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Headlines
National RSL head backs call to stop veterans charity name being used on pokies venues
Gambling  
National RSL head backs call to stop veterans charity name being used on pokies venues
Exclusive: Concerns venues ‘don’t share values’ as debate continues over whether poker machines belong in RSL clubs at all
Donald Trump  
‘They’ve destroyed the place’: Trump repeats racist, anti-immigrant lies
Business  
‘Opaque and complicated’ card surcharges are costing Australians billions. Is an overhaul needed?
McPhillamys stoush is perfect seam for Dutton to mine for disaffected Labor votes
Domestic violence  
Australia has spent 10 years trying to stop DV before it happens. Is that the best approach?
Science  
Do fish have feelings? Scientists believe they’re getting closer to an answer
The rural network
Tuesday’s rally for Australian farmers lists seven priorities – but the biggest two are nowhere to be seen
Tuesday’s rally for Australian farmers lists seven priorities – but the biggest two are nowhere to be seen
The last time the National Farmers’ Federation marched on Canberra politicians were carefully controlled.. This time the agenda looks more useful for politicians than farmers
Full Story podcast
Full Story  
Could Albanese’s social media ban for children do more harm than good? – Full Story podcast
Could Albanese’s social media ban for children do more harm than good? – Full Story podcast
Sport
AFL  
‘Sydney loves a winner’: AFL has opportunity to strike while city’s teams are hot
‘Sydney loves a winner’: AFL has opportunity to strike while city’s teams are hot
T20 cricket  
England level series with Australia despite Fraser-McGurk fireworks
Ten Hag facing endgame, but Manchester United’s future also at stake
Culture
Culture  
Prime Minister’s Literary awards 2024: Andre Dao wins $80,000 for debut novel Anam
Prime Minister’s Literary awards 2024: Andre Dao wins $80,000 for debut novel Anam
Books  
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty review – interesting premise, disappointing result
Film  
Jude Law: ‘Playing Henry VIII messed up my back. I’m still trying to sort it out’
Opinion
Trump is such a sad wannabe despot. How can he be so close to Kamala in the polls?
Trump is such a sad wannabe despot. How can he be so close to Kamala in the polls?
Is the US doing enough to help the people of Gaza?
Sure, I’ll hear your apology. That doesn’t mean I have to accept it
Lifestyle
Food  
Supermarket choc-chip biscuit taste test: the best is ‘odd’, the worst ‘smells like play-dough’
Supermarket choc-chip biscuit taste test: the best is ‘odd’, the worst ‘smells like play-dough’
Food  
‘Here the people know each other’: why do so many regional towns have a Chinese restaurant?
Technology
Meta  
Parents ‘don’t use’ parental controls on Facebook and Instagram, says global affairs chief
Parents ‘don’t use’ parental controls on Facebook and Instagram, says global affairs chief
Science
Northern lights  
Sky gazers in UK catch northern lights again – with more to come tonight
Sky gazers in UK catch northern lights again – with more to come tonight
Environment
Renewable energy  
‘Not on my watch’: how windfarms became a key issue in NSW local elections
‘Not on my watch’: how windfarms became a key issue in NSW local elections
Australian art  
Wild at Art 2024 winners: Australia’s threatened species through the eyes of children – in pictures
Video
Moo-Deng: the two-month-old baby pygmy hippo becoming an online giant – video
Moo-Deng: the two-month-old baby pygmy hippo becoming an online giant – video
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