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Obese kids develop poorer cognition: study

Australian scientists have established a link between poor fitness in childhood and worse cognitive function later in life, as part of a landmark 30-year study.

AAP

What's a grid, anyway? Making sense of the complex beast that is Australia's electricity network

News about the energy crisis engulfing Australia’s east coast seems inescapable. Terms such as “grid”, the “National Electricity Market” and “transmission” are being tossed around alongside the frightening prospect of soaring power bills – but what does it all mean?

The Conversation

Inside Hearts and Hibs Aussie transfer coups as Kye Rowles and Lewis Miller get big splash endorsement

Central Coast Mariners duo were team mates with former Celtic youngster Michael McGlinchey who reckons both will thrive in the Premiership.

Daily Record

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Stranded at an airport for 24 hours, the only spirit of Australia I saw was between passengers

As an Australian living overseas, my relationship with Qantas has always been exactly the one they want to sell. Not any more

The Guardian - AU

Live music industry in insurance crisis

Australian live music venues have been forced to search for new insurers as providers withdraw their cover.

AAP

Australia's new prime minister considers visit to Ukraine

Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will take advice on whether to accept President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's invitation to visit Ukraine during an upcoming European trip

The Independent UK

Australia's foreign minister in Solomon Islands to discuss security concerns

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with the Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare on Friday, the first visit to Honiara by the new Australian government amid concern over its Pacific neighbour's security pact with China.

Reuters

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De Belin can't see himself playing for PNG

Jack de Belin says he'll not feel right playing rugby league for Papua New Guinea as he is unwilling to take a local's spot.

AAP

A $15 billion promise of universal access to preschool: is this the game-changer for Aussie kids?

Celebrations greeted Thursday’s co-ordinated announcement by the NSW and Victorian governments that they will invest $6 billion and $9 billion, respectively, to provide 30 hours a week of play-based learning for all children in the 12 months prior to primary school. It’s a promising indication of growing public and political…

The Conversation

Gilmore reaches surf semis, Moore out

Australian star Stephanie Gilmore has won through to the semi-finals of the World Surf League's El Salvador round as top seed Carissa Moore was eliminated.

AAP

Russia, why aren’t you listening? Australian journalists wake up to sanctions but ABC’s Matt Bevan left out

The Guardian - AU

Marles shifts tone on China at defence summit – but the early days of government are easiest

In its first month in power, foreign policy and national security have played a major part of the new government’s activities.

The Conversation

More funds for aged care won't make it future-proof. 4 key strategies for sustainable growth

The government costs of providing subsidised aged care for around 1.5 million seniors are set to blow out, while earnings for providers are dropping. Aged care delivers many essential services to senior Australians from meals, transport and help at home, to 24/7 nursing and personal care in aged care homes.

The Conversation

WWII history kept alive at heritage-listed Fortress Fremantle's Leighton Battery, a window on wartime Perth

Built into a limestone hill in what's known as Fortress Fremantle, the Leighton Battery has munitions stores, secret command bunkers, and 360-degree artillery batteries with large-calibre guns. The history of these World War II defence structures is being preserved to remind us how close the enemy came to West Australian…

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YES: 8 Million Workers Could Be Entitled To 10 Days Paid Domestic Violence Leave By December

8 million Australians will be entitled to 10 days of paid domestic violence leave by the end of the year under promised new legislation.

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia’s fiscal fairytale set for sour ending after wrong turn at fork in the road

Super Netball’s rapid on-court evolution since the 2016 decision to split with New Zealand has not been matched off it

The Conversation

More diversity can help solve twin problems of early childhood staff shortages and families missing out

Early childhood education and care is facing serious staff shortages in Australia. Thursday’s announcements by the New South Wales and Victorian governments that they will provide an extra year of education for three-and-four-year-olds (by 2030 and 2025 respectively) will only add to these pressures.

AAP

Rare subalpine plants survive bush inferno

Small communities of five rare plants have been found in Australia's subalpine region allaying fears the Black Summer fires had wiped them out forever.

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The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Wood on the unprecedented energy crisis

As the energy crisis continues to grip Australia’s east coast with consumers told to limit their consumption and warnings of blackouts Tony Wood, director of the energy program at the Grattan Institute, speaks with Michelle Grattan about why this has happened and what can be done to fix the system.

Reuters

Australia PM to attend NATO summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday said he would attend "an important" NATO meeting in Madrid at the end of the month as the United States-led alliance looks to further strengthen its ties in the wake of Russia's war in Ukraine.

The Conversation

FatBlaster Max has just been banned. Why? Here’s everything you need to know about diet supplements

Australia’s regulator has banned FatBlaster Max, an over-the-counter pill that claimed (with no evidence) to be able to help you lose weight.

AAP

Rinse and repeat for Aussie swim team

Despite missing several big names, Australia's swim team still hold hopes of a large medal haul at the world championships in Budapest.

The Independent UK

Farmers and food producers to lose almost £300m from Australia trade deal, MPs warn

Ministers told to ‘ensure the sector is no worse off’ – after Boris Johnson vowed to ‘protect’ it

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Hurricanes player Spencer Burdack off to world youth water polo championships

He was named in the Australian under-18 squad this week.

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong says Australia and Pacific security ‘interlinked’ on Solomon Islands visit – as it happened

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