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Sat, 04 Jun 2022 06:26:26 +0000
China's Foreign Minister speaks about resetting relations with Australia during final leg of Pacific tour
Wang Yi makes comments about China–Australia relations to members of the Chinese media while visiting Papua New Guinea, as he rounds out an eight-country tour of the Pacific where many deals were signed.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:58:47 +0000
Western Sydney teenager fatally stabbed by fellow partygoer 'defending' girlfriend
Police say three offenders fled a party in Sydney's west after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death by another guest who was "defending" his girlfriend.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:10:48 +0000
This principal wrote a frank letter exposing the teacher shortages at his school. The education department rewrote it
Teachers need permission to speak to media, but whistleblowers want you to know what’s really going on in NSW schools hit by staff shortages.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:22:37 +0000
'Has the House of Windsor a heart?': The week that Queen Elizabeth lost the people and nearly toppled the monarchy
The death of Princess Diana inspired an outpouring of public grief unlike any other in Britain. It also heralded the most dangerous and tumultuous week of Queen Elizabeth's reign.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:18:41 +0000
Rapper The Kid Laroi 'unbelievably' sorry for cancelling Melbourne show 40 minutes after scheduled start
Grammy-nominated rapper The Kid Laroi apologises to fans for rescheduling two Melbourne shows — one of which was cancelled 40 minutes after it was set to start. 

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 01:47:21 +0000
'The world is trying to reduce emissions, and you just don't see it': Scientists issue warning of climate change
Emissions across the globe continue to rise despite nations committing to cut them with scientists warning of increased climate change events — including heat waves, flooding and droughts — if carbon isn't cut. 

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:06:33 +0000
How much does solar power cost to install and is it worth it?
Rising electricity bills have some people warming to the idea of solar power. So how much does it cost to switch to solar and how long will it take to pay off? We asked the experts.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:15:27 +0000
'They'll be taking a close look': ACCC tipped to step up energy policing as price crisis takes hold
A leading Australian energy lawyer says big power providers are facing increased scrutiny from the competition watchdog amid concerns a shake-out of the industry could lead to price gouging.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 03:10:36 +0000
Woolies and Big W to phase out reusable plastic shopping bags
The supermarket giant says 80 per cent of its customers are already bringing their own bags when doing their groceries, but acknowledges the change "may be an adjustment".  

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:07:31 +0000
Buffalo shooting survivor faults gunman's parents in court filing
An employee who survived a racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket seeks a court order to question the 18-year-old gunman's parents under oath in anticipation of filing a lawsuit against them.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:31:28 +0000
AFL live: Finals-chasing Suns face North in Darwin
Gold Coast's impressive form has caught the eye in 2022, and they head to the top end to face North Melbourne. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and results.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000
The swearing in was sweet, now ministers may find themselves in a world of pain
The new Labor government comes in with few expectations except those it now chooses to describe for itself, and no Messiah complex. But it's already sending signals about what it could and would look like, writes Laura Tingle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0000
Russia-based cyber gangs have been holding an entire country to ransom. It could be a trial run for a bigger attack
Costa Rica has declared it is "at war" with ransomware cybercriminals that have disabled essential government systems. So who's responsible? And which countries will be targeted next?

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:14:23 +0000
Michael has been left with no choice but to live in a caravan, and he's not alone
As the Tasmanian winter sets in, Michael Reardon and many others who can't afford to rent are struggling to keep warm.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 01:31:21 +0000
George Kambosos survives weigh-in scare ahead of world boxing title
Kambosos originally missed the 135-pound limit for the lightweight fight, weighing in at 135.36, but made weight an hour later.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:04:16 +0000
George Kambosos eyes boxing immortality with another act of regicide
George Kambosos stands on the cusp of history and, having already deposed one of the lightweight division's four kings, has regicide on his mind once more, writes Simon Smale.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:13:10 +0000
When Steven's family told him about the Tiananmen massacre he thought they were drunk
Unlike other Beijing kids, Steven Chen rarely went to Tiananmen Square with his parents when he was little. He found out why at a family gathering when he was eight.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:54:43 +0000
Photographer challenges 'masculine stereotypes' by capturing 'authentic' images of female farmers
Photographer Claudia Caporn is on a journey around Western Australia, capturing images of women working in agriculture and challenging the idea that an Aussie farmer is a "young, fit male in an Akubra hat".

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000
Fans of Stranger Things are embracing the old and the new but Kate Bush is still mine, mine, mine
Connecting through music with a world you never knew existed sits powerfully and persistently in the memory, aided by the emotional heft of wanting to love something that the person you love already does. Now some of the songs from my childh...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:38:26 +0000
Unvaccinated submarine workers at ASC risk the axe after Fair Work rules on mandate
Unvaccinated submarine workers at a South Australian shipbuilding yard now face being sacked after the Fair Work Commission rules in favour of the company's vaccine mandate.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:38:41 +0000
Pearl farmers ready to unlock challenging tourism jewel
Snorkelling, coral reefs and untouched beaches are among the attractions of the Abrolhos Islands off the WA coast but building tourism at the remote, pristine location is a complex challenge.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:28:56 +0000
Murder trial was shown first thorough police interview with Chris Dawson — here's what he told them
It's the first time the public has gained access to the 1991 police interview with Chris Dawson, in which he steadfastly confronts allegations he considered killing his wife.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:33:55 +0000
'She's cheeky, so down to earth': Queen Elizabeth II speaks to Australians of the Year in Zoom call
While looking for a way to commemorate the 70 years of service from Queen Elizabeth II, a staff member of the Governor-General came up with an idea: if the Queen is unable to travel to Australia, why not take the best of Australia to her? ...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:09:40 +0000
The long-running battle over a Great Ocean Road eco-resort proposal
It's an age-old story — the million-dollar development and the locals who oppose it. But there's more than usual at stake in a long-running battle on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:04:02 +0000
Prince Harry and Meghan join royal family at service of thanksgiving for Queen as Boris Johnson booed by crowd
Prince Harry and Meghan have made their first public appearance in the UK since quitting their royal duties, as the Queen is forced to stay away from a service of thanksgiving in her honour due to mobility issues.



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