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Trump's pick for ambassador to Australia names three priorities for role
David Brat, who rose to political prominence as part of the conservative Tea Party movement, takes questions from senators at a confirmation hearing. Source link
'Short-term pain' to wrestle Tasmanian budget back to black in two years
There will be “short-term pain” to get Tasmania’s finances back in the black within two years, state treasurer Eric Abetz says ahead of today’s budget. Source link
The mysterious reason why women get hotter from age 18 to 42
Women experience a steady rise in body temperature from their teens to midlife, which may be useful for monitoring ageing and overall health Source link
Labor burns political capital as tax reform backlash grows
In an already difficult post-budget week, Labor isn’t being helped by some of its “friends”. But it has won an important endorsement from one powerful voice. Source link
WA gas users warn Labor not to repeat flaws in state reservation scheme
Western Australian gas users are urging the Albanese government to build stronger transparency and enforcement into its proposed national gas reserve scheme. Source link
'We're not fleeing': The disappearing Pacific nation relocating its people to Australia
Tuvalu is building new land to hold back rising sea levels, but the majority of its people are applying to relocate to Australia. As they do, many are confronting a disturbing question. Source link
Pressure builds on new homes and inflation as costs go through the roof
Amid fast-rising prices — from materials craned in, to rubbish trucked out — a residential builder lists the costlier surcharges, levies and products hammering the construction industry and fuelling inflation. Source link
Can The Mandalorian and Grogu save Star Wars?
Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) made The Mandalorian a hit on streaming, now Disney is looking to parlay that goodwill into ticket sales to the latest Star Wars cinematic release. Source link
Shiver me timbers: Do we have to worry about space pirates now?
Feedback goes down a “moon warfare” rabbit hole and discovers that some forward-thinkers are making plans to counteract as-yet-hypothetical pirates in space Source link
This is the most underrated sci-fi film franchise of the 21st century
There’s unexpected news of a fifth movie for one of the most underrated sci-fi reboots. Hurray, says New Scientist film columnist Bethan Ackerley Source link