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With authorities in Queensland scaling back COVID protocols, here’s a look back at where we were 12, 24 and 36 months ago

Queensland's fourth year of living with COVID-19 begins today – marking the anniversary of the first time the state's then Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young warned the public of a novel coronavirus emerging out of China.

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The 2023 Australian of the Year Local Heroes making the nation a fairer place

From supporting teenage mums to providing food relief and finding lost pets, the nominees for Australian of the Year Local Hero have gone above and beyond to help their communities.

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Historic drive-in joins cinema closures

Mounting bills have led to the closure of one of Australia's oldest drive-in cinemas after its land was sold off to a developer.

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Australian girls ice hockey team going the extra mile for World Championships

Ice hockey and the sunburnt country appear to exist at odds but the Australian girls under 18 team is fighting the odds to make it on the world stage.

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Permanent gun amnesty recovers almost 18,000 weapons, including flamethrower, in first year

Almost 18,000 weapons have been surrendered in the first year of Australia's national permanent gun amnesty, including automatic weapons and a flamethrower from the Vietnam War-era.

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Voice debate turns to young Australians

Supporters and sceptics of the voice are turning to young Australians with a key coalition figure the latest to raise questions about the ambitious reform.

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Dunloy vs Ballyhale: Nigel Elliott makes bold All-Ireland Club final prediction as Cuchullain’s seek maiden title

After a two-year stint in Australia, Elliott's timely return has coincided with Dunloy's run to the All-Ireland Club Senior Hurling Championship Final

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Tributes flow as hero dad who drowned saving his daughter's life in Australia is named

Paul Doran, 45, of the well-known Pat Doran Construction family in Kildare died when he heroically rescued his 11-year-old girl.

Irish Mirror

William speaks to people helping with Australia’s flood recovery

The Prince offered his support in a video call with a group of people representing some of the regions of Australia recently hit by flooding.

The Independent UK

Australian park rangers say 'Toadzilla' could be world's biggest toad

Australian park rangers believe they have stumbled upon a record-breaking giant toad deep in a rainforest.

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Nearly 6-pound 'Toadzilla' found in Australia breaks the record for largest toad

Cane toads are notorious pests in Australia, colonizing habitats and poisoning other wildlife. Park rangers euthanized the 5.95-pound animal, whose body will be donated to the Queensland Museum.

WEKU

Late nights and fluffy balls: players pile in on Australian Open teething trouble

The Australian Open has come in for criticism over its scheduling and its balls but there are changes planned by organisers

The Guardian - UK

‘Toadzilla’ captured in Australia, possibly a record specimen

Rangers in Australia’s Conway National Park this week captured a cane toad that weighed nearly 6 pounds, making it possibly the largest on record.

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Ball kids who worked until 4am on Andy Murray match only received gift bag and meal

Andy Murray fought back from two sets down to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis during an epic Australian Open clash which started at 10.20pm and didn't finish until after 4am

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The Guardian - AU

Criminalising nicotine vaping in Australia could cause ‘further harm’, drug experts warn

Prohibitionist approach risks fuelling the black market, worsening health outcomes and sending people to jail unnecessarily, experts say

The Guardian - AU

From interest rates to the ‘race for space’: what is fuelling Australia’s rental nightmare?

After unprecedented growth there are signs rents are beginning to ease, but many experts predict prices will stay high for a while

The Guardian - AU

Fixation on Qantas won’t end, even if string of incidents were unconnected

The national carrier leans into its emotional connection with Australians, so it is bound to be the focus of intense scrutiny

The Guardian - AU

Dread, exhaustion and rising helplessness: inside the burnout among Australia’s psychologists

The fallout from the pandemic-fuelled mental health epidemic on the people tasked with helping the rest of us is widespread, and growing

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The Guardian - AU

Irving case prompts review of redress options for miscarriages of justice

Exclusive: Australia is alone among democracies who have not ratified UN provision enabling legal remedy for someone wrongfully convicted or imprisoned

The Guardian - AU

Over 17,000 weapons surrendered in first year of Australian firearms amnesty

Retrieved weapons include a Vietnam war-era flamethrower, sawn-off shotguns, rifles, gel blasters and revolvers

The Guardian - AU

Australians to save $230 on electricity bills next financial year as wholesale prices fall

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the saving is a sign the government’s plan to cap prices is ‘starting to make a difference’.

Edinburgh Live

Heartwarming Edinburgh Castle engagement of globetrotting couple caught on camera

A travel loving couple have shared their tale of romance after getting engaged in the capital, having country-hopped since 2016 when they first met in Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: marathons, managers, Murray and Messi v Ronaldo

Who hit a century? Who was up all night? Who made a comeback?

The Times of India

Australia maul South Africa 9-2 to top Pool A, qualify directly for FIH World Cup quarters

ROURKELA: Star forward Blake Govers scored four times, including from a penalty stroke, as title contenders Australia thrashed South Africa 9-2 to top Pool A and directly qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's World Cup on Friday.

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Australian Open: De Minaur and Popyrin intent on carrying the flag into final 16

Australian tennis will be on tenterhooks today as its two remaining singles players attempt to make the Open's last 16

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