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The Australian Open is set to be elevated to "grand slam of squash" status with players fighting for a $1 million purse under an exciting new restructure.

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Victoria signals end of coal by announcing a new 95% renewable target. It's a risky but vital move

It’s the end of the line for coal in Victoria, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews today announced plans for 95% renewables within 13 years. Until now, the industrialised state has been aiming for 50% by 2030.

The Conversation

Penny Wong says timing of Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem ‘regrettable’

Foreign affairs minister admits poor timing of announcement on Jewish holiday and promises never to play politics on the issue

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Orionids meteor shower 2022: When, where and how to see it in Australia

If you are planning to stay up late this weekend you may see a couple of shooting stars streak across the sky.

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Sponsors should be put through rigour, just like athletes, to 'earn their place' on a jersey, says former Diamonds player

What started as a request by Australian netballer Donnell Wallam to remove the name "Hancock" from her dress has erupted into a national conversation about sportswashing that some athletes and fans say is overdue.

ABC News

Private funds plug $2b into big batteries

Australian renewables developer Maoneng has struck a $2 billion international deal in a major boost for battery energy storage and solar power generation.

AAP

Australia look to familiar blueprint in bid for back-to-back T20 World Cup titles

The reigning champions are not expected to stray too far from the template that delivered success last year

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Census website struck by a billion attempted cyber-attacks, Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals

Revelation that ABS fended off attacks in 2021 comes as Australia reels from ransomware attacks on Medibank and Optus

The Guardian - AU

An entirely new illicit drug has been discovered by Australian chemists. Here's how they did it

Imagine, if you will, a small plastic baggy containing a mixture of crystals and powder.

The Conversation

Biosecurity crackdown targets pet food

New procedures will see imported animal based pet food destroyed if it fails to meet Australia's biosecurity standards.

AAP

Josh Inglis ruled out of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign following freak golf accident

The all-rounder's T20 World Cup campaign is over before it's even begun after the Australian wicketkeeper suffered a freak hand injury while playing golf.

ABC News

Unemployment remains steady as job creation dries up

Some employers are still struggling to fill vacancies, but the latest data hint that the COVID jobs boom is coming to an end.

ABC News

Plan to tackle energy stress as bills soar

Many Australians are facing hardship as the energy system undergoes profound change, prompting the national regulator to release a new three-year plan to help.

AAP

The Coalition scoffed at the idea of a wellbeing budget. But Australians want Jim Chalmers to deliver

The approach labelled ‘hippy economics’ is one that experts and the public are crying out for

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Aussie Trans Am star headed to the US

Australia's top Trans Am driver Nathan Herne will make a cameo appearance at the Circuit of the Americas next month.

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Green replaces injured Inglis in WC squad

Australia have called up powerful allrounder Cameron Green to replace luckless back-up wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in the Twenty20 World Cup squad.

AAP

Aust scientists fear encephalitis outbreak

Australian scientists are extremely concerned about the risk of a major human outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and are flagging a potential vaccine shortfall.

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Australia committed to military cooperation with Indonesia

Country seen as an ‘important partner’ in a region where China is becoming increasingly assertive.

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The Guardian - AU

Heartbreak High: Australian hit renewed for a second season on Netflix

Teen drama spends two weeks in streaming platform’s Top 10, while fans drive billions of views on social media

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition is seeing red (meat) over the methane pledge – but it’s not just about burping cattle

About half of the CO2-equivalent caused by releasing methane in Australia comes from agriculture. The rest comes mainly from coalmines, oil, gas and waste

ABC News

Report into COVID-19 response asserts 'mistakes were made'

A new review has found disadvantaged and vulnerable people were impacted heavily by Australia's response to COVID-19.

The Guardian - AU

Family life has evolved markedly in Australia in the past 50 years, but income equality for women is a long way off

While 71% of couples with dependants both work, economic dependence remains a major issue for women

AAP

Beazley appointed to War Memorial council

Former Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed as the newest member of the Australian War Memorial Council.

USA Today Sports Media Group

With win at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev open to defending title vs. ‘short guy’ Alexander Volkanovski in Australia

"I went to Australia one time. We can go again."

ABC News

Why are millions of Australians still living in poverty? Experts say it's solvable

Experts say Australia needs to develop an official "poverty line", with at least 3.3 million people currently stuck in severe hardship.

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