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Gambling ad crackdown could be pulled if Senate demands go too far
Labor is unlikely to entertain major changes to its gambling ad crackdown despite the bill being ‘friendless’ in parliament. Source link
'Becomes never-ending': Carnival cruise crew reveal punishing conditions
Passengers boarding a Carnival cruise ship are promised a world of endless food, relaxation and oceanic luxury. But for the crew who make these escapes possible, life is vastly different. Source link
Battery-powered households not signing up to 'virtual power plant' scheme
Thousands of households with batteries installed under the federal government’s scheme are choosing not to sign up to be a so-called virtual power plant that sells stored energy back to the grid. Source link
Can you tell which movies were filmed in Australia?
The Australian film industry has a long and rich history of pretending local sets are exotic places. Put your film knowledge to the test with our quiz. Source link
Gillian Anderson on how Nicole Kidman led her to take more risks
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma sees the X-Files star take on a beguiling role as a reclusive former final girl. Source link
Artists from remote Australia among winners at prestigious fashion awards
A unique partnership between a remote Northern Territory women’s centre and an art studio in India has been recognised at in this year’s prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards. Source link
Hip hop artist-turned-novelist wins Miles Franklin award
Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney. Source link
Labor MP Luke Gosling set to be prosecuted for assault by Commonwealth DPP
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is set to take over the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, to avoid a perceived conflict of interest within the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions. Source link
Australia's largest contiguous sheep station sold to Adelaide businessman
Nearly 1.3 million hectares of the South Australian outback has been bought by billionaire Adelaide businessman Charlie Shahin, whose family founded the OTR petrol station and convenience store network. Source link
Report finds runaway coal train reached 90km/h on 20km journey
An interim report has confirmed a runaway coal train reached speeds well in excess of the safe limit and rolled backwards for 5 kilometres before coming to a halt. Source link