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US military strikes Iranian boats and missile launch sites
US Centcom says the strikes were designed “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”. Source link
Tasmania 'just wanted to roll trucks in' in quick fix for icebreaker refuelling saga
A federal department says the Tasmanian government’s proposed interim solution to a costly refuelling saga affecting Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker is “far from” acceptable. Source link
Government sets up fight with Santos over gas reservation plan
The draft framework outlines a requirement for gas producers to supply 20 per cent of their export to the domestic market, which the gas lobby argues will “undermine” the industry. Source link
Meet the woman who dives for shopping trolleys
A “tragedy of the trolleys” is unfolding in Rockhampton, where a lack of governance over waterways is creating an environmental hazard. Source link
'Too risky': Blues dealt injury blow on eve of Origin Game I
The NSW Blues have confirmed five-eighth Mitchell Moses will miss Wednesday night’s State of Origin opener due to a hamstring injury. Source link
Power price drops for most customers as batteries flatten peak
Surging levels of renewable energy and better reliability from coal-fired generators are set to give consumers a break, with benchmark power prices to fall up to 10 per cent for consumers and more for small businesses. Source link
Socceroos dealt World Cup injury blow with star midfielder ruled out
The Socceroos have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup, with midfielder Riley McGree ruled out of the tournament. Source link
The many phases of Miles Davis, who would have turned 100 today
From Illinois to New York to Australia, legendary trumpeter Miles Davis helped shape the direction of jazz with albums like Birth of the Cool and Kind of Blue. Source link
Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach after one win in past 24 matches
Essendon sacks head coach Brad Scott as the Bombers languish at the bottom of the AFL ladder. Source link
Super Netball record broken by 16yo school captain Eva Carneiro
The Giants team is flailing at the bottom of the ladder, winless after 11 rounds and the likely recipient of this year’s wooden spoon. But their brand new debutant Eva Carneiro has brought some much needed excitement for fans, as the teenager breaks the record for the youngest-ever player in Super Netball. Source link