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Myanmar junta hit by western sanctions as ‘silent strikes’ mark coup anniversary

The UK, US, Canada and Australia have announced a range of measures aimed at punishing Myanmar’s military

The Guardian - UK

I study how radiation interacts with the environment – and the capsule lost in WA is a whole new ballgame

By now, you’ve probably heard about a tiny radioactive capsule that went missing from the back of a truck somewhere in Western Australia. Inside is a small but dangerous amount of Caesium-137, a radioactive chemical element that can harm both people and nature.

The Conversation

Fugitive behind bars after hiding inside yacht hull

Wanted fugitive Mark Horne has been arrested and thrown behind bars after trying to flee Australia by hiding in the hull of a yacht due to embark from Darwin.

AAP

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Royal Flying Doctor Service to open healthcare clinic at William Creek in outback SA

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is set to open a permanent healthcare clinic at William Creek, one of South Australia's smallest and most remote towns.

ABC News

Australia is finally getting a last-chance view of a green comet not seen for 50,000 years

Over the past few weeks, social media has been abuzz with excited posts about the green comet that is currently “whizzing” or “flying through the sky”.

The Conversation

Khawaja stranded in Australia with visa issues

Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja is facing visa issues that have the potential to keep him in Australia as his teammates arrive in India for this month's Test tour.

AAP

Purity culture is dehumanising – it’s consent that should be at the centre of sex education

If we are educating young people for the purpose of safety, our concern should not be if they are having sex but if they are doing so consensually

The Guardian - AU

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Treasurer woos global investors who share his values

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is leaning on superannuation funds and global connections to power Australia's push to rewire homes and industries with clean energy.

AAP

Climate change is transforming Australia’s cultural life – so why isn’t it mentioned in the new national cultural policy?

In its new national cultural policy, the Australian government grapples with issues extending well beyond the creative arts.

The Conversation

Australia's chicken meat industry facing summer dip in supply, forecast increase in demand

A shortage of chicken meat is still affecting some retailers but there are signs the situation is easing.

ABC News

Controversial item disappears from McDonald’s stores

Foodies are fuming after finding that McDonalds' potato scallops are unavailable at several locations around the country.

The New Daily

Corin Forest a top-10 picnic spot in Australia

Another ACT location just missed out on making the top 10

The Canberra Times

Liverpool handed keys to Eurovision song contest as it prepares to host on behalf of Ukraine

Eurovision's symbolic key is handed over to Liverpool as it prepares to host the song contest in May on Ukraine's behalf.

ABC News

Clive Palmer's mining company tops political donations list with $116 million last financial year

Mineralogy was the single biggest political donor last financial year, pouring $116 million into Queensland businessman Clive Palmer's United Australia Party. Both Labor and the Liberals each received more than $100 million in donations.

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ABC broadcast pioneer and Brushmen of the Bush painter John Pickup dies aged 91

John Pickup's hand was "the first animated object" ever seen on Australian television. But that was just the beginning of his remarkable career.

The Independent UK

Cleverly calls UK and Australia ‘best of mates’ ahead of defence and trade talks

UK and Australian foreign and defence ministers will travel to Salisbury Plain to watch their troops jointly train Ukrainian armed forces.

Daily Mirror

Stingray 'decimated' and left with chunks missing in brutal mystery sea monster attack

Fisherman Liam Kenny said the creature was the "craziest thing he has seen" after hauling in the ray off the shoreline of the Swan River in Perth, Australia

AAP

Australia can match 2004 India Test success: Brad Hodge

Brad Hodge was part of the squad when Australia last won a Test series in India and says the current crop has what it takes to repeat the feat.

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Australia shifts on controversial NZ deportations

The Albanese government will regard the length of time a New Zealander has lived in Australia as a key consideration before cancelling a visa.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand PM welcomes change to Australia’s ‘corrosive’ deportation policy

Length of time someone has lived in Australia will be taken into account when considering whether to deport Kiwis who have been sentenced to a year or more in prison

AAP

Opetaia's words for Wilson ahead of title fight

Jai Opetaia, Australia's only current male boxing world champion, has some advice for the man keen to join him and a warning for those coming for his own title.

ABC News

Immigration minister orders changes to assessments for New Zealanders facing deportation

The length of time someone has lived in Australia is now a primary consideration when Home Affairs decides whether to deport a criminal to New Zealand.

AAP

Smith named in team of tournament after BBL cameo

Australia internationals Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Michael Neser are among the cricketers named in the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.

WEKU

A tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule is found in Western Australia

The silver capsule the size of a pea had been lost in transit last month on the Great Northern Highway in Western Australia. "We have essentially found the needle in the haystack," one official said.

AAP

'Encouraging signs' for Australia, China trade row

Australia and China's trade ministers are preparing for a virtual meeting as Canberra continues to pressure Beijing into dropping trade sanctions.

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