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Australia's homicide rate drops but not DV deaths

Australia has recorded the second lowest homicide incident rate since 1990 as domestic violence advocates say they fail to see the same pace of change.

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The "missing piece" of climate and energy policy

Australia's peak union body has called on the Federal Government to establish a national energy transition authority in the federal budget.

Newcastle Herald

Can Australia’s banks withstand the contagion stalking the global finance sector?

The seeds of a shock have been planted. The question is whether that will grow into a threat to bank stability and the broader economy

The Guardian - AU

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'Great idea': Why union boss backs four-day work week

A trial for a four-day work week at full pay for Australian workers has been spruiked as a "great idea" by the union movement.

AAP

Russia fires supersonic anti-ship missiles in Sea of Japan

MELBOURNE, Australia: Russia's navy fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Unions question Labor over AUKUS nuclear submarines

Australia's union movement has criticised plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, declaring support for a "nuclear free defence policy".

The New Daily

Horse Racing: Suraj to test his skills in Australia

BENGALURU: Champion jockey Suraj Narredu will test international waters during Indian racing's off-season this year. The 38-year-old, who has saddled over 2,000 winners and triumphed at all blue riband races in the country, will be based out of Australia for three months as a freelance jockey.

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Australia's safeguard mechanism deal is only a half-win for the Greens, and for the climate

Labor and the Greens on Monday announced a deal to strengthen a key climate policy, the safeguard mechanism, by introducing a hard cap on industrial sector emissions.

The Conversation

Socceroo, milkman, friend to Pelé: football mourns Manfred Schaefer

The defender represented Australia 73 times, including at the 1974 World Cup, and will be remembered by the Socceroos on Tuesday night

The Guardian - AU

Safeguard deal won't affect Scarborough gas: McGowan

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has sought assurances from the federal government that changes to the safeguard mechanism won't affect major gas projects.

AAP

New Zealand may join Aukus pact’s non-nuclear component

Defence minister says government ‘willing to explore’ participating in ‘pillar two’ of defence deal founded by Australia, UK and US

The Guardian - AU

More than 800 secrecy laws keeping Australian government information from the public, paper shows

Experts alarmed by volume and complexity of restrictions as discussion paper sets stage for Labor’s push for reforms

The Guardian - AU

Soggy outlook as sweeping cloudband smothers Australia

Vast blankets of cloud will smother much of Australia this week, bringing rain – and possibly floods – to every state and territory.

The New Daily

Influencers gifted flights, accommodation and meals to attend exclusive Sam Smith concert

Social media influencers were given free trips to South Australia to watch an "exclusive" concert by British singer Sam Smith in exchange for two or three posts on their accounts according to documents obtained by the ABC.

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Daniel Ricciardo readies for bittersweet F1 return at Australian GP

Ricciardo will watch from the stands while Melbourne local Oscar Piastri contests first home GP for struggling McLaren

The Guardian - AU

Oliver Schulz: bail for Australian former SAS soldier accused of murdering Afghan man in war crime

Schulz would be ‘extremely vulnerable’ in prison and at risk from Taliban sympathisers if he remained there, court hears

The Conversation

The First Nations Voice to parliament could get us to revisit conversations about Australia becoming a republic

Australia is preparing for a referendum to decide on the proposed Voice to parliament for First Nations people. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated the referendum is likely to happen sometime between October and December this year.

The Guardian - AU

That Australians are having fewer children isn’t just about money – but cutting the cost would help

If policymakers want a bigger population, they should do more for those who want to have kids

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Australian banks are boring, scrutinised … and safe, says APRA boss

In his first public speech, the chair of bank, insurance and super regulator APRA moves to reassure Australians that our banks are safe amid the recent turmoil on global financial markets.

The Conversation

The ABC's In Our Blood shines a light on lesbian activism during the AIDS crisis – but there's more to their story

The recent ABC mini-series, In Our Blood, offers a fictionalised account of Australia’s response to AIDS, focusing on the development of a partnership between impacted communities, health professionals and government.

The New Daily

Local banks ‘well-positioned’ to resist overseas storm

Australia's financial system is in a strong position to withstand a banking crisis overseas, say the financial services minister and banking association chief.

ABC News

Meet the Texan octogenarians 'taking an adventure' around the world in 80 days

Taking inspiration from Jules Verne's novel Around the World in 80 Days, Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip are currently completing the Australian leg of their journey.

AAP

Local banks 'well positioned' to resist overseas storm

Australia's financial system is in a strong position to withstand a banking crisis overseas, say the financial services minister and banking regulators.

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The Racism On Survivor Doesn’t Come As A Surprise When You Consider The Show’s Premise

Over 20 years into Australian Survivor (and 44 seasons in the US), the franchise needs to sort out its cultural appropriation and colonial fantasy BS.

Daily Mirror

Australian woman's warning after finding FOUR deadly creatures in her swimming pool

Lynda Knight spotted four eastern mouse spiders in her pool after heavy rainfall in New South Wales. These type of spiders have a toxic venom that can be dangerous for humans

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