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US approves Australia's $2.8b military purchase, Djokovic withdraws from US Open, and study finds dangerous heat to occur more often — 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.

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U.S. State Dept approves potential sale of military helicopters to Australia

The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of military helicopters and related equipment to Australia for an estimated cost of $1.95 billion, the Pentagon said, as Australia seeks to boost its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Reuters

South Australian Catherina van der Linden celebrates 110th birthday

Catherina van der Linden celebrates her 110th birthday today, making her one of the oldest living Australians.

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Yes, we know there is a 'skills shortage'. Here are 3 jobs summit ideas to start fixing it right away

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

The Conversation

Australia has a new online-only private school: what are the options if the mainstream system doesn't suit your child?

As of next year, a Melbourne private school will open to online-only enrolments for years five to 12.

The Conversation

If productivity was the magical fix some claim, we wouldn't need a jobs summit

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

The Conversation

Trachoma still exists in remote Indigenous communities as Australia fails to meet eradication targets

As the Joint Council on Closing the Gap meets in Adelaide, cases of trachoma in Aboriginal communities are declining as NT Health pop-up clinics teach kids how to clean their faces properly — but a new date for eradication has not been set.

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How has the pandemic changed relationships between owners and their dogs? Here's what dog ownership in Australia looks like

At the start of the pandemic, Australia saw a puppy-buying frenzy. Given that it's International Dog Day today, let's look at whether the pandemic strengthened or worsened relationships between owners and their pets.

ABC News

Australia's east coast set for third straight La Niña season, experts predict

The weather system that has caused higher than average rainfall for the past two years is predicted to return — dumping more water on flood-ravaged towns and catchments on Australia's east coast.

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Australia's post-COVID tourism sector still waiting for international visitors as backpackers choose to stay away

Figures show international tourist arrivals are less than half what they were pre-COVID, as backpackers continue to stay away.

ABC News

When does spring start in Australia and when is it going to start getting warmer?

Australia is shivering through another winter but when can we say spring has actually sprung?

ABC News

Outgoing Fortescue Metals boss Elizabeth Gaines says China will want Australian iron ore 'for a long time to come'

Australia's iron lady, Elizabeth Gaines, says she doesn't expect global tensions to impact iron ore demand as she prepares for her final days running Fortescue Metals Group.

ABC News

In hiding, an Afghan woman set alight by the Taliban is forced to wait to join her brother in Brisbane

Huma and her family fled to Pakistan where they now fear deportation. Australia’s visa backlog is making them increasingly desperate

The Guardian - AU

Northern Australia could have dangerously high heat most days of the year by 2100, study finds

New research also says southern parts of the country may experience deadly heatwaves annually by that time

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The Guardian - AU

How an Indigenous Australian artist ‘astonished’ a giant of American art

Sol LeWitt never met Emily Kame Kngwarreye, who began painting in her 80s, but he was blown away by her work. A new AGNSW show celebrates their unlikely link

The Guardian - AU

Olympic medal machine Victor Kovalenko: ‘They said I can make a choice to sail for Russia or Ukraine’

It has been 30 years since the now coach made a decision that set him on a path to Australia – and unprecedented prosperity

Al Jazeera

Novak Djokovic to miss US Open amid US vaccine travel requirement

Serbian tennis star, who also missed Australian Open this year, says he will keep in ‘good shape and positive spirit’.

Daily Mirror

Ollie Robinson compared to Australia hero Glenn McGrath on England Test return

Ollie Robinson is back in action for England in the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford, seven months after last featuring in the final Ashes Test in Hobart

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Australia in for dangerous heat, most days

The northern half of Australia is likely to endure dangerous heat most days by the time the babies of 2022 are in their 70s, a new international study says.

Los Angeles Times

George Miller on making every film unique, from 'Furiosa' to 'Three Thousand Years of Longing'

As the follow-up to his groundbreaking "Mad Max: Fury Road," the high-energy desert chase action movie that won six Oscars, Australian filmmaker George Miller is set to surprise audiences again with "Three Thousand Years of Longing."

The Independent UK

Australia nightclub bans staring at strangers without verbal consent

‘We do this to make everyone feel safe and to ensure our patrons are comfortable’

ABC News

Key crossbench senator fears 'gaping hole' in invasive species research

Senator David Pocock is urging the federal government to give more funding to an invasive species centre in the coming budget, fearing critical research could be at risk.

The New Daily

Market wrap: Crude oil price continues to climb, dragging petrol with it

Meanwhile, the ASX200 eased ahead as traders digested a busy week of earnings reports as corporate Australia negotiates higher costs and interest rates.

The Independent UK

US envoy says Russian invasion speeds shift to clean energy

U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Rick Duke says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will accelerate the world’s shift to renewable energy because of price shocks in oil and gas

ABC News

Coroner finds 2018 death of pilot Nikita Walker in Tasmania 'an accident', ATSB report slammed

A coroner examining the 2018 death of a young pilot says he cannot find anyone at fault following her fatal crash at a mountain range in remote southern Tasmania — but slammed Australia's air safety investigator for its "worthless" investigation of the tragedy.

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