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Not just ramps and doorways – disability housing is about choosing where, how and who you live with

Home ownership among young people is falling sharply, while renters face worrying insecurity. Nowhere is this more pronounced than for the 4.4 million Australians living with a disability and, in particular, the 660,000 plus Australians with an intellectual disability.

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Australia sees climate crisis as a national security issue, defence minister tells US

Richard Marles delivers speech in US warning of increased militarisation in South China Sea and importance of climate action to Pacific allies

The Guardian - AU

Government eyes increase to skilled migration, but says it won't be the simple fix to Australia's labour woes

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is in discussions with business about a temporary increase to the nation's skilled migration intake, as the sector lobbies for 200,000 visas to be offered to address labour shortages.

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Was Wimbledon just the start for Nick Kyrgios or will it prove a mirage?

The question is what comes next, as is so often the case with the Australian even when he is at his peak

The Guardian - AU

Defence Minister urges closer Australia-US ties to avoid 'catastrophic failure of deterrence' in Indo-Pacific

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says strengthening the Australia-US alliance is the only way to "deter future employment in Europe, the Indo-Pacific, or elsewhere".

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Mystery frog deaths continue across Australia for second consecutive winter

Frog biologists continue to investigate why native frog populations are under attack, including the well-known green tree frog.

ABC News

Ten Hag: Ronaldo not for sale

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted on Monday that Cristiano Ronaldo is "not for sale," despite the Portuguese superstar skipping the team's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.

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End of rapid Covid test and telehealth subsidies criticised – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Jack Nowell: England beating Australia in decider would eclipse 2016 whitewash

Eddie Jones’ side levelled the series with a 25-17 victory in the second Test

The Independent UK

Rural vets want more engagement from government over disease of foot-and-mouth disease

This veterinarian is "incredibly scared" about how his industry will cope if foot-and-mouth disease or lumpy skin disease reaches Australian shores. He's calling for more clarity around the plans in place as his industry has already been deteriorating "for decades".

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Morning mail: Uber whistleblower revealed, Albanese honeymoon over, drama on the Spanish Steps

Tuesday: Guardian Essential poll reveals dip in support for PM. Plus: what to look for in a dry cleaner

The Guardian - AU

Victorian COVID hospital admissions soar as Omicron sub-variants spread

Victoria's hospital admissions have risen by almost 80 per cent over the past three weeks, as experts say authorities have pursued the wrong COVID strategies.

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Climate change is white colonisation of the atmosphere. It's time to tackle this entrenched racism

“Climate change is racist”. So reads the title of a recent book by British journalist Jeremy Williams. While this title might seem provocative, it’s long been recognised that people of colour suffer disproportionate harms under climate change – and this is likely to worsen in the coming decades.

The Conversation

Australia 'on track' to generate half its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, report finds

A report calls for changes to guide Australia's energy transition after finding the country is on track to generate half its electricity from renewable sources within three years and almost 70 per cent by 2030.

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Skilled worker visa applicants lose hope while waiting to be assessed

Thousands of skilled migrant workers feel "used" and "mentally drained" as they wait years to have their visa applications processed.

The Canberra Times

'Very much touched': Japanese ambassador in awe of Australian tributes to late Shinzo Abe

Three days since the death of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, the Canberra embassy is left touched by a flow of tributes.

The Canberra Times

Why Australia needs a gravitational wave detector

Science: Why Australia needs a gravitational wave detector

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Doctors plead for help as respiratory infections rise in Australia, putting young children at risk

After a COVID-induced lull, respiratory infections are on the rise again. Young children are at risk and doctors are pleading for help to stop transmission.

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Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan launches new campaign to combat racism

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan reveals his own encounters with racism, and how quickly they started after his family arrived in Australia, as he launches a new anti-racism campaign.

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Long-COVID sufferers unable to access disability payments say they need more support

Australians with long COVID have had their lives turned upside down, but there is very little support or relief available. Sufferers say that needs to change.

AAP

NDIS failed in remote areas, inquiry told

The disability royal commission has been told the National Disability Insurance Scheme has failed in remote Indigenous communities.

The Guardian - AU

Vaccines and antivirals not enough to combat Australian Omicron surge, experts warn

Doctors accuse government of ‘mixed messages’ as hospitalisations rise, saying they should be open to more preventive measures

The Guardian - AU

‘Racism: It Stops with Me’ campaign funded by disaffected former Collingwood football club sponsor

Insurance firm redirected funding from club to Australian Human Rights Commission campaign after racism claims

The Guardian - AU

Australia a ‘trusted global partner’ on climate again, Albanese to tell energy forum

Prime minister will open international forum in Sydney, saying the Indo-Pacific faces ‘enormous’ challenges but also opportunities

The Guardian - AU

SMS scams: mobile companies could face fines of up to $250,000 under new Australian code

New regulations require scam messages to be traced, identified and blocked and for information to be shared with authorities

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