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How a case of 'microplastic brain worm' led to this author's debut novel
Ellena Savage’s debut essay collection, Blueberries, was a surprise hit. In her new novel, The Ruiners, she takes on Charles Dickens and the illegal waste trade. Source link
Historic painting of first parliament to be recreated 125 years later
More than 12,000 people packed into Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building to witness the “pomp and ceremony” of a “magnificent” occasion in the country’s history. Source link
There has been a sudden increase in the rate of sea level rise
Satellite measurements show that in the early 2010s sea level rise suddenly accelerated to a rate of 4.1 millimetres per year, possibly in response to an increase in the rate of global warming Source link
Migration, crypto and red tape to feature in budget bid for economic growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia’s productivity problem will take a long time to fix, but a $10 billion annual saving on business compliance costs is a start. Source link
Slow breathing can calm the mind without any need for mindfulness
How important is thinking about your breath for calming yourself down? We now know that slow breathing is effective even without conscious involvement Source link
Japan confirms first fatal bear attack this year with two more suspected
Japanese authorities say a 55-year-old woman found dead last month was killed by a bear. It is the first confirmed fatal bear attack for 2026 following a record 13 deaths last year. Source link
Neanderthal 'kneeprint' found next to mysterious stalagmite circle
An impression made in clay around 175,000 years ago could be a kneeprint left by one of the builders of a strange stalagmite circle found deep inside Bruniquel cave in south-west France Source link
'I don't coach for my job': Voss defiant after latest loss, Dogs edge Port
Carlton coach Michael Voss is frustrated after a close loss to Brisbane, but denies he is coaching for his job, while the Western Bulldogs hold off Port Adelaide despite being held to one goal in the second half. Source link
Russia to make major international sporting return in Australia
Russia will be given its highest profile platform since its sporting exile at the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup finals in Sydney in July this year. Source link
'ClickFix' attack tricks users into hacking themselves, ACSC warns
“Verify that you are human” prompt used to deliver Vidar Stealer malware. Source link