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Scorching heatwaves, torrential rain – all in a matter of days. It’s not just bad luck

After a heatwave, we crave relief, not more extreme weather. But increasingly, we have to contend with a succession of extremes – ricocheting from extreme heat to intense storms to flooding waterways.

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Extreme heat is harming remote First Nations communities. It’s time we listen to them

In remote Australia, First Nations communities battle extreme heat each summer.

The Conversation

Fact-checking is good journalistic practice. But it will do nothing to stop the rise of Pauline Hanson

One Nation’s surge in popularity since the December 2025 Bondi terrorist attack shows no sign of abating.

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We're happy to cheer migrants on sporting field, so why the blame off it?

Letters: 'Some politicians build careers blaming them and some media outlets spread fear about them.'

Newcastle Herald

French mother, five children rescued from Pakistan home after decade-long captivity, abuse by husband

A French mother and her five children have been dramatically rescued from a decade of alleged captivity and abuse in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Sylvie Yasmina, who claims her husband 'effectively imprisoned' them after moving from Australia in 2014, was found with visible injuries. Her son's brave escape to a…

The Times of India

Terror threat level system needs review: ASIO boss

Australia's terrorism threat level "does not tell the full story" as the nation's domestic spy boss revealed he is considering changing the warning system.

AAP

FIFA World Cup 2026 today match schedule (25 June): Full fixtures, India Time (IST), venues and updated standings ahead of key group stage clashes

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 25 June: Football fever heats up on June 25th with crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches. Germany faces Ecuador, while Japan clashes with Sweden, and Tunisia takes on the Netherlands. Turkiye meets USA, and Paraguay plays Australia. With the expanded format, every…

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Qatar Airways puts Nations Championship sponsorship on hold due to fallout from war

Qatar Airways has put its £80m sponsorship of rugby union’s new Nations Championship on hold due fallout from the war in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Kendall Jenner, Jacob Elordi Dating: Body Language Experts Expose the Hidden Tension Between the Pair

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi reportedly confirm their relationship with a trip to Australia, celebrating Elordi's birthday and marking a new chapter in their romance.

International Business Times UK

Rabbits running rampant: Australia overrun by invasive species

In much of the world, rabbits are seen as harmless, fluffy pets. But in Australia, they’re an economic and environmental disaster. Introduced for sport hunting by British settlers in the mid-19th century, rabbits faced no natural predators. As a result, their population exploded across the continent within decades. Despite mass…

France 24

Pubs full, tools down and TV in the office: Australia readies for the ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’

Bob Hawke’s wise words are ringing out as the Socceroos prepare to play a World Cup game entirely in Australian working hours for the first time

The Guardian - AU

A toxic weedkiller stays on Australian farms after a 30-year review, because paraquat is cheap, effective and hard to replace, but the decision leaves a bigger question about how long farmers can depend on it

Australia's top pesticide regulator has maintained paraquat on the market despite global bans, citing its crucial role in no-till farming which preserves soil and cuts costs. While new safety measures aim to reduce exposure risks, critics highlight studies linking the herbicide to Parkinson's disease. This decision sparks debate over economic…

The Times of India

French woman rescued after 12 years held captive by abusive husband in Pakistan, police say

Sylvie Yasmina married the Pakistani national in Australia in 2003 before the family relocated to Pakistan in 2014

The Independent UK

Motorcycle Engineers Are Going To Lose Their Minds Over This New 'Super Alloy'

A breakthrough Australian super alloy called Refractory High-Entropy Alloy isn't just stronger than steel, its atomic structure could change powersports and regular manufacturing forever.

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Fatal fall: Scientists found an Australian carnivorous plant that kills through a fatal fall, where pollinators lose their footing and plunge into sticky tentacles

An Australian sundew, Drosera hookeri, has a peculiar reproductive strategy. Its flowers, designed to attract pollinators like hoverflies, are positioned perilously close to its sticky traps. Astonishingly, these pollinators, crucial for cross-pollination, often become prey, accounting for over half of the trapped insects. This carnivorous plant, however, doesn't even require…

The Independent UK

Iranian agents lived in Australia before directing attacks on Sydney and Melbourne, spy chief says

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used two agents who once lived in Australia to direct arson attacks against Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, said Mike Burgess, director general of the Australian Security and Intelligence Organization

The Independent UK

What do Australia and Paraguay need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group D?

With USA sewing up top spot and Turkey already eliminated, Australia and Paraguay will vie for second place

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Scotland v Brazil, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 24 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 24 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live streams

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Australian citizen working as spy for Iran ‘orchestrated’ Bondi firebombing, Asio boss says

Mike Burgess’s annual threat assessment warns social media is ‘amplifying’ an erosion of trust in institutions, promoting discord and heightening polarisation

The Conversation

ASIO chief reveals former Australian resident directed attack on Melbourne synagogue

A former Australian resident living in Iraq directed the attack on Melbourne Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024, the head of ASIO Mike Burgess has revealed.

AAP

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

An Australian living in Iran and an ex-resident now in Iraq orchestrated firebombings of Jewish targets on home soil, the nation's spy chief has revealed.

The Guardian - AU

Western Australian police to review response to Virginia Giuffre domestic violence dispute

Police will investigate how they interacted with Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims, after her family requested the review

The Times of India

Australia on alert as H5 bird flu detected in migratory seabirds

Australia faces a new biosecurity threat with the detection of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu strain in migratory seabirds, ending years of being free from the global H5N1 impact. Increased surveillance is underway across wild birds and poultry farms. While no human infections have been reported, conservation experts warn…

The Independent UK

Is Turkey v USA on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

Co-hosts USA are trying to make it three wins from three games after beating Paraguay and Australia in Group D

AAP

Australia responsible for offshore detainees: UN report

The United Nations has confirmed Australia cannot avoid legal responsibility for the people it sends to offshore detention under international law.

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