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Celebrating unity in diversity: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday
Catholic Voice
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July 9, 2025
On the first Sunday of July each year, the Catholic Church in Australia observes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday. It is a day to gather as one, honouring and celebrating the rich cultural heritage and contributions of First Nations...
Max rebrands to HBO Max in Australia today
Mumbrella
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July 9, 2025
Warner Bros Discovery’s rebranding of its Max streaming service to HBO Max will take effect from today, a local representative has confirmed to Mumbrella. The name change was first announced at the company’s US upfront in May, as part of a...
Embedding culture every day: How two NSW services are living connection with Country and community
The Sector
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July 9, 2025
In early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across New South Wales, connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is being embraced not just during NAIDOC Week, but throughout the year as part of daily practice. As featured...
South Africa create HISTORY with first-ever feat in 136 years of Test cricket, seal series win in style
Cricket Country
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July 8, 2025
The second Test of the two-match series between South Africa and Zimbabwe was held at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, where South Africa secured a dominant win by an innings and 236 runs, while also setting a remarkable record. Written by Sruti...
Yukon disaster one of ’most catastrophic’ in heap-leach mining history: Expert
Edmonton Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Author of the article: Canadian Press Brenna Owen Published Jul 08, 2025 • 3 minute read Victoria Gold's Eagle gold mine site north of Mayo, Yukon, is shown in this handout aerial photo taken July 3, 2024. Photo by...
Researchers map killer whale hotspots across Australia
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have mapped the main habitats of killer whales across Australia, providing the first comprehensive national overview of their distribution. Although killer whales are well studied in the Northern Hemisphere...
'Now is the time' to look at federal truth-telling, says Indigenous Australians minister
SBS
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Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy says it is time to consider the steps needed to begin a truth-telling process led by the federal government. While the government had previously committed to a Makarrata Commission to oversee...
‘A love letter to Central Australia’: How Melissa Cole blends bush medicine with skincare
Women's Agenda
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July 9, 2025
Since 2021, proud Warumungu and Luritja woman Melissa Cole has been celebrating First Nations culture through her bath, body and skincare brand that pays homage to the incredible women who have shaped her. Yaye (meaning ‘big sister’) is a 100 per...
Children from culturally and linguistically diverse families more likely to have hearing loss
Medical News
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July 9, 2025
Children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families are more likely to have hearing loss compared to their ethnic majority peers, research led by The University of Queensland has found. Researchers analyzed 1,469 children aged...
Teacher Joanne Cabban identified as lion mauling victim at Queensland zoo
Brisbane Times
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July 9, 2025
The couple are keen squash players, taking part in local tournaments. In April, Cabban gained judging accreditation. Loading At the time of the incident on Sunday, which was “over in a split second”, Cabban was with her sister and a keeper, as the...
Family, faith, and firsts: Cook Islands set for historic debut
FIBA Basketball
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GOLD COAST (Australia) - For the first time in history, the Cook Islands women's basketball team will step onto the court at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B - and it’s not just a debut, it’s a dream come true years in the making....
Rochester’s Central Park to be reviewed for historic status
KTTC - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Rochester City Council voted Monday night to begin the process of designated Central Park as a local historic landmark. The motion, approved on a 7-0 vote, instructs the Heritage Preservation Commission to expedite...
Australian PM Albanese Confirms China Visit As Beijing Considers Trade Deal Review
StratNews Global
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July 8, 2025
Home Australia Australian PM Albanese Confirms China Visit As Beijing Considers Trade Deal Review Albanese’s visit comes as China, Australia’s top trading partner, proposes reviewing their decade-old trade deal to enhance ties in agriculture,...
What Australia must do to overturn objections for WA rock art to attain UN heritage status
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
The federal government is in the final throes of a lobbying campaign to secure UN world heritage status for a globally significant rock art site in Western Australia.The federal environment minister, Murray Watt, will be in Paris this week to...
Victoria greenlights massive Roundhouse development at historic rail site
CHEK
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July 8, 2025
A massive development in the downtown Victoria area has now been cleared to begin, with city council approving a rezoning application for the 10-acre Roundhouse at Bayview Place development site. On July 3, council approved the rezoning...
Bvlgari launches Allegra collection in Australia with sensory celebration
Retail Beauty
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July 8, 2025
Bvlgari marked the exclusive Australian launch of its Allegra fragrance collection with an elegant and immersive event held at the iconic Aria restaurant in Sydney. Designed to capture the spirit of la dolce vita, the event welcomed key media and...
History, logic and form says NSW win. But three men will decide the series
Brisbane Times
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July 8, 2025
I can’t wait to watch the champion playmakers square off, and no one is under more pressure to perform than Cameron Munster and Nathan Cleary – they are the architects of their side’s attack and the leading kick options. Cameron Munster will lead...
Labor has presided over the ‘worst productivity performance’ in the country’s history
Sky News Australia
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July 9, 2025
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan slams the Albanese government’s productivity performance record. “This government has presided over the worst productivity