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Climate to be won on land, sea and finance

Campaigns and finance deals outside official international climate negotiations have an increasingly important role in fighting climate change, insiders say.

AAP

U.S. to increase rotational military presence in Australia, invite Japan

The United States will increase the rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia, including bomber aircraft and fighter jets, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday, amid shared concerns about China.

Reuters

Australia's central bank raises key interest rate to 3.1%

Australia’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.1% as it tries to wrestle down inflation

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Temperatures forecast to reach mid-40s as heatwave hits northern Australia

North of Western Australia, NT and Queensland to swelter in up to 47C as ‘monsoon break’ allows build-up of intensely hot air mass

The Guardian - AU

City development set for national overhaul

Cities, suburbs and regions could be developed with a more nationally-consistent flavour, with the federal government to roll out a major policy overhaul.

AAP

Fresh calls to raise criminal age

Advocates are calling for Australia's attorneys-general to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 when they meet on Friday.

AAP

Australia and the US are firm friends on defence – now let's turn that into world-beating climate action

Climate action is firmly on the political agenda in both Australia and the United States, following a recent change in government in both nations. As this year’s Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) get underway in Washington, the Albanese and Biden administrations appear keen for deeper bilateral cooperation on tackling climate change.

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Calls for boost to social security payment

An inquiry into poverty in Australia has heard calls to increase social security payments to help meet the rising cost of living.

AAP

Cycling young gun Plapp targetting Paris

Geelong's Citroen Bay Classic criterium series will start a big year of racing for Australian cyclist Luke Plapp as he builds towards the Paris Olympics.

AAP

Consumer watchdog puts Australian airlines on notice over high domestic air fares

ACCC says they will closely monitor companies to ensure they do not keep prices high through artificial scarcity

The Guardian - AU

Airfares soar before Christmas holidays

The price of air travel in Australia continues to reach new heights, with a new report showing passengers are paying much more this year.

AAP

Guns N’ Roses abandons enduring concert tradition ‘in the interest of public safety’

Guns N’ Roses has opted to abandon a longstanding concert tradition after an Australian woman said she was injured at one of the band’s recent shows.

Los Angeles Times

1 in 10 Australian women report disrespectful or abusive care in childbirth

Having a baby can be an empowering experience when women are treated with kindness and respect.

The Conversation

Sia, Lime Cordiale, and Pnau with Troye Sivan: Australia’s best new music for December

Each month we add 20 new songs to our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here – and subscribe on Spotify, which updates with the full list at the start of each month

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Australia delays energy price talks after PM contracts COVID

The Australian government on Tuesday delayed a key meeting of federal and state leaders called to discuss measures to contain soaring power prices after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19.

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Art gallery at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison opens doors to public, and for prisoners

A new gallery at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison, the first of its kind in Western Australia, offers inmates the opportunity to sell their artworks and reshape their identity in a positive way.

The Guardian - AU

Shrouded in secrecy: the Australian trial of a former Marines pilot facing extradition to the US

Daniel Duggan was arrested on return from China at the request of the FBI. Six weeks of high-security custody later, the charges against him remain sealed

AAP

Kisnorbo delights in coaching landmark

Patrick Kisnorbo hopes his breakthrough role in Ligue 1 with Troyes can help more Australian coaches earn an opportunity in Europe.

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Adelaide: the hotspot for young entrepreneurs and tastemakers

South Australia is swiftly becoming the place to be for anyone with a business vision - whatever their field

AAP

Australia 'playing with fire' in Taiwan

China says a delegation of Australian MPs are 'playing with fire' visiting Taiwan, but one coalition senator says it's simply business as usual.

Bangkok Post

Firms to see major changes in IT, digital expenditure

IT spending in Asean, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand is expected to drop by 1-3% in 2023 despite immense economic challenges as enterprises shift to digital business to grow their revenue, according to International Data Corporation (IDC), a global tech market research firm.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle softballer realises lifelong dream with men's World Cup

"It's been decades in the making, since I was three-years-old it was something I always wanted to do."

ABC News

Farm export values push to near record high despite challenging east coast conditions

In more pain for hip pockets, a cold and wet spring on the east coast has sent local food prices soaring, while the export value of Australian farm products is set to break records.

ABC News

The Loop: Ukraine claims drones hit Russian bases, and Lady Gaga's dogwalker shooter takes 21-year plea — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News

Electric trucks could reduce peak hour traffic and climate emissions if they were exempt from curfews, transport experts say

The transport industry is the second-biggest polluter in Australia and its decarbonisation is critical to meet lagging climate change targets, but industry insiders say simple changes to regulation could be made now to charm the freight industry into making the switch.

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