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Security agencies probe Chinese approach to ex-Australian defence personnel

Deputy PM plays down suggestions of a loophole in the law, saying former military have ‘enduring obligation’ to maintain secrets

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese keen to meet Xi Jinping at G20 as foreign ministers discuss putting countries' relationship back on the right track

As relations seem to improve ahead of a possible meeting between Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese at next week's G20 summit, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says both countries should work to rebuild trust.

ABC News

After decades putting the brakes on global action, does Australia deserve to host UN climate talks with Pacific nations?

As the COP27 climate talks got underway in Egypt this week, climate and energy minister Chris Bowen announced Australia would bid to co-host the annual United Nations climate summit with Pacific island nations in 2026.

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Australia needs a windfall profits tax – but our government seems to fear the gas lobby

The gas industry would have us believe we owe it a debt of gratitude for paying us a pittance while they rake in record profits

The Guardian - AU

Teenager Kuol buzzing about World Cup

Garang Kuol is buzzing at the prospect of becoming Australia's youngest player at a World Cup as the 18-year-old prepares to travel with the Socceroos to Qatar.

AAP

Floods can be a disaster for humans – but for nature, it's boom time

Humans, as a rule, do not like floods. And three years of La Niña rains have meant Australians have had more than enough of floods.

The Conversation

Outlaws legend eyeing Aussie Classic glory

World of Outlaws legend Brad Sweet will make a rare appearance outside of the US early next year in a bid to win the famous Warrnambool Classic.

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Hacker publishes Australian health insurer's customer data

An extortionist has fulfilled a threat by publishing Medibank client data

The Independent UK

Building in floodplains is still not prohibited, Bulimba Barracks approved by Brisbane City Council

The city has the largest number of existing buildings of any floodplain in Australia, yet Brisbane City Council maintains it does enough as it approves the latest mega-development close to the river.

ABC News

Cricketers step up for Veterans Cricket Australia Over 70s National Championships in Tasmania

As the over-70s national cricket championships begin, some players see it as a time to renew old rivalries between states, while others are just happy to be fit enough to take part.

ABC News

Son of nanny killed by Lord Lucan to hand a dossier to Australian government

Neil Berriman believes he has identified a man in living Australia as the missing earl

Wales Online

Form but also reputation count in Socceroos’ World Cup squad selection

With a slew of injuries to contend with, Graham Arnold’s 26-man World Cup group contains an eclectic mix of players

The Guardian - AU

‘Partying with purpose’: WorldPride is heading to Sydney next year – here’s what to expect

From Charli XCX and Kylie Minogue gigs to celebrations of First Nations cultures, organisers are hoping to show the world a new side to Australia

The Guardian - AU

Margy Vary to join The Conversation as its Chief Marketing Officer

Margy Vary is joining The Conversation Australia/NZ as its Chief Marketing Officer.

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Volvo's bid to go 'fully electric' in Australia by 2026 suggests hybrid cars are on a road to nowhere

Volvo has stolen a march on other old world automakers by vowing to go fully electric in Australia in four years. So what does the plan say about the future of hybrids?

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou puts Celtic first as he rules Scotland trip a no-go area for his Hoops stars

Steve Clarke's men play Turkey next week but the Celtic boss will be taking David Turnbull and Greg taylor to the Sydney Super Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Celtic stars out of Scotland friendly as Ange Postecoglou prioritises Australia trip

Celtic will not release any of their players for Scotland’s forthcoming friendly against Turkey, with manager Ange Postecoglou insisting they…

Reuters

Australia launches review into former pilots training Chinese military

Australia will launch a review into the obligations former Defence Force personnel have to protect state secrets, following reports Australians were among Western military pilots who had been approached to help train the Chinese military.

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Sri Lanka Cricket sets up panel to investigate sexual assault allegations against Danushka Gunathilaka, looking into 'various alleged incidents'

Sri Lanka Cricket reveals its three-person panel for an inquiry into sexual assault allegations against player Danushka Gunathilaka, which will also look into "various alleged incidents … that are said to have allegedly taken place during the national team's stay in Australia".

Daily Mirror

Australia manager leaves son-in-law out of Qatar World Cup squad in brutal call

It could be quite frosty at Christmas between Australian national team boss Graham Arnold and Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury after the manager left his son-in-law out of the World Cup squad

AAP

NAB sees 20pct decline in house prices

National Australia Bank says that while some customers will face difficulties as rates rise, the at-risk cohort is just a tiny fraction of its loan book.

AAP

Country 'back at table' on climate: Bowen

Australia is engaging on a "loss and damage" fund that would see rich nations help poor ones mitigate the impacts of climate change.

ABC News

Traditional owners, advocates say federal Threatened Species Action Plan will not stop central Australia extinctions

The Threatened Species Action Plan neglects almost all of central Australia, advocates say, and could spell disaster for the Lake Eyre Basin and its endangered wildlife.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition complains of ‘witch-hunt’ during question time – as it happened

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Harry Potter actor Leslie Phillips dies, Rishi Sunak loses minister to bullying investigation, and a $3b lottery winner — 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.

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