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Pop icon Olivia Newton-John was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases

Olivia Newton-John was a versatile artist with an appeal that spanned generations, and who played an important role in claiming a space for Australian popular culture on the world stage.

The Conversation

Plibersek lists more species after fires

Australia's threatened species list just got longer with the addition of a striking black cockatoo and an alpine lizard hit hard in the Black Summer fires.

AAP

Federal government's new biosecurity plan

The Albanese government is outlining an inaugural biosecurity plan amid what it's described as emerging challenges.

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Explainer: how neoliberalism became an insult in Australian politics

The much-debated term “neoliberalism” again entered the political debate last week, with Greens leader Adam Bandt using a National Press Club speech to decry neoliberalism in the Labor Party.

The Conversation

Australia’s central bank launches digital currency pilot

Reserve Bank of Australia says year-long trial will explore “innovative use cases and business models” for currency.

Al Jazeera

Battle looms over Lynn's UAE T20 move

Chris Lynn's plans to play in the lucrative UAE T20 tournament could be blocked by Cricket Australia as it clashes directly with the Big Bash League.

AAP

Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally: Australia beats India in hockey final and finishes Games on top of medal standings

Australia finishes the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at the top of the standings and 10 gold medals ahead of second-placed England. See the final medal tally here.

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Backyard hens' eggs contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs, research finds

There’s nothing like the fresh eggs from your own hens, the more than 400,000 Australians who keep backyard chooks will tell you. Unfortunately, it’s often not just freshness and flavour that set their eggs apart from those in the shops.

The Conversation

Business sentiment rallies unexpectedly

Business confidence rose unexpectedly last month, with firms running close to their limits, even as consumer confidence sank.

AAP

Reserve Bank to trial digital currency in 'limited-scale pilot' scheme

The Reserve Bank of Australia will trial its own digital currency as part of a research project to evaluate the future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) in Australia.

ABC News

From Oliver Hoare's 1,500m win to the boisterous Birmingham crowds, here are our picks for the best moments from the 2022 Commonwealth Games

As the 2022 Commonwealth Games comes to a close, we reflect on some of the most magical moments from the past 11 days.

ABC News

Tributes flow for 'incredible' Olivia

Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John, who died in the United States aged 73, is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend.

AAP

Is living in the city or country better? The people have spoken

Regional Australians rated the quality of their lives more highly on several issues - by at least 10 per cent - compared to capitals.

Newcastle Herald

AGL expands scope for Hunter green hydrogen and ammonia feasibility study

The company is looking into the future of its Liddell and Bayswater sites in a project billed as "the first of its kind in Australia".

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The Hindu

CWG 2022 | Badminton, table tennis stars dazzle on final day; India finishes 4th with 22 gold

India wrapped up its 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign with 61 medals to finish a creditable fourth

Al Jazeera

Grammy-winning singer and actor Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

Olivia Newton-John was famous for her role in film Grease and songs such as Physical and You’re the One That I Want.

ABC News

The Loop: Olivia Newton-John dies, China announces fresh drills around Taiwan, and Britney Spears and Elton John's collaboration

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Newcastle Herald

Kirsty Fenton on how it feels to be at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with the Young Matildas

Australia open their campaign against host nation Costa Rica.

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The Guardian - AU

SES and Resilience NSW ‘failed’ to lead flood response, inquiry finds – as it happened

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Wallabies find new character to buoy Rugby Championship hopes

Circumstance and an injection of new blood saw Australia improve as things got tougher in Argentina

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Olivia Newton-John dies, Commonwealth Games wraps up, CSIRO identifies 139 new species

Tuesday: Grease star and cancer research activist dies aged 73. Plus Britney Spears to make music scene return with Elton John

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Foot-and-mouth disease led to 6 million slaughtered animals in England 21 years ago. Could it happen in Australia?

Robert Craig's memories of foot-and-mouth disease tearing through the north of England are more than 20 years old, but they're as painful as ever.

ABC News

Future of income management unclear as the end of the cashless debit card draws near

As the federal government moves closer to scrapping the cashless debit card program, questions have been raised about the future of income management in Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s golden Games come to a close as Kookaburras win gold No 67

The men’s hockey team claimed a 67th gold medal for Australia – and a 1,001st of all time – on the final day of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Olivia Newton-John, superstar singer and actress, dies at 73

Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” has died

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