakfast culture in Australia and put avocado toast on menus around the world

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Fernandez leads Canada to victory, Boulter stuns Pegula in dramatic United Cup matches

From stunning upsets to fearless play, catch all the action from the United Cup as Leylah Fernandez and Katie Boulter shine in thrilling victories!

The Guardian - UK

The 20 most-read Guardian sport articles of 2023

Including a host of live reports across a range of World Cups, we look back at out most-viewed pieces of 2023

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