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Exploiting loopholes: Big banks still lending billions to coal, oil and gas firms

Key PointsAustralia’s four biggest banks are accused of $7 billion fossil fuel lending despite Paris climate goals.Loopholes allow for indirect corporate finance for coal, oil, and gas projects.Banks are being criticised for greenwashing and urged to disclose fossil fuel lending.Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than

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Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in Halifax, Canada

A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax has led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, and officials said residents will not be not allowed to return until advised by municipal authorities. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the evacuations impacted about 18,000 people. The orders issued Sunday

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DNA tests show most wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids

The majority of dingoes in Australia are pure-blooded and not a genetic mix with domestic dogs, according to surprising research. Scientists at the University of NSW say the results of their study challenge the existing view that pure dingo numbers are on the decline due to crossbreeding. Dingoes are genetically

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Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTIQ+ law imposing death penalty for same-sex acts

Key PointsUganda’s anti-LGBTIQ+ law signed by President Museveni has sparked global outrage risking aid sanctions.The law imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and severe penalties for “promoting” it.Outrage has spread worldwide against the stringent anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation.Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws, including the

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As per your politics, debt ceiling plan is good or a ‘disaster’

The reviews are starting to come in as details emerge about the debt ceiling agreement reached by United States President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Even before seeing those details, some politicians were criticising the deal as not doing enough to tackle the nation’s debt, while others worried it

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Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests

Iranian journalist Elaheh Mohammadi, one of two Iranian reporters accused of conspiring against national security, was tried in a closed court on charges linked to her coverage of Mahsa Amini’s funeral.An Iranian journalist has gone on trial behind closed doors on charges linked to her coverage of the funeral of

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Teenaged student charged with murder in deadly Guyana school fire

The 15-year-old is accused of starting a fire in a school dormitory, killing 19, after her cell phone was confiscated.A teenage girl has been charged with 19 counts of murder for allegedly starting a deadly fire in a school dormitory in the South American nation of Guyana. The 15-year-old student

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Kosovo-Serbia tension: History, latest flare-up and what’s next?

Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo flared anew this weekend after Kosovo’s police raided Serb-dominated areas in the region’s north and seized local municipality buildings.Violent clashes between Kosovo’s police and NATO-led peacekeepers on one side and local Serbs on the other have left several people injured on both sides. The situation

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El Salvador ex-president sentenced to 14 years over gang talks

Mauricio Funes, who currently lives in Nicaragua, denies the charges and says 2012 truce was brokered by the church.A court in El Salvador has sentenced former President Mauricio Funes to 14 years in prison for negotiating with gangs during his administration. The sentence on Monday follows a trial that began

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Libya court sentences 23 to death for ISIL campaign

Appeals court sentences 14 others to life in prison for campaign including beheading Egyptian Christians in 2015.A Libyan court has sentenced 23 people to death and another 14 to life in prison for their role in a deadly ISIL (ISIS) campaign that included beheading a group of Egyptian Christians and

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India files graft case against BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce

The ‘criminal conspiracy’ case is related to the procurement and licensed manufacturing of 123 advanced jet trainers.India has filed a graft case against Britain’s BAE Systems plc and Rolls-Royce Holdings for “criminal conspiracy” in the procurement and licensed manufacturing of 123 advanced jet trainers, according to a federal police document.

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Venezuela’s Maduro meets Lula in Brazil as relations improve

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has held talks with his Venezuelan counterpart, as Nicolas Maduro made his first visit to Brazil in years in a sign of warming ties between the two South American nations.Maduro was welcomed by an honour guard at the Brazilian presidential palace in the

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US debt ceiling deal: What’s in, what’s out of the bill

The debt-ceiling deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would suspend the United States’ debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending, but its details are unlikely to be popular with progressive Democrats or hard-right Republicans.The Democratic president and Republican speaker are

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Ukraine’s parliament approves sanctions against Russia ally Iran

Package imposes trade, financial and technology sanctions against Iran and stops Tehran from using Ukraine’s airspace.The Ukrainian parliament has approved a sanctions package against Iran, a Russian ally it accuses of sending weapons to Moscow during its more than year-long invasion of Ukraine. The measures were approved on Monday, a

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Fighting continues in Sudan as latest ceasefire close to expiring

