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Book talk: debut novels from Australian authors

Jeff Popple reviews three new debut novels by Australian authors. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Govt to pay French Naval Group $830m over scrapped subs deal

The federal government will pay French company Naval Group around $830 million to settle a scrapped deal to build defence submarines in South Australia.

Jacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese set for Sydney talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will this week host a two-day visit to Sydney from his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern.

PM Anthony Albanese arrives in Indonesia ahead of talks

Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with Indonesia goes beyond symbolism, as he touched down in Jakarta ahead of crucial talks.

Offshore wind farms next big push for Australia’s electricity grid

Energy expert Llewelyn Hughes sees offshore wind as a long-term Australian decarbonisation option.

Book talk: 3 books about the Australian outback

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about the Australian outback. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

5 memorable Australian political sport fails

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's stumble over a young boy on the soccer field was just the latest in a series of sporting fails by the country's leaders.

Ryan Gosling coming to Australia to film ‘The Fall Guy’

Hollywood star Ryan Gosling will be heading to Sydney to film the Universal live action feature film The Fall Guy.

Ukraine wins Eurovision, Australia’s Sheldon Riley misses out

Australia's Sheldon Riley missed out on a top-10 spot at the Eurovision Song Contest while Ukraine took out the number one position.

Hockeyroos fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand Black Sticks

A young and inexperienced Hockeyroos outfit fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in the opening match of their trans-Tasman series in Auckland.

Is our electoral system truly democratic? How Australia stacks up on 4 key measures

In Australia, we choose our political representatives and governments through a democratic electoral system.

Book talk: 3 non-fiction books by Aussie authors

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three topical non-fiction books by Australian authors.

Housing insecurity: the tale of ‘a quiet Australian’

Kate and her (primary school aged) daughter have had to move four times in three years. 

Agencies watch possible Chinese interference in federal election

Australian intelligence agencies are monitoring possible Chinese interference in the federal election.

12 million Aussies concerned about rising grocery prices: survey

Inflation and increasing grocery and food prices are adversely affecting the cost of living for 62 per cent of Australians, a new survey has revealed.

A history of Anzac biscuits and a favourite recipe

Baking (or buying) Anzac biscuits is traditional come 25 April, many Australian families have a favourite recipe and there are endless debates over whether they should be crunchy or soft.

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