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Australia, Canada and New Zealand leaders urge ceasefire in Gaza to end ‘catastrophic’ situation

Prime ministers release joint statement saying they are ‘gravely concerned about the prospect of further escalation across the region’

The Guardian - AU

Olympic history beckons for Australians on day one

Australia has never won more than four gold medals in a single day of Olympic competition but that could be matched or even eclipsed on day one in Paris.

AAP

‘Amazonification’ of Australian live music industry hurting artists and crew, inquiry told

Union tells inquiry consumer watchdog should investigate and accuses Live Nation and competitor TEG of anti-competitive behaviour

The Guardian - AU

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Marathoner Buchanan in for injured Robinson in Paris

Andy Buchanan will make his Olympic debut in the marathon for Australia after good mate and national record holder Brett Robinson was forced out with injury.

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Australia, Canada and NZ urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

Australia's prime minister has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza.

AAP

Brumbies flyer on verge of Olympic medal moment after lighting up Paris

Corey Toole has been lighting up Paris in his return to sevens.

The Canberra Times

China: still the world’s biggest emitter, but also an emerging force in climate diplomacy

Seven years seems a lifetime in politics. In 2017, President Donald Trump announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement. It prompted Canada, China and the European Union to convene an urgent meeting to reaffirm political commitment to global climate action.

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Man in India charged with sexually abusing Western Australian girl over Instagram and WhatsApp

WA police allege girl was victim of online grooming, sextortion and other online offences

The Guardian - AU

How Much Do Olympic Athletes Get Paid? Spoiler Alert: It’s Not A Lot

From Olympic medal bonuses to sponsorship deals and which Olympians are Australia's highest paid athletes, we're breaking it all down.

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Drone food delivery is spreading across Australia. Research suggests we will eat more junk food as a result

Last week, a drone delivery company called Wing (owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet) started operating in Melbourne. Some 250,000 residents in parts of the city’s eastern suburbs can now order food from cafes and restaurants via the DoorDash app and have it brought to them in minutes by a…

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Our research shows 4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can we do about it?

In the next 40 years in Australia, it’s predicted the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double, while the number of people aged 85 and over will more than triple.

The Conversation

Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics

Editorial staff vote to walk off the job after rejecting annual pay increase of between 3 and 4 percent.

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Health star labels move closer to being mandatory. But food companies could still (legally) game the system

On Thursday, Australian and New Zealand food ministers at state, federal and national levels met to thrash out what’s next for health star ratings on packaged foods.

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Homelessness, harm, health risks for refugee women

Humanitarian entrants to Australia are at much greater risk of homelessness and being hospitalised due to assault, a report has found.

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'Man in the arena' Garside seeks out the uncomfortable

Harry Garside is back at the Olympics and uncomfortable as ever in pursuit of Australia's first boxing gold medal.

The Canberra Times

What's that sound? Dang! It's 40,000 dung beetles ready to work

It's only when I listen intently that I can hear a low hum.

AAP

Aussie women's golfers find form ahead of Olympics tilt

Australian Olympic golfers Hannah Green and Minjee Lee are tied for second, one shot off the lead after the first round of the Canadian Open.

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Keeping reef off in-danger list sends 'false message'

A decision not to include the Great Barrier Reef on a global list of in-danger sites is a case of "political convenience trumping science", an expert says.

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Warning to Aussie firms on mandatory climate reporting

A survey of climate change strategies and disclosures of Australia's top 200 companies has found their plans need to be credible and backed by science.

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'Grinding halt': shortage could cause hospital chaos

Australia's health system could come to a "grinding halt" within days if a shortage of intravenous fluid isn't addressed, a leading doctor has warned.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas to again call on ‘never say die’ spirit after nightmare start to Olympic campaign

Australia will have to do it the hard way to progress at Paris 2024 but have shown that they are at their best with backs to the wall

The Conversation

Australian stories are part of the Holocaust. A granddaughter writes: he ‘knew he was lucky’ to escape, but paid a high price

Two years ago, a small group gathered in the centre of Berlin to remember Max and Edith Pollnow, Jewish victims of Nazi persecution who “gave their lives so their son could make it to Australia”. The ceremony unveiled two Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones”, dedicated to their memory.

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'Not enough action': pressure mounts as DV deaths spike

Political leaders are being accused of losing interest in finding urgent solutions to Australia's domestic violence crisis as the death toll climbs higher.

Cycling News

Australian champion Luke Plapp brushes Euro TT 'monkey off the back' as pursues evolving Olympic dream

'I ride a bike for the Olympics. That’s the biggest thing for me and what drives me as an athlete' says Plapp as he heads toward Paris time trial with Giro-propelled confidence boost

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How old, inefficient housing and time-of-use electricity rates are leaving some households worse off

Australia was slow to introduce minimum building standards for energy efficiency. The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) only came into force in 2003.

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