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Critics question success of WA's independent public school program amid workload claims

Some parents and teachers in WA are questioning the independent public schools program, in the wake of a damning Productivity Commission report on Australia's education strategy.

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Ukrainian ambassador calls for Novak Djokovic's father to be banned from Australian Open over Russian flag incident

Footage shows Novak Djokovic's father at the Australian Open standing with a group displaying a Russian flag superimposed with Vladimir Putin's face.

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Albanese pressured on more Ukraine support

As the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is marked, Australia is urged to step up its military, energy and export assistance alongside other nations.

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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani to face Australia 's best in 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Baseball Classic

Many of Australia's top baseball players are part-timers, working regular day jobs. They're about to face the 'Japanese Babe Ruth', a superstar as big as they come who is set to sign one of the largest contracts in global sporting history.

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Beth Mooney pipped to ICC women's cricketer of the year award by Nat Sciver, Babar Azam wins men's award

England's Nat Sciver wins the ICC's women's cricketer of the year award and is named the best ODI player of 2022, with Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam emulating her in the men's awards.

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Roe v Wade abortion case has prompted 'more action and reforms' in Australia, expert says

The head of policy for an abortion provider says the case gave Australia an opportunity to review its approach to achieving universal access by 2030, but doctors say there's still a way to go — particularly in regional areas.

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Seaweed researchers find bright future for underwater crop

Seaweed's many uses already include food and fuel. Scientists are now investigating how the plant can address environmental and climate change challenges.

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Morning Mail: Greens’ voice dilemma, seaweed hunger solution, anger at Trump return

Lidia Thorpe’s position on an inquiry into Indigenous bodies could undermine the referendum; how ocean farming could be key to food and energy needs

The Guardian - AU

The Loop: Peter Dutton calls Djokovic's father's behaviour 'bizarre', FBI seizes major ransomware site, and Succession gets a season four date — 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 happen.

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Is Toadzilla a sign of enormous cane toads to come? It’s possible

Cane toads don't have a limit to their body size like mammals and birds do. They can keep growing their entire lives.

The New Daily

Voluntary assisted dying will be available to more Australians this year. Here's what to expect in 2023

By the end of 2023, eligible people in all Australian states will be able to apply for voluntary assisted dying as the final three states’ laws will become operational this year.

The Conversation

Is 'Toadzilla' a sign of enormous cane toads to come? It's possible – toads grow as large as their environment allows

Last week, the world met “Toadzilla”, a cane toad the size of a football and six times larger than average. The rangers who found her – female toads are bigger than male – were stunned. Weighing in at 2.7 kilograms, Toadzilla may be the largest cane toad ever recorded.

The Conversation

Australian teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs but their sense of professional belonging is strong

Teachers around Australia are preparing to head back to the classroom for 2023. But amid excitement about a new school year, there are ongoing concerns about teacher shortages and headlines saying kids are “falling behind” and education strategies are not working.

The Conversation

Could hiring more neurodivergent people help fix Australia's skills shortage?

Is hiring more neurodivergent people like Jacinta Reynolds one solution to Australia's skills shortage?

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Two-year-old steals the show at Australia Day citizenship ceremony with the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wasn't fazed by the youngster's tantrum

Wales Online

An even colder winter ahead thanks to return of El Niño in 2023

A frosty 2023-24 winter season is likely if El Niño ramps up

The Guardian - UK

Resilient Tsitsipas ready to take major step forward at Australian Open

The 24-year-old is now reaching his physical peak, but it’s his mental strength that gives him a chance to reach the final

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Jill Stark was the 'poster girl for sobriety' but her relationship with alcohol was rocky

After a devastating New Year's Eve, Jill quit drinking. The experience inspired her first book, but her journey with alcohol wasn't over.

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The Conversation

Beavers and oysters are helping restore lost ecosystems with their engineering skills – podcast

Whether you are looking at tropical forests in Brazil, grasslands in California or coral reefs in Australia, it is hard to find places where humanity hasn’t left a mark. The scale of the alteration, invasion or destruction of natural ecosystems can be mindbogglingly huge.

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Djokovic odds on to make 10th Open final

Novak Djokovic is a prohibitive favourite to advance to a 10th Australian Open title match when the two men's semi-finals take place in Melbourne.

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Australia Day stirs patriotism, past sins

Australia Day was celebrated nationwide with flags and citizenship ceremonies but it also inspired massive protests as the political tide changes.

Daily Mirror

Steve Harmison pinpoints England difference maker ahead of Australia Ashes clash

Former England bowler Steve Harmison believes James Anderson will be a central figure in this summer's Ashes series as Ben Stokes' side hope to regain the urn from Australia

The Conversation

Four possible consequences of El Niño returning in 2023

Every two to seven years, the equatorial Pacific Ocean gets up to 3°C warmer (what we know as an El Niño event) or colder (La Niña) than usual, triggering a cascade of effects felt around the world. This cycle is called the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) because every El…

The Guardian - AU

Food, feed and fuel: global seaweed industry could reduce land needed for farming by 110m hectares, study finds

Scientists identify parts of ocean suitable for seaweed cultivation and suggest it could constitute 10% of human diet to reduce impact of agriculture

The Guardian - UK

Runner says no to competing for GB in Australia over flight climate concerns

Teenage athlete asks not to be considered for world cross country championships because of impact of air travel

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