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A guide to the six books vying for the $60,000 Stella Prize
A memoir by Geraldine Brooks and a historical novel by actor-turned-author Tasma Walton are among the eclectic works up for one of Australia’s most prestigious literary awards. Source link
Four for the weekend: Apex, Margo's Got Money Troubles and massaman curry
What to watch, read, listen to and eat this weekend, according to our culture and food teams. Source link
Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's new proposal to end the war
Peace talks between the United States and Iran have stalled, with US President Donald Trump threatening to “blast them to hell” if they don’t reach a deal. Source link
Tie property tax changes to income tax cuts, productivity chief says
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood says there is a “case” for property tax changes, but for it to be serious reform, the economic benefit must flow to workers. Source link
Three Australians injured as Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla
More than 100 activists, including six Australians, on ships bound for Gaza were intercepted by Israeli forces earlier this week. Source link
Suspect charged after stabbings of Jewish men in London
UK police charge a 45-year-old man over the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London, the latest in a string of attacks targeting Britain’s Jewish community. Source link
Oak trees use delaying tactics to thwart hungry caterpillars
An infestation of caterpillars can make an oak tree postpone when it opens its leaves next year by three days, wrong-footing the insects when they attack again Source link
Chinese company launches legal action over forced sale of Port of Darwin
Anthony Albanese pledged at the federal election that Labor would return the port to Australian hands, saying it necessary for national security. Source link
Crows claim epic after two goals inside final minute as Freo downs Dogs
Adelaide claims a remarkable one-point victory over Port Adelaide after Hayden Young fires the Dockers to victory over the Bulldogs. Source link
Melbourne Storm lose seven in a row for the first time in club history
The Melbourne Storm have sunk to a historic low, losing seven consecutive NRL matches for the first time as the Dolphins powered to victory at a wet Lang Park in Brisbane. Source link