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“These kids say they’ve been here before and talk about their sky parent. That’s more than a sprinkling of prog… that’s three and a half cups!” Despite being tagged as a metal band, Karnivool know the truth

2013 album Asymmetry marked the moment the Australians grew into their own sound – fuelled, they said themselves, by being based at “the arse end of the arse end of the world”

Louder

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

With less than a year to go until the Lions head down under, the race to be selected by Andy Farrell is hotting up

The Independent UK

The Echoes by Evie Wyld review – ghosts of the past

A woman is haunted by her traumatic Australian childhood – and her dead boyfriend – in a darkly funny novel that hints at hope

The Guardian - UK

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Is Australia becoming a dumping ground for unrepairable appliances?

Australians have a love affair with household appliances. The national household appliance market is projected to reach A$13 billion in 2024 – a figure that grows each year.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term

American politics has become weekly high drama.

The Conversation

US super ship hits port so sailors can get out of town

A US Navy vessel that operates as a self-contained town complete with a diner, barber and shooting range has sailed into Melbourne with Australians aboard.

AAP

Swim star Titmus hails perfect prep for Paris Olympics

Australian swimming star Ariarne Titmus says she's had a perfect preparation for the Paris Olympics.

AAP

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Tim Tszyu eyeing Australian boxing return in September

Four months after losing his WBO super welterweight belt, Tim Tszyu is set to fight again in Australia with American Erickson Lubin a potential opponent.

AAP

Olympians honour Aussie gold digger in French village

Cecil Healy, the only Australian Olympic gold medallist to be killed in combat, has been honoured at a ceremony at his grave in a French village.

AAP

Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Sports policy focuses on the grassroots – is this missing from arts policies?

Every election, state and federal, we can expect to see plenty of politicians wearing sporting scarves, attending footy games and posing with elite athletes.

The Conversation

Wong condemns innocent deaths in Israel operations

The federal government has again called for a ceasefire and slammed the "unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" stemming from Israel's operations in Gaza.

AAP

No half measures as Green guns for Kenny's kayak mantle

Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen would make Australian Olympic history if they can adapt to the shortened distance and defend their K2 gold medal in Paris.

AAP

Australia’s unemployment rate inches higher to 4.1% in June making a rate cut less likely

Jobless figure up from 4% in May, despite 50,100 new roles being created across the economy, raising prospect of higher RBA interest rates

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Business and farming groups say 2030 emissions target ‘critical for investments’ after Dutton ditches policy

Groups that often support Coalition – including Australian Industry Group and National Farmers’ Federation – call for ‘credible and consistent framework’

The Guardian - AU

What is FASD, and why do so many children with it end up in Australia’s justice system?

Vulnerable young people and communities concerned about crime would both benefit from better screening and support for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Renewables caught in misinformation crossfire from Australia’s nuclear cheerleaders

Those pushing the nuclear option are making some questionable claims about the capacity of renewable energy

AAP

Well-known Aussie wine brands offloaded by French owner

Pernod Ricard has sold most of its portfolio of international wine brands, including Australia's Jacob's Creek, Orlando and St Hugo, to a consortium.

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A billion dollars of government grants wasted, accountancy expert says

Are 'subsidy entrepreneurs' rorting the Australian taxpayer?

Evening Standard

Ange Postecoglou responds to links with England job as Spurs boss addresses future

The Australian is reportedly being considered as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate

The Conversation

The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites

The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) is in crisis. Amid the headlines and allegations of standover tactics, thuggery and kickbacks, the construction division of the union has been placed in administration.

The Conversation

The Australian government hands out hundreds of millions per year in grants to businesses. We find much of it is wasted

Australia hands out the best part of A$1 billion per year in grants to businesses. Many of these come with no strings attached, meaning there is no need to evaluate whether the grants boost employment, help the recipients become more efficient, or benefit the nation.

The Conversation

We have too few aged care workers to care for older Australians. Why? And what can we do about it?

In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be able to rely on a robust aged care system. But aged care providers can’t find staff and a crisis is brewing.

The Conversation

Trying to stay warm in bed this winter? In pre-industrial Europe they did it with ten in the bed

Though the Bureau of Meteorology originally predicted temperatures would be higher than the average this winter, those living on Australia’s east coast may beg to differ.

The Conversation

Taming the machine: should the technological revolution be regulated – and can it be?

Back in 2005 – before the rise of social media or smart phones, let alone blockchain, metadata and OpenAI – computer scientist and entrepreneur Ray Kurzweil published a breathlessly prophetic account of what he called “the singularity”.

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