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Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario and para-snowboarder Ben Tudhope named Paralympians of the Year

Athletics powerhouse Madison de Rozario, and snowboard star Ben Tudhope have been rewarded for outstanding Paralympic campaigns, named Australia's Paralympians of the Year for 2020 and 2022.

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Australia, New Zealand leaders say 'in lockstep' on Pacific, climate

The leaders of Australia and New Zealand vowed on Friday to take their ties to "a new level" through greater collaboration on climate change and regional security.

Reuters

AGL, Australia's largest provider, reveals its coal-fired power generator outages will continue

There is no relief in sight from Australia's energy crisis with almost one-quarter of coal-fired capacity offline, and the nation's largest producer revealing several of its units will be out for some time.

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Australia, New Zealand unite on China's Pacific threat

Australia’s prime minister says after a meeting with his New Zealand counterpart that the two nations are in lockstep in their policies toward the Pacific islands, where China's influence is growing

The Independent UK

Does paying for tax advice save money? Only if you’re wealthy

If you use a tax adviser to complete your income tax return you’re not alone. Australians use tax advisers more than any other nation apart from Italy.

The Conversation

Energy market turmoil: Snowy Hydro delayed until 2028 while coal plants run at half capacity

Cold snap and gas shortages spike electricity prices amid multiple outages at coal-fired power stations

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s claim he planned to buy US nuclear subs is ‘political point-scoring’, defence experts say

Liberal leader is in damage control after his comments raised eyebrows, one analyst saying ‘there’s no way this is a plan’

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One of Australia’s tiniest mammals is heading for extinction – but you can help

They weigh around 15 grams, the same as a 50 cent coin. They devour vast quantities of insects. And they’re in real trouble.

The Conversation

Albanese vows to reconsider Australia’s deportations rules in olive branch to New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern welcomes ‘reset’ in trans-Tasman relationship after years of tension over visa cancellations on character grounds

The Guardian - AU

Edtech is treating students like products. Here's how we can protect children's digital rights

Schools’ use of educational technologies (edtech) grew exponentially at the height of COVID lockdowns. A recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report has exposed children’s rights violations by providers of edtech endorsed by governments in Australia and overseas.

The Conversation

Yesterdaze: Now ScoMo is NoMo

Foreign policy was at the forefront this week as almost everyone accused everyone else of "blindly following others" over China, while the PM switched vinyl with Australia's new leader.

Newsroom.co.nz

Anthony Albanese says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's concerns around deportations need to be considered

In their first meeting as leaders, Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discuss a controversial deportation policy, with the Australian Prime Minister saying NZ's concerns will be taken into consideration.

ABC News

Research voyage maps tsunami risk, submarine landslides and ocean canyons along east coast

From Hobart to Brisbane, marine scientists are assessing tsunami risk, huge submarine landslides and deep marine canyons, hoping the findings will help prevent future disasters.

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Australia to update UN climate submission

Anthony Albanese says Australia will update its nationally determined contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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The official ski season starts in the Australian Alps this weekend as motorists are urged to drive to conditions

Anti-freeze, chains and weather apps are just some of the top tips for staying safe in the snow this winter.

AAP

All eyes on Peru for excited Socceroos

Socceroos forward Jamie Maclaren says he and his teammates are ready to seize their chance when they face Peru in next week's World Cup play-off.

Newcastle Herald

Changing Faces: Nobbys Breakwater the set for international youth dance film

The Flipside Project is the youth arm of Newcastle's Catapult dance hub. On Saturday and Sunday, 11 Flipside Dancers will collaborate with nine from Canberra's QL2 group for youth dance film Changing Faces.

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Brumbies welcome return of Valetini — and the weather — as they seek semi-final Super Rugby Pacific win

As Australia's last hope in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, the Brumbies have been playing finals football for the last month, winning games and pushing the best teams despite low possession.

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Snowy Hydro will not produce power until end of the decade, adding more pain to energy market woes

The signature energy reform piece of the previous government will not start producing electricity until late this decade, presenting another energy market headache for the country.

ABC News

As worker shortage bites for 'exhausted' staff, what's the new government doing to address the issue?

As diners return to restaurants and pubs, and tourists flock interstate, business owners should be revelling. Instead they are being forced to turn away customers or close for days at a time as they compete for a shrunken pool of job applicants.

The New Daily

Albanese, Ardern trade vinyl at inaugural Sydney meeting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern have met for the first time as leaders of their respective countries.

The Guardian - AU

A five-point plan alone won’t undo decades of neglect for Australia’s aged care sector

Labor must move beyond the slogans and make the policy reforms necessary to improve life for older Australians in care

ABC News

Will long-term boost to energy capacity stop exit from coal? Debate is red hot

One of Australia's most experienced energy advisers has downplayed concerns that a plan by state and federal energy ministers to overhaul the electricity market could prolong the coal-fired power industry.

The Guardian - AU

Labor says Dutton ‘desperate’ to distract from defence failures – as it happened

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Malcolm Roberts says a rule change at the WHO 'would have decimated' Australia's sovereignty. Is he correct?

The One Nation senator has continued to push the baseless claim that Australia could be forced to adopt restrictive health measures by the World Health Organization.

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