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• How the internet reacted to the Aussies going 2-0 up

  07-12-2025 22:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Mitchell Starc was the hero, again, as the English were comprehensively outplayed in Brisbane — but how did the internet react?
  
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• Renters need $300k more super in retirement than home owners: Report

  08-12-2025 14:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Rising rents mean older Australians who aren't home owners will need twice as much superannuation to enjoy the same retirement lifestyle as those who are mortgage-free, according to a study by a leading advocacy group. 
  
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• One Nation part of global populist movement in politics, Barnaby Joyce says

  08-12-2025 13:07 via abc.net.au
  
  In his first interview since formally joining One Nation, Barnaby Joyce says he sees comparisons between his new party and Britain's far-right Reform UK party under populist leader Nigel Farage.
  
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• More than 30 zinc sunscreen brands using formula that failed preliminary SPF testing

  08-12-2025 07:57 via abc.net.au
  
  It's been almost two years since Craig Jones first ran preliminary tests on his zinc sunscreen. When he discovered it wasn't providing the SPF it was supposed to he threw it out and set out on a quest to find out why.
  
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• More SPF50 zinc sunscreens under the spotlight after preliminary testing shows lower protection

  08-12-2025 07:57 via abc.net.au
  
  It's been almost two years since Craig Jones first ran preliminary tests on his zinc sunscreen. When he discovered it wasn't providing the SPF it was supposed to he threw it out and set out on a quest to find out why.
  
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• Craig threw out one and a half tonnes of sunscreen. He wants to talk about why

  08-12-2025 07:57 via abc.net.au
  
  It's been almost two years since Craig Jones first ran preliminary tests on his zinc sunscreen. When he discovered it wasn't providing the SPF it was supposed to he threw it out and set out on a quest to find out why.
  
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• Coalition puts heat on Wells over trips to cricket and AFL with family

  08-12-2025 04:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The Coalition is applying more heat to Sport Minister Anika Wells over flights she claimed for herself and her husband to attend two Boxing Day cricket test matches in recent years, and several AFL Grand Final events.
  
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• Government will not extend energy bill relief

  08-12-2025 03:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Jim Chalmers says the end to the "temporary" subsidy was a "hard" decision but recognises pressures on the budget.
  
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• Breaking: Government will not extend energy bill relief

  08-12-2025 03:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Jim Chalmers says the end to the "temporary" subsidy was a "hard" decision but recognises pressures on the budget.
  
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• Joyce says he'll join 'fellow traveller' Pauline Hanson in One Nation

  08-12-2025 03:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce's defection gives One Nation its first lower house seat since 1998.
  
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• Joyce says he will join 'fellow traveller' Pauline Hanson in One Nation

  08-12-2025 03:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce's defection gives One Nation its first lower house seat since 1998.
  
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• Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation

  08-12-2025 03:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Barnaby Joyce's defection gives One Nation its first lower house seat since 1998.
  
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• Live: Ministers support Wells amid family travel entitlements criticism

  07-12-2025 22:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Government ministers throw their support behind Communications Minister Anika Wells amid criticism of her use of a family travel entitlement. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Minister defends Anika Wells's use of taxpayer money to attend events with family

  07-12-2025 22:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth defends Anika Wells's use of taxpayer money to bring her family with her on work trips. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation, weeks after leaving Nationals

  07-12-2025 22:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has joined One Nation after leaving the Nationals. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Wall Street closes in on fresh record ahead of expected Fed rate cut, ASX poised to slip

  07-12-2025 21:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Expectations of a rate cut pushed Wall Street higher, while the ASX looks unlikely to follow that positive lead. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX set to slip ahead of RBA rates decision this week

  07-12-2025 21:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Expectations of a rate cut pushed Wall Street higher, while the ASX looks unlikely to follow that positive lead. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX down ahead of RBA rates decision this week

  07-12-2025 21:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Expectations of a rate cut pushed Wall Street higher, but the ASX has failed to follow the positive lead, falling as the RBA meeting gets underway. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Albanese tries to explain the inexplicable defending Wells's ski trip

  07-12-2025 20:13 via abc.net.au
  
  What was meant to be a Sunday interview bookending a remarkable political year became an exercise in explaining the inexplicable. 
  
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• China holds the key to the modern world. The West risks being left behind

  07-12-2025 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  China used to be trying to catch the West, specifically the US; then it caught up; now the West is trying to catch up to China but likely can't.
  
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• China holds the key to the modern world and the West risks being left behind

  07-12-2025 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  China used to be trying to catch the West, specifically the US; then it caught up; now the West is trying to catch up to China but likely can't.
  
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• One of Australia's biggest MLMs is cashing in on the manosphere

  07-12-2025 19:42 via abc.net.au
  
  A global multi-level-marketing business that sells expensive water ionisers is shifting its target audience to Aussie tradies, but critics say some of their predatory sales tactics are tantamount to a pyramid scheme.
  
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• Have you been involved in an MLM business? Tell us your story

  07-12-2025 19:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Multi-level marketing networks have been around for decades. But their business models are changing, with consumer advocates warning that the industry is rife with predatory tactics. We want to hear about your experiences with MLMs.
  
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• Quiz: How well do you remember your December history?

  07-12-2025 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  From the world's first traffic lights to a Sesame Street legend — how well will you do on our history quiz?
  
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• As Stokes questions England's toughness, McCullum warns of 'glass jaw'

  07-12-2025 13:20 via abc.net.au
  
  England's famed captain-coach duo aren't going to let their relationship fray in the face of the biggest test of their polarising tenure.
  
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• Five quick hits: Smith fires up, takes miracle catch as Bazball leaves the building

  07-12-2025 11:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Smith "champs" Archer, Bazball leaves the building and the Australian captain breaks the game open with a miraculous grab. Here are the quick hits from the fourth and final day of the Gabba Ashes Test.
  
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• Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks onto Japanese jets

  07-12-2025 10:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Japan formally protests the incident, calling it "an extremely regrettable" and dangerous act that "exceeded the scope necessary for safe aircraft operations".
  
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• Sixers down Strikers in final-ball thriller to secure WBBL finals berth

  07-12-2025 05:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Ellyse Perry produced one of the best knocks of her career but the Sydney Sixers took until the final ball to see off the Adelaide Strikers and land a WBBL finals spot. 
  
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• Fragile, inconvenient and low quality: Why are cassettes making a comeback?

  07-12-2025 04:36 via abc.net.au
  
  For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment.
  
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• Fragile, inconvenient and low quality: Why are cassettes back in vogue?

  07-12-2025 04:36 via abc.net.au
  
  For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment.
  
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