The conflict has inflicted widespread destruction on residential areas in Khartoum and its adjacent cities of Omdurman and Khartoum North.Gunshots and artillery fire have rocked the Sudanese capital as two warring sides are under pressure to extend a shaky ceasefire, which ends on Monday, in their six-week fight for control

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The adoption of sign language is a loud win for anti-capitalism

On May 4, 2023, South Africa’s parliament voted for an amendment to the constitution that added sign language as an official language. It was a historic moment, three decades of struggle in the making.It was a struggle against the capitalistic approach to society that dominates South Africa, three decades after

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Wildfire forces thousands of people to evacuate in eastern Canada

More than 16,000 people leave their homes as crews battle raging blaze near Halifax, Nova Scotia.The capital of Canada’s eastern province of Nova Scotia has declared a state of emergency as an out-of-control wildfire raging near Halifax forced thousands of residents to evacuate and prompted the closure of schools. The

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Shanghai records hottest day in May in 100 years

Temperature hits 36.7C in China’s largest city as records fall across Southeast Asia and South Asia.Shanghai has recorded its hottest day in May in 100 years at 36.7C (98F), shattering the previous high by a full degree. Scientists say global warming is exacerbating adverse weather with many countries experiencing deadly

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Lavrov in shock Kenya visit days after Ukraine FM trip to Africa

The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Kenyan leaders on Monday on a surprise visit to Nairobi, as Moscow and Kyiv both seek to bolster support from African nations over the war in Ukraine.

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Saudi Arabia executes two Bahrainis accused of ‘terrorism’

The government did not specify the groups the men were associated with, but said they had been planning to launch attacks.Saudi Arabia has put to death two Bahrainis accused of plotting “terrorist” operations, the Saudi Ministry of Interior said on Monday, raising the number of similar executions to nine this

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After Turkey election win, what problems does Erdogan face next?

Istanbul, Turkey – Following his third presidential victory, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will sit down at his desk to tackle a host of immediate issues facing Turkey.Foremost in the president’s in-tray will be the economy and how to tackle the country’s ongoing financial crises. Erdogan successfully took the focus away from

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Palestinian Authority officer killed by Israeli forces in Jenin

Ashraf Mohammad Ameen Ibrahim, 37, dies from gunshot wounds after a raid by Israeli forces on the Jenin refugee camp.Ramallah, occupied West Bank – Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man and injured others during an overnight raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank. The

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Five key takeaways from Turkey’s pivotal election

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended his leadership of Turkey into a third decade after he won re-election in a tense run-off.Erdogan received 52.2 percent of votes in the second round of the presidential election on Sunday, beating his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who won 47.8 percent, according to preliminary results.

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Troubled Chelsea hire Mauricio Pochettino on two-year deal

The 51-year-old Argentinian is tasked with reviving Chelsea’s football fortunes after its worst Premier League campaign since 1994.Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after the former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager signed a two-year contract with the option of a further year. Pochettino will

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‘Hope never dies’: Venezuelan migrants disappear in Colombia

Cucuta, Colombia – In the last WhatsApp message that 17-year-old Nestor Pena sent on May 16, 2020, he promised his mother he would write to her again when he clocked out from work.But at about 3:30pm, Nestor went for lunch in Tulua, a city in western Colombia, and was never

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Photos: Memories of Nakba inspire Palestinian artist’s work

Wadi Nisnas, Haifa – Visual artist Abed Abdi was expelled from Haifa – a major port city on the Mediterranean Sea – along with tens of thousands of fellow Palestinians by Zionist militias in 1948.Memories of displacement and dispossession that started at age six inspire the art Abdi produces even

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‘Squandered goodwill’: How Buhari failed Nigeria a second time

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has handed over the reins of power to fellow party man Ahmed Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving charge with a legacy very different to the one voters had hoped for when they elected him eight years ago.His 2015 victory

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ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure cricket World Cup participation

After India declined to tour Pakistan for the Asia Cup, Pakistan says it won’t play in the Cricket World Cup in India.Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials are set to travel to Pakistan to secure the country’s participation in this year’s 50-over World Cup in India which has been in

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‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia

Five months after he shocked the football world by signing for Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season in Saudi Arabia is set to end with mixed results.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is not going to add to the seven league titles won in England, Spain and Italy as his Riyadh-based

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Panicked residents flee as central Kyiv rocked by new Russian air strikes

