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Notorious pedophile fights 'excessive' life sentence

A bid to slash an "excessive" life sentence has been launched by one of Australia's worst pedophiles who was jailed for 307 child sexual offences.

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Pacific island climate fund invests in fossil fuels

SYDNEY - A trust fund set up to help a South Pacific island nation gravely threatened by climate change has invested in coal mining, gas exploration and the world’s largest crude oil refinery, an AFP investigation has revealed.

Bangkok Post

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Budget was the right call on housing, but it ignored the first rule of business

Opinion | 'Discouraging entrepreneurs from taking risks is a major misstep.'

Newcastle Herald

Healthy soil can protect land from soaring heat. But our map shows where soil is suffering

Imagine walking into a double-brick house on a scorching 40°C summer day – it feels cool almost straight away. Now imagine stepping into a corrugated tin shed – it feels like an oven. The difference is simple: some materials slow heat down, while others let it rush through.

The Conversation

Government to sue chemical giant 3M for PFAS contamination damages

The Australian government is suing US chemical giant 3M for $2 billion for damages caused by PFAS products.

Newcastle Herald

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How to watch ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ season 4 online — stream the long-running procedural drama from anywhere

The crime-drama just keeps on going as we show you how to watch "Criminal Minds: Evolution" season 4 online from anywhere in the world, including for just $1.

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Duckworth rues missed opportunities against new Rafa

Australian tennis veteran James Duckworth was left frustrated that he didn't take his chances against one of the sport's bright new stars.

AAP

Game changers: how a rainy week led a frustrated Don Bradman to reinvent cricket

Sir Donald Bradman needs little introduction.

The Conversation

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Resilient forgotten generation is coping, not thriving

Generation X, which sits between Baby Boomers and Millennials, are the subject of a new Australian study into how they feel about their financial future.

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FED:Australia sues firm for billions over forever chemicals

The government is making its "largest legal claim ever" against a multinational company after 28 defence bases were contaminated with "forever chemicals".

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Manufacturer gears up for $2b 'forever chemicals' fight

Australia is seeking billions in damages from a leading manufacturer, claiming it concealed information over the risks of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.

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FED:Returned 'ISIS bride' charged with terrorism offences

A member of the so-called "ISIS bride" cohort who recently returned to Australia has been charged with terrorism offences.

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Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids

A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children.

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Regional families hit hardest as cost-of-living pressures collide with travel needs for specialist care

SYDNEY, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regional and rural families are bearing a disproportionate cost if their child needs specialist medical care, with new research from Ronald McDonald House Australia highlighting how distance and rising living costs can compound an already challenging time for families.As cost-of-living pressures continue to be…

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FED:Flash flooding hits states as rain hammers east coast

Severe weather has battered Australia's eastern seaboard, with huge rainfall totals recorded in multiple states triggering flash flooding.

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Wild, unseasonal weather unleashes severe thunderstorms

Unseasonal weather has unleashed heavy downpours and 500,000 lightning strikes across a rain-sodden region and caused chaos, triggering flash flooding.

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Australians want a royal commission into femicide. What haunts me is wondering if it’ll be enough to make leaders act

The solutions to ending gender-based violence aren’t a mystery. The problem is that governments refuse to act on them

AAP

Group Travel Across Australia’s East Coast Just Got Easier: BusCharter.com.au Launches Brisbane and Gold Coast Service

BRISBANE, Australia, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BusCharter.com.au, one of Australia’s largest bus charter platforms, has launched full service across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The expansion completes the company’s east coast corridor, giving event planners, schools, and corporate teams a single booking point for group travel from Melbourne…

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Treasury secretary says ‘no clear evidence’ for CGT reform criticisms – as it happened

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Australia’s old environment laws were a box-ticking exercise. Sadly, the new ones could be too

For a quarter century, Australia’s environment laws were widely regarded as not fit for purpose. In 2020, a scathing review by Professor Graeme Samuel found the Environment Protection and Biodiversity (EPBC) Act was ineffective and unfit for future environmental challenges.

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FED:Jury out on child ban compliance by social media giants

Social media firms are improving efforts to meet Australia's under-16 ban, but whether they're compliant is still under review, the eSafety commissioner says.

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Jury out on child ban compliance by social media giants

Social media firms are improving efforts to meet Australia's under-16 ban, but whether they're compliant is still under review, the eSafety commissioner says.

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