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Bill Shorten says robodebt royal commission set to start this year – as it happened

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South Australian track cyclist Bree Hargrave will take on competitors half her age at the Commonwealth Games

At an age where most elite athletes are well into retirement, South Australian track cyclist Bree Hargrave is fulfilling a lifelong dream: qualifying for this year's Commonwealth Games.

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Morning mail: challenges ahead amid soaring inflation, US lifts interest rate, farewell to Ramsay Street

Thursday: Treasurer trims economic growth prediction amid warnings the world is ‘on the edge’ of global recession. Plus: a deep dive into colonic irrigation clinics

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Japanese encephalitis virus threat for southern Australia when mosquitoes return

Mosquitoes cause serious concerns in southern Australia, where a deadly virus was detected for the first time this year.

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Preventing obesity starts in the grocery aisle with food packaging

In 2018, Statistics Canada reported that nearly one in three Canadians were obese. Similar figures have been reported in Australia, but more concerning is the United States, where over forty percent of the population is obese.

The Conversation

Climate change killed 40 million Australian mangroves in 2015. Here's why they'll probably never grow back

Environmental scientists see flora, fauna and phenomena the rest of us rarely do. In this series, we’ve invited them to share their unique photos from the field.

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Australia’s response to COVID in the first 2 years was one of the best in the world. Why do we rank so poorly now?

Australia’s elimination strategy during the first two years of the COVID pandemic was one of the most effective in the world. Through a combination of early border closures, widespread testing and meticulous contact tracing, localised lockdowns and mask mandates, the number of reported cases was kept to around 28,000 in…

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How pioneering Australian linocut artists Ethel Spowers and Eveline Syme captured an exciting era of change

Review: Spowers Syme, Geelong Gallery.

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Soil abounds with life – and supports all life above it. But Australian soils need urgent repair

Under your feet lies the most biodiverse habitat on Earth. The soil on which we walk supports the majority of life on the planet. Without the life in it, it wouldn’t be soil. Unfortunately, Australia’s soils are not in good shape. The new State of the Environment report rates our…

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Murders, rapes and more cases like the Somerton Man could be solved with more use of genetic genealogy technology, expert says

A forensic anthropologist and criminologist says Australian police forces should be quicker to embrace the genetic genealogy technology that was used by researchers to identify the Somerton Man after more than 70 years of mystery.

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Grinham, Ockenden named Games flagbearers

Squash star Rachael Grinham and Kookaburras co-captain Eddie Ockenden have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

AAP

‘That would be fantastic:’ Eddie Jones on coaching South Sydney Rabbitohs

Jones has a contract with England until the end of the 2023 World Cup

The Independent UK

'Not taking this threat lightly': Zoo looks to reduce foot-and-mouth disease risk

Staff from the National Zoo will meet with counterparts from around the country on Thursday.

The Canberra Times

Do I still need to report my positive COVID-19 rapid test result, and do I have to isolate?

With Australia experiencing its third wave of COVID-19, thousands of rapid tests are being taken daily. Here's what to do next if yours comes back positive.

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Half of all Australians have been victims of tech abuse, landmark study reveals

What happened to one woman highlights the findings of a key national report on a wideranging and complex method of abuse that is much more common than many people think.

Daily Record

Aziz Behich completes Dundee United transfer as Jack Ross thrilled by 'real coup' in landing Australia international

The experienced 31-year-old has been officially confirmed as the Tannadice club's fifth summer signing.

Newcastle Herald

Australians shouldn't despair over foot-and-mouth disease just yet

If foot-and-mouth took two months with that open Indonesian border to get to Bali with proper vigilance and a bit of luck, we should be able to keep it out of Australia.

Daily Mirror

Rotting whale carcass sparks hungry shark fears as beachgoers warned to stay clear

A giant humpback whale corpse washed up on a sandbar just off a popular surfing beach in Australia triggering fears it may attract ravenous sharks to the area

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Triathletes key to show better Games form

Australian triathlete Matt Hauser will take strong international form into day one of the Commonwealth Games and is a medal contender.

Daily Mirror

Adam Gilchrist warns IPL dominance is "dangerous" amid David Warner concerns

Adam Gilchrist has voiced his concerns about the growth of IPL franchises, with Australia opener David Warner reportedly planning to snub the Big Bash to play in an IPL-backed T20 league in the UAE instead

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Rugby 7s 'enigma' Caslick on top of world

Charlotte Caslick's coach argues her long-term dominance of rugby sevens has her in the conversation as Australia's premier female athlete.

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Aussies urged to fight, have fun at Games

Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes in Birmingham are being urged to fight, but have fun, by chef de mission Petria Thomas.

The Guardian - AU

Australian parliament 101: your questions about key words and processes, answered

Our guide to some of the key terms and processes in Australian politics

The Guardian - AU

Despite Australia’s soaring inflation rate, some economists say the peak may be ‘coming into view’

Analysis: Inflation optimists look to falling global supply chain pressures but spiking energy prices suggest we haven’t reached a plateau yet

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Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial laid bare the brutal reality of Australia’s decades-long war in Afghanistan – now the ex-soldier awaits judgment

While costs of about $25m and possibly millions in damages are at stake, the trial also has existential implications for Australian journalism

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