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Big guns return for Matildas' friendlies

Australia's big guns, including captain Sam Kerr, are back in the Matildas squad for next month's friendlies against Canada in Sydney and Brisbane.

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A new national cultural policy is an opportunity for a radical rethinking of the importance of culture in Australia

As the cut-off for the government’s consultation on a National Cultural Policy (NCP) approaches, thousands in the sector are putting the finishing touches to their three-page submissions. These are directed around “five pillars” drawn from Creative Australia, the national cultural policy announced in the last months of the Gillard regime,…

The Conversation

What good is a new national cultural policy without history?

Alongside much else that is being revised, reimagined or recast by the Albanese government, Australia is to have a new cultural policy. Consultation has involved town hall meetings and a call for submissions. The arts minister, Tony Burke, has established five review panels to consider feedback.

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Matildas' head coach, Tony Gustavsson, vows to narrow focus as senior stars return for Canada series

With the 2023 Women's World Cup less than a year away, Matildas' head coach, Tony Gustavsson, must show that progress is being made, writes Samantha Lewis.

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‘Conveyor belt of cold fronts’ coming to south-east Australia

A 'conveyor belt of cold fronts' is expected to sweep over southeast Australia from Thursday, with warnings of severe weather over the coming days.

The New Daily

An autism minister may boost support and coordination. But governments that follow South Australia's lead should be cautious

This week, the South Australian government announced the appointment of Emily Bourke to the role of assistant minister for autism. It’s the first portfolio of its kind in Australia.

The Conversation

SA container recycling scheme revamped

The South Australian government will make key changes to the state's container deposit scheme in its first major revamp in 45 years.

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Plan for Brisbane's Mount Coot-tha botanic gardens to host Australian-first night light show by Lumina Night Walks

Brisbane City Council plans to allow a permanent light show in the botanic gardens, but there are concerns the Australian-first project is "commercialising a public asset" and light pollution will impact local wildlife.

ABC News

The far-right disinformation pipeline that now spans the globe goes straight from Trumpland to Australia

The anti-vaxxers obstructing hospital entries in Melbourne are consuming the same misinformation and subsuming the same moral values as the Americans

The Guardian - AU

Tesla Delivers First Model Y In Australia and New Zealand

Tesla announced that deliveries of the Tesla Model Y started in two new markets - Australia and New Zealand.

InsideEVs

Qantas' takeover of FIFO airline hits roadblock, ASX slips as UK inflation surges to highest since 1982

The Australian share market snaps its three-day rally after a volatile session on Wall Street, consumer inflation in Britain surges to its highest level in 40 years, while the competition regulator flags concerns about Qantas' proposed takeover of Alliance Aviation.

ABC News

Morning mail: wrongly imprisoned Indonesian boys plead for mercy, new emissions plan, Kabul mosque blast

Thursday: two children imprisoned as adult people smugglers ask attorney general to intervene. Plus: would you watch a 24 hour VR epic set in a rainforest?

The Guardian - AU

The Loop: Red warnings as severe rain hits New Zealand, Lebron James resigns with Lakers, and Liz Cheney 'thinking' about White House run — 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

Would-be permanent residents living in Australia protest in frustration after overseas visa applicants get priority

Frustrated after waiting as long as two years to have their applications for permanent residency processed, migrants on temporary or bridging visas are angry offshore visa applications are now being prioritised by the federal government.

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Aged care sector welcomes Pacific workers but needs 35,000 more each year to address shortages

Australia is pinning its hopes on Pacific workers to help fill shortages across the economy — particularly in aged care — but industry says a history of poor conditions and sheer numbers mean that's unlikely to make a significant dent in demand.

ABC News

Australian fashion company thriving on Paris catwalks but struggling at home

The fabrics this company makes locally end up on the catwalks of Paris, Milan and New York but the business is struggling because it can't find skilled workers.

Daily Mirror

Scientists reveal two best places to survive nuclear apocalypse 'when 5billion would die'

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear war closer and computer simulations have been created over what would happen in the event of nukes being used

The Guardian - UK

Airbnb to use ‘anti-party technology’ to crack down on rowdy guests

Bookings to be judged by factors such as reviews and length of trips, after Australia pilot

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Investors opt for green over blue hydrogen

The Investor Group on Climate Change backs an Australian hydrogen industry but warns against unfettered development that could increase, not cut, emissions.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United slammed for making decision that has ruined Erik ten Hag's preparations

Man United embarked on a tour of both Thailand and Australia in the summer.

The Times of India

With T20 World Cup around the corner, the whole team is slightly nervous: Rishabh Pant

MUMBAI: In a few days’ time, the Indian team will launch its campaign to defend the T20 Asia Cup in UAE. However, excitement has already begun to build around a much bigger event, the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, that follows it in October-November.

Benzinga

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CNBC BlackRock To Pledge A$1B In Australian Battery Storage Assets – Report

The New Daily

‘Deeply negative’: Real wages plunge at fastest rate on record before jobs summit

Australian households are suffering under the sharpest decline in real wages on record as “sluggish” purchasing powercontinues to lag soaring prices.

The New Daily

Overseas travel bounces back as Aussies shrug off COVID-19 groundings

New data shows Aussies are coming down with a serious case of travel fever, with international departures inching closer to pre-pandemic levels.

The Hindu

ICC Men’s FTP 2023-27 | India to play 38 Tests, 39 ODIs, 61 T20Is; more time for IPL

The Indian cricket team expectedly has a choc-a-bloc calendar but as usual there will not be any bilateral cricket series with Pakistan due to political reasons

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