Australia’s women’s cricket team have retained the Ashes
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Australia retain women’s Ashes

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The $50,000 question about the ethics of journalism

A viral cash gift and the ethics of journalism

This week, a Channel Nine presenter was stood down after he allegedly accepted $50,000 for being the first TV journalist to call a high-profile businessman “McLaren Guy” instead of “Lambo Guy”.

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Police volunteer faces life in prison over junior doctor murder

Federal police, the junior doctor’s family, and protesters called for the police volunteer to receive the death sentence.

Headlines: Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters

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Why is Drake suing his own record label?

Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 hit ‘Not Like Us’.

Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders hours after being sworn in as President
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What are executive orders and why has Trump signed so many of them?

US President Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders hours after being sworn in, including overturning many of Biden’s orders.

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The lifeline that kept TikTok running in the U.S.

The uncertain future of TikTok

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok is back online in the United States after being down for just 12 hours.

Here's what you need to know about Donald Trump's second inauguration
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Donald Trump’s second inauguration: everything you need to know

Here’s what you need to know about Donald Trump’s second inauguration, where he’ll officially become US President… again

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Taliban official calls for ban on women’s education to be lifted

It comes days after Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders to support a right to education for women and girls living under the Taliban.

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Channel Nine journalist Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic following interview boycott

Channel Nine sports journalist Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic, saying he “overstepped the mark”.

Headlines: “More women than ever” in Federal Cabinet

The WA Government has pledged cheaper public transport fares if it wins the March state election
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WA Government pledges $2.80 cap on public transport fares

The WA Government has pledged cheaper public transport fares if it wins the March state election.

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TikTok banned, restored in US overnight

The app was banned due to national security concerns over potential data sharing between the app’s parent company ByteDance and the Chinese Government.

The Coalition wants to give small businesses tax discounts for staff outings
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The Coalition’s small businesses tax discount plan: explained

The Coalition has unveiled plans to give small businesses a tax discount to treat their staff and clients to lunches and entertainment.

Here's what you need to know about Donald Trump's second inauguration
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Trump readies to for second term

Human Rights Watch has criticised Australia for its children in detention laws.
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Human Rights body calls out Australia for 10-year-olds in jail

Human Rights Watch has criticised Australia for its laws allowing children as young as 10 to be held criminally liable.

What to expect from the first week of Trump 2.0

This week, Donald Trump is set to officially take office at the White House for the second time as U.

Bad Bunny, bipartisanship, bioscience and Big Bird

This good news podcast is all about bringing people together – from heartwarming moments in U.

A Queensland woman has been charged with torture after allegedly poisoning her one-year-old daughter to gain donations and increase her online following.
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Qld woman alleged to have poisoned her toddler for online donations

A Queensland mother has been charged with torture after allegedly poisoning her one-year-old daughter to gain donations and increase her online following.

Headlines: Netanyahu confirms ceasefire deal will be approved

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What planets are visible without a telescope this month?

The planets Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will be most visible one to two hours after sunset, without a telescope.

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UK porn sites to have age verification by July 2025

Pornhub’s parent company Aylo said the UK’s implementation of age verification for porn sites is “ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous.”

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Could the LA wildfires impact the 2028 Olympics?

As firefighters work to contain the LA fires, will the city be able to host a series of major sport events over the next few years?

Israel-Hamas ceasefire-hostage deal
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Unpacking the terms of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire-hostage deal

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Doctors urged to move away from using BMI to define obesity

In 2022, a group of researchers established a ‘Commission’ to “propose a definition for clinical obesity,” replacing the BMI system.

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire-hostage deal, explained

After 15 months of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire-hostage deal, marking a major turning point in the war.

Coles has announced it will remove kitchen knives from all its stores.
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Coles will stop selling kitchen knives nationwide after an employee was stabbed at work

Coles has announced it will remove kitchen knives from all its stores after a 63-year-old employee was allegedly stabbed in Ipswich, Queensland by an underage customer.

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