Explosions rocked the centre of Kyiv on Monday morning as Russia launched a new air strike on the Ukrainian capital, hours after unleashing dozens of missiles and drones on targets across the country.Panicked residents, some of whom initially ignored the air raid siren as they ate breakfast in cafes, rushed

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US Senator Lindsey Graham on Russia wanted list after war remarks

Russia’s Investigative Committee says it is opening a criminal investigation into comments made by Republican senator.Russia has put United States Senator Lindsey Graham on a wanted list, according to Russian media reports citing the interior ministry’s database. Ukraine’s presidential office on Friday released an edited video of a meeting between

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NATO troops form security cordons in Kosovo as Serbs protest

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Soldiers block off four town halls to keep back Serbs protesting against ethnic Albanian mayors taking office in north Kosovo.NATO peacekeeping soldiers have formed security cordons around four town halls in Kosovo to keep back Serbs protesting against ethnic Albanian mayors taking office in a

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Uganda’s Museveni approves anti-LGBTQ law – parliament speaker

The new law, one of the world’s strictest anti-LGBTQ laws, comes in defiance of condemnations from the international community.Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has assented to an anti-homosexuality law, the speaker of the country’s parliament said on Monday. The approval of the law, one of the world’s strictest anti-LGBTQ laws, comes

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Not just Israel’s Ben-Gvir: A new Al-Aqsa provocation is rising

Itamar Ben-Gvir’s second visit to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound as Israel’s national security minister on May 21 represents a dangerous mix of religion and politics.Ben-Gvir was seen standing and reading off his phone, apparently in prayer. Such an act would be forbidden under the current “status quo” governing Al-Aqsa, referred

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How did Turks living abroad vote in Turkey’s run-off election?

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won re-election on Sunday in a heavily-contested run-off election.With more than 99 percent of both domestic and international votes counted, Erdogan secured 52.16 percent of the vote, and challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu received 47.84 percent. Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years, will now

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Lira hits record low, but stocks rise after Erdogan win in Turkey

The Turkish leader won the presidency for a third time after a run-off vote on Sunday.The Turkish lira has plunged to record lows after the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a sign that currency markets are not confident in the country’s economic future after the longtime leader’s re-election. The

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Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s president, succeeds Buhari

Tinubu is Nigeria’s fifth president since the return of democracy in 1999.Bola Tinubu, the former Lagos governor who is credited with helping the city-state increase its revenue base, has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new president. He was sworn in by Olukayode Ariwoola, chief justice of the country, in a

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Everest continues to attract climbers 70 years after first summit

When Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa first climbed Mount Everest 70 years ago, they paved the way for thousands of foreign climbers to try to follow in their footsteps.The eight-day trek to the Everest base camp is among the most popular multiday hikes in Nepal with tens of thousands

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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez calls early election for July 23

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Prime minister says he will dissolve Spain’s parliament after his party performed poorly in local and regional polls.Pedro Sanchez, the prime minister of Spain, has called an early general election for July 23 after his party suffered a major setback in local and regional polls.

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Seismic Sunday shakes Melburnians

Emergency services on scene after Betty’s Burgers on Chapel Street in Windsor was damaged following an earthquake, Melbourne, Wednesday, September 22, 2021. An earthquake has been reported in Victoria and tremors were felt across Melbourne and as far away as Canberra and Sydney. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING Source:

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‘I’m exhausted’: Mark McGowan steps down as WA premier

KEY POINTSMark McGowan has resigned as WA premier and will leave parliament by the end of the week.Mr McGowan’s career in the state parliament began in 1996 when he was elected as the Member for Rockingham. He said he had been contemplating stepping down “for quite a while”, but wanted

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Are earthquakes becoming more frequent in Australia?

Key PointsMelbourne was hit by a magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Sunday night.Geoscience Australia said shaking was reported as far north as Bendigo and as far south as Hobart.Earthquakes have hit Australia more frequently in recent years, but this rise is still within long-term patterns.On Sunday night, Melbourne residents were shaken

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Why did this US state exonerate 12 ‘witches’?

