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Cyclone Alfred is bearing down. Here’s how it grew so fierce – and where it’s expected to hit

As of Wednesday, the cyclone was a category 2 and had begun moving west towards land.

Reshaping reality: climate change’s impact on Pasifika girls’ lives

50% of girls and young women from six Pacific countries surveyed as part of recent research reported missing out on school due to climate events, with 74% of surveyed girls in Tuvalu having this experience.

Schools agreement provides NSW $4.8 billion extra for public schools over a decade

NSW has committed to removing the 4% provision of indirect school costs such as capital depreciation, so NSW schools would be fully funded over the life of the agreement.

How to prepare for a cyclone, according to an expert

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has warned that Tropical Cyclone Alfred may bring severe hazards and “dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding”.

Australia’s retirement savings are too big to invest at home – here’s why super funds are looking to the US

While not cute or funny like Pesto, Australia’s financial sector gave birth to its own baby three decades ago that has since rapidly grown into a big adult – superannuation.

Yes, paper straws suck. Rather than bring back plastic ones, let’s avoid single-use items

Problems with finding viable substitutes to single-use plastics is one of the many challenges involved in phasing them out.

Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force

There is no indication the Chinese vessels undertook any surface-to-air exercises, and it remains unclear whether the initial firings involved medium-calibre weapons or smaller arms.

Revealed: the profound economic impact on women who experience domestic violence

The 2021-22 Personal Safety Survey conducted by the ABS reported that 451,000 women have had a previous partner who had controlled or tried to control them from working or earning money.

Cracks in the West: What does the US policy shift on Ukraine mean for Australia?

Trump, who last week referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “dictator,” avoided labelling Russian President Vladimir Putin in the same way.

The gold price has surged to record highs. What’s behind the move?

That follows an extraordinary run in 2024, when the precious metal surged 27%, the biggest rise in 14 years.

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Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.
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