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Condition in government's grant program a 'devastating blow' for singer
Jennifer Hankin was hoping to apply for a NSW government grant program to support local recording artists so she could finally release her EP. Source link
The good, the bad and the ugly of our critical minerals deal with Trump
Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump were all smiles as they inked a $3 billion critical minerals deal touted as a good deal for all. But has Australia drawn the short end of the stick? Source link
'Afterthoughts': Concerns aged care reforms do not tackle service gaps
A new Aged Care Act comes into effect in November, but some question if the act will meaningfully address service gaps for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Source link
Trump has overseen the two longest US government shutdowns in history
The government shutdown is continuing in the US and some of the worst effects are yet to be felt. Source link
Why betting on gold puts Australia's $4 trillion super pool at risk
A major investment bank says gold is following share markets higher. While the precious metal consistently pushes record highs, it suggests the gold price could continue to rise substantially. But what’s really at stake? Source link
Why the 'Prince Andrew problem' is one Charles 'has to confront'
In a week where King Charles said he hoped to project unity as a “bulwark against those promoting conflict, division and tyranny”, his scandal-ridden brother reigned supreme. Source link
Hamas will disarm — but only if there is a Palestinian state, spokesperson says
Hamas has quickly re-established de facto control of much of Gaza since the recent ceasefire. But a spokesperson says the militant group does not want to govern Gaza into the future. Source link
Unintended consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs on display at Asian summit
The unintended consequences of Donald Trump’s tariffs may be the exact opposite of what was intended: closer links between ASEAN countries and China, and the creation of an even bigger manufacturing hub in south-east Asia. Source link
US strikes 10th alleged drug-running boat in the Caribbean
The frequency of the strikes has increased from one every few weeks in September to three in one week now. Source link
Power stun Crows as Tahau breaks AFLW goal-kicking record
Indy Tahau breaks the AFLW home-and-away season goal-kicking record in Port’s breakthrough seven-point defeat of Adelaide. Source link