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The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu has been knocked offline for more than a month

The prime minister says about 70 percent of services have been restored, but officials have not commented on a cause or whether ransom was paid. Nor did they respond to NPR's requests for comment.

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South Australia's premier, Peter Malinauskas, is in 'furious agreement' with PM that nuclear power would not work for Australia

The South Australian premier has comprehensively rejected the future use of nuclear power generators in Australia, saying the "completely uneconomic" technology had already been thoroughly investigated and dismissed.

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Supercars to randomly allocate engines in Gen3 cars

The Australian Supercars championship will randomly allocate V8 motors to teams during the Gen3 era that gets underway next year.

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Electric trucks roll into Australia

A parcel delivery service will create Australia's largest electric truck fleet after a $20.1 million investment in the quiet, green transport technology.

AAP

Lionel Messi’s World Cup jersey from 1000th match snared by unused Australia sub

The No10 scored Argentina’s first goal in the round of 16 clash to set up a last-eight meeting with Netherlands

The Independent UK

Public urged to heed heatwave 'emergency' warning to be declared across Australia's north

Nearly all of the Northern Territory is set to swelter through a heatwave emergency later this week as temperatures build, triggered by a 'pseudo-monsoon' which last week dragged moisture away from northern Australia.

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Jayden Seales is latest West Indies Test star to come under injury cloud ahead of second clash with Australia

The West Indies tour of Australia has hit another snag, with further injuries striking the tourists.

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Australia Player Unused at World Cup Scores Messi’s Shirt

Australia midfielder Cameron Devlin did not play a minute of the World Cup but left Qatar with one of its biggest prizes after exchanging jerseys with Argentina's Lionel Messi after their round of 16 match. Devlin, who plays for Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish top flight, swooped after the…

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ABS data shows billion-dollar spend on mineral exploration breaks previous records in Australia

Gold continues to be the most sought-after commodity as mineral exploration in Australia reached record highs during the September quarter when more than $1.08 billion was spent.

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Peter Handscomb hoping to tour India with Australia squad

NEW DELHI: He may have last played red-ball cricket almost four years back, but Peter Handscomb is hopeful of finding a spot in the Australia squad that will tour India for a four-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in February-March next year.

The Times of India

Australia lagging in green energy shift

A national approach is needed for Australia to progress renewable energy-based manufacturing, the hydrogen industry says.

AAP

Afternoon Update: RBA rate hike; Kirstie Alley dies; and a heatwave for northern Australia

Central bank warns of more rises to come after raising cash rate to 3.1%

The Guardian - AU

War decisions must not change: Defence

Deciding how Australia goes to war is being reviewed, with the Defence Department issuing a dire warning on what could happen if changes are made.

AAP

This latest increase in RBA interest rates might well be the last, for some time

You might not know it from reading Tuesday’s statement announcing Australia’s eighth consecutive increase in interest rates, but our Reserve Bank might finally have done enough.

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Climate to be won on land, sea and finance

Campaigns and finance deals outside official international climate negotiations have an increasingly important role in fighting climate change, insiders say.

Reuters

U.S. to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan

The United States will increase the rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia, including bomber aircraft and fighter jets, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, amid shared concerns about China.

The Independent UK

Australia's central bank raises key interest rate to 3.1%

Australia’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.1% as it tries to wrestle down inflation

The Guardian - AU

Temperatures forecast to reach mid-40s as heatwave hits northern Australia

North of Western Australia, NT and Queensland to swelter in up to 47C as ‘monsoon break’ allows build-up of intensely hot air mass

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City development set for national overhaul

Cities, suburbs and regions could be developed with a more nationally-consistent flavour, with the federal government to roll out a major policy overhaul.

AAP

Fresh calls to raise criminal age

Advocates are calling for Australia's attorneys-general to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 when they meet on Friday.

The Conversation

Australia and the US are firm friends on defence – now let's turn that into world-beating climate action

Climate action is firmly on the political agenda in both Australia and the United States, following a recent change in government in both nations. As this year’s Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) get underway in Washington, the Albanese and Biden administrations appear keen for deeper bilateral cooperation on tackling climate change.

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Calls for boost to social security payment

An inquiry into poverty in Australia has heard calls to increase social security payments to help meet the rising cost of living.

AAP

Cycling young gun Plapp targetting Paris

Geelong's Citroen Bay Classic criterium series will start a big year of racing for Australian cyclist Luke Plapp as he builds towards the Paris Olympics.

The Guardian - AU

Consumer watchdog puts Australian airlines on notice over high domestic air fares

ACCC says they will closely monitor companies to ensure they do not keep prices high through artificial scarcity

AAP

Airfares soar before Christmas holidays

The price of air travel in Australia continues to reach new heights, with a new report showing passengers are paying much more this year.

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