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This week in history: can you ace our quiz?
A life-changing postal vote in Australia, Michelle Obama’s book and the first selfie in space — how well do you know your history? Source link
Trump reacts after top BBC bosses quit over edited documentary
Britain’s public broadcaster has been criticised for editing a speech Mr Trump delivered on January 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the US Capitol in Washington. Source link
City of Melbourne rejects Mildura's Vault heist attempt
City of Melbourne rejects Mildura’s attempt to take the city’s controversial “Yellow Peril” sculpture. Source link
Australia could lose out on COP31 if Türkiye holds firm
It is almost crunch time for Australia to secure hosting rights for the next COP meeting, so it is timely to examine why the government’s bid is languishing and how it can resolve a long-running stand-off with Türkiye. Source link
Albanese's new best friend is playing the field
Anyone who controls the supply of magnets controls the future, and China has been quietly working on this under America’s nose for decades. Can Australia muscle in? Source link
'Act of total madness': Liberal insider's message to those gunning for Ley
As the federal Liberal Party embarks on more self-harm over climate change policy this week, the idea seems to have set in among some that tearing down its first ever female leader could be a low-consequence affair. Source link
Liberal net zero decision unlikely to heal divide and could 'destroy' Ley
As Liberals descend on Canberra to settle a climate policy, conservatives and moderates remain opposed on the question of net zero, threatening a deeper rupture. Source link
Free power as wind farms grind to a halt. What’s happening?
Mountains of clean power are regularly “wasted” as Australia’s energy system evolves. But a large amount of battery storage is waiting in the wings, ready to soak it up. Source link
Christian charity leaving Tasmanian 'intentional community' behind
Fusion Australia has owned and run the former Hydro Tasmania town in Tasmania’s Northern Midlands for 30 years, but is now divesting its assets there, clearing the way for a new generation of residents. Source link
'Fearful' shoppers avoid Melbourne shopping centres as crimes rise
Crime has increased at several major Melbourne shopping centres with concerned communities calling for more action. Source link