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Foot-and-mouth disease fears spark extra $14m in government funding to keep it out of Australia

Australia is bolstering its defence against a disease that threatens to wipe out the country's farm and tourism sectors.

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Australians reject discrimination that is based on religious belief: new research

Since the change of government at the May federal election, the fate of the contentious religious discrimination legislation remains unclear.

The Conversation

Pacific leaders to declare 'climate emergency' in PIF statement, praise Australia's move to lift emissions reduction target

Australia is set to sign up to a joint statement from Pacific Islands Forum leaders that is expected to declare a "climate emergency" and says there is a need for rapid and deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming.

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Neighbours final episode: When will it air, what's the storyline and why is it ending?

Here's everything you need to know as Australian soap Neighbours comes to an end later this month after over 30 years on our screens.

Wales Online

Ange Postecoglou gives assurances over welfare of former Celtic star Tom Rogic: ‘I think Tom’s fine mate’

ANGE POSTECOGLOU has moved to ease concerns over former Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic after Australia head coach Graham Arnold expressed his fears…

The National (Scotland)

Forum leaders declare climate emergency

The Pacific Islands Forum's final communique has declared there is a climate emergency as the leaders committed to bringing Kiribati back to the table.

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Pacific leaders welcome Australia’s ‘renewed commitment’ to climate change

Albanese hails Pacific Island Leaders Forum a success but Fiji’s prime minister says Australia must end its ‘fossil fuel addiction’Success

The Guardian - AU

Walker Montag in the medal mix at worlds

Jemima Montag is well placed to join the long honour roll of Australian walkers to win Olympic or world championships medals.

AAP

‘He’s got plenty to say’: England hit back at Australia scrum-half Nic White

Eddie Jones has laughed off criticism by Nic White while Suli Vunivalu says he wants Australia to match the intensity of rugby league’s State of Origin

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve had enough’: Eddie Jones calls for global summit on future of rugby union

England’s coach has said he wants elite players, coaches and referees to meet in the autumn to discuss how to improve an increasingly stop-start game

The Guardian - UK

Simplot and Tasmanian spud farmers in standoff over rising prices

Farmers have rejected a second price offer made by food manufacturer Simplot for their potato crop this season, saying the extra money put forward is not enough to cover the cost of growing their crops.

ABC News

Matildas pioneer Connie Selby hoping to make Women's World Cup history with Tonga

Connie Selby was part of the first Australian representative side to tour overseas when they played in Hong Kong in 1975. Now, she's hoping to create more history.

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COVID-19 vaccines targeting the Omicron variant are on the way — but it could be worth getting a fourth dose now

Omicron is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 around the world and boosters targeting this variant are getting closer to being released.

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Wet and cold conditions see truffle farmers' yields grow 66 per cent across New South Wales

Australia is on track for its largest harvest of truffles, with record rainfalls and cold temperatures creating the ideal conditions for the fungus to grow.

The Conversation

When can I get my next COVID booster or fourth dose? What if I've recently had COVID? Can I get my flu shot at the same time?

COVID cases are surging across Australia. The rise of the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron, and the rapid increase in COVID hospitalisations, has prompted policymakers to expand fourth dose vaccine eligibility.

The Conversation

Australia’s central climate policy pays people to grow trees that already existed. Taxpayers – and the environment – deserve better

The federal government has launched an independent review of Australia’s central climate policy, the Emissions Reduction Fund, after we and others raised serious concerns about its integrity.

The Conversation

Don't expect schools to do all the heavy lifting to close the education divide between the big cities and the rest of Australia

Students in regional, rural and remote Australia have been behind their urban counterparts on almost every recognised measure of successful schooling for decades. This is unacceptable and has to change.

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The Conversation

Friday essay: Simon During on the demoralisation of the humanities, and what can be done about it

What state are the Australian academic humanities in? Simple. They’re demoralised. How can I tell? The signs are everywhere, but let’s just say that whenever humanities academics get together these days, conversations inevitably turn to a single topic: how bad things are.

AAP

Australia, NZ diverge on Pacific migration

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to grow Pacific migration with a new annual ballot for 3000 migrants.

Leeds Live

Andrea Radrizzani sends message to Leeds supporters after Brisbane Roar victory

Leeds United started their pre-season tour of Australia with a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter support for reduced trading hours drops during lockout years

People surveyed were asked about the measures that Australia takes to reduce drug use and drug-related harm.

ABC News

Australian homes are so cold that some are falling below the WHO's recommended 'safe' temperature

As rental advocacy groups call for minimum standards in housing, researchers are finding links between cold homes and the occupants' physical and mental health.

Mic

We need to talk about "random acts of kindness" TikTok

An Australian woman spoke about the "dehumanizing" video TikToker Harrison Pawluk posted of her — which is part of a larger trend of performative do-goodery.

Newcastle Herald

Saifiti: I'll skip the Rugby League World Cup to repay the Knights

The 26-year-old prop is eligible to represent Australia, Fiji and Samoa.

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