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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

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

Follow all the action from Sabina Park

The Independent UK

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’

The Guardian - UK

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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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The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

Follow all the action from Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK

Jamie George predicts Lions will face backlash from ‘much better’ Australia

The Wallabies hope to have big-hitting forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini back from injury for the second Test in Melbourne.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell opens up on his Lions return, social media ‘poison’ and new-found perspective

INTERVIEW: Interview: As he prepares to captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time, Owen Farrell tells Harry Latham-Coyle why he is trying to love every moment in Australia

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025

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Evening Standard

Rock star offers support to Scots brothers rowing across Pacific

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is the latest celebrity to endorse the trio.

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