Key PointsTwelve people convicted for witchcraft in the United States in the 17th century have now been exonerated.The exoneration and apology comes 376 years after those accused of being witches were sentenced to death. Advocates say they’re “ecstatic, pleased, and appreciative”.The US state of Connecticut has exonerated 12 people convicted

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Why you might want to make sure your lawyer isn’t using ChatGPT

KEY POINTSA lawyer could be sanctioned after using ChatGPT to help prepare a court filing.The chatbot listed “bogus” legal cases that the lawyer included in his brief.The judge said he had been presented with an “unprecedented circumstance”.A New York lawyer could be sanctioned after he used for legal research

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Mystery as waters of Venice’s Grand Canal turn fluorescent green

Key PointsVenice’s Grand Canal water has turned fluorescent green, sparking investigation amid speculation of environmental stunt.Authorities collected samples and held emergency meeting to determine cause.Gondoliers were forced to navigate through phosphorescent waters.A stretch of Venice’s Grand Canal turned bright green Sunday, prompting police to investigate amid speculation about a stunt

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Türkiye’s Erdogan claims victory in presidential election

Key PointsPresident Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory in Turkey’s presidential election, securing a third decade of rule.Official results are yet to be released, but Erdogan’s opponent, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, has not responded to the victory speech.Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders from the Middle East congratulated President Erdogan.President Tayyip Erdogan claimed

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Large ice haul likely bound for Australia seized in Thailand

Law enforcement officials in Thailand say they have seized more than a tonne of methamphetamine they believe was bound for Australia. Officials from police and the Narcotics Control Board announced the 1.2 tonnes of the drug, also known as “ice”, likely came from Thailand’s northern border region, which is part

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FIFO worker stopped medication before stabbing seven people

A fly-in, fly-out worker shot dead by Western Australian police after he stabbed seven people had stopped taking his antipsychotic medication in the months before the incident, an inquest has been told. A Perth clinic providing care to Ashley Dean Fildes failed to convince the father-of-one to continue his voluntary treatment

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Alex de Minaur makes impressive start in French Open quest

Alex de Minaur has continued Australia’s soaring start to the French Open, overcoming a brief absent-minded spell to beat Belarusian Ilya Ivashka and motor into the second round. After Thanasi Kokkinakis, Jason Kubler and Storm Hunter had all marked the opening Sunday at Roland Garros with victories, Aussie men’s No.1

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‘A very dark and sad day’: Uganda passes harsh anti-LGBTQ laws

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”, in defiance of Western condemnations and potential sanctions from aid donors. Same-sex relations were already illegal in Uganda, as they are in more than 30 African countries, but the new

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Mauricio Pochettino takes reins at Premier League club Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed Chelsea manager on a two-year deal. The former Tottenham coach, who has been out of work since leaving Paris St Germain last year, will take over from interim boss Frank Lampard who oversaw his final game in charge against Newcastle on Sunday. Argentine Pochettino, 51,

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Russian air strikes hit Ukraine facility, Odesa port

Russia has put five aircraft out of action in an attack on a military target in western Ukraine and caused a fire at the Black Sea port of Odesa in heavy air strikes, Ukrainian officials say. Kyiv also came under intense attack for the second successive night, but on Monday

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Ted Lasso finale: Questions we have before So Long, Farewell

After three heart-warming seasons, it’s time to say so long and farewell to Ted Lasso this week, with the series finale airing on Wednesday, on Apple+. Developed by Jason Sudeikis, who plays the titular character, with Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly, the show first aired in 2020, and is based on a character

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Sun sets on David Koch’s 20-year reign on Sunrise

From accountant to the top of one of Australian television’s most fiercely contested time slots, David ‘Kochie’ Koch has had a remarkable career on Sunrise. Koch, Australia’s longest-serving breakfast television host, announced he was leaving the Channel Seven show after nearly 21 years at the helm. The shock announcement was

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Are we getting more earthquakes in Australia?

Melbourne experienced its strongest earthquake in 120 years on Sunday night, and the aftershocks could go on for years – but an expert told The New Daily the activity is not unusual. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Melbourne suburb of Sunbury about 11.40pm on Sunday, with Geoscience Australia reporting tremors

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Seven plead guilty over 2019 Hong Kong legislature storming

A closely watched trial involving 13 people who stormed Hong Kong’s legislature during pro-democracy protests in 2019 has started with seven people pleading guilty to a rioting charge. On July 1 that year, hundreds of protesters stormed Hong Kong’s Legislative Council building after a protest march against a proposed

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Ombudsman says NSW failures on homeless kids ‘concerning’

