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Donor breaks ties with University of Melbourne after ‘six white men’ awarded honorary doctorates

Snow Medical, one of Australia’s largest philanthropic donors to medical research, says university’s actions do not align with its values on diversity and equality

The Guardian - AU

Encephalitis warning as Aust cases rise

The international body for encephalitis is calling for Australians to take Japanese encephalitis virus seriously, as confirmed national cases rise to nine.

AAP

New sanctions on Russia as Australia seeks to counter Ukraine invasion misinformation

Australia hits Russia with another round of sanctions targeting senior military officers, as well as state propagandists spreading "pro-Kremlin disinformation".

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International Women’s Day is blind to the greatest threat to women – Australia’s welfare system

Australia’s welfare system is deeply imbued with misogyny and far too often traps women in unsafe situations

The Guardian - AU

‘People don’t choose to become addicts’: the push to end Victoria’s war on drugs

Doctors think it’s a good idea, as does the UN. So why can’t Australia bring itself to consider widespread drug decriminalisation?

The Guardian - AU

'Tough 24 hours ahead' as rains drench Sydney, forcing snap evacuations

Flood warnings stretched across Australia's east coast on Tuesday and tens of thousands of Sydney residents fled their homes as torrential rains again pummelled the country's largest city, flooding several big suburbs.

Reuters

ICC Women’s World Cup: Australia beat Pakistan by seven wickets – as it happened

Australia’s bid for a seventh title continues in earnest after a dominant display in their second match of the tournament in New Zealand

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Enough is enough, Australian women say

A diverse alliance of women are saying 'enough is enough' on International Women's Day as Australians come together to share their stories.

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Australia stays unbeaten at Women's Cricket World Cup after seven-wicket win over Pakistan

A half-century to opener Alyssa Healy helps guide Australia to a comfortable victory in its second match at the World Cup in New Zealand.

ABC News

‘Provocative’: Peter Dutton blasts Karl Stefanovic over submarine question

Peter Dutton has accused Karl Stefanovic of being "provocative" as he hit back over claims his government was ill-prepared to protect Australia.

The New Daily

Women need to beware of losing out through flexible working – Theresa May

The Conservative backbencher was in conversation with Australian ex-premier Julia Gillard to mark International Women’s Day.

The Independent UK

Scott Morrison says the government had no authority to reject or approve the leasing of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company. Is that correct?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government had "no authority" to approve or reject the lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company in 2015. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

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Joe Root adamant he is right man for England captaincy as he hopes for change

Ahead of the tour of the West Indies, Joe Root has reiterated his desire to continue as England Test captain despite the harrowing 4-0 Ashes defeat to Australia

Daily Mirror

Flood havoc as Central Coast braces for 4.5m swells – as it happened

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Port Kembla the 'obvious choice' for nuclear submarine base, Liberal Senator says

Port Kembla could become the home of the first major military base to be built in Australia in more than 20 years, but the prospect of nuclear activity in the region has split the community.

The Hindu

The magic and artistry of Warne will linger forever

The year was 1996. The Australians were in Chennai for the World Cup. So too was Shane Warne.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Russia’s ‘humanitarian corridors’ unacceptable, Shane Warne autopsy results, Byron Baes to air

Tuesday: Autopsy results reveal Shane Warne died from natural causes. Plus: controversial Netflix series Byron Baes to air this week

ABC News

Australian artist Vivienne Binns celebrated as trailblazer of feminist and community art in Melbourne and Sydney exhibitions

The young Wyong-born artist debuted with an exhibition that one reviewer said was an affront to masculinity. Undeterred, she forged a unique career that skewered society’s expectations around gender, sexuality and art.

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The Conversation

The book that changed me: how H.H. Finlayson’s The Red Centre helped me see country – and what we have done to it

In a new series, writers nominate a book that changed their life – or at least their thinking.

The Conversation

Second-class media citizens: why Australians still have to wait for new TV shows on streaming services

In early February, fans tuned in to Network 10 expecting to see the new season of South Park. Instead, they saw re-runs. Were South Park co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker trolling fans with a fake new season or was this yet another familiar experience of lagging release schedules for…

The Conversation

The immigration numbers bidding war is pointless – there are limits to how many migrants Australia can accept

Since late last year, various business lobby groups, the NSW government, management consultant KPMG, the Business Council and now a number of economists have been throwing numbers around, talking up the need for higher levels of immigration.

ABC News

On International Women's Day 2022 we ask, what if women were to go on strike from unpaid care?

For International Women's Day 2022, we asked Australian families what would happen if women went on strike from unpaid childcare and domestic chores.

ABC News

COVID-19 deaths and mortality rates assessed as Australia learns to live with the virus

As we learn to live with the virus, there's a big question we all have to face: how much death are we willing to accept?

Daily Mirror

Last picture of Shane Warne enjoying Thailand holiday emerges before tragic death

Tributes have poured in after Australian cricket legend Shane Warne was found dead in his villa in Koh Samui on Friday, having suffered a suspected heart attack

Chronicle Live

Goodbye to Neighbours: Remember when Kylie Minogue opened Newcastle's Warner Bros cinema?

In December 1989, more than 2,000 screaming fans turned out to watch Australian superstar Kylie Minogue officially open Newcastle's new nine-screen Warner Bros cinema

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