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Glenn Maxwell says the talent of allrounder Cameron Green in the ODI format is no surprise and the key to further success is to not overburden the young gun.

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Ahead of parole, Indonesian militant regrets role in 2002 Bali bombing - media

An Indonesian militant has expressed regret for his role in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings, media reported on Monday, as news of his impending release sparks outrage in Australia.

Reuters

Australia changing Pacific perception: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australia continues to engage respectfully in the Pacific, as he prepares to host some of his counterparts in the coming months.

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Australians stranded in Tokyo's Narita airport after cancelled Jetstar flight

A group of Australians are stranded at Narita airport in Tokyo "without food or water", unable to leave due to Japan's strict COVID controls, after Jetstar cancelled their connecting flight from Finland to Australia.

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Australia PM focussed on workplace reform as he marks 100 days in office

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government was focussed on jobs and workplace reform as the country faces economic challenges in the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reuters

'Stealth privatisation' in iconic national parks threatens public access to nature's health boost

Australia’s national parks in several states are under siege from privatisation by stealth. Developers are using the lure of ecotourism to build posh private lodges with exclusive access deep inside many iconic parks.

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A witty memoir of taking on the family farm reckons with Indigenous dispossession and climate change

It’s been a tough couple of years for Australian farmers. Just months after Black Summer’s devastation, the pandemic struck. Catastrophic floods soon followed. African Swine Fever and foot and mouth on our doorstep pose an enormous threat, as do the more banal issues of inflation and labour shortages.

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Australia is facing a tradie shortage. Why do nearly half of all apprentices drop out?

Zac says he got an apprenticeship as the best way to learn a skill and land a secure job, but he is one of the 45 per cent of apprentices who have dropped out.

ABC News

Victorian Newspoll gives Labor big lead three months before election

The Victorian election will be held in three months, on November 26. A Victorian state Newspoll, conducted August 22-25 from a sample of 1,027, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (57.3-42.7 at the 2018 election). Primary votes were 41% Labor (42.9% at election), 36% Coalition (35.2%), 13% Greens (10.7%) and 10%…

The Conversation

Late winter blast to smash eastern Australia

Wild storms will bring heavy rain and dangerous winds across a broad band of eastern Australia from later on Monday.

The New Daily

Have we seen the last of $2 petrol for a while?

Average fuel prices in Australian capital cities remain well below the peaks seen in March and June. Recent data reveal fuel is around 30-35 cents per litre lower than the highs of two months ago. As of last week, the average price of 95 octane unleaded across eight capitals stood…

The Conversation

Aged care fears over Vic nurses' free uni

Australia's private hospital and aged care nurses peak bodies have poked holes in Victoria's $270 million program to pay off nursing students' university debts.

AAP

Firefighting tanker plane in deadly Australia crash likely stalled - final report

A C-130 tanker plane that crashed and killed all three Americans on board while fighting fires in Australia in 2020 likely stalled when flying in hazardous conditions after making a fire retardant drop, investigators said in a final report on Monday.

Reuters

The days of cheap and easy air travel may be over, but Australian policymakers seem oblivious

Given the country’s geography and reliance on mobility, transport links are essential infrastructure. So where’s the strategy?

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The Corrs to break Aussie drought in exclusive Hunter concert

The "One Night Only in Australia" show will feature support from Wet Wet Wet and Sydney indie-pop songwriter Ben Lee and will be the first Corrs concert anywhere since 2017.

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Farnham awake, stable in ICU after surgery

John Farnham's family says the veteran Australian singer remains in a stable condition in hospital while recovering from cancer surgery.

ABC News

Australian teenagers pursuing their Paralympic dreams after choosing to amputate

Cameron Jones and Cooper Spillane were living with excruciating pain in their legs, but made the big decision to amputate – and they say they haven’t looked back since.

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Dawson's burrowing bee at risk from tourists and careless drivers, locals say

Indigenous elders and residents want more done to protect a rare native bee species found only in parts of Western Australia.

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National construction code changes to add thousands of dollars to cost of new homes, builders say

New homes built in many parts of Australia will soon need to meet stricter accessibility and energy efficiency requirements, a move that builders say will make construction prices soar.

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Broadbent says tax cuts ‘sending the wrong message’ – as it happened

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John Farnham's family share new statement, NASA set to launch new moon rocket, and MTV VMAs to host big names in music — 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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Morning mail: 100 days of Albanese, Victorian bail blowout, US democracy warning

Monday: The PM will make a speech about what comes next, with better economic equality for women among his goals. Plus: meet the ‘sommeliers’ of crisps

ABC News

Chinese-owned company Landbridge rejects 'myths and mistruths' about Darwin Port lease

The company that holds the 99-year lease of Darwin Port says it has been the subject of "undeserved" concerns and has hit back at "mistruths", insisting the Chinese government has no influence over its operations.

ABC News

Australia's last mounted postie Bruce Dennis farewelled by historic town of Gundagai

A Gundagai legend who was the last postie in Australia to deliver mail using a horse, after refusing to switch to a motorcycle, has died.

ABC News

Plan to unlock unused land in Australia's salad bowl using 'wasted' recycled water

Recycled water, currently running out to sea, could be the key to growing more food in Australia and reducing reliance on imported and canned food.

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