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Australian Human Rights Commission’s status at risk over Coalition’s appointment process

International rights body has concerns that open and merit-based processes were bypassed in the filling of three key positions

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Covid response should be examined by royal commission, Senate inquiry recommends

Report by Labor-chaired committee found Australia fared better than other countries, but there were ‘significant failures’ on quarantine and vaccine supply

The Guardian - AU

Australia announces sanctions against another 67 Russians

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia will impose sanctions on a further 67 Russians in response to Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine.

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Buyers of Heli-Muster NT praise its former owners as they prepare for a busy season ahead

As helicopter mustering ramps up across northern Australia, a Northern Territory family takes control of a major company with more than 20 aircraft at its disposal.

ABC News

Australian Human Rights Commission warned by global body to improve independence of appointments

The Australian Human Rights Commission risks being stripped of its accreditation as an "A-status" institution, with the global standards body raising concerns about the selection of commissioners.

ABC News

Verstappen Wary of Revamped Australian GP Circuit as Leclerc Looms

World champion Max Verstappen is eyeing a "smooth weekend" to build on his victory in Saudi Arabia, but is wary about a revamped Albert Park circuit as Formula One returns to Melbourne after a two-year hiatus.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia stays silent on outcome of meeting with Myanmar coup leader

Meeting with alleged war criminal a betrayal of Myanmar people that will be used as propaganda to legitimise unlawful government, critics say

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Australia to impose sanctions on 67 Russians over Ukraine

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Thursday that Australia was imposing sanctions on 67 Russians over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Mick Schumacher Remembers Dad ahead of Australia F1 Debut

Mick Schumacher's legendary father Michael holds the lap record at Albert Park and he fondly remembers travelling to Melbourne as a child to watch his dad in action. Now a Formula One driver himself, the 23-year-old will follow in his footsteps when he races at the Australian Grand Prix for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Quick Richardson omitted from CA contracts

An Ashes hero in December, fast bowler Jhye Richardson has been omitted from Cricket Australia's contract list due to the rise of Scott Boland.

AAP

Australian vet helping stranded animals amid air raids and checkpoints in Ukraine-Russia war

Air raids, checkpoints and soldiers with machine guns are a regular occurrence for Sunshine Coast vet Dr Lachlan Campbell as he works to help animals caught up in the Ukraine-Russia war.

ABC News

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in feral pigs in the NT's West Daly region

The virus has been spreading throughout piggeries in southern parts of Australia since February and 35 cases have been confirmed in humans, leading to the deaths of three people.

ABC News

Clive Palmer says United Australia Party will preference major parties last at federal election

Clive Palmer says the United Australia Party will preference the Liberal Party, Labor and the Greens last on all its how-to-vote cards at the upcoming federal election.

ABC News

Ex-Supercars star driving F1 medical car

Former Supercars full-timer Karl Reindler will drive the FIA medical car across the Australian Grand Prix weekend.

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The Guardian - UK

Britain, Canada and Australia decline so far to expel Russian diplomats

UK foreign secretary Liz Truss said cooperation with Moscow is over but has not yet acted in line with EU nations

Motorsport

2022 F1 Australian Grand Prix session timings and preview

Formula 1 returns to Melbourne this weekend after a long coronavirus-induced hiatus. Here's the full schedule for the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.

Irish Mirror

Leaving Meath now would be a wrench if AFLW came calling - Shauna Ennis

'I would definitely have thought about it a little bit but to be honest I think if I was going to go out to Australia I’d like to go out and just enjoy myself'

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Cattle stations are disappearing in Australia's last true frontier and one grazier isn't happy about it

Grazier Emma Jackson says she fears for the future of the cattle industry in the region, as the Queensland government continues to buy up large pastoral properties across Cape York.

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AAP

King earns CA contract, Molineux left out

Alana King, the breakout star of Australia's ODI World Cup-winning campaign, has been promoted to the women's contract list for the first time.

The Conversation

Aus-NZ refugee deal is a bandage on a failed policy. It's time to end offshore processing

Australia has finally accepted New Zealand’s offer to settle some of the refugees from the offshore processing regime – about nine years after it was first made in 2013.

AAP

WA unmoved on masks as COVID-19 cases drop

Western Australia's premier has declined to say when face mask mandates will be removed as COVID-19 case numbers continue to steadily decline in the state.

The Conversation

Remind me again, why is salt bad for you?

Despite most of us knowing we should cut down on salt, Australians consume on average almost twice the recommended daily maximum per day.

AAP

Torture reports of prisoner in Iraq raised

A United Nations report has found that Australian Robert Pether has been arbitrarily detained in Iraq and has detailed allegations of torture and abuse.

Reuters

Sydney asks thousands to evacuate as heavy rains cause flash floods

Torrential rain pummelled Australia's east coast on Thursday with Sydney receiving nearly a month's rain overnight, turning suburban roads into rivers and triggering evacuations as authorities warn of more rain through the day.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese defends his experience as Scott Morrison takes aim at Labor leader ahead of call on federal election date

Anthony Albanese seeks to counter an attack from the Prime Minister, who is accusing the Opposition Leader of being too inexperienced to lead Australia.

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