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Looking on the bright side: the risks - and rewards - of political optimism

This is an edited extract of the Wyndham City Barry Jones Oration delivered on September 18 2024 by Gareth Evans, distinguished honorary professor at ANU and former Australian foreign minister.

The Conversation

Aussie teens face Insta curbs but enforcement queried

Social media platform Instagram will move to restrict the accounts of teenagers in Australia to improve their safety and reduce exposure to harmful content.

AAP

Until social media giants take responsibility for the harm they cause, I support Australia’s age ban

Algorithms which intensify polarisation harm young and malleable minds the most. If digital platforms won’t self-regulate – the government needs to step in

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Australian police infiltrate encrypted messaging app Ghost and arrest dozens

Australian police say they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests

The Independent UK

I Just Found Out How Much Super You Need To Retire And Suddenly Death Sounds Really Good

The Association of Super Funds of Australia has revealed exactly how much you need to retire comfortably in 2024.

Pedestrian.tv

Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing

Senior Australian ministers are visiting three Pacific island nations as Canberra works to boost defence partnerships and shut China out of regional policing.

AAP

Border Gavaskar Trophy: When Rahul Dravid notched up one of the greatest performances by an Indian batsman overseas

NEW DELHI: India batting great Rahul Dravid has a stellar record against Australia, one of the most dominant teams during his era. His performances, especially in Test cricket, are particularly memorable, with several iconic innings against the Aussies.

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Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

A major review into Australia's military justice system, published by accident, calls for greater independence in the investigation of misconduct allegations.

AAP

Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.

AAP

NZ, Canada, South Korea firm as likely AUKUS partners

A White House statement has confirmed New Zealand, Canada and South Korea are under the microscope for AUKUS pillar two collaboration.

AAP

John Major backs Tony Blair over Brexit’s immigration impact

The former Conservative prime minister gave his damning verdict on the consequences of Brexit which has left the UK a less powerful player on the world stage

The Independent UK

Australia's worst car crash hotspots revealed

A busy 30km road in Melbourne's northeast is Australia's worst crash hotspot of the past decade, according to data from insurer AAMI.

AAP

Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou happy to be judged on Spurs trophy fortunes after 'second season' claim

Australian remains confident he can win the club’s first piece of major silverware since 2008

Evening Standard

‘Right to disconnect’ laws are a step toward healthier, more productive and more inclusive workplaces

In August, Australia joined Ontario, France and several European and Latin American countries in passing a “right to disconnect” law. This law gives workers the right to ignore communications from their employer outside scheduled working hours.

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The deep political power of fluro: how hi-vis became a symbol of working class masculinity

Recent weeks have seen mobilisations of construction workers protesting the imposition of an administrator on their union by the government. Protesters were decked out in black and hi-vis workwear, with fluorescent orange and yellow as far as the eye could see.

The Conversation

Could geriatric hospitals reduce pressure on the health system? Maybe – but improving aged care is paramount

Australia is facing a surge in hospital presentations in older adults. Between 2015–16 and 2019–20, hospitalisations among people aged 75–84 increased by an average of 3% annually, the largest rise of any age group.

The Guardian - AU

PM says Labor will reintroduce housing bill to lower house in October – as it happened

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Toyota set to join Supercars championship in 2026

Australia's top-selling automotive brand has announced plans to join the Supercars championship, insisting it won't be a short-term player.

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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS nears the sun this month. Will it be visible to the naked eye?

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will sweep around the sun on Sept. 27 to make a brief foray into the morning sky. Will it be a bright naked-eye object with a significant tail? Here's where and when you might be able to see it.

The Times of India

Why the 1932-33 'Bodyline' series became cricket’s darkest chapter

The 1932–33 Bodyline series between England and Australia remains one of the most infamous episodes in cricket history. It was a fiercely contested Ashes series, remembered not just for England's victory but for the controversial tactics employed by their captain, Douglas Jardine, to counter the batting brilliance of legendary Australian…

AAP

Mixed results for Australian duo in WTA Korea Open

Ajla Tomljanovic has battled through three hours to win her opening match in the Korea Open but Priscilla Hon is out of the WTA Tour event in Seoul.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby set to fill in for Andy Farrell as Ireland coach on interim basis

Farrell will lead next year’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith inspired by ‘fantastic’ England head coach Brendon McCullum

McCullum fast-tracked Smith into the Test side this summer and did the same for this month’s ODI series against Australia.

The Guardian - AU

The Australian tenants who are charged to pay their rent

An increasing number of real estate agents are moving tenants’ payments on to so-called ‘rent-tech’ platforms. Renters say they have little power to say no

The National (Scotland)

How much public money will the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow cost?

THE Commonwealth Games is coming back to Glasgow – but how much will it cost?

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