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Beck spent decades as an alt-rock anomaly. Now he's going symphonic
The alt-rock anomaly has toured Australia numerous times over the past 30 years. But this month is his first accompanied by symphonic orchestras. Source link
A-League finals result in mixed bag for World Cup bolters
Socceroos hopeful Marcus Younis sees his season come to an end but a host of Australian young guns progress after an enthralling pair of A-League finals. Source link
Republicans air concerns after US announces 5,000 troops to leave Germany
Two Republicans, who hold positions on armed services committees, say they have concerns for NATO alliances and security after the Pentagon confirms the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany. Source link
A 17-year-old Go-Betweens song inspired Robert Forster's debut novel
The Go-Betweens frontman spent years developing the story, which follows a pair of musicians on the run from the law as they try to clear their names. Source link
Australian taxpayers take on risk for major oil and gas projects
Australian governments take on risk to get major resource projects up and running, so why don’t they take an equity stake? Source link
They escaped scam compounds then saw their suffering 'gamified'
Scam centre survivors say they are hurt by games that serialise scam compound experiences online, but one creator says he hopes people find the game “fun”. Source link
It just cost $2,553 to fill up 'Whiskers' — and Australians might bear the cost
On Australia’s busiest freight route, it takes four shots of coffee, $2,553 of fuel and a little hair metal to keep the wheels of the economy turning. Source link
Brisbane Lions coach slams 'hero' parent after whiteboard leak
Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after the leaking of confidential Brisbane Lions notes on Essendon players. Source link
Israeli police video shows attack on nun in Jerusalem
Israeli police release a video showing what eyewitnesses say was an attack by a Jewish man on a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City. Police say the suspect, a 36-year-old man, was later arrested. Source link
Carlton blows another half-time lead as Voss pins blame on defensive effort
Carlton coach Michael Voss has said his side’s defence is not up to standard after the Blues suffered another second-half collapse on Saturday. Source link