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'Sweeping, unchecked powers' behind Iranian tourist ban
Thousands of Iranian travellers have now been barred from entering Australia under a government ban, prompting criticism by refugee advocates and some crossbenchers. Source link
AFL says new illicit drug policy is 'most stringent in Australian sport'
The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes biannual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport. Source link
The NRL risks losing itself in a maze of set restarts
After three rounds of the NRL season the increase in set restarts has left coaches, players and fans alike more confused than ever about the specifics behind rugby league’s most controversial rule change. Source link
Ryswyk says reaction to coming out has been 'overwhelming'
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk says the support he received after becoming the first AFL player to come out as gay has “blown me away”. Source link
ASX closes slightly down while NAB plans hundreds of job cuts — as it happened
The ASX 200 has closed slightly down as Iran’s foreign minister says the country will not negotiate with the US on a ceasefire plan. Brent crude remains above $US102 a barrel. Source link
Australian bishop appointed by pope to senior Vatican role
Anthony Randazzo, the bishop of Broken Bay, which since 2019 covers Sydney’s northern regions and the central coast, receives the personal title of archbishop and is named as Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts. Source link
Over 300 petrol stations out of diesel, PM says 'nowhere is immune' to global crisis — as it happened
During Question Time, Anthony Albanese faced a grilling on the impacts of war in the Middle East. Source link
'Here I am': Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally is enthroned as the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury, taking the helm as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide in a historic ceremony blending tradition with global symbolism. Source link
Here's who you should see at comedy festivals across Australia
Comedy season is in full swing, with festivals across the country hosting the best acts from Australia and the world. We asked our favourites to share their recommendations. Source link
Rain wrecks day one of Shield final after South Australia's top order buckles
Victoria sent South Australia in to bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield final and claimed three wickets before rain stopped play. Source link