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Australian fossil vulture claws back into history 

Australia’s first fossil vulture has been confirmed more than 100 years after it was first described as an eagle.   

Australia’s environment sick, getting sicker: report

Australia's environment is in poor condition and will deteriorate further as climate change compounds pollution, land clearing and other threats, a report says.

Fit the Bill: Only Aussies should vote in Australian elections

After seven good weeks, Albo has finally come up with a stupid idea. We cheapen our vote if we allow any foreign nationals the right to vote here.

Pacific supports Australia on climate: Anthony Albanese

Despite evidence to the contrary, Anthony Albanese has claimed regional support for Australia's climate policies as the Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit wraps up in Fiji.

Dictionary seeks smorgasbord of Aussie food terms 

The Australian National Dictionary Centre (ANDC) is looking for new food-related contributions for the Australian National Dictionary. 

Millions to get access to COVID-19 antiviral treatments

Eligibility for potentially lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatments is to be widened.

Bernard Collaery whistleblower leaking charges dropped

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has ordered leaking charges against lawyer and former ACT Attorney-General, Bernard Collaery, to be dropped.

Australia’s monkeypox cases climb to 17

Australia's monkeypox case numbers have grown to 17, health authorities say.

Australia beefs up biosecurity for foot and mouth disease

Biosecurity officers will begin boarding planes arriving from Indonesia as Australian authorities try to stop the highly contagious foot and mouth disease entering the country.

Final episode of Neighbours to air on 28 July

After 37 years, the final episode of Neighbours will air for 90 minutes from 7.30pm on July 28.

Shocked Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio rides Wallabies Test high

Brumbies flyhalf Noah Lolesio aims to further repay Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's faith after his rollercoaster rugby career hit another high in the 14-man Wallabies' breakthrough first Test win over England,

Aussies aim for No.1 at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Powerhouse nations Australia and England are set to again vie for bragging rights atop the medals table at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Russia sanctions 121 more Australians

The Russian government says it is sanctioning a further 121 Australian citizens, including a state premier, business people, army officials and journalists.

Number of people paying for news is up, but trust drops to pre-COVID levels

The number of Australians paying for online news has increased to slightly higher than the global average, but trust has decreased to pre-COVID levels.

Caroline Kennedy sworn in as Australian ambassador in Canberra

Caroline Kennedy has been sworn in as the next United States ambassador to Australia in a ceremony in New York.

Australian troops in Papua New Guinea for election

More than 100 Australian troops have touched down in Papua New Guinea to help with the Pacific nation's national election in July.

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