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Australian shares gain as miners rise, banks fall

The ASX200 has gained 0.1 per cent as losses for the big retail banks were outweighed by gains for mining giants BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue.

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New study finds the gender earnings gap could be halved if we reined in the long hours often worked by men

There are lots of reasons why people work extra hours. In some jobs, it’s the only way to cover the workload. In others, the pay is poor, so people need to work extra time. And in others still, working back late or on weekends is encouraged and rewarded, explicitly and…

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Victoria's trash is now Commonwealth Games treasure

Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.

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Suffering in Gaza reaches ‘new depths’ – Australia condemns ‘inhumane killing’ of Palestinians

Australia has joined 28 international partners in calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and a lifting of all restrictions on food and medical supplies.

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Lowering Australia’s voting age to 16 without fortifying civic foundations would be misguided

Only once we invest in compulsory civics, media and digital‑literacy education across our secondary schools should we consider allowing younger people to vote

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As female independent MPs descend on parliament, they’re fulfilling the dreams of women across history

Australia’s 48th parliament has a record 112 women members. Ten of those women are independents.

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Penny Wong Signs Letter Condemning Israel For ‘Inhumane’ Killing Of Gazans Seeking Aid

“The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths."

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Are screenwriters paid for a product or a service? The definition matters for their workplace rights

The film and television sector in Australia employs over 26,000 workers and generated more than A$4.5 billion in income in 2021–22. TV dramas generate a large part of this revenue.

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Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ

In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the year” is about to start. Unfortunately, the hype is overblown – particularly for observers in Australia and New Zealand.

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West Indies vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in West Indies 2025

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Australia pressed Tony Blair to avoid meeting ‘troublemaker’ 1999 Indigenous delegation, archives reveal

Representatives led by Patrick Dodson met Queen but memo reveals PM advised to plead ‘diary problems’

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Push to sanction Israel as 'inhumane killing' decried

Australia has been urged to sanction Israel after the government signed a statement condemning the denial of aid for starving Palestinian civilians.

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New MPs deliver first speeches – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Australia condemns Israel, stories of housing despair, the problem with Labor’s Hecs debt plan

Albanese government joins 24 countries calling for immediate end to Gaza war; readers share their experiences in a newly buoyant housing market

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How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries

As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050.

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Pumped up with poison: new research shows many anabolic steroids contain toxic metals

Eighteen-year-old Mark scrolls Instagram late at night, watching videos of fitness influencers showing off muscle gains and lifting the equivalent of a baby elephant off the gym floor.

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Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

Australian leaders are being urged to foster inclusive and resilient workplaces while resisting global backlash to gender equality efforts.

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Aussie starlet makes swift exit from US Open warm-up

Australia's rising tennis star Maya Joint's US Open preparations have been disrupted by a first round loss in the DC Open in Washington.

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The 'critical' data that could greenlight next rate cut

Economists await key quarterly data that could put the odds firmly in favour of an August interest rate cut, as the Reserve Bank sheds light on its shock hold.

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How to watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' online – stream Australian reality TV from anywhere

Twelve singletons. Six pretend honeymoons. Here's how to watch and stream "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" online from anywhere and potentially for free.

Guitar World

“She gets on the intercom and says, ‘There's a boy from Australia here to see you.’ I hear him say, ‘Is he a fingerpicker?’” Tommy Emmanuel knocked on the door of his biggest guitar hero – and ended up jamming with him

The acoustic virtuoso took a pilgrimage to Nashville and swung by the house of his hero, and came away having learned a lesson he still holds close to this day

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Foreign ministers of 28 countries call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The signatories included the foreign ministers of around 20 European countries as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management.

The Guardian - AU

‘Repeatedly outbid’: readers share stories of housing despair as Australia’s prices reach record highs again

Expectations of further interest rate cuts, the growing presence of investors and an enduring lack of supply have combined to put sellers back in control

The Guardian - AU

Every MP should read the Torres Strait climate case judgment. Here’s why

Technicalities of case mustn’t stop Albanese government from bold action on emissions before problems of climate change are visited upon communities closer to home

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Bangladesh vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in Bangladesh 2025

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