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Australia to reclassify MDMA as medicine for certain mental health conditions

MDMA and psilocybin will be recognised as medicines for certain mental health conditions in a shake-up from the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

AAP

Lions challenge a lure as Tupou weighs rugby future

Taniela Tupou has speculated on his future in Australian rugby with a desire to wear the gold jersey against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 a factor.

AAP

Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will join the former leaders of Australia and Belgium at a conference in Tokyo later this month to call for a tougher international approach to China

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PM flags overhaul of Australia’s counter-terror laws to combat ‘real threat’ of rightwing extremism

Recent murders of police officers at Wieambilla highlight need for action to protect community safety, Anthony Albanese says

The Guardian - AU

Australia's radioactive capsule: searching scientists were quietly confident

The task was daunting: find a tiny radioactive capsule that had fallen off a truck somewhere in Western Australia's vast outback sometime in January.

Reuters

First Nations artists and souvenir sellers back crackdown on fake Indigenous art

Indigenous art is big money in regional Australia, but so are fakes. Artists, retailers and industry figures have welcomed a proposed crackdown.

ABC News

It's tradition: Indigenous designs have been on Australian money since decimalisation

Indigenous Australians are respectfully advised that the following includes the names and images of some people who are now deceased.

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The Voice referendum: how did we get here and where are we going? Here's what we know

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that sometime between August and November this year, the Australian people will go to a referendum for the first time since 1999.

The Conversation

Medicare overhaul targets doctor quality and affordability

GPs will receive government funding for longer appointments and more affordable care under a huge overhaul of Australia's Medicare system.

The New Daily

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

Britain ‘relaxed’ about Australia omitting King Charles from new $5 banknote, high commissioner says

‘It is for Australia to decide what it wants on its coins, and on its notes,’ Vicki Treadell says

The Guardian - AU

Snow and sweat as extreme weather divides Australia

Summer snow has fallen in the high country in southern Australia, while Queensland is sweltering through another hot and humid day.

The New Daily

National cabinet receives Medicare report but fails to reach new agreement for strained health sector

National cabinet delays taking any decisions about funding Australia's healthcare sector, opting to wait until later in the year to decide how the federal government, states and territories will address the strained sector.

ABC News

Tesla plugs into top three in Aussie car market

The Tesla Model 3 was the third-biggest seller in Australia in January, the best result for an electric car.

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Breweries throw open doors to beer cicerone Brian Fitzgerald in pursuit of balance

A qualified beer cicerone, Brian Fitzgerald is putting his well-developed palate and unique set of skills to work for craft brewers across Australia, who let him use their equipment in return.

ABC News

No firm movement on health funding as national cabinet briefed by ASIO on sovereign citizens — as it happened

Doctors are criticising recommended changes to the healthcare system after national cabinet announces it will wait until April to decide how to address issues in the sector — as it happened.

Motorsport

Australian Grand Prix track schedule unveiled

The track schedule for the 2023 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park has been officially unveiled.

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Watch: Golfer in Australia captures video of a red-bellied snake hanging out in a hole

It wasn't slow play backing things up early in the round at this Australia golf course.

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Australian grain growers urged to support farmers and citizens in war-torn Ukraine

Australian grain farmers have faced significant challenges from the weather this harvest, but many are still donating crops to help their counterparts in war-torn Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

The no side in the voice referendum has misread the mood among migrants

My ancestors, who came from India via Fiji, have been given more of a fair go in Australia than Indigenous people

AAP

Aussie Ruffels seven shots off the pace in Kenya Open

Australian golfer Gabriela Ruffels is seven shots behind the leader after the opening round of the LET's Magical Kenya Open.

The Guardian - AU

More buses in disadvantaged areas better value than major transport projects, Australian research finds

Report finds states are failing to calculate financial benefits of smaller initiatives, including increased employment and social inclusion

AAP

Security boss to brief PM, premiers on risks to nation

Australia's security chief Mike Burgess will meet political leaders to outline the latest threats to the nation.

The Guardian - AU

Coles and Woolworths ordered to dump more than 5,200 tonnes of soft plastic into landfill – as it happened

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Wilson camp cry foul after world title weigh-in drama

Australian Liam Wilson believes the scales were tampered with to ensure Mexican favourite Emanuel Navarrete made weight for their world title fight in Phoenix.

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