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Australia has promised ongoing funding to help developing countries protect nature as the environment minister heads to a biodiversity summit in Canada.

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Citizenship ceremonies allowed to be held either side of Australia Day after federal government change

Local councils will be allowed to hold citizenship ceremonies three days before or after Australia Day, but the federal government says its "strong expectation" is that they remain on January 26.

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Controversial Australia Day rule abandoned

Federal Labor has scrapped rules made by Scott Morrison where citizenship ceremonies must be held on January 26, as more councils shift from the national day.

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WA Police introduce alternative to prone restraint linked to deaths in custody

New police recruits in Western Australia are being trained to use leg straps over the potentially lethal prone restraint, in which a person is held face down on their stomach, often with physical pressure applied.

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Aussies play key role in new space mission

Australian experts will have a key role in commissioning a new satellite that will change what scientists know about pretty much all water on the planet.

AAP

North Australia's lucrative cotton industry set to double in size after bumper harvest

Farmers prepare massive swathes of land across the Top End for one of the world's most profitable crops. But some sections of the community are concerned about the impacts.

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The pandemic entered a new phase in 2022, but vaccines were still the major magnet for misinformation

A federal election and a pandemic groaning into its third year saw misinformation continue to spread apace in 2022. But one topic was particularly bad.

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Penfolds exhibition makes its way to Singapore

Following success in Bangkok, Sydney and Los Angeles earlier this year, Venture Beyond by Australian winemaker Penfolds recently made its way to Singapore to offer a futuristic wine experience through a series of interactive digital installations, add-on masterclasses and live performances under the theme of space exploration.

Bangkok Post

The Loop: Donald Trump announces his own NFT collection, and survivors remember Lindt Cafe siege on eighth anniversary — 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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Yes, the government’s price cap is overly generous to gas producers. But it was necessary

To tackle the energy crisis about to send our bills skywards, the Albanese government last week capped gas prices temporarily in the east coast market,

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Yes, the government's price cap is overly generous to gas producers. But it was necessary

To tackle the energy crisis about to send our bills skywards, the Albanese government last week capped gas prices temporarily in the east coast market, proposing a figure of A$12 per gigajoule. A gigajoule of gas has the same energy as about 26 litres of petrol.

The Conversation

Despite government delays, food waste recycling bins are coming to your kitchen sooner than you think

Only 24% of local councils in Australia separately collect household food organics and garden organics (FOGO) waste. Another 16% provide garden waste collection only. This limited progress has prompted the federal government to push back the target date, from 2023 to 2030, for all councils to collect food and garden…

The Conversation

Research project to look into how to foster belonging among African youth in Australia

Being the only black girl in the entire year level of her Adelaide high school, Jeanne found it hard to feel a sense of belonging. A new research project is looking at how to improve the situation in education, as well as society as a whole.

ABC News

Michael Masi lands new role in motorsport one year on from F1's Abu Dhabi farce

Masi returned to Australia this year after leaving the FIA in the wake of his botched handling of the Abu Dhabi season finale last December, which resulted in Lewis Hamilton missing out on an eighth world title

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Dad drives 2,860 miles without spotting deadly python inches from steering wheel

Andrew Hill took six-year-old Ivy along for the ride and drove his work vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, 4,600km from Perth, Western Australia, to Brisbane, Queensland

Daily Mirror

Mitchell Starc shares regret over relationship with Shane Warne before legend’s death

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc shared his disappointment that he did not mend his relationship with Shane Warne before the legendary spin king's death

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Pacific investment counters China: expert

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has visited Palau as part of a bipartisan Pacific tour in a bid to deepen Australia's ties with the region's nations.

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Solar race car on track for world record

An Australian made solar-powered race car could set a new Guinness World Record this weekend and spark interest in vehicles powered by the sun.

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Minister blasts gas giant 'Putin profits'

The federal government has laughed off criticism of its new energy laws as "Soviet-style", saying gas giants just want to keep hold of their record profits.

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Law reform in focus after police shooting

As the government weighs up the implications of the brutal deaths of two Queensland police officers, the federal opposition has likened the attack to terrorism.

Irish Mirror

'I shared bikini pictures in Facebook post looking for a job but people say it's inappropriate'

Teddie Swan has been travelling around Australia but has been at the centre of a controversial Facebook post after seeking work - some people deemed her outfit as 'inappropriate'

AAP

Australians spend more as Xmas closes in

The latest retail figures show more people spent money in the last month than they did a year ago.

Daily Mirror

Woman defends herself after trolls brand bikini pics during job-hunting 'inappropriate'

Globetrotter Teddie Swan has been pouring drinks for the last six weeks – but needs a new gig when she continues her journey Down Under in Australia after Christmas

Wales Online

Australia ace opens up about drunkenly fighting two team-mates including Wales star after hitting rock bottom

The Wallabies ace checked himself into rehab before the 2013 Lions tour

Daily Mirror

Rugby star lifts lid on alcohol struggles that saw him get drunk and fight two team-mates

Australia rugby international Kurtley Beale has opened up on the alcohol issues that made him turn to rehab after an ugly fight with two of his teammates

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