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A tiny marsupial wiped out by feral pests in NSW is creeping back from localised extinction, with a fresh batch of zoo-bred babies released this week.

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How Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speeches to parliaments tap into key sensitivities

Whether it's MH17, WWII, or nuclear disasters, appealing to a nation's sensitivities in his quest for support has become part of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's playbook.

ABC News

What is Australia's Bushmaster armoured personnel carrier, and how will the vehicles help Ukraine?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appeal for Australian-made armoured vehicles has been answered, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirming Bushmasters will be sent to join the fight against Russian forces.

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Half of Australia’s youth detainees are Indigenous children, research finds

Young First Nations people are 5.8% of population aged 10-17 but make up 49% of all youth in detention, report says

The Guardian - AU

More permanent skilled visas are a big deal. The government is heading in the right direction

Migration didn’t rate a mention in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget speech. But the increase in Australia’s permanent skilled intake that Home Affairs Minister Alex Hawke announced on budget night is a big deal, and one that will leave Australians better off.

The Conversation

Wet autumn outlook for parts of eastern Australia as the BOM predicts above average rainfall

A wetter than average April to June is likely for parts of eastern and northern Australia, meaning the risk of widespread flooding persists in many hard-hit areas, which already have full catchments and wet soils.

ABC News

Transition is now: Liddell power station ready to serve

AGL sets out a new chapter for Liddell power station site as a low-carbon energy hub.

Newcastle Herald

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Australia to send armored vehicles to Ukraine after request

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it will send armored Bushmaster vehicles to Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy specifically asked for them during a video appeal to Australian lawmakers for more help in its war against Russia

The Independent UK

Australia prepare for England in Cup final

Australia are on a seven-match ODI winning run against England, their opponents on Sunday in the Women's World Cup final.

AAP

NT's Garma Festival back after two years

Australia's largest Indigenous festival is set to return to the Northern Territory after a two year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

Normal Man Bob Katter Has A Cool New Plan To Protect Australia: Give All The Kids Guns

A weapons-grade take here, Bobby.

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Ex-Test gloveman Peter Nevill retires

Former Australian Test gloveman Peter Nevill has announced his retirement from cricket.

AAP

Australia floods: More rain adds to struggle of rebuilding

Communities in northern New South Wales are feeling the emotional and financial strain in the wake of February’s floods.

Al Jazeera

Public health committee recommends removing COVID-19 quarantine for close contacts following national cabinet request

Quarantine for close contacts of COVID-19 cases could be removed altogether, if a recommendation by Australia's top public health officers is adopted by state and territory governments.

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Cocaine seizure at sea the result of global intelligence networks, AFP says

The Australian Federal Police is warning of the possibility of further arrests following the seizure of 416 kilograms of cocaine dumped from a cargo ship in SA waters last month.

Newcastle Herald

Frydenberg, Albanese budget speeches in full

The government and opposition have laid out their budget pitches for next month's election.

The Conversation

Diplomacy is essential to a peaceful world, so why did DFAT's funding go backwards in the budget?

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia faces “its most difficult and dangerous security environment” since the second world war. Labor leader Anthony Albanese has made similar comments.

ABC News

Rangers withdraw from Sydney Old Firm clash with Celtic over dispute with promoters

The Rangers' exit from the Sydney Super Cup means Australia will not host what was to be the first Old Firm derby played outside of Scotland.

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Australia taps diplomat for NZ tob job

Harinder Sidhu, a career diplomat who has served in Russia, India, and Syria, will become Australia's High Commissioner to New Zealand.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s renewables boom fading as investors lose confidence, energy council says

Clean Energy Council says Morrison government’s lack of ‘meaningful policies’ and leadership on climate could mark start of downturn

ABC News

Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request

The Prime Minister says Australia will fly a number of the armoured vehicles to Ukraine, after a public plea from the nation's wartime President.

The New Daily

Verdict delayed in secretive Beijing trial of Australian

A Chinese court has deferred its verdict in the closed-door trial of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who has been held in China since August 2020.

AAP

Government defends China pact intelligence

Morrison government ministers and officials have given conflicting views on how prepared they were for a concerning deal between China and the Solomon Islands.

ABC News

A viral meme claims 35.5 per cent of Australian seniors live in relative poverty. Here's why it's bunkum

A years-old meme comparing the poverty rate for Australians aged over 65 to rates in other OECD countries has resurfaced, as cost of living concerns dominate federal election coverage. But its data is out-of-date, and its methodology is lacking.

The Hindu

Pakistan levels ODI series with 6-wicket win over Australia

Pakistan marched to 349-4 with an over to spare

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