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Princess Anne greeted by traditional performances at Papua New Guinea school

Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, landed in Port Moresby on Monday evening after a weekend of engagements in Australia

Evening Standard

Scott Morrison has made a federal election pledge to create 1.3 million jobs. Here's why post-COVID immigration might play a big part

Scott Morrison has made a seemingly bold pledge to create 1.3 million jobs over five years. Here's why it's got a lot to do with international borders, and why it might sound so familiar.

ABC News

Bungled vaccine rollout, welcome financial support – here's what Aussies thought of Morrison's COVID response

Before calling the election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed in a promotional video his government had done a good job of handling the COVID crisis over the past two years.

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Anne greeted by traditional performances at Papua New Guinea school

Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, landed in Port Moresby on Monday evening after a weekend of engagements in Australia.

The Independent UK

Mask mandate relaxed in South Australia

Masks and QR code check-ins will be a thing of the past in South Australia this week, Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced.

AAP

Reconciliation action plans let settlers take up more space, not relinquish it

A money-hungry and growth-at-all-costs society is entirely incompatible with the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples

The Guardian - AU

Did the Morrison government really prevent 40,000 COVID deaths? A health economist checks claims against facts

As an opening gambit to his re-election campaign, Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed his handling of the pandemic had saved 40,000 lives. This figure compares Australia over 2020 and 2021 with an average derived across higher-risk predominantly northern hemisphere countries.

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NZ MP regrets Australian election spray

New Zealand MP Shane Reti has admitted poor judgment in getting involved in Australia's election campaign to question a Labor policy to increase nursing staff.

AAP

Voters love the Greens' message more than ever – but it may not lead to a surge of votes for them

The Greens have long battled against the perception they’re the radical fringe or the electoral ingenues of Australian politics.

The Conversation

Australian state Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Games to head to Australia for the sixth time

Wales Online

Australian prime minister bets on strong economy for reelection as inflation concerns grow

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put economic stewardship at the center of his bid for a come-from-behind win in Australia’s May 21 ballot.

Tribune News Service

Labor questions lack of focus on Solomons

As China talks to the Solomon Islands about access for navy ships, a debate has erupted over whether Australia has put enough focus on the Pacific.

AAP

Australian state Victoria confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

It will mark the sixth time the multi-sport event has been held in Australia

The Independent UK

'It's about making complicated research accessible and relatable'

Chanel Egan is the co-CEO of Pint of Science Australia, which holds its Newcastle festival from May 9 to 11.

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Housing crisis in hubs like Broome stifling dream of developing north, experts say

The lack of affordable housing in places like Broome is not only driving locals out of town — it's also stunting economic growth, experts say, and serious reform is needed to put the brakes on the crisis.

Reuters

Australian prime minister vows to create million new jobs in election pitch

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday put jobs at the forefront of his election campaign, promising to create 1.3 million more over the next five years after his main rival fumbled questions about the unemployment rate.

ABC News

Runny eyes and nose? Sneezing and coughing? Pollen spikes across the nation are taking their toll

Some cities across Australia are experiencing record-high pollen seasons, prompting the peak asthma body to issue stern warnings about symptoms and action plans.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition costing of Labor policies ‘laughable’, says Gallagher – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

Business and unions view jobs through different lenses as election campaign kicks off

Hunter lobby groups put their cases to the major parties

The Times of India

Karnataka mulls screening passengers from countries seeing Covid rise

BENGALURU: In the backdrop of the fourth wave of Covid-19 seen abroad with the spread of a new variant of concern (XE), the state government is considering issuing fresh guidelines for passengers coming from certain countries — China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Italy, Australia, and the…

ABC News

Australian Jigsaw Puzzle Association's WA winner Emma Telfer honed her skills as a child

Not all jigsaw puzzles should start with the outside border, as WA champion Emma Telfer can tell you — cracking a 500-piece puzzle in just one hour and 13 minutes.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Putin confronted by Austria’s leader, flood-related scams, Sydney’s last video shop

Tuesday: Austrian chancellor becomes first western leader to hold face-to-face talks with Russian president since invasion of Ukraine. Plus: Australia’s top travel experiences

ABC News

Canberra woman Belinda O'Connor is Australia's first licensed bioptic motorcyclist

Despite being visually impaired, Belinda O'Connor always wanted to learn to ride a motorbike. Now she's Australia's first bioptic motorcyclist.

Daily Mirror

Mum's horror as harness on son, 4, comes undone seconds before fairground ride starts

Four-year-old Tristan Curtis was just seconds from being launched into the air with other passengers on the Sydney, Australia, "Free Fall" ride, when horrified witnesses alerted operators to the situation

The Conversation

Populism and the federal election: what can we expect from Hanson, Palmer, Lambie and Katter?

Populist politicians have been household names in Australian politics over the past decade, from Pauline Hanson to Clive Palmer, Bob Katter and Jacqui Lambie.

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