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Australians should be wary of scare stories comparing the Voice with New Zealand’s Waitangi Tribunal

Australian Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s recent claim that New Zealand’s Waitangi Tribunal has veto powers over parliament was met with surprise in New Zealand, especially by the members of the tribunal itself. That’s because it is just plain wrong.

The Conversation

‘Find this man!’: Rita Ora blown away by Australian trade consul’s viral ‘worm’ dance moves

UK singer tracks down Ian Smith after he pulled out bold breakdancing moves at the Prince’s Trust Gala in New York

The Guardian - AU

Social housing and homeless given $511 million boost in WA budget to allow for 700 new homes

The WA government is committing another $511 million to social housing and homelessness initiatives under the state budget in a fresh bid to offer enough properties for those most in need.

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Long-term investment for industry flagged for budget

Industry Minister Ed Husic says the government will look to target investment in sectors that need help to ensure Australia is able to meet future challenges.

The New Daily

One Goliath is wounded but challenges remain

In one of the world’s most tightly-held media industries, one smaller voice struck a blow for freedom of expression.

360info

WA abattoir plans to build worker camp, expand plant and staff numbers to fight backlog of sheep orders

One of Australia's largest sheep meat processors has bought an entire motel as they grow desperate to house abattoir workers amid an oversupply of sheep.

ABC News

Shucking 600 oysters all in a day's work for Suvi Selenge as she fulfilled life wish to own her own business

For five years, Mongolian immigrant Suvi Selenge owned an oyster shop in a remote South Australian town that's regarded as a bucket-list experience for Nullarbor travellers.

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Activists tout harm reduction initiatives

The Thai Drug Users' Network (TDN) has introduced a harm reduction programme called "Mobile Methadone Therapy for Drug Users" to international audiences at the International Conference 2023 (HR23) in Melbourne, Australia.

Bangkok Post

Boy, 11, mauled by shark as he snorkelled had been enjoying 'trip of a lifetime'

Archie Blake had his leg torn into by a shark while snorkelling with his family on a "trip of a lifetime" in Australia that they had been waiting to take for four years

Daily Mirror

Helium production in Australia is set to end. Could another source fill the gap?

Since 2010, a by-product from a Darwin LNG plant has been Australia's only helium source. But with the feedstock for the gas plant due to run out in the coming months, we're about to begin importing it all.

ABC News

Morning Mail: Student loan ‘scam’ targeted ‘poor kids’, Sudan fighting spreads, coronation oath row

Graduates say they’re still struggling to pay off debts racked up under a controversial 1990s scheme; food prices rise again

The Guardian - AU

The Liberals are the fifth iteration of our main centre-right party. Could The Voice hasten a sixth?

Peter Dutton’s defensive posture of just appealing to "the base’" and trying to hold the Liberals together may prove the losing gambit.

The New Daily

Australia wants to build a laser that can stop a tank. Here's why 'directed energy weapons' are on the military wishlist

“God mode”, for those who aren’t gamers, is a mode of operation (or cheat) built into some types of games based around shooting things. In God mode you are invulnerable to damage and you never run out of ammunition.

The Conversation

The Liberals are the fifth iteration of Australia's main centre-right party. Could the Voice campaign hasten a sixth?

Party stability on the progressive side of politics, and repeated party reconfiguration on the conservative side of politics, is a marked contrast in the history of Australia’s two-party political system.

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The tricky economics of subsidising psychedelics for mental health therapy

Australia is the world’s first country to legalise the medical use of psychedelics. But not everyone is sure the timing is right. There are still major issues to work out for this move to benefit those most in need.

ABC News

The Met Gala 2023 is here: Here's who's expected to show and how to watch it in Australia

It's the first Monday in May and it's one of the most photographed events in the world. Here's what to expect from this year's Met Gala and where you can watch it.

The Guardian - UK

Margaret Bowman obituary

Other lives: UK-born academic and writer who moved to Australia in 1959, becoming an expert on local government and communities

ABC News

Can Labor solve the housing affordability crisis while lucrative property tax breaks exist?

The Parliamentary Budget Office warns phasing out property tax breaks may "trigger a significant economic shock". That's why next week's budget is more focused on increasing the supply of housing rather than trying to make housing affordable by reducing house prices.

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Fires, floods, and maintenance delays keep Australia's submarines out of the water as navy begins 'high risk' nuclear transition

Until Australia's submarine fleet can go nuclear the navy must keep its near-retirement vessels deployable. It's been a struggle.

Newcastle Herald

King Charles has hard work ahead

Every detail of the King's coronation will be scrutinised. And criticised.

Daily Record

Meghan Markle's estranged family trio explain why she cut them off in explosive interview

The Duchess' estranged father, Thomas Snr, her half-sister Samantha and half-brother Thomas Jnr sat down with Australia's 7NEWS Spotlight and lifted the lid on Meghan in an explosive chat.

The Guardian - AU

Australia aimed for, and got, more Stem graduates. So where are the jobs for them?

When it comes to employment, science and technology graduates fare only slightly better than ‘starving artists’

The Guardian - AU

Three things with Stephanie Alexander: ‘Without false modesty, my most useful object is The Cook’s Companion’

In our weekly interview about objects, the Australian culinary star shares how she can get by with shabby utensils – and gives her best travel advice

The Guardian - AU

Australia poorly prepared for deadly avian flu that kills millions of wild birds, experts warn

Conservationists call for national response plan for possible arrival of HPAI H5, which so far has affected 300 species worldwide

ABC News

House prices rise for the second month in a row as rents keep rising due to low vacancy rates

CoreLogic data shows Australian property prices have risen for the second consecutive month, suggesting a downturn in the housing market is coming to an end as interest rates stabilise.

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