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Headlines
Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock
US politics live  
Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as attorney general sparks criticism and shock
Special counsel to resign before Trump is sworn into office, New York Times reports
Victoria  
Samantha Murphy: Ballarat murder trial fast-tracked after Patrick Stephenson pleads not guilty
Australia news live  
Australia news live: NSW housing minister defends ‘garbled’ comment about Sydney rents; unemployment rate holds steady
Climate crisis  
Australia urged to increase climate goal after UK announces ambitious 81% reduction target
Jobs  
Static unemployment rate makes near-term interest cut unlikely
Education  
‘Not acceptable’: accidental inclusion of year 12 exam content in VCE guides criticised by government
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The rural network
‘It’s kind of whispered in corridors’: women being forced into underground abortion networks in rural NSW, study finds
Health  
‘It’s kind of whispered in corridors’: women being forced into underground abortion networks in rural NSW, study finds
Small but influential number of medical practitioners leave pregnant women unable to access terminations in many parts of the state
Full Story podcast
Full Story  
Inside the secretive world of Aldi – Full Story podcast
Inside the secretive world of Aldi – Full Story podcast
Sport
World Cup qualifiers  
Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia
Socceroos seek to build on newfound momentum in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia
Surfing  
‘Next logical step’: World Surf League to expand women’s elite field
Tennis  
ATP Finals: Alcaraz aided by nasal band as he bounces back against Rublev
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Culture
Books  
‘I’m so not an astronaut!’ Samantha Harvey on her Booker-winning space novel – and the anxiety that drove it
‘I’m so not an astronaut!’ Samantha Harvey on her Booker-winning space novel – and the anxiety that drove it
Culture  
Lucille MacKellar: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
Stage  
Timothy West, star of stage, film and television, dies aged 90
Opinion
Aid to Gaza: is there a line Netanyahu won’t cross?
Aid to Gaza: is there a line Netanyahu won’t cross?
It’s time for the RBA to admit its fears of a wage-price spiral were misguided – and cut interest rates
Woodside wants to extend the life of its Burrup Hub gas processing plant until 2070 – seriously
Lifestyle
Restaurants  
The ‘real’ food critics? Australian chefs on the toughest restaurant reviewers of all
The ‘real’ food critics? Australian chefs on the toughest restaurant reviewers of all
Consumer affairs  
‘Worst of a bad bunch’: Choice names NIB and Meta among worst Australian products and services of the year
Technology
US news  
Trump selects Elon Musk to lead government efficiency department
Trump selects Elon Musk to lead government efficiency department
Science
Gene editing  
Scientists identify tomato genes to tweak for sweeter fruit
Scientists identify tomato genes to tweak for sweeter fruit
Environment
Australian climate and environment in focus  
Hobart, Darwin and Canberra ranked among top 10 global cities with lowest air pollution
Hobart, Darwin and Canberra ranked among top 10 global cities with lowest air pollution
Nuclear power  
Queensland regional councils kept in the dark about nuclear power plant plans, inquiry hears
Video
Coalition 'keeping an open mind' on Kevin Rudd's US ambassador role after Trump election – video
Coalition 'keeping an open mind' on Kevin Rudd's US ambassador role after Trump election – video
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