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Two lives in the balance over the rape allegations dividing Australia
Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial  
Two lives in the balance over the rape allegations dividing Australia
In a dramatic week in court, Lehrmann was cross-examined over the allegation he raped Brittany Higgins, which he strenuously denies
US news  
Pro-Palestine protester self-immolates outside Atlanta’s Israeli consulate
Not just a ‘strange glitch’  
Australians left to grapple with claim they owe tax from 2008 and beyond
House party  
Things get ugly on immigration detention with political blood spilled on both sides
‘Traffic chaos’  
The new Sydney motorway prompting calls for a royal commission
Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas war live: 178 Palestinians killed since truce ended on Friday morning, says Gaza health ministry
Live  
Israel-Hamas war live: 178 Palestinians killed since truce ended on Friday morning, says Gaza health ministry
 

Lenore Taylor

Editor, Guardian Australia

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Thanks for subscribing to this newsletter. Before you move on, I wonder if you would consider making a contribution to our end-of-year fundraiser. As we look ahead to the challenges of 2024, we’re aiming to raise $300,000 to power more rigorous, independent reporting.

This year, our journalism held the powerful to account and gave a voice to the marginalised. It cut through misinformation to arm Australians with facts about the referendum and exposed corporate greed amid the cost-of-living crunch. It sparked government inquiries and investigations, and continued to treat the climate crisis with the urgency it deserves.

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The rural network
Locals sound the alarm as water quality drops at Menindee
‘Bracing for another fish kill’  
Locals sound the alarm as water quality drops at Menindee
Dissolved oxygen levels at the Darling-Baaka River have dropped to their lowest since April – and locals are worried
Full Story podcast
Full Story  
Newsroom edition: should Albanese worry about Labor’s slump in the polls? – Full Story podcast
Newsroom edition: should Albanese worry about Labor’s slump in the polls? – Full Story podcast
Sport
Cricket  
India wrap up T20 series to gain measure of revenge on Australia
India wrap up T20 series to gain measure of revenge on Australia
Tennis  
Nadal to return in Brisbane after year stuck on sidelines
Premier League  
Everton lodge appeal and hint at tension over commission’s independence
Culture
Emily Kam Kngwarray  
Stunning retrospective brings perspective – and agency – to an Australian great
Stunning retrospective brings perspective – and agency – to an Australian great
Shane MacGowan  
Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend dies aged 65
Alex Miller  
I’d much rather be in Paul Keating’s club than Tony Abbott’s, thank you
Opinion
Racism often lands at your feet when you are unprepared. This column has allowed me to bring my best self to your questions
Racism often lands at your feet when you are unprepared. This column has allowed me to bring my best self to your questions
Words! Everyone has a favourite and here are some of mine
The Australian detention system was established to destroy us, but we refugees are still here
Lifestyle
Leading questions  
My sister is getting opportunities I feel I missed. How do I grieve my past, but support her?
My sister is getting opportunities I feel I missed. How do I grieve my past, but support her?
Fattoush, spiced eggplant and muhammara chicken  
Joseph Abboud’s summer recipes
Technology
‘A betrayal'  
Google workers protest Israeli military contract at vigil for ex-intern killed in airstrike
Google workers protest Israeli military contract at vigil for ex-intern killed in airstrike
Science
Language  
Singing to babies is vital to help them learn language, say scientists
Singing to babies is vital to help them learn language, say scientists
Environment
Australian Politics  
Chris Bowen on delivering climate outcomes ‘against the clock’ – Australian politics podcast
Chris Bowen on delivering climate outcomes ‘against the clock’ – Australian politics podcast
Queensland  
‘Disgusting stench’: the Queenslanders fighting for clean, fresh air
Video
Eight hostages released by Hamas as 30 Palestinians freed in latest truce swap – video
Eight hostages released by Hamas as 30 Palestinians freed in latest truce swap – video
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