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Why Labor's new tax cut on electric vehicles won't help you buy one anytime soon

The Albanese government has introduced tax cuts to electric vehicles in its first sitting week, claiming the proposed changes would be “good for motorists, good for climate action and good for fleet purchases”. They won’t, however, help most Australians afford one.

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Hey minister, leave that gas trigger alone – it may fire up a fight with foreign investors

With the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warning consumers of huge price hikes ahead, further calls for the federal government to pull its so-called “gas trigger” seem inevitable.

The Conversation

After floods will come droughts (again). Better indicators will help us respond

Since late 2020, the La Niña climate pattern has led to two years of above-average rainfall across much of Australia, and severe floods in parts of the country.

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Hidden women of history: Kudnarto, the Kaurna woman who made South Australian legal history

Kudnarto, a Kaurna woman, married shepherd Thomas Adams on 27 January 1848. Theirs was the first legal marriage between an Aboriginal woman and a colonist under colonial law in South Australia.

The Conversation

Kiwis relegate men's 7s to Games fourth

Australia's men's rugby sevens were no match for New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games bronze medal game, losing 26-16 at Coventry Arena.

AAP

Emma McKeon’s record-breaking gold as Aussies make a splash and Brit escapes crash

A triple triumph in the velodrome, a cyclist's sprint and brilliant beam work secured Australia more Commonwealth Games gold. Then came Emma McKeon.

The New Daily

Cattle arrive for the Ekka as organisers ramp up biosecurity measures against foot-and-mouth disease

It's been a long wait for the return of cattle to the Ekka after two years of COVID-19 cancellations. But this year another virus is looming, and the show's organisers are taking no chances.

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Little mermaid now the giant of swimming

Emma McKeon, dubbed the 'little mermaid' by her father, is now an unrivalled swimming giant.

AAP

Renewables the key to energy crisis: AEMO Report

The Australian Energy Market Operator has called for an accelerated shift to wind and solar, supported by batteries, to help drive down skyrocketing power bills.

Newcastle Herald

Rugby player carried and thrown over sideline like ‘sack of spuds’ in Commonwealth Games

Dump tackles are a fairly common sight in rugby, but Kenya put a new spin on the term after teaming up to hoist Corey Toole over the line in a move Australia were helpless to prevent

Daily Mirror

Australia urged to intervene as China tries to buy a strategic Solomon Islands port

The purchase would give China control of an island in the Solomons with a port that could be used immediately for large vessels, an airstrip, and large areas of land, the Australian government has been warned.

ABC News

Commonwealth Games: Emma McKeon cements name in history, Australia wins more than 50 medals in three days — as it happened

Emma McKeon wins her record-breaking 11th Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 50m freestyle as Australia breaks the 50-medal mark on just the third day of competition in Birmingham.

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Historic Indigenous Voice heard at Garma

The prime minister's historic Indigenous Voice to parliament speech at Garma Festival has been the highlight of the four-day celebration of Yolngu culture.

AAP

Government acts to boost local gas supply

The competition watchdog has forecast a gas shortfall in the east coast market next year if excess supply is exported, leading to action by the government.

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The Guardian - AU

Labor’s climate bill is mostly symbolic - the big questions are about what comes next

In the first of a new weekly column, Guardian Australia’s environment editor argues the Albanese government will be judged on what it actually achieves to tackle climate change

The Guardian - AU

Australia facing ‘alarming’ gas shortfall in 2023 as ACCC urges producers to keep supplies onshore

Treasurer concerned after watchdog report warns of ‘substantial risk’ to nation’s energy security

The Guardian - AU

A League of Their Own, The Bear and Game Night: what’s new to streaming in Australia this August

Plus more Reservation Dogs, The Sandman adaptation and a new instalment in the Marvel Comic Universe

The Guardian - AU

‘A huge win’: can sexual consent programs in schools make the change we need?

Australian teenagers are being taught about healthy relationships and respecting women. But what about the rest of the community?

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The Guardian - AU

Blind advocates allege NSW’s removal of online voting system is a breach of human rights

State electoral commission accused of discrimination for suspending iVoting platform as Blind Citizens Australia takes case to watchdog

The Guardian - AU

Renters’ rights in mouldy homes: can you get a rent reduction or compensation for damages?

Theoretically, tenants in all three of Australia’s La Niña-hit east coast states could be eligible for discounts and damage payments, but seeking them is complex

The Guardian - AU

If we allow Covid to overwhelm Australia’s health system, medical care will suffer

Wishing the pandemic over does not make it so. Doctors like me are facing the consequences of a Covid wave that is the most severe to date

AAP

Clancy, Artacho de Solar cruise in opener

Australian beach volleyballers Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho de Solar had a straight sets win over Sri Lanka in their Birmingham Commonwealth Games opener.

Daily Mirror

Australian swimmer threatens to quit over Commonwealth Games 'love triangle'

Former Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers has said he'll quit swimming if the "false headlines" about an alleged 'love triangle' among Australia's Commonwealth Games team continue

Irish Mirror

'I travelled around Europe for 34 days with strangers and it may be the best thing I've ever done'

We all arrived from different parts of the world - from the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and the UK and have all formed close friendships.

AAP

Kookaburras thrash Scots in Games opener

Jeremy Hayward has scored four goals to lead the Kookaburras to a 12-0 thrashing of Scotland in their opening game of their Commonwealth Games title defence.

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