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Morning Mail: Sydney protest chaos, Japan’s gas lobbying revealed, Bad Bunny’s cultural moment

Police accused of mishandling protest amid scenes of violence in city; celebrities come out in support of Super Bowl performance

The Guardian - AU

Protesters chant ‘we have the right to demonstrate’ at rally outside Sydney police station – as it happened

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ADHD prescriptions are up tenfold, with the wealthiest kids most likely to be medicated

The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more that tenfold in 20 years, our new research shows, while it is no longer most prevalent in poorer areas.

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The lower Murray is officially on life support. Will we save it?

At 2,500 km long, the Murray is Australia’s longest river. It provides 3 million people with drinking water and irrigates around 1.5 million hectares of farmland.

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Adult colouring books are bestsellers again. It makes sense in our anxious age

Two of Australia’s top ten bestselling books in 2025 were adult colouring books: Cozy Corner and Cozy Cuties, both by Coco Wyo, an international group of artists, colorists, editors, and marketers. In the same year, Australian artist Cherry Lam sold a very healthy 50,000 copies of her book, Cosy Calm.

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Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

A complex web of investment, lobbying and public messaging is thought to be prolonging the life of the gas industry in Australia and the broader region.

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"Stop trying to get us to make the next Fortnite, or Destiny, or Balatro," says the developer of Australia Did It, a train-based tactics tower defense reverse bullet hell: "Let us make weird things"

Interview | Rami Ismail on tackling a unique blend of quickfire strategy with Australia Did It, coaching me through the "curiosity" at the heart of my hands-on

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Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president's visit.

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Heather contracted HIV on an overseas holiday. Women like her are more likely to be overlooked by doctors in Australia

Although early HIV diagnosis is crucial for longevity, women are more likely to be diagnosed late because they are not considered a high-risk group

The Guardian - AU

Australian ministers met Japanese gas companies 20 times amid fossil fuel lobbying push

Thinktank analysis claims to show that Japan campaigns to prolong the carbon industry in Australia and hinder move to clean energy

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s social media ban gives kids an opportunity to experience what millennials long for

Parents, it’s time to introduce your child to the blank slate of boredom: languid days without plans, the sweet simplicity of a logged-off life

The Guardian - AU

A tale of two Scott Farquhars: how one small change set back political transparency in Australia

Australia needs a balance between protecting the privacy of donors and preserving the transparency of how political parties are funded

The Guardian - AU

Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws criticised as ‘weakest in Australia’

Under proposed changes in response to Bondi terror attack, only Australian citizens will be able to obtain a gun licence, with no cap on number of weapons

The Guardian - AU

How to watch Halftime Show REPLAY online for free — stream Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl performance from anywhere

Here’s how you can watch the halftime show online – stream Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 2026 halftime show live from Santa Clara, California anywhere in the world and for FREE.

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The Guardian - AU

Isaac Herzog brings ‘goodwill’ and a warning as he visits Bondi beach after terror attack

The Israeli president pays tribute to those who rushed to help Jews during the massacre and urges ‘we must all act to fight against’ antisemitism

The Independent UK

Israel's president visits Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre site and meets victims' families

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has started a state visit to Australia, aiming to console grieving Jews and improve bilateral relations

AAP

Legal challenge looms to ban on Palestinian slogans

Palestinian Australians and their supporters are preparing to challenge laws that ban a phrase widely understood to mean different things to different people.

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NSW Supreme Court Blocks Palestinian March In Protest Of Isaac Herzog’s Visit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Sydney visit is a flashpoint as the NSW Supreme Court rules on whether a pro‑Palestine rally can go ahead.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Israeli president visits Bondi; Taylor expected to challenge for Liberal leadership; and Bad Bunny goes Gaga at the Super Bowl

Isaac Herzog, has told members of the Jewish community ‘when one Jew is hurt, all Jews feel their pain’ as he begins a four-day visit to Australia

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Communal bathing was a public good. Then it got hijacked by wellness culture

Bathhouses are making a wave in Australia and overseas. And it’s not an isolated trend; it reflects the broader advancement of the global wellness economy, which some reports suggest is outpacing even IT and sport in growth.

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Australia can’t reach its ambitious climate targets with current policies. Here are 6 things we can try

In less than ten years, Australia has to cut its emissions 62–75% below 2005 levels. Given reductions in emissions over the past 20 years, that translates to cutting emissions 47–65% below current levels. As of last year, that’s about 440 million tonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide equivalent.

The Guardian - AU

A Minnesotan nurse saved my refugee family’s life. Four decades on, we watched the news together in horror

Alex Pretti’s death in Minneapolis reveals a painful contradiction – nurses are carers in times of crisis, often invisible, yet they carry our moral compass

The Times of India

DNA evidence points to humans reaching Australia 60,000 years ago

The story of how people reached Australia and the Pacific has never sat still. Bits of evidence have shifted it back and forth over time. New genetic work, read alongside archaeology, nudges it further again. It suggests people were already moving into the landmass known as Sahul around 60,000 years…

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‘The best feeling’: Michael Dickson becomes second Australian NFL player to win a Super Bowl

The king of Australia’s NFL punting expats starred for the Seattle Seahawks in their suffocating 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots

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Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off

Recent polling has delivered a spike for the anti-immigration party One Nation, triggering media speculation that Australian politics is on the cusp of a populist realignment.

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