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Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
US  
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff
Live  
Forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza would be against international law, Katy Gallagher says
Technology  
Google Maps changed the way we get around. It all began in a spare bedroom in Sydney
Melbourne  
Victoria byelections: Liberals expect to win Greens seat and celebrate surge in Labor heartland
Middle East  
Fifth ceasefire exchange sees gaunt captives emerge from Gaza and Israel
The rural network
Sissy Austin was attacked while running. Now she wants to help women and gender-diverse people take back the track
Victoria  
Sissy Austin was attacked while running. Now she wants to help women and gender-diverse people take back the track
The campaign launch comes 12 months after another Ballarat woman, Samantha Murphy, was allegedly murdered while out for a run
 
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Full Story podcast
Full Story  
Going bald in an increasingly hairy world – Full Story podcast
Going bald in an increasingly hairy world – Full Story podcast
Sport
NBA  
Simmons waived after former No 1 pick and Nets agree to buyout
Simmons waived after former No 1 pick and Nets agree to buyout
Postecoglou cannot dream forever of tomorrow. Spurs need something today
I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult
Culture
Art and design  
Khaled Sabsabi to represent Australia at Venice Biennale: ‘I felt this wouldn’t happen because of who I am’
Khaled Sabsabi to represent Australia at Venice Biennale: ‘I felt this wouldn’t happen because of who I am’
Books  
Joan Lindsay by Brenda Niall review – a poignant biography of the Picnic at Hanging Rock author
Television & radio  
Amandaland review – a rare chance to laugh so hard you wee yourself
Opinion
While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia
While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia
I live in a forest my parents planted when I was a child. It’s not too late for you to grow one too
The Lattouf trial reveals an ABC so paralysed by process even its managers can’t keep up
Lifestyle
The moment I knew  
I was mourning the end of my summer fling – then a parcel arrived at my door
I was mourning the end of my summer fling – then a parcel arrived at my door
66 days to change  
66 days to be a calmer parent: ‘I’m sure this will be very easy’
Technology
Trump administration  
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
Science
Ageing  
Anti-ageing jabs – they can rejuvenate mice, but will they work on humans?
Anti-ageing jabs – they can rejuvenate mice, but will they work on humans?
Environment
Melbourne  
What lies beneath: Melbourne’s often maligned surf has created a growing snorkelling scene
What lies beneath: Melbourne’s often maligned surf has created a growing snorkelling scene
Walk with ...  
Peter Garrett: ‘This is the worst deal ever done by a sovereign Australian government’
Video
PM accuses Coalition of ‘playing politics’ over antisemitic attacks – video
PM accuses Coalition of ‘playing politics’ over antisemitic attacks – video
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