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Australia's COVID-19 numbers are dropping but experts warn the pandemic will not end this year

Winter's nearly over and, with COVID-19 daily case numbers declining, you could be forgiven for hoping the coronavirus pandemic is coming to an end too. But experts say it could be a long way off.

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Is education or immigration the answer to our skills shortage? We asked 50 economists

Fifty top Australian economists were asked to select which topics to be discussed at the summit offered the most promise of addressing our skills shortage.

The New Daily

Wages growth jumps for new hires, Seek figures on advertised wages show

Wages growth jumps for new hires, but research shows under-35s are bearing the brunt of a falling share of income going to workers.

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Pacific Islands tourism sector struggling as staff leave under mobility scheme to meet Australia's worker shortage

A mobility scheme to bring in hospitality workers from the Pacific Islands to fill labour shortages may be "good for Australia", but local businesses say there has been an exodus and now they are struggling to find skilled workers when the tourism industry needs them the most.

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Veterans' event to return after pandemic

Legacy Australia volunteers will be raising money to support veterans' families as a royal commission recommends clearing a compensation backlog.

AAP

Urgency, ambition to underscore reform: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used an address at the National Press Club to outline his government's achievements in its first 100 days.

AAP

Calls for science investment before summit

A leading science peak body says further investment in the area could lead to a $52 billion windfall for the national economy.

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Australia’s jobs and skills summit: who’s going and what’s on the agenda?

Labor hopes together business, unions and the community sector will be able to find ways to lift wages, spur productivity and ease skills shortages

The Guardian - AU

Labor is sending mixed messages on energy – and some of it sounds like climate denial

The release of vast new areas along the Australian coast for oil and gas exploration is undermining proclamations about creating a cleaner economy

The Guardian - AU

Greens push for authority to help coal and gas workers through energy transition

Penny Allman-Payne says body would combat climate scare campaigns by giving workers a secure future

The Guardian - AU

Clear analogy with South China Sea and Taiwan to India-China LAC tensions, says Kevin Rudd

Former Australian PM says Chinese infrastructure consolidation at LAC indicates it will not turn back or withdraw completely

The Hindu

How the 'Queen of Canada' is making inroads into the U.S., Australia and beyond

Romana Didulo is a Canadian conspiracy theorist who falsely asserts she is the queen and ruler of Canada. On her instructions, some of her disciples recently attempted to arrest police officers in southern Ontario.

The Conversation

100 days of Labor: Albanese sets out his government’s key priorities for an Australian ‘culture change’

PM to focus on women, childcare, energy and skills in major speech to the National Press Club as he calls for post-pandemic ‘reform and renewal’

The Guardian - AU

Friend or foe: what world leaders think of Liz Truss

The probable next prime minister attracts mixed reactions abroad, from dislike in Moscow to irritation in France to positivity in Australia and Japan

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Today's rugby news as Australia star branded a 'disgrace' and told to apologise as Michael Cheika fires back at All Blacks boss

It was a lively Saturday in the Rugby Championship as South Africa lost in Australia and Argentina made history in New Zealand

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SA concession holders and low-income earners to get relief with a one-off doubled cost-of-living payment

A one-off, doubled cost-of-living payment being dished out by the South Australian government will provide some relief to concession holders and low-income earners.

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Free period products to be rolled out across WA's public secondary schools

WA has become the last state in Australia to offer free sanitary products at public schools in a bid to keep students engaged in school and end the stigma associated with periods.

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Touching tribute to Andrew Symonds at ODI in Townsville as his kids carry the drinks

With his nickname, "Roy", and test number emblazoned on the field, Andrew Symonds is remembered by the Australian side, fans and his loved ones in the city he settled down in after retiring from the game.

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Daily Mirror

Fans notice heartwarming detail in Michelle Keegan's photo from filming in Australia

Michelle Keegan is currently Down Under for filming of a new BBC drama and the 35-year-old was beaming as she took a selection of photos by the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney

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Former ironwoman Bonnie Hancock returns to Gold Coast after record-breaking surf ski paddle around Australia

Former ironwoman Bonnie Hancock completes an epic 13,000 kilometre surf ski paddle around mainland Australia with four potential world records under her belt and thousands raised for charity.

Newcastle Herald

A dozen of the Hunter's coolest quirky wines

Planning a wine tasting trip to the Hunter, Australia's oldest winemaking region?

The Conversation

Is education or immigration the answer to our skills shortage? We asked 50 economists

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

Reuters

Australian defence minister to visit France, Germany, Britain to boost ties

Australia's defence minister on Sunday said he aims to deepen defence ties with France, Germany and Britain during visits to the European partners this week, saying war in Ukraine has increased the importance of cooperation with likeminded nations.

Reuters

Australia to probe 'broken' industrial relations at jobs summit

Australia's new government will consider reforms to the country's "broken" industrial bargaining system at a jobs summit this week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday.

ABC News

While the NSW ski fields thrive, nearby rural towns in the Snowy Mountains see essential services close

Small towns once considered contenders to become the new capital city of Australia are now struggling to keep essential services afloat, despite nearly $400 million being pumped into tourism in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

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