Little progress is being made on youth homelessness in NSW, with more than 1000 unaccompanied children seeking crisis accommodation in the past 12 months and fewer than half receiving it. In a report tabled in state parliament on Monday, Ombudsman Paul Miller found of the 2379 children who presented

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‘Not about race’: Warning on Indigenous Voice debate becoming ‘racist’

Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan has warned against creating a racially charged debate over the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The call for civility came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese received a standing ovation after he delivered the Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration in Adelaide on Monday night. Mr Albanese took aim

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China outlines plan to land astronauts on Moon before 2030

China plans to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030, in what would be another advance in what’s increasingly seen as a new space race. The US aims to put astronauts back on the lunar surface by the end of 2025. Deputy director of the Chinese Manned Space Agency

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Premier concerned about 20hr gap before woman’s death

The 20-hour gap between an anonymous triple-zero call and the discovery of a woman’s body in a Sydney unit concerns the NSW premier but he won’t react in a knee-jerk fashion. Tatiana Dokhotaru’s body was found in a Liverpool unit block on Saturday night nearly a day after an anonymous

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Mark McGowan quits as WA premier

An “exhausted” Mark McGowan has quit as Western Australian premier, citing fatigue after more than six years in the state’s top job, including fighting the pandemic. Mr McGowan, who has led WA Labor since 2012, revealed his decision in a shock announcement on Monday. At a media briefing called with

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‘Lost angels’ mourned in crash that killed four

The grief-stricken mother of a teenager who was one of four people killed in a horror weekend car crash in western Victoria has issued a heart-breaking plea. “I am just a parent who needs to help in some way in memory of my son,” Lee Elmes, the mother of year

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Dawson trial begins over alleged student relationship

A trial of convicted wife-killer, former teacher and rugby league player Chris Dawson will begin examining his alleged relationship with one of his students. Dawson is on trial accused of one count of carnal knowledge as a teacher of a girl aged over 10 and under 17 years of age.

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Watch: Sydney domestic violence charges, Melbourne earthquake, Rental costs

Watch: The former partner of 34-year-old Sydney mother Tatiana Dokhotaru, found dead in her unit yesterday, has been refused bail. Danny Zayat has ben charged with domestic violence offences. Melbourne has experienced its biggest earthquake in 120 years. Some Australian renters are paying $32,000 extra per year in rental costs,

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Automotive lobby accused of anti-electric car campaign

Australia’s automotive industry has lobbied the government behind closed doors to set weak vehicle pollution limits, despite publicly advocating for ambitious targets, a climate group has claimed. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), which represents top car makers including Toyota and Hyundai, is also accused of undermining the impact

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Big Seven recruit tipped as replacement for David Koch

Celebrity vet Dr Chris Brown is firming as a likely replacement after David Koch’s surprise announcement he is quitting Sunrise. Brown left rival Network Ten earlier this year on a rumoured two-year contract of more than $1 million at Seven. But the network has been close-lipped on what role it

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Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Kyiv

Russia has unleashed waves of air strikes on Kyiv in what officials say is the largest drone attack of the city but crowds poured into the streets to celebrate the anniversary of the Ukrainian capital’s founding. Ukrainian military said it had downed 58 of the 59 launched drones, described by

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Blues’ Latrell Mitchell ruled out of Origin I

NSW’s preparations for State of Origin I have been dealt a huge blow with Latrell Mitchell ruled out of the series opener against Queensland. The Blues confirmed on Monday morning prior to their flight to Adelaide that a calf injury would prevent the South Sydney superstar from featuring for Brad

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PM calls for PwC tax leak employees to be named

The list of PwC employees allegedly involved in the tax advice scandal should be made public, Anthony Albanese says. The Prime Minister described the scandal as a terrible indictment and said transparency was needed on what took place. “All of this should become public at the appropriate time, of

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NSW health workers take action over stalled pay rises

NSW paramedics and other health workers are ramping up their industrial action, impatient that a promised pay hike has failed to materialise two months after Labor was swept to power. Scrapping the three per cent public sector wage cap was a key promise of Labor’s election campaign and unions are disappointed

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Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden

US President Joe Biden says he has finalised a budget agreement with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the $US31.4 trillion ($48.1trillion) debt ceiling and that the deal is ready to move to Congress for a vote. “I think it’s a really important step forward,” President Biden told reporters in

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