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“It’s a really loveable ball of barbed wire”: Watch Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall praise the wholesomeness of heavy metal fans on Australian TV

The Byron Bay metalcore band will embark on the star-studded Summer Of Loud North American tour later this month

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New blood test for coeliac disease can diagnose autoimmune condition without need to eat gluten

Australian researchers hope test is a ‘game-changer’ for accuratelydiagnosing those following a strict gluten-free diet

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Albanese Raises Concerns With US About Nine Journo Shot With Rubber Bullet

Australia has raised concerns with the US following "horrific" footage of a 9News journalist being shot by a rubber bullet, the PM confirmed.

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hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this winter. Here’s what to know about human metapneumovirus

As winter settles over Australia, it’s not just the drop in temperature we notice – there’s also a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. Most of us are familiar with the usual winter players such as COVID, influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), which often dominate news headlines and public health…

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Average home prices hit $1m with more growth to come

The average price of a home in Australia has hit $1 million after a decade of growth, though experts say a return to the explosive COVID-era boom is unlikely.

AAP

Huge Changes Are Coming To Buy Now, Pay Later Services: What You Need To Know

Under new rules, Buy Now, Pay Later services will be subject to the same regulations as credit cards in Australia.

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Japanese frigate arrives in Australia as Tokyo bids for defense deal

The Japanese stealth frigate JS Yahagi has docked in Australia's northern-most city of Darwin as part of Japan’s push to secure a $6.5 billion contract to build Australia’s next-generation naval fleet

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Australia dives into the big blue as key climate ally

The potential of blue carbon - using the power of the seas - will feature prominently in Australia's official climate plans following a landmark agreement.

AAP

Australia should stand up for our feta and prosecco in trade talks with the EU

Trade Minister Don Farrell has confirmed Australia and the European Union will restart negotiations for a free trade agreement immediately. Two years ago, Australia walked away over a disappointing market access offer for our beef, sheep, dairy and sugar exporters.

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'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

Nine Network reporter Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet fired by a US police officer while covering protests in Los Angeles, sparking outrage.

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Australia’s government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas – but will it work?

Ahead of this week’s crucial United Nations ocean conference, federal Environment Minister Murray Watt promised that by 2030, 30% of Australian waters would be “highly protected”.

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Advantage Australia: Lions sweat on Wallabies rejects

In an extraordinary twist, there are now more Australian-born players in the British & Irish Lions squad than Welshmen.

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'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

Business leaders have been urged to pressure coalition MPs to fix a virtually insolvent insurance scheme protecting one in four Australian workers.

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What is cricket’s World Test Championship and how did Australia qualify for the final?

Cricket’s third World Test Championship final will begin on Wednesday night in London. Reigning champions Australia will compete with South Africa to be crowned the world’s best men’s Test cricket team.

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Neither glib lines nor warm thoughts can hide the cynicism of Labor’s North West Shelf decision

Albanese’s commitment to the climate crisis appears too often to be built on the idea that being better than the Coalition is enough – but that’s not how it works

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‘I want to write a book about you’: a deft tale of theft and deception skewers Australian literary culture

“Writers who write about writers,” cautions Richard Yates, “can easily bring on the worst kind of literary miscarriage.” He continues:

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos embrace Saudi challenge with World Cup spot tantalisingly close

The equation is simple – avoid losing by five goals to secure qualification – but the message in the Australian camp is to go out and win in Jeddah

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Mills' homecoming on hold after taking on Hawai'i gig?

Australian sport royalty Patty Mills is the new Hawai'i men's basketball GM, throwing doubt into whether the NBA veteran will end his playing career in the NBL.

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Aussie Journalist ‘Sore But Okay’ After Being Shot With A Rubber Bullet In LA Protests

Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was shot with a rubber bullet while reporting on the ICE protest in LA. She has assured that she's okay after the incident.

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Popovic vows Socceroos will embrace Saudi challenge

Australia need only to avoid a heavy defeat in Saudi Arabia to qualify for the World Cup finals, but Tony Popovic insists they are aiming to win in Jeddah.

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Morning Mail: staggering prison death toll revealed, LA braces for more unrest, Albanese to deliver key speech

Guardian Australia investigation shows how authorities failed to act on ligature points in jails; US veterans warn about Trump ‘escalation’

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian governor giving ‘due consideration’ to premier’s election request – as it happened

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Some economists have called for a radical ‘global wealth tax’ on billionaires. How would that work?

Earlier this year, I attended a housing conference in Sydney. The event’s opening address centred on the way Australia seems to be becoming like 18th-century England – a country where inheritance largely determines one’s opportunities in life.

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The Racial Discrimination Act at 50: the bumpy, years-long journey to Australia’s first human rights laws

On June 11, Australia marks 50 years since the Racial Discrimination Act became law. This important legislation helps make sure people are treated equally no matter their race, skin colour, background, or where they come from.

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Australia’s whooping cough surge is not over – and it doesn’t just affect babies

Whooping cough (pertussis) is always circulating in Australia, and epidemics are expected every three to four years. However, the numbers we’re seeing with the current surge – which started in 2024 – are higher than usual epidemics.

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