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Should WA and NT drop rural default speed limits to 100kph? Here’s what the evidence says

The spotlight is back on speed limits, as the Western Australian government prepares to host a road safety summit in early September. Ahead of the meeting, at least one expert has called for the WA government to lower default speed limits on rural roads in WA to 100 kilometres per…

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Warnings student cap could hurt economy and research

Plans to cap international student numbers will "apply a handbrake" to one of the nation's biggest exports, the peak university body warns.

AAP

Tens of thousands rally at CFMEU protests across nation

Thousands of CFMEU members across Australia have walked off job sites in unprotected industrial action to protest the union's administrative takeover.

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Aussie teen tennis ace embroiled in big-money dilemma

Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint may have a battle on her hands securing a $200,000 US Open pay day because she's committed to a US college.

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RSV is linked to asthma in children – but we can’t say one causes the other yet

As winter rolls on in Australia, respiratory viruses are everywhere. One of the main culprits is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which has caused more than 145,000 infections around the country so far this year. Most are in children under five.

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Woodside profits slip as energy prices dip

Australia's largest oil and gas producer, Woodside, has reported lower profits due to falling energy prices but has made progress on key growth projects.

AAP

‘A crisis entirely of humanity’s making’: UN chief issues climate SOS on trip to Pacific

António Guterres calls for a ‘massive’ increase in finance and support for the countries most vulnerable to rising sea levels

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Australia is becoming more unfair and the tax system needs to change: report

'People who earn income from work are paying more tax than people who earn income from their wealth.'

The Canberra Times

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Wealth inequality is exacerbated through housing tax breaks geared toward higher income earners while poorer Australians struggle to pay rent, Anglicare says.

AAP

Couple nabbed with 6kg MDMA boarding Spirit of Tasmania

A man and a woman have been caught allegedly trying to smuggle 6kg of party drug MDMA onto the Spirit of Tasmania as police launch a major crackdown on drugs.

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Wheelchair basketball teen Leard set to shine in Paris

Eithen Leard is eager to leave an impression as he heads to his first Paralympic Games as part of Australia's wheelchair basketball side.

AAP

The great divide: treasurer's Dutton spray sparks row

Peter Dutton has hit back at comments by the treasurer labelling him as the most divisive leader in Australia's political history.

AAP

Morning Mail: voters back Dutton’s Gaza visa attack, Australia’s hottest-ever winter day, Trump’s debate threat

Essential survey shows criticism of refugee policy is chiming with Australians; Kimberley spot sees temperature of 41.6C

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PM arrives at Pacific Islands Forum – as it happened

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The AUKUS submarine deal has been exposed as a monumental folly – is it time to abandon ship?

Nautical metaphors are irresistible, I’m afraid, when talking about Australia’s seemingly endless submarine saga. But as investigative journalist Andrew Fowler makes clear in Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty, his excellent and excoriating analysis of the genesis of the AUKUS pact, there isn’t much room for levity otherwise.

Newcastle Herald

Vapes for sale by the kilo: TGA launches investigation into e-cigarette importer

Chinese company's Facebook ad offers vapes for $34.50 a kilo.

Fortune

Texting your employee after-hours can now get you a nearly $13,000 fine in Australia

Remote work’s rise leads to a global wave of “right to disconnect” laws, just not in the U.S.

AAP

Class action seeks 'fullest relief' over dodgy cladding

A group of building owners has asked a judge for the maximum relief possible after spending millions replacing combustible cladding that caused a fire risk.

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Competition key to getting lift off for flight refunds

Providing travellers with refunds is a step forward, but more could be done to prevent delays and cancellations in the first place, a peak travel body says.

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Popyrin leads promising Australian US Open challenge

Alexei Popyrin is keeping his eye on the ball after leading four Australians into the second round of the US Open on day one at Flushing Meadows.

The Times of India

England axe Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali for Australia white-ball series

NEW DELHI: England have embarked on a new era in white-ball cricket, making significant changes to their squad for the upcoming matches against Australia.

The Independent UK

England leave out two senior players as side enter new white-ball era

The experienced duo will not feature against Australia

The Guardian - AU

Torrie Lewis to Gout Gout: new generation fires Australia’s athletics resurgence

With the likes of Peyton Craig and Claudia Hollingsworth in the team, medals are expected at the U20 Championships in Peru

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is about an autistic boy. But it hasn’t always been autism-friendly

Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel gets an Australian adaptation ‘that Christopher himself would enjoy’ – with a warning system, ‘timetables’ and an autistic star

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More Australians agree with Dutton’s visa pause for Gazans than oppose it, Guardian Essential poll shows

Exclusive: Survey also finds more than half of respondents say Australia is on the wrong track, while Albanese records approval rating of -10

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