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A new report links being homeless in Australia to dying 40 years early

Homelessness has now taken the lead as Australia’s largest and most damning disparity in life expectancy.

The Conversation

New Zealand becomes latest country to ban US influencer Candace Owens

Owens has described stories about Nazi medical experiments as ‘propaganda’

The Independent UK

Webster comfortable batting anywhere in Test team

Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has been added to the Test squad for the first time, with selectors worried about the fitness of a sore Mitch Marsh.

AAP

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From irreverent musicals to unresolved histories, live theatre will provide rich entertainment in 2025

Australian voices will be centre stage in the Sydney Theatre Company’s 2025 program

The Guardian - AU

This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says

After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store.

The Conversation

Joe Rogan responds after Australian media boss decries ‘repulsive’ impact

Chair of Australia’s national broadcaster claims podcaster preys on ‘people’s vulnerabilities’ and ‘fear’.

Al Jazeera

Map reveals Australian hotspots at risk of bushfire

Cyclones, floods, heatwaves and bushfires - authorities are warning large parts of Australia are at increased risk this summer and people need to be prepared.

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Vindicated Voll ready for WBBL showdown with Brisbane

Georgia Voll's decision to leave Brisbane for the Sydney Thunder is set to net her an Australian cap, and now she is ready to take down the Heat in WBBL finals.

AAP

Australia urged to follow Middle East on nuclear power

Australia could have nuclear power reactors operating within 12 years, an inquiry has heard, if the nation follows the Middle East rather than Europe.

AAP

What Do Australia’s Biggest TikTok Stars Think About The Social Media Ban? We Asked Them

"It’s a double edged sword.”

Pedestrian.tv

Can we end racism in Australia? Yes, according to the first-ever national plan

The Australian Human Rights Commission this week launched the National Anti-racism Framework.

The Conversation

Queen Of Viral TikToks Jojo Siwa Says Australia’s Social Media Ban Could Be A ‘Beautiful Thing’

The inventor of gay pop has spoken.

Pedestrian.tv

‘Well primed for bushfires’: Australia facing heightened risk across several areas, authorities say

‘All Victorians and many Australians need to prepare for multi-hazard events’, warns Bureau of Meteorology

The Guardian - AU

To not know if you will ever be safe is torture. Labor’s deportation laws are cruel

Trauma is a friend of mine. I’m healing myself through the connection I have with many amazing Australians

The Guardian - AU

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The Conversation

‘Unprecedented’ climate extremes are everywhere. Our baselines for what’s normal will need to change

Extreme temperature and rainfall events are increasing around the world, including Australia. What makes them extreme is their rarity and severity compared to the typical climate.

AAP

Zampa feels right with red ball in Test debut push

Adam Zampa believes he is bowling better with the red ball despite limited first-class cricket, as he pushes to be Australia's third spinner in Sri Lanka.

AAP

Boulevard goes dotty for Japan's art superstar

For artist Yayoi Kusama, polka dots represent infinity. For Australia's biggest exhibition of her art, more than 60 trees will be wrapped in her signature dots.

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Australian Senate Considers Ban On Children From Social Media

Australian Senate debates banning children under 16 from social media, sparking concerns and opposition.

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Assisted dying fears not realised, Australian MPs tell Westminster

Friday will be the first time the Commons has debated and voted on assisted dying in almost a decade.

The Conversation

For the sake of our democracy, Australia urgently needs a whistleblower protection authority

As federal parliament rushes to a close, it’s become clearer that a dedicated agency to enforce the nation’s various whistleblower protection laws will be an important priority for the 48th parliament, after the next election.

The Conversation

20 people in a two-bedroom apartment: the growing health and safety risks of ‘hot bedding’

Rental costs have hit record highs across Australia – in Sydney, for example, tiny two-bedroom apartments can fetch weekly rents well beyond $700.

AAP

Hold the phone calls: digital services may save time

Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: super tax plan left out of last-day Senate scramble, medicinal cannabis booms, Trump picks threatened

Albanese government has all but abandoned plan to raid balances over $3m; sales of drug for medicinal purposes could reach $1bn this year

The Guardian - AU

PM ‘fully expects’ parliament to return in February as Senate sits into the night – as it happened

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The Conversation

Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science

Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already.

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