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Former judge to head Australian inquiry into ex-PM Morrison's secret roles

Australia appointed a former High Court judge on Friday to lead an inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to some ministries at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Marine parks in oil, gas exploration area

Conservation groups are stunned by the government's decision to allow oil and gas exploration inside Australian marine parks as it's battling climate change.

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Silverware chance for Manenti's 7s men

Australia's men's rugby sevens team can overcome an opportunity lost at the Commonwealth Games by claiming a maiden world title in Los Angeles.

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'Let's just do it': how do e-changers feel about having left the city now lockdowns are over?

In 2020, propelled by the pandemic and the push to work from home, thousands of Australian households made the decision to move from the city to the country. A significant swathe of these internal migrants were “e-changers”, workers holding on to their city jobs and working remotely.

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Improved accessibility and seven-star energy efficiency standards approved for new homes

Efficiency standards and increased accessibility for Australian housing have been agreed to at meeting of building ministers in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Snickers bars are being made in Australia again, but ours are 12% smaller

In the latest example of ‘shrinkflation’, the popular chocolate bar has lost a chunk of weight in a move from overseas production back to Ballarat

The Guardian - AU

'Never had a booking': Luna Park orders conservative group to stop advertising Sydney conference

Sydney's Luna Park orders CPAC Australia to stop advertising tickets to a conference at its iconic amusement park it claims the group never had a booking for.

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Australian police seize record 2 tons of methamphetamine

Authorities have found 1.8 metric tons (2 U.S. tons) of methamphetamine hidden in marble tiles shipped from the Middle East to Sydney in what police describe as the largest-ever seizure of the illicit drug in Australia

The Independent UK

A Robodebt royal commission has been announced. Here's how we got to this point

Hundreds of thousands of Australians who were affected by the Robodebt scheme are hoping for answers from the former government.

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Government announces investment in training 500 Aboriginal healthcare workers as Closing the Gap council meets

The federal government has announced a plan to train 500 health workers across Australia, as the joint council on Closing the Gap meets in Adelaide.

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US approves $1.95 billion sale of Black Hawks to Australia

CANBERRA, Australia — The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 40 Black Hawk helicopters to Australia for an estimated $1.95 billion, the latest move toward strengthening military ties between Canberra and Washington.

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Consistency key for Labuschagne's ODI role

Marnus Labuschagne will raise his hand for any role within Australia's upcoming ODI series following gaps in his international 50-over career.

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Bid to deport Australian judge quashed

An Australian-born high court judge in Kiribati has won an appeal to stop his deportation from the Pacific island nation.

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Solving the curious case of the metal pyramids in a Canberra paddock

Could they be World War II relics or perhaps alien calling cards? In fact, the story behind these rusty pyramids near Tuggeranong starts at one of our cultural institutions

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Brayshaw brothers continue family football success as Andy named AFL All Australian

Wrapped in colours belonging to the Dockers and the Dees, Ian Brayshaw can't wipe the smile from his face, thanks to grandson and newly crowned All Australian Andy Brayshaw.

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40% Of Coke In Australia Has No Coke In It But Hey, Enjoy Your $320 Bag Of Icing Sugar

Australia’s first government-funded pill testing site has released the results from its first month of operation and they are not great.

The Conversation

Is Australia in danger of becoming the US's 'deputy sheriff' in the South China Sea?

Recent comments by Defence Minister Richard Marles about Australia, China and the international law of the sea raise the spectre of Australia acting as an Indo-Pacific “deputy sheriff” for the United States, enforcing the rules-based international order.

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River red gum wins Australia's favourite native tree countdown, Moreton Bay fig fans and boab boosters left gutted

Gum trees dominate the dais at the end of our quest to find Australia's favourite native tree, as #teamfig is left to plan for next year.

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Everyday Australians to support refugees

Community groups will be deployed to welcome and support refugees in a new pilot backed by the federal government.

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Treaty promises seismic shift on high seas

An Australian government delegation is in New York thrashing out a game-changing global treaty to give the majority of the planet's ocean basic protections.

AAP

Boomers trounce Bahrain in WC qualifier

NBA draftee Luke Travers was everywhere as Australia beat Bahrain 104-50 for a perfect 7-0 record in basketball World Cup qualifying.

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Virginia Bell to lead inquiry into former PM’s ministries – as it happened

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Australia's Chief of Army rejects WA government claims the state's north is under-defended

The Chief of Australia's Army rejects the idea WA's north is under-defended, while giving insight into how the state is on the "leading edge" of efforts to transform the fighting force.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: visa backlog’s human impact, Putin’s army plan, Dutton denounces ‘witch-hunt’

Friday: Australia’s bureaucracy is tackling a huge number of visa applications. For people like Huma, it’s a race against time as she fears being sent back to the Taliban who burned her. Plus: the gendered double standards for prime ministers

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Wave Hill Walk-Off anniversary to be celebrated after two-year COVID hiatus

When Vincent Lingiari led 200 stockmen away from Wave Hill station in protest of unfair working conditions in 1966, he wouldn't have foreseen it becoming a seminal turning point in Australian history.

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