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Report urges government to lift JobSeeker payments

'Punishingly low' JobSeeker payments are trapping people in a cycle of poverty, with a leading welfare group urging the government to intervene

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Child abductions can be hard to identify, and people may not know they are witnessing a serious crime

On a summer’s day in January 1970, three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was kidnapped from Fairy Meadow Beach in Wollongong, New South Wales. This is the last time Cheryl was seen. Cheryl remains missing, 53 years later. She is one of the 2,500 people considered to be a long-term missing person in…

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This Sydney Charity Is Helping Women In Crisis Situations Set Up Homes For Free

“We set them up with everything they need. We make their beds, we put the cutlery and crockery away, take away the rubbish and make it as stress free as possible”

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Trailblazing Englishwoman revealed as Wallaroos coach

England's Jo Yapp will become the first female head coach of a senior Australian football team after being named as Wallaroos boss, replacing Jay Tregonning.

AAP

Planning to use drugs at a festival on a scorching summer day? Here's why extreme heat might make MDMA riskier

Sydney and other parts of Australia have just experienced a significant heatwave, with temperatures reaching highs of well over 40°C. In Sydney in particular, the extreme heat has coincided with a bustling schedule of live music events, attracting large crowds despite the sweltering conditions.

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These Suburbs Are The Best To Find A Rental In Amid Low Availability And Record Competition

Renters in Melbourne City are likely to come out of the impeding changeover season unscathed with the highest vacancy rate in Australia.

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History-chaser Campbell pushing limits in farewell tour

"Old timer" Cate Campbell knows she might need to go faster than ever before to become the first Australian to swim at five Olympic Games.

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New Zealand enthusiastic on AUKUS pillar two

Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand joining AUKUS' pillar two would not erode the country's firm anti-nuclear stance.

AAP

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

A research project will look to eliminate diseases caused by a parasitic roundworm that is widespread in Aboriginal communities in Australia's north.

AAP

Australia won't sign 'death certificate' climate deal

A draft deal from the world's biggest climate talks has been decried as a "death certificate" for island nations and Australia, the US and Japan won't sign it.

AAP

Newfound believer de Minaur ready to vie for Open glory

Newly crowned Newcombe Medal winner and world No.12 Alex de Minaur is confident he can compete for Australian Open glory after enjoying his best season yet.

AAP

Boost for AAP newswire as media diversity probed

Funding for independent newswire, AAP, is part of the federal government's latest move to boost media diversity and public-interest journalism.

AAP

Lamb on the menu in up and down outlook for farmers

Australia's farmers face a mixed six months with lamb prices on the rise, horticulture expecting a bump in output and milk production to remain flat.

AAP

People worry Christmas beetles are disappearing. We're gathering citizen data to see the full picture

In eastern Australia, the arrival of the summer holidays has traditionally been heralded by big iridescent beetles known as Christmas beetles due to their appearance during the Christmas season.

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Australians want credible climate policies: Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull says the teal independent MPs are a "potentially a terminal" problem for the federal Liberal Party that could prevent its return to government.

The Guardian - AU

Pre-emptive disaster declarations for Cairns and Townsville – as it happened

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Parents' income segregates Australian school students

Education ministers are working to tie school funding to better outcomes for all students as those from poor backgrounds fall behind.

The Guardian - AU

Cop28: Australia, US and UK say they won’t sign agreement that would be ‘death certificate’ for small islands

Australian climate change minister, Chris Bowen, says umbrella group of countries is united in saying draft agreement is too weak

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Morning Mail: poll shows cost-of-living struggle, anger over Cop28 draft deal, Australian women win Globe nods

Guardian Essential poll shows Australians increasingly worried about their finances, while Chris Bowen says Saudis are blocking breakthrough on fossil fuel ‘phase-out’

The Hindu

Travis Head wins ICC Men's Player of Month award for November 2023

Australian batter Travis Head, who smashed an explosive century to help Australia win their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title, has been named as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November 2023

The Conversation

8 ways to tone down the Christmas lights to help wildlife – and why we should

The Australian government has launched a campaign asking people to “switch off light pollution” to protect wildlife. So, what does the science say? Should we rethink Christmas lights?

The Conversation

1 in 4 adults think smacking is necessary to 'properly raise' kids. But attitudes are changing

“Do you want a smack?!” This has been a common refrain from many parents across history. Right along with “just wait till your father gets home”. Somehow parents thought this threat of violence would magically improve their child’s behaviour.

AAP

Split by war, refugees find lost loved ones years later

Amid the frantic rush to escape wars or natural disasters, millions of refugees are separated from family members, but some lucky ones are able to reconnect.

Evening Standard

Swimmers touch sperm whale 'perilously' close to Australian beach in Perth

A sperm whale which attracted crowds off Perth coast gets beached

The Hindu

Australia’s new Migration Strategy won’t impact ECTA commitments for education visas: Sources

India-Australia ECTA commitments remain unaffected by new Migration Strategy; Indian student numbers to continue to grow. Sources indicate more rigorous scrutiny of some visa applications, but genuine seekers of higher education will be welcomed. Semi-skilled workers may explore opportunities in Australia with same benefits as locals. Intermediaries to be held…

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