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Campaigns against Indigenous referendum gather strength in Australia

Two key Australian Indigenous leaders opposed to a proposal to constitutionally recognise the country's Aboriginal and Torres Island people joined forces on Thursday in an effort to strengthen their campaign ahead of a referendum later this year.

Reuters

Eddie Jones eyes Australian “smash and grab” raid on Rugby World Cup

Jones took over as the Wallabies coach in January after being sacked by England the previous month.

The Independent UK

Google’s Bard AI chatbot launches in Australia with vow to develop it ethically

Company says its AI programs will include watermarks and metadata identifying AI-generated content as ChatGPT rival rolls out in more than 180 countries

The Guardian - AU

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To get to net zero, policymakers need to listen to communities. Here's what they can learn from places like Geelong

While the federal government was announcing its flagship Net Zero Authority, in the Victorian city of Geelong hundreds of people – including community groups, unions, faith organisations and business representatives – were preparing an announcement of their own this week.

The Conversation

Why local councils are the missing link in Australia's efforts to end homelessness

Homelessness in Australia is getting worse. It’s no longer just city centres where people are forced to sleep rough, live in their cars or rely on temporary shelter. The most recent census shows outer suburbs and regional areas are feeling housing pressures like never before.

The Conversation

Italian energy company Eni to develop Evans Shoal gas field described as 'carbon bomb'

Energy company Eni has quietly revived plans to develop a gas field in the Timor Sea which contains some of the most carbon-intensive gas in Australia, "far more than any other gas field that is being developed".

ABC News

After years of decline, the budget gives more money for diplomacy and development capability. What does this mean in practice?

Two weeks ago something extraordinary happened: defence recommended more funding for diplomacy.

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Brains as well as brawn destined to settle battle for Wallabies No 10 jersey

The three-horse race to win a place in Eddie Jones’s first squad is hotting up ahead of Australia’s Rugby World Cup campaign

The Guardian - AU

Protected cropping projects in the Pacific uplifting the lives of farmers and their communities

Many people think of Fiji as a wonderland of tropical fruit and vegetables — but in reality, premium produce on offer at resorts comes from Australia and New Zealand, while many locals suffer from a lack of wholesome food.

ABC News

Even The Americans Are Grossed Out By This Racist Term Used On MAFS AU So That’s A Sign To Stop

“To me, that's a pretty nasty racial slur. Is this phrase common in Australia?”

Pedestrian.tv

My $1,000 laptop died after two years. It had a one-year warranty. Is complaining a waste of time?

Your basic consumer rights aren’t interchangeable for product warranties, says Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George – even if the warranty has expired your rights still apply

The Guardian - AU

Link between Black Summer bushfires and years of floods

A new study suggests cloud cover created by the Black Summer bushfires has influenced several years of La Nina flooding events on Australia's east coast.

The New Daily

Opposition will ‘use every tactic’ to block bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

It's not just Joe Biden. These Australians are still working in their 70s with no plan to retire

From running a restaurant to giving dogs a haircut, some Australians share the US president's enthusiasm for work in later life.

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Federal budget boost could be a 'game-changer' for Australian film sector, industry says

The federal government's plan to attract more international film and television productions to Australia is being applauded by the sector.

The New Daily

Minister flies to China in latest bid to ease trade row

Australia hopes to put a years-long trade dispute with China in the rear view mirror as the trade minister prepares to head to Beijing. Don Farrell is

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: taxpayers on hook for church abuse claims, Palmer to sue Australia, Bakhmut ‘retreat’

Surge in survivor claims means church bodies cannot obtain insurance, forcing states to step in; mining tycoon seeks more damages over WA dispute

ABC News

Cheap macadamias unlikely to hit market, despite farmers getting near record low prices

The majority of Australian macadamia processors will pay their suppliers some of the lowest prices on record, with concerns they could drop further.

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Donald Trump faces questions at CNN town hall, France investigates death of journalist in Ukraine — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

The Conversation

Australians' satisfaction with life is at its lowest level in two decades

Australians’ satisfaction with life as a whole is at its lowest level in 21 years, according to the latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index survey, a collaboration between Deakin University and mutual company Australian Unity.

The Conversation

Smoke from the Black Summer fires could have made the triple La Niña more likely

The 2019-2020 bushfire season was devastating. Vast areas of pristine forest burned, many for the first time in memory. By some estimates, a billion native animals died up and down Australia’s east coast. Dozens of people died.

TechRadar

Loved Beau is Afraid? Stream these 7 existential horror movies (if you dare)

Here are 7 horror flicks similar to Ari Aster's Beau is Afraid that we recommend checking out

ABC News

Australia's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Voyager finally get to deliver on their 'Promise' in Liverpool

Perth progressive metal band Voyager are finally achieving their dream to make Eurovision history, as the first group to represent Australia — they talk to ABC about the long road to the Contest, the songs that didn't quite make it, their Spinal Tap moment in Amsterdam, and more.

ABC News

Federal budget projects a shift in aged care, which promises to save Australia billions

Older Australians are increasingly opting to receive care at home, rather than in residential aged care, a shift that the federal government projects will save billions of dollars.

ABC News

Where to start if a loved one goes missing overseas

Australians are known for their passion for travel, but when a loved one goes missing overseas, it sets off an uncharted course for those back home. This is what happens next.

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