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INNOVATION

Will ‘charging’ my phone overnight make it explode?

Most new-generation smartphones will take somewhere between 30 minutes and two hours to charge fully.
HEALTH

Pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety

Research shows pregnant people were framed as “doubly vulnerable” to smoke, due to their own exposure and that of their foetus.
OPINION

The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions

The scope of the A$600 million disability royal commission included school, work, housing, hospitals and the criminal justice system.
INNOVATION

Premier Jacinta Allan unveils new cabinet: Strong focus on housing, education and infrastructure

Former opposition leader Matthew Guy returns to the frontbench as Shadow Public Transport Minister.
IMMIGRATION

Crackdown on dodgy education agents, private college owners and international students

The government will prohibit agent commissions on student transfers between providers in Australia.
HEALTH

What do people think about when they go to sleep?

The good news is there are techniques you can use to change the style and content of your pre-sleep thoughts.
INNOVATION

No “Hindu hand” behind Brisbane temple attack, Queensland Police confirms

Police have so far not been able to find out who was behind the temple attack and will resume the investigation if or when they get further information.
INNOVATION

From regional Victoria to first female Premier in three decades: Jacinta Allan’s remarkable journey

She became the youngest woman elected to Victoria's parliament in 1999 at the age of 25 and made history in 2002 as the state's youngest-ever minister at 29.
INNOVATION

Starbucks back-pays more than $4.5 million to staff across 52 stores

The underpaid part-time employees included baristas, supervisors and assistant managers.
SPORTS

India decimates Australia in a high-scoring thriller to clinch series by 2-0

Suryakumar Yadav's late fireworks, including four consecutive sixes, electrified the stadium.
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NEWS

Trump safe as suspect arrested after White House dinner breach; Albanese praises swift law enforcement response

Authorities said a man, identified in US media as Cole Thomas Allen, charged a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives.
POLITICS

Victoria to offer 20% rego rebate as fuel costs bite households

The rebate follows earlier measures introduced by the government, including free and discounted public transport fares.
IMMIGRATION

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
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