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Paxlovid is Australia's first-line COVID antiviral but Lagevrio also prevents severe disease in over-70s

Australia is experiencing the fourth wave of COVID for 2022, with the number of people hospitalised with COVID trending to levels seen in winter and ongoing high levels of deaths. New COVID waves are expected to occur every three to four months for some time.

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Great Barrier Reef should be put on 'in danger' list, UN panel says

Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be listed as a world heritage site that is "in danger", a UN panel recommended on Tuesday, saying the world's biggest coral reef ecosystem was significantly impacted by climate change and warming of oceans.

Reuters

Avocados Australia explores export markets as farmers brace for another oversupply 'avolanche'

When Aussie farmers begged consumers to eat more avocados, they smashed it. Is another campaign to address oversupply likely to bear fruit?

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Firms want sustainability but lack proof

Australian firms recognise sustainability will be key to profits and many investors don't mind making less to do the right thing, but success is hard to prove.

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MS patients turn to crowdfunding and mortgage draws to get disease-halting treatment overseas

This South Australian woman has less than two months to raise more than $90,000 to receive a bone-marrow stem cell transplant she hopes will halt the advancement of the disease.

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Restaurant in Aust-first wage theft case

A Victorian restaurant accused of ripping off workers is the first in Australia's history to face criminal charges over allegations of wage theft.

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Joe Rogan: Islam Makhachev has probably never fought anybody as quick as Alexander Volkanovski

Longtime MMA analyst Joe Rogan wonders if Islam Makhachev can handle Alexander Volkanovski's speed at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia.

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Woodforde: Aust should back Davis Cup bid

Mark Woodforde says Australia should bid to bring the new-look Davis Cup back to the country after the success of Lleyton Hewitt's team in Malaga.

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Nutcracker performance raises funds for orphans and underprivileged children

The Government Lottery Office, the Australian Teachers of Dancing and the ATOD Children & Youth Development Association present a charity performance, "The Nutcracker 2022", at Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts Theatre in Chiang Mai, on Sunday at noon and 3.30pm.

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Northern Territory set to become first Australian jurisdiction to raise age of criminal responsibility. Here's what that means

The Northern Territory is set to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years of age. So what does it mean, and do experts think it will make a difference?

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Why is JobSeeker going to be reviewed? Will it go up?

Starting next year, the income support payments that millions of Australians rely on will be scrutinised by an expert committee, but the government is making it clear that while it will listen to its advice, it won't necessarily follow it.

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Rare 1920s physical culture program discovered among bombs during Sydney home renovation

The discovery of likely WWII mortar shells beneath a Sydney home may have brought out the bomb squad, but the unearthing of a 1920s physical culture program is shedding light on the sport's Australian evolution.

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The Wayne Pivac review: Who the WRU will speak to as coach's fate to be sealed

The Wales head coach faces a number of questions

Wales Online

The Loop: Littleproud calls Morrison censure a 'stunt', woman found 51 years after abduction, and a rainbow pitch invader in Qatar — 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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Flooded NSW towns and dry parts of WA face 'above normal' bushfire potential, says national fire council

After record rainfall in eastern Australia, bushfires might be the last thing on many people's minds. But fire authorities are warning the rain is creating strong fuel loads. Here, they provide a breakdown on each state's fire risk over the coming bushfire season.

The Conversation

Two thirds of Australian authors are women – our new research finds they earn just $18,200 from their writing

Most Australian book authors do not earn enough income from their creative practice to make ends meet. They rely on other jobs and other support, such as a partner’s income.

The Conversation

When it comes to delivery drones, the government is selling us a pipe dream. Experts explain the real costs

In early November, the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure invited public comment on proposed Australia-wide “drone delivery guidelines” it has been quietly developing with industry stakeholders. A slick new website – drones.gov.au – boasts of the supposed benefits of delivery drones. It claims they will create jobs, provide cost-efficiency and be…

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Captive teens make break for freedom

A new push to breed endangered western quolls is off to a cracking start and there are high hopes for a batch of youngsters just released in South Australia.

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Bushfire outlook varies across the country

The bushfire outlook for summer has been released by the national council for fire and emergency services and it varies across the country.

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ACCC decision looms for 'game changing' Telstra-TPG deal for bush mobile services

Norm Chapman used to get a phone signal working in some strange places in Australia, but now he can't even get two bars, despite living a few metres from a mobile phone tower. Now there are concerns it could get worse.

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Heatwaves in Tasmania? Stop laughing, here's what you need to know

When asked to think about dangerous weather events, you may picture strong winds, heavy rain or storms — but did you know that heatwaves are the most dangerous environmental hazard in Australia?

The Canberra Times

Defence recruitment messaging is entirely wrong

Apathy is still our enemy. But the appeal we've been making hasn't energised people into joining.

The Guardian - AU

Denmark face test of nerve as Australia plan for Eriksen’s quality

With distractions off the pitch, and a lack of goals on it, the Danes must overcome a bouncing Socceroos to qualify

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The rental squeeze is tightening. And these Australians say there's no escape

Huge crowds at inspections, bidding wars, rent increases and eviction notices. Experts say not since The Great Depression has it been this hard to rent in Australia.

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Hostage survivor Kylie Moore-Gilbert tells inquiry many Australians are being watched by Iran's regime

Kylie Moore-Gilbert says the Iranian government has infiltrated Australia and has been monitoring her movements as well as the activities of Australians who speak out against its human rights abuses.

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