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Spain has named its heatwave 'Zoe'. As extreme weather events increase, is it time for Australia to follow suit?

Spain has named its heatwave "Zoe" and London is tipped to endure another stint of blistering conditions. Given the human cost of such events, we asked the experts if giving them a name could help to address Australia's somewhat relaxed attitude to the phenomenon.

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Kookas in great Games hockey escape

Australia have kept their bid for a perfect seventh Commonwealth hockey gold alive with a tense comeback 3-2 defeat of England in Birmingham.

AAP

Australian mixed squash title defence ends

Australia's mixed doubles squash pairing of Cameron Pilley and Donna Lobban have lost in the semi-finals, meaning their Commonwealth title defence is over.

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Bronze at best for England men’s hockey team following Australia comeback

The Kookaburras have won gold at the previous six Games.

The Independent UK

'One of the most inhumane decisions I've ever seen': Inside one refugee's nine-year detention nightmare

When Najat Shalikhan arrived in Australia with her 16-year-old son Ahmed in August 2013, she thought they'd finally made it to safety. In reality, it was the beginning of another nightmare.

ABC News

‘Silent extinction’: myrtle rust fungus spreads to WA’s Kimberley

Researchers fear spread of invasive disease could be disastrous for Australia’s diverse plant life and are calling for urgent national response

The Guardian - AU

Myanmar shadow embassy opens in Canberra to champion Aung San Suu Kyi’s ousted government

Not far from the imposing, official embassy is a welcoming space in a rented house where Australian and Myanmar flags fly alongside symbols of the resistance

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Tim Winton on Blueback, Ningaloo, and 40 years of writing

The Western Australian writer and environmental activist says the "clock is ticking" on human existence — but there's still an important place for art and writing.

ABC News

Local boy Lewis Williams one win away from Commonwealth gold in Birmingham

The 23-year-old won his heavyweight semi-final against Australia’s Edgardo Coumi by unanimous decision.

The Independent UK

Wrestlers answer critics with second medal

A day after Jayden Lawrence won a long-awaited Games wrestling bronze medal for Australia, teammate Tom Barns has followed suit in the 97kg freestyle category.

AAP

Dry July gives way to wet and windy August

Drier and colder next week - and then the rains come back

The Canberra Times

Labor's newest senator Fatima Payman is blazing trails and she hopes others will follow

Fatima Payman's Parliament House office was once occupied by Tony Abbott and Clive Palmer. Pauline Hanson also took a first that should have been hers. She's hoping her arrival in parliament will offer a "beacon of hope" to other young women.

ABC News

Commonwealth Games: England’s semi-final setbacks sour ‘Super Sunday’ schedule

England suffered defeats in the last four stage of the cricket and netball.

The Independent UK

Hockey: Wounded Indian women eye NZ scalp to secure CWG bronze

BIRMINGHAM: The India women's hockey team would look to put the horrendous 'clock' controversy behind its back while eyeing a podium finish when it takes on New Zealand in the bronze medal match in the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

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Aussies face prostate cancer 'tidal wave'

The number of Aussies with prostate cancer is tipped to rise 43 per cent by 2040, research from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia shows.

ABC News

Australia's cricketers and netballers reach Commonwealth Games gold medal matches as Australia notches up wins in diving, gymnastics, athletics

Australia's cricketers have hung on against New Zealand to make it through to the gold medal match as our lawn bowlers, gymnasts and track and field athletes continue the gold rush in Birmingham.

The Guardian - UK

Australia outclass England to reach Commonwealth Games netball final

Defending champions England lost their Commonwealth Games semi-final against Australia, who were inspired by star shooter Gretel Bueta

The Independent UK

England’s gold medal hopes over as Australia dominate netball semi-final

England 51-60 Australia: Captain Natalie Metcalf has urged the hosts to ensure they don’t leave the Commonwealth Games empty-handed as they next face New Zealand for the bronze

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The Independent UK

Revenge for Australia as England outclassed in semi-final

Captain Natalie Metcalf now concentrating on Sunday’s bronze medal clash.

The Guardian - UK

From Lionesses to missed chances: why elite success doesn’t always transform the grassroots

England women’s Euros triumph has created massive interest in the game, but elite success doesn’t necessarily benefit sport at a lower level

AAP

Diamonds cut through Roses into the final

Australia's Diamonds have exacted ruthless revenge on champions England as they powered into the netball final at the Commonwealth Games with a 60-51 win.

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games: England fall short in defence of netball gold

Hopes of England defending their miraculous last-gasp Commonwealth Games netball gold medal were denied by Australia at the semi-final stage on Saturday.

The Independent UK

England’s title defence ends with netball semi-final defeat to Australia

Australia got revenge for their final defeat four years ago on the Gold Coast.

ABC News

Australia defeats England 60-51 to reach Birmingham Commonwealth Games netball final

Australia will face Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games netball final after beating defending champions England 60-51.

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Tuttle: Fleeting Adventure review – widescreen shimmer from the banjo wizard

The Australian’s ‘reverse doomscroll’ of a lockdown album brims with a sense of release

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