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Afternoon Update Election 2025: PM’s concern after report Russia wants Indonesian aircraft base; Greens cancel party on Anzac Day; and Dutton at his tenth bowser

Officials seeking further information, PM says, after news report on Russia seeking airbase on Australia’s northern doorstep

The Guardian - AU

Lawyers for Australian student who lost eye during IDF raid in West Bank doubt Israel will investigate

Foreign minister Penny Wong has demanded full review into wounding of Ranem Abu-Izneid in November but legal team claim there have been ‘no updates’

The Guardian - AU

Australia reassured Indonesia won't host Russian planes

Australia has been assured Indonesia won't allow Russian aircraft on its bases as political leaders denounced Vladimir Putin as a "murderous dictator".

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Tyra Banks hails life in Australia a 'dream come true'

Tyra Banks' new life in Sydney, Australia, has been a "dream come true" for the model and her family.

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Anthony Albanese backs Australian cafe owner in Canada over reported Vegemite stoush with local authorities

Australian PM says dispute over added vitamins in breakfast spread is ‘rather odd’ given Canada accepts shipments of UK’s Marmite

The Guardian - AU

Indonesia dismisses report Russia seeking to base aircraft in country as ‘simply not true’, Australia says

Australian defence minister Richard Marles says he has spoken to Indonesian counterpart about report Moscow filed official request over military aircraft

The Guardian - AU

Gun safety warning as relatives charged after boy shot and killed in Australia

Man, 33, and teenager, 14, charged over minor’s death

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Legal system veil of silence 'another form of trauma'

Australia's legal systems need reform to ensure survivors of domestic and sexual violence are not being silenced by non-disclosure agreements, advocates say.

AAP

Bell tolls as KFC operator dumps bucket on taco chain

Australian restaurant firm Collins Foods is looking for a suitor to buy its Taco Bell chain as it eyes a bigger piece of the European market for its KFC brand.

AAP

Renting a home in Australia means handing over too much sensitive info. It’s a national security risk

Our personal information is more valuable than ever. The most recent government cyber threat report warns that foreign state actors have an “enduring interest” in obtaining sensitive and personally identifiable information about Australians.

The Conversation

Australia’s Georgia Amoore joins Washington as No 6 pick in WNBA draft

The 24-year-old from Ballarat is highest-selected Australian since Liz Cambage after a standout college season in Kentucky

The Guardian - AU

Sexy, covetable hot cross buns: Australia’s obsession with Easter treats

From spiced cookies to flavoured vodka, hot cross bun mania has seized small and large retailers alike, with 70m selling in one supermarket alone

The Guardian - AU

King of England? Bulldogs prop Max eyes Ashes berth

Bulldogs prop Max King wants to play in the Ashes. Who for? Even he doesn't know, with the front-rower open to representing both Australia and England.

AAP

Winter electricity prices are rising – how do we know we’re getting value for money?

Winter is coming to New Zealand and Australia, and with it come those inevitably higher power bills from heating our homes.

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Labor receives assurances from Indonesian defence minister – as it happened

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Australian honeybees are under attack by mites and beetles. Here’s how to keep your backyard hive safe

Australia’s honeybees are facing an exceptional crisis. The tiny but devastating foreign pest Varroa destructor is steadily spreading across the country.

The Conversation

Why the Mormon church is on an expansion project, with 2 secretive new temples planned for Australia

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced it will build 15 new temples in countries across the world, including one in Liverpool, New South Wales.

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Why is it so hard for everyone to have a house in Australia?

Home ownership in Australia was once regarded as proof of success in life. However, it remains elusive for many people today.

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Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis? Here are 5 ideas

As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days.

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Cutting migrant numbers won’t help housing – the real immigration problems not being tackled this election

Immigration is shaping as one of the most potent policy issues of the election campaign.

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Tariff turmoil triggers Reserve Bank inflation fears

Uncertainty over US tariffs and a brewing global trade war cast a shadow over the Reserve Bank of Australia as it deliberated on cutting interest rates.

The Independent UK

What is foot-and-mouth disease? The most feared livestock disease in the world

Foot and mouth disease – usually referred to by its acronym FMD – is caused by a viral infection

The Guardian - AU

US sees biggest drop in Australian visitors since Covid as travellers avoid Trump’s America

Almost 4,600 fewer people went to the US in March compared with the same time last year, according to government data

The Guardian - AU

Yayoi Kusama: why this 96-year-old artist’s show is the most popular in Australian history

By the time the NGV exhibition of works by the Japanese favourite ends, more than half a million people will have seen it

The Guardian - AU

Coalition scores just 1/100 points for environment and climate policies from conservation organisation

Australian Conservation Foundation says opposition has ‘failed every single test’ while Labor passes with 54% and Greens achieve 98%

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