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Australians paying 'unjustified' fees to pharmacies, report says
Taxpayers are missing out on cheaper medicines due to backroom deals by one of Australia’s most powerful lobby groups, according to a new report. Source link
China ballistic missile test pushes case for Pacific security pact
Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says the testing of a nuclear-capable missile damaged China’s reputation and has strengthened the case for a Pacific security pact. Source link
Artist fighting Temu to reclaim her mosaic design
A South Australian artist is fighting drop-ship company Temu over its selling of her mosaic design on rugs. But how did the artwork get there in the first place? Source link
As the mercury drops in Canberra, cyclists are still braving the chill
Every year, winter sees many Canberrans hanging up their helmets, despite the city being considered Australia’s “cycling capital.” This year though, cyclist numbers have remained relatively steady, even as the mercury drops. Source link
Online radio stations 'changing the landscape' amid popularity rise
Unlike ‘terrestrial’ stations, which transmit over AM or FM airwaves via radio towers, online radio is a more DIY approach. Source link
NRL isn't just a game in the Pacific, it's part of a diplomatic 'knife fight'
In a contest for Pacific influence against China, Australia’s football diplomacy comes with risks and rewards. Source link
From Heath Ledger protégé to abuse survivor, Grace Woodroofe perseveres
Heath Ledger launched her music career at just 17, but an emotionally abusive relationship with a fellow musician derailed it. A decade on, Grace Woodroofe is releasing the soundtrack to her survival. Source link
The easiest city for housing approvals — and the most restrictive
Four years on from a national pledge to unlock more housing, only one capital city allows townhouses or three-storey developments on most of its residential land. Source link
Can Australia avoid the next round of the global energy crisis?
As the conflict has dragged on, gas prices have soared and now threaten to up-end the economies of Europe and Asia. Source link
The Invite welcomes you to one of the best films of 2026
Olivia Wilde’s return to directing might take place almost entirely in a single room, but it unfolds all the relationship anxieties we prefer to keep hidden at home. Source link