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Australia risks losing billions to 'global vacuum' of talent: Twiggy

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has asked for an even playing field to avoid talent being sucked overseas.

The Canberra Times

Barry Humphries obituary: cerebral satirist who created Dame Edna Everage

During an appearance on Desert Island Discs in 2009, Barry Humphries declared that he would be happy if his obituaries made no mention of Dame Edna Everage, the monstrous Melbourne housewife he had created half-a-century earlier. Some hope, said The Times. True, Dame Edna wasn’t his only alter ego: there was also…

The Week

Liberal rebel Ken Wyatt: Voice is the hope our young people need

Australia can give Indigenous young people hope, and end "futility syndrome", if the Voice yes case wins, ex-federal minister Ken Wyatt says.

The New Daily

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Dysfunctional treatment of Indigenous Australians will continue unless voice exists, Ken Wyatt says

Ex-Liberal minister tells referendum committee First Nations people despair for their future because they are never listened to

The Guardian - AU

Heartbroken girlfriend of man who fell off cruise ship thinks he could still be alive

Warwick Tollemache, 35, from Brisbane in Australia, was on the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship when he fell overboard around 870 miles south of Hawaii

Daily Mirror

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

ABC News

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group set to buy Australia's biggest sheep station at Rawlinna, WA

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group is set to acquire Australia's biggest sheep station, the million-hectare Rawlinna Station on the Nullarbor.

ABC News

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Windale faces lowest socio-economic advantage in NSW

The ABS has rated and ranked every postcode in Australia on a combination of economic resources, education and occupation.

Newcastle Herald

South Australian woman, Catherina van der Linden, now believed to be Australia's oldest living person

Catherina van der Linden, who celebrated her 110th birthday last August, is now believed to be the oldest living Australian.

ABC News

Kerrie Fitzpatrick found guilty of animal cruelty offences over Murray Mallee puppy farm

A woman who kept 300 dogs at a property in South Australia's Murray Mallee region has been found guilty of 16 animal welfare offences after previously being banned from owning dogs in Victoria.

ABC News

Australian government resists blanket WeChat ban despite restrictions by multiple departments

Several federal departments already banning Chinese communications app after decision on TikTok in early April

The Guardian - AU

Premier League’s front-of-shirt gambling ad ban is a flawed approach. Australia should learn from it

“Excellent decision.”

The Conversation

Sam Kerr to lead party of prominent Australians as flag bearer at King Charles’s coronation

Matildas captain will join delegation including Anthony Albanese, Nick Cave and Adam Hills at London ceremony next week

The Guardian - AU

The defence review fails to address the third revolution in warfare: artificial intelligence

Throughout history, war has been irrevocably changed by the advent of new technologies. Historians of war have identified several technological revolutions.

The Conversation

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The Guardian - AU

How Sky News Australia turned watchdog’s rebuke over climate denial into an ‘exclusive’ story

Regulator finds commentator Rowan Dean broke accuracy and fairness rules, but Sky puts its own spin on things. Plus: is SBS moving to western Sydney?

Reuters

AUKUS nuclear submarine cost includes 50% fund for unexpected overruns

Australia's defence minister said on Friday the government was being "upfront and transparent" about the cost of its AUKUS nuclear submarine programme, after an analysis showed the forecast A$368 billion cost included a 50% contingency fund.

ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends plans to attend Kyle Sandilands's wedding alongside 'underworld' figure

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the wedding of Kyle Sandilands, whose bridal party includes former nightclub owner John Ibrahim, described by his publishers as Australia "most notorious underworld figure".

The Conversation

With the COVID crisis easing, is the National Cabinet still fit for purpose?

Australian political leaders are good crisis managers. The establishment of the National Cabinet in March 2020, which brought together the prime minister, state premiers and territory chief ministers to coordinate the national response to the COVID pandemic, played into this strength.

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The New Daily

Renters’ rights boosted, more housing supply: PM

Plans will be developed to increase Australia's housing supply to address the affordability crisis, in addition to strengthening renter's rights.

ABC News

Sam Kerr named flag-bearer and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to have key role in King Charles III's coronation

Football star Sam Kerr has been announced as Australia's flag-bearer for the coronation of King Charles III, leading a contingent of Australian representatives including the prime minister and governor-general.

The New Daily

Princess Mary spotted in cycling turn through Sydney streets

Australian-born Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is back on home shores for her first official engagement in 10 years.

ABC News

Australian designer 'over the moon' after victory in Katy Perry court case

Katie Taylor said she was bullied, intimidated and trolled by the public during the lengthy intellectual property case against the I Kissed A Girl international superstar.

ABC News

Crown Princess Mary cycles through Sydney as part of Australian tour highlighting climate change

Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has put Sydney's CBD cycle paths to the test this morning without even breaking a sweat as part of her climate change tour of the Pacific.

The New Daily

Philanthropists pledge $17m to ‘yes’ campaign for Voice

One of the 31 philanthropic foundations pledging a combined $17 million to support the voice to parliament hopes the promise will galvanise further support.

ABC News

Families speak at Perth inquiry hearings into missing, murdered First Nations women and children

Relatives relive the trauma of losing their loved ones as they share their stories at a public hearing for an inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children. Warning: This story contains images and names of Indigenous people who have died.

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