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Rural Indians join rush to study abroad as prospects dim at home

When 19-year-old Sachin failed to score the grades he needed to get into a good Indian college, his father, a small shopkeeper, took a loan and dug deep into the family savings to help him secure a Canadian student visa.

Reuters

We asked Australian children what they needed from their communities. Here's what they said

What does a “fair go” look like for Australian children? We asked 130 children aged between seven and 13 years what makes communities strong, supportive, and fair.

The Conversation

Robinson ready to prove surfing's top dog

Jack Robinson says he's worked hard to become a surfing all-rounder, which will be key to becoming Australia's first men's world champion since Mick Fanning.

AAP

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East Timor sees Indonesia, S.Korea, Japan, China as potential investors in Sunrise gas

Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and China could all be interested in investing in the Greater Sunrise gas project, which lies in waters between East Timor and Australia, East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Wednesday.

Reuters

China 'very interested' in partnering with Timor-Leste on gas project, President José Ramos-Horta says

Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta reveals China is "very interested" in partnering with his government on a contentious gas project.

ABC News

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: No long-term worries, we tried out three-seamer option, says Rohit Sharma

DUBAI: India stare at elimination in the Asia Cup after their six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka here on Tuesday but captain Rohit Sharma said there are no long-term worries as they were experimenting with three seamers in view of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

The Times of India

Last Aussie NASCAR winner revived

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo that won the last NASCAR race in Australia has been restored to its former glory.

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Is A Raisin in the Sun just as relevant in 2022 Australia as it was in America in 1959? Some say very much so

The Australian main stage debut of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun offers audiences a reality check, without beating you over the head, according to some of its cast members.

ABC News

Australia urges China to allow detained mom to speak to kids

Australia’s prime minister has urged China to allow detained Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei to make her first contact with her children in more than two years

The Independent UK

Australian economy holds firm in June quarter driven by export boom

National accounts figures show GDP expanded by 3.6% compared with a year earlier as households drew down on savings to keep spending

The Guardian - AU

Australia's economy grew strongly earlier this year, but at risk of a 'cliff-like slowing'

Australia's economy grew strongly in the three months to June, but it was business owners who benefited more than workers.

ABC News

SA primary schools to get autism teachers

The South Australian government has begun rolling out a program to appoint autism inclusion teachers in every primary school from 2023.

AAP

A-League Women to be removed from free-to-air television as part of new broadcast schedule

The women's competition will be shown entirely on streaming services as the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) looks to tap into new markets.

ABC News

Australia's PM says journalist detained in China should have access to family

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged the Chinese government on Wednesday to improve the treatment of an Australian journalist detained in China for two years and give her access to her children.

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Burnie's 'Bunny Island' delights drivers on Tasmanian highway

Rabbits are one of Australia's most destructive pest animals, but a population on the side of a busy highway in Tasmania appear to be safe from control methods, and locals couldn't be happier.

AAP

Clean energy exports at 'lightning speed'

Australia will shoot well beyond an electricity grid powered by 82 per cent renewable energy in its quest to be a clean energy superpower.

ABC News

Australia's new Fire Danger Rating System's impact on harvest bans to be tested by Esperance Shire

A major cropping region worries a new national fire danger rating system could lead to more harvest bans.

AAP

Qld tax could deter Japan investors: envoy

Japan's ambassador to Australia has warned Queensland coal tax hikes could impact plans to invest in joint venture hydrogen projects around the country.

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WA entrepreneur says his Just a Baby app has facilitated 1,000 births, but AMA urges caution

A West Australian man believes he has helped create about 1,000 babies across the globe through an app that allows people to find eggs, a womb, an embryo or sperm.

ABC News

BOM forecasts heavy rain for already-flooded eastern catchments, severe thunderstorms

It is set to be a thoroughly wet few days for eastern Australia as the latest cold front marches across the country.

ABC News

How the latest RBA interest rate rise will impact WA, the most mortgaged state in Australia

Data shows WA is the most mortgaged state in the country and has the largest gap between wage growth and inflation, but comparatively low house prices continue to shield sandgropers from further pain as interest rates rise yet again.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: childcare strike, consent warning for films, fears for Australian in Baghdad jail

Wednesday: Tens of thousands of families across the country will be affected by early childhood workers striking for better pay and conditions. Plus: the invention that makes hydrogen from humid air

ABC News

Barnaby Joyce says Labor has changed the law on fuel emissions standards. Is that correct?

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says the government has changed the law on fuel emissions standards. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

Fears national doctor shortage will soon force metropolitan GP clinics to turn away patients

Australia's shortage of GPs will soon force clinics to cut back on services and turn away patients unless the government urgently intervenes, doctors and peak medical bodies warn.

The New Daily

Ajla Tomljanovic misses out on US Open semi-final ahead of crucial Nick Kyrgios match

Wednesday's match was the first US Open quarterfinal for an Australian woman since Stosur in 2012. Nick Kyrgios is due to take the court later this morning.

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