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Growing disparity in life expectancy, health outcomes between Sydney, far western NSW report finds

Life expectancy, rates of suicide, and preventable deaths are all getting worse in remote parts of NSW according to research from The Australia Institute.

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Landmark defence review to be handed to government

A review of Australia's defence strategy is set to be handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.

AAP

AFP commissioner questioned over 'violent arrest' of protester outside Iranian Embassy in Canberra

Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw said the police force's internal integrity unit was still in the process of investigating the claims, after it was referred to the internal integrity unit following media reports.

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National sheep flock to hit 15-year high as increasing cattle prices drive graziers in new direction

Move over New Zealand, Australian sheep could be widening the export market gap if our numbers for 2023 are anything to go by.

ABC News

Investigators of alleged war crimes by Australians in Afghanistan set to hand over first brief of evidence

The Office of the Special Investigator is looking at between 40 and 50 alleged offences, Senate estimates hears

The Guardian - AU

Heavy-duty trucks go electric for Queensland trial

Electric trucks capable of carrying huge payloads will be driven on Queensland roads for three months in the latest zero-emission transport trial.

AAP

Australia to do more to counter foreign interference - minister

Australia's government plans to "out" foreign interference operations that are targeting politicians, academics and community leaders, Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said on Tuesday.

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Australia foils Iran surveillance plot and vows to bring foreign interference ‘into the light’

Home affairs minister reveals incident included monitoring an individual’s home and extensively researching their family

The Guardian - AU

Olympian Peter Bol has provisional doping suspension for EPO lifted after B-sample does not match A-sample

Australian Olympian Peter Bol has his provisional doping suspension lifted but Sport Integrity Australia says it is still investigating.

ABC News

Olympian Peter Bol’s provisional doping suspension lifted after B sample test returned

Australian athlete’s career was in the balance after urine test showed signs of synthetic EPO, a performance-enhancing agent

The Guardian - AU

Bourgeois spiders and Kandinsky masterpieces: Sydney set for a summer of blockbuster art

Exhibitions for Paris-born sculptor, the pioneering Russian painter and ‘one of the greatest living artists’ are all headed for Australia this summer

The Guardian - AU

Think your relative is caught up in a romance scam? Here's how to talk to them about love scams this Valentine's Day

If you suspect someone you love is being fleeced in a romance scam, how do you break it to them without them getting defensive? An expert from Relationships Australia talks us through it.

ABC News

Home Affairs Minister warns foreign interference is worsening and autocracies are targeting opponents in Australia

In a speech to the National Security College at the Australian National University, Clare O'Neil reveals ASIO disrupted a foreign government operation to target dual citizen political dissidents, as she warns the government will name countries behind interference campaigns.

ABC News

Labor’s new cultural policy ‘first step’ in addressing National Gallery of Australia’s $265m shortfall

Funds needed to keep doors open, exhibitions free and carry out urgent repairs to protect $7bn worth of art, director says

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Shock and relief among Perth refugees as government ends 10-year temporary visa limbo

Perth refugees on temporary visas say they were in disbelief when they learned they would be eligible for permanent residency — along with social security, bank and student loans.

AAP

Gilmore, Wright among surfers to advance at Sunset

World champion Steph Gilmore has led a charge of six Australian women through the Sunset Pro in Hawaii, while Jack Robinson must contest the elimination round.

AAP

Bad foreign actors to be named after Iran plot foiled

In a major crackdown on the scourge of foreign interference, Australia will name and shame countries found to be undermining the nation's political processes.

Football London

What KSI and Logan Paul did at Prime event in Australia that Arsenal fans will love

Logan Paul and KSI are co-owners of Prime which recently announced a deal to sponsor Arsenal with the latter being a well-known fan of the Gunners

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Eight-year-old Sydney boy electrocuted at Fiji luxury resort

Cairo Winitana, 8, was holidaying with his family when he was found "motionless" near a flower garden at a luxury Fiji resort.

The Guardian - AU

Government receives strategic defence review – as it happened

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Australian Startup Forcite Debuts MK1S Smart Helmet In Italy

Australian smart helmet startup Forcite debuts its MK1S helmet in Italy with an ECE 22.05 approval rating and a €1,299 ($1,395 USD) price tag.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: new China balloon spy fleet claims, plastic bag landfill warning, Queensland fires

The US says China’s high-altitude balloon spying program has existed for many years; Tanya Plibersek urged to ensure supermarket waste is stored safely

ABC News

Number of people in Australia with multiple sclerosis is rising, as is rate of growth, new research shows

The number of people in Australia living with multiple sclerosis has grown by 30 per cent in recent years — and the rate at which that figure is growing is also accelerating.

ABC News

China's economy is recovering — is that a good thing for Australians faced with surging prices?

China's rebounding economy is set to have ramifications for Australia — both good and bad — and could exacerbate our cost-of-living issues.

ABC News

Paramedics say intensive on-call roster system with 96-hour shifts endangers workers

As Australia faces a regional health worker shortage, paramedics say intensive rosters are causing burnout and are contributing to staff retention and recruitment issues.

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