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Sydney musicians left feeling voiceless after CBD busking crackdown
Busking may be a familiar sight on Sydney’s George Street, but most key spots for musicians have now been banned. Source link
US public health system is flying blind after major cuts
The Trump administration has laid off government workers integral to major public health surveys, meaning the country will lack crucial information on births, deaths and illnesses nationwide Source link
Malaysian PM discusses 'peace agreements', Israel's war on Gaza and Trump
The South-East Asian nation has been in the spotlight this week after hosting the ASEAN summit, which was attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump. Source link
'Crunch time': Palau president wants Albanese to go to Brazil to secure COP31
One the Pacific’s most high-profile leaders is pressing Anthony Albanese to fly to the global UN climate summit in Brazil next month to “close the deal” with Türkiye and secure COP31 hosting rights for next year. Source link
Optus to be called before senators to explain triple-0 failure
An inquiry into the telco’s triple-0 failure was green-lit by the Senate late on Tuesday and will hold its first hearings in Parliament House next week. Source link
The 'systemic failure' behind Australia's dental super surge
A 12-fold increase in Australians raiding their retirement nest eggs to fund expensive dental treatments in recent years has been labelled a “systemic failure”. Source link
Live: England prepared for Matildas 'revenge' in international friendly
The Matildas take on European champions England at Derby’s Pride Park, meeting for the first time since the Lionesses broke Australian hearts in the World Cup semi-final. Follow live. Source link
Breaking: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military on Tuesday to immediately carry out “powerful” attacks in Gaza. Source link
How a surge in ancient plagues 5000 years ago shaped humanity
Plague, leprosy, smallpox and other diseases didn’t jump from animals to humans when we thought. Ancient DNA is revealing where they come from and how they changed history Source link
Live: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa set to make landfall in Jamaica
The World Meteorological Organization says the Caribbean island nation faces a “catastrophic situation” in the coming hours. Source link