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Australians Told 'Prepare For Worst' As Tropical Cyclone Nears

Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving more than 50,000 homes without electricity.

International Business Times

Two polls predict a thumping victory for Labor in WA election, the first with a reformed upper house

The Western Australian state election will be held on Saturday, with polls closing at 9pm AEDT. A Newspoll, conducted February 27 to March 5 from a sample of 1,061, gave Labor a 57.5–42.5 lead, a 1.5-point gain for Labor since an early February WA Newspoll.

The Conversation

Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

A parliamentary human rights committee has recommended reforms to Australia's sanctions regime to make it easier for aid organisations to operate.

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Watch live: Cyclone Alfred nears Australia’s central east coast as NSW residents told to evacuate

Watch live as Cyclone Alfred heads towards Australia’s central east coast, bringing torrential rain, destructive winds, and storm surges.

The Independent UK

Morning Mail: Cyclone Alfred looms large; Ukrainian opposition denies plot to oust Zelenskyy; Trump walks back Mexico tariffs

Millions hunker down as storm approaches; Europe set for surge in defence spending; Trump reverses tariffs on Mexican goods

The Guardian - AU

Aussie Voll makes a splash in WPL - but all in vain

Georgia Voll has shown again why she could be Australia's next women's batting ace as she belted a classy half-century in just her second WPL game.

AAP

Underfunded? Overfunded? How school funding works in Australia

During the federal election campaign we can expect to hear candidates talk passionately about school funding. This is one of the most contentious areas of education policy – and one many families and voters care deeply about.

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When patients are harmed in hospital, issues aren’t always fixed to avoid it happening again

Over the past two weeks, the media has reported several cases of serious “adverse events”, where babies, children and an adult experienced harm and ultimately died while receiving care in separate Australian hospitals.

The Conversation

Aussie trailblazer List makes good start in Joburg

Trailblazing Danny List has shot an impressive opening 66 as the only Australian in the field in the European tour's Joburg Open.

AAP

Rob Key explains why England captaincy could ‘bring out the best’ in Harry Brook

England have said that ‘nothing is off the table’ when it comes to a replacement for Jos Buttler, with no timeline for an appointment set

The Independent UK

If you only read one book this year … make it this one!

From dystopian Australian cli-fi to essential essays about Black Britain and Jack Reacher’s thrilling debut – authors, critics and booksellers all have a single recommendation

The Guardian - UK

Matildas plummet to joint all-time low in FIFA rankings

The Matildas' deflating SheBelieves Cup display has resulted in the Australian women's team slumping to their joint-lowest FIFA world ranking of No.16.

AAP

Global food bazaar helps eat into discrimination

More than one million people are expected to visit one of Australia's most popular food markets, Lakemba Nights, celebrating Muslim faith and culture.

AAP

'Come already': millions bunker down ahead of cyclone

Millions of people are waiting for the full force of Tropical Cyclone Alfred which is set to cross the eastern coast of Australia on Saturday.

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Heartbreaking: Two-Year-Old Diagnosed With Ultra-Rare Disease – Parents Fight for a Miracle

A two-year-old girl from Melbourne, Australia, has been diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic disease that has left her parents devastated.

The Guardian - UK

Post your questions for Geoffrey Rush

He’s got an Oscar, played Albert Einstein, and even shared a flat with Mel Gibson. Now, the Australian actor is here to answer your questions

The Guardian - AU

Ange and the Boss: the Australian title and ties that bind Postecoglou and Puskás

There is emotional and cultural heft to the story revealed in a film about the Hungarian football great’s time as coach of South Melbourne Hellas

The Guardian - AU

How MJ the Musical sanitised Michael Jackson’s story: ‘Can we really sit in a theatre and pretend?’

MJ the Musical has already made millions for Jackson’s estate. But as the Broadway hit opens in Australia and the estate prepares to face two of Jackson’s alleged victims in court, fans may ask: is buying a ticket OK?

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The Guardian - AU

Australian women are doing 50% more housework than men. It’s creating ‘volcanic levels of resentment’

Australia and New Zealand rank third highest globally for unpaid domestic work done by women, according to UN data from 2023

The Guardian - AU

Surface tension: could the promised Aukus nuclear submarines simply never be handed over to Australia?

The multi-billion dollar deal was heralded as ensuring the security of the Indo-Pacific. But with America an increasingly unreliable ally, doubts are rising above the waves

The Guardian - AU

The Cruel Sea: Straight Into the Sun review – could it be any more Australian?

First new album in 20 years from the band that says who cares what you are supposed to be doing – just do this instead, this is what matters

The Guardian - UK

Fred Stolle obituary

The Independent UK

Passengers overpower teenager ‘brandishing shotgun’ on Australia flight: ‘You don’t think, you act’

Avalon airport in Victoria shut and flights cancelled after incident

The Independent UK

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – here’s why that makes it more dangerous

The storm may not reach the coast until early Saturday now, meaning millions in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales will endure damaging winds, torrential rain, and dangerous surf conditions for much longer

Al Jazeera

Cyclone Alfred lashes parts of eastern Australia, bringing rains, waves

Slow-moving storm likely to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday, but winds already trigger power disruptions.

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