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Menthol cigarettes will be banned from April 1. Here’s why – and what else is changing

New laws come into effect in Australia today that change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products.

The Conversation

Under a Coalition government, the fate of Australia’s central climate policy hangs in the balance

The future of Australia’s key climate policy is uncertain after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said a Coalition government would review the measure, known as the “safeguard mechanism”, which is designed to limit emissions from Australia’s largest industrial polluters.

The Conversation

How Ferrari is helping Hamilton settle with Mercedes-inspired steering wheel software

The early signs have been positive for Lewis Hamilton. While the team has not been able to execute either race weekend in Australia and China perfectly, Hamilton took his first sprint pole and victory in Shanghai as a welcome boost to his stint with the Italian powerhouse.

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Free-roaming killer cats cost the economy billions

Large-scale cat desexing programs and 24-hour kitty curfews have been recommended to curb Australia's exploding feline population and protect native species.

AAP

Stokes 'working his butt off' to be fit for England

Ben Stokes tore his hamstring before Christmas but the England captain is working hard to return, with a West Australian bearing witness to his progress.

AAP

Independents and minor parties may decide who runs Australia. Who and what will win their support?

The polls suggest no party is likely to have a majority after the federal election on 3 May. We asked the current crossbenchers what their priorities would be in that event

The Guardian - AU

Australian house prices hit new peak as rate cut drives buyer demand

Tougher conditions for first home buyers – and renters, who are now often spending more than those with mortgages

The Guardian - AU

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Changes to ARC grants will make it harder for Australia to combat Trump chaos, researchers warn

Plan to cut most standalone positions in favour of shorter fellowships will hurt international recruitment, critics say

The Guardian - AU

Are accusations Australian supermarkets are price-gouging inflated?

The Albanese government pledges to crack down on ‘price-gouging’, but there is no clear definition of what it is – and charging high prices is not illegal

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr expresses ‘sincere regret’ over racial harassment case

‘I recognise that leadership means being mindful of our actions both on and off the pitch,’ Matildas captain says

The Independent UK

Anti-trans activist tests Australian regulator’s power to remove X post it deemed cyber abuse

Counsel for ‘Billboard Chris’, AKA Chris Elston, says takedown notice from eSafety commissioner was regulatory overreach

The Guardian - AU

Coles & Woolies Respond To Price Gouging Claims As Supermarkets Become Key Election Issue

Both Labor and the Coalition have outlined policies to tackle rising grocery bills, if elected.

Pedestrian.tv

Why have supermarkets around Australia recalled bagged salad products? A gastroenterologist explains

People are being asked to check the use-by dates of bagged salad products they’ve purchased recently after a number of Australian supermarkets issued recalls due to potential bacterial contamination.

The Conversation

Landmark arts policy woos blockbuster shows down south

A ten-year cultural strategy will bring blockbuster shows to the Art Gallery of South Australia and an extra $80 million in funding for the state's arts sector.

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The Conversation

How should police officers use force? The Kristian White case is an insight into what the community thinks

When a jury in the New South Wales Supreme Court found Kristian White guilty of manslaughter, it was the first verdict of its kind in recent Australian history.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s gas plan is a superficial solution to a real problem. Australians deserve better

Without more clarity, it is impossible to assess whether the Coalition’s idea would – or even could – meet what is otherwise a sound objective

AAP

Cameron Green plots springboard back into Test team

Cameron Green hopes to use a stint in English country cricket as a springboard for a return to Australia's Test team.

The Guardian - AU

Australia should persist with Aukus despite risk of US relationship ‘becoming unstuck’, former defence department secretary says

Dennis Richardson argues biggest hindrance to $368bn deal is budgetary capacity and ‘political will’

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Hosting the UN climate summit is far from ‘madness’ – here’s how Australia stands to benefit

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would withdraw Australia’s bid to co-host next year’s global climate summit if the Coalition wins the federal election.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese ‘would prefer’ Chinese research vessel was not off the coast of Australia

Tan Suo Yi Hao has been in New Zealand on a joint research operation and is not expected to visit any Australian ports

International Business Times

Japan-Australia Flagship Hydrogen Project Stumbles

Japan wants to become a hydrogen fuel leader to meet its net-zero goals, but one blockbuster project is hanging in the balance over questions about its climate credentials.

The Guardian - AU

Rain records to fall in Queensland with Townsville to set new annual high – in April

Meanwhile, Adelaide records driest period in decades and Perth swelters through temperatures above 35C

AAP

Lyon reveals extensive rehab for lingering hip injury

Nathan Lyon had downplayed his hip injury during the Test summer but has since revealed recovery amounted to a full-time job on return to Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition pledges $10m for western Queensland weather radar – as it happened

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Aussie Allan breaks 23-year drought on PGA seniors tour

Australian Steve Allan has won the PGA Champions Tour's Galleri Classic in California for his first professional victory in more than 20 years.

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