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Semenya, Coburn join XC regulars at world championships

South Africa's Caster Semenya has won Olympic and world titles on the track over 800 meters but can’t run that distance competitively now so she’s running cross-country on a world championship course more synonymous with an iconic Australian auto race

The Independent UK

Watch: KL Rahul's stunning catch brings up 250th Test wicket for Ravindra Jadeja

KL Rahul took a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss the well-set opener Usman Khawaja on day one of the second Test between India and Australia in Delhi on Friday, which incidentally also brought up the 250th Test wicket for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

The Times of India

Australian-first queer museum Qtopia opens as Sydney WorldPride kicks off

Qtopia, located at Green Park and the National Art School in Darlinghurst, documents the struggle for rights and recognition by advocates, as well as the confronting history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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India vs Australia: Aussies go into Delhi Test with just one pacer, but Steve O'Keefe remains bullish the visitors can bounce back

NEW DELHI: Australia going into a Test match with just one pacer is a rarity but former spinner Steve O'Keefe is confident the Pat Cummins-led side has the capability to bounce back after the innings loss in Nagpur against India.

The Times of India

Scott Morrison says he ran out of time to impose sanctions on China over human rights

Australia’s former PM urges new government to apply sanctions amid questions why he stopped short of taking such action when in power

The Guardian - AU

Australia to Spend $4.8 Billion on 2032 Olympic Venues

Australia said Friday it will spend Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.8 billion) on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a new 17,000-seat arena and a revamp of the Gabba stadium. The Queensland capital was awarded the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics two years ago, returning the Games to Australia for a…

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2nd Test: Ashwin double strike leaves Australia reeling

NEW DELHI: India's Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets in one over including Steve Smith for a duck to leave Australia reeling on 94/3 at lunch on Friday's opening day of the second Test.

The Times of India

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WA’s Pilbara hits 45C as large swathes of Australia swelter in heatwave

Extreme conditions in the north of the state with Victoria, NSW and Queensland also experiencing high temperatures

The Guardian - AU

Long Covid causing job losses and homelessness in Australia, inquiry hears

Chief medical officer Paul Kelly says a long Covid strategy is ‘well under way’ but will not be finalised until advice is received from the inquiry

The Guardian - AU

The Lowe road – the RBA is treading a 'narrow path' between inflation and recession

It’s a tough time for central bankers the world over, but especially for Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe.

The Conversation

'Heat engine' brings hottest weather in years across southern states of Australia

A heatwave stretching across western and southern Australia is bringing the hottest weather in years and is likely to intensify further for southern states next week.

ABC News

Sydney’s ‘absurd and wonderful’ Progress Shark becomes WorldPride icon

Australian Museum’s installation is 10 metres long, sports a rainbow Lycra swimsuit and has captured the hearts of many

The Guardian - AU

Weekly Must-Read: China’s Hunt for Strategic New Energy Minerals

Pursuit of key minerals intensifies as U.S., Canada and Australia restrict Chinese access to “strategic” materials

Caixin Global

Government's privacy review has some strong recommendations – now we really need action

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus yesterday released a report with 30 proposals for updating Australia’s privacy regime. The proposals are practical, necessary and overdue. However, they are just proposals, which have been made several times in the past before disappearing into the “too hard basket” of the Australian, state and territory governments.

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Australia going for cross country gold in mixed relay

A stacked Australian team will challenge the might of Ethiopia and Kenya for cross country relay gold at the world championships in Bathurst.

ABC News

Yamba prawn farmers eradicate stock as white spot disease is detected on NSW's north coast

The Australian Prawn Association is frustrated the federal government has not blocked the importation of prawns from countries where white spot disease is endemic.

The Times of India

2nd Test: Australia win toss, opt to bat against India in Delhi

Australia awarded a Test debut to left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and then opted to bat after skipper Pat Cummins won the toss on Friday in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

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Kuhnemann to make Test debut, Aussies to bat

Queensland spinner Matt Kuhnemann will make his Test debut in the second match of the Border-Gavaskar series, with Pat Cummins to be Australia's only quick.

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Heatwave sweeps Australia while bushfire risk grows

Many Australians will swelter through the weekend thanks to a heatwave sweeping the nation, while fire authorities will be ready to act.

ABC News

Bitter brawl between billionaires Andrew Forrest and Kerry Stokes boils over, with communications minister asked to intervene

A bitter scrap between two of Australia's richest men spills over, after mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest accused fellow WA billionaire Kerry Stokes of abusing his media power to pursue his commercial mining interests.

The Conversation

Dead kangaroos make a surprising feast for possums in the Australian Alps

Vultures, hyenas, and Tasmanian devils are highly efficient scavengers, able to locate and consume carrion rapidly, including the meat and bones.

The Guardian - AU

India v Australia: second Test, day one – as it happened

Australia were all out for 263 in Delhi with Peter Handscomb scoring 72 as India’s bowlers continued to apply pressure

AAP

Personal connection for Aussie in Turkey quake mission

As the death toll rises from the Turkey earthquake, an Australian rescue crew continues the tough task of body recovery in one of the hardest-hit cities.

ABC News

Australian beach drowning statistics rise as lifesavers plead with public to stay safe

New data has revealed Australia is experiencing a deadlier than usual summer, with coastal drowning deaths breaching the 10-year average for the first time.

ABC News

Australia makes modest first-innings total in second Test against India in Delhi

India reaches stumps on day one without the loss of a wicket in its first innings in Delhi, after Australia is dismissed for 263 in its opening knock.

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