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Australia deploys drones to Nepal as death toll passes 1,200
Australia ramps up its humanitarian aid and deploys drone specialists to Nepal as the death toll passes a tragic milestone. Source link
As Animalia turns 40, its author reflects on its extraordinary success
Graeme Base’s lavishly illustrated alliterative alphabet book has captured the imaginations of generations of children around the world since it was published four decades ago. Source link
Corporate Travel Management shares plummet — as it happened
Shares in a major travel services company used by parliamentarians and embroiled in a $100 million scandal, Corporate Travel Management, plunge more than 80 per cent. Source link
Coalition unveils plan to slash tobacco tax by $24 a pack
A future Coalition government would slash the tobacco excise by 80 per cent, legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches, and bolster law enforcement to shut down the illicit trade. Source link
Google escapes ad tech breakup
In third big tech antitrust loss for US. Source link
Airservices Australia wants to build an 'AI front door'
To contain growing use and tools. Source link
Nationals leader claims 'anti-boy' ideology being taught in schools — as it happened
Matt Canavan has doubled down on claims the way children are taught about consent in school is driving young boys to the manosphere. Source link
'Grossly inadequate': NT traditional owners plan to mandate mine rehabilitation
Traditional owners in the NT want to see more money put aside for the rehabilitation of closed mines and are considering making it a requirement of any agreement established between mine companies and traditional owners. Source link
Hydro Tasmania assures state has energy as fire guts major power station
Emergency crews have contained a fire at Tungatinah Power Station and an investigation is set to be launched. Source link
Record warm winter brings disappointing end to snow season
An unseasonably warm and wet June brought a challenging start to the 2026 snow season and while a snow base came by July over the higher slopes, the lower alpine regions missed out on full coverage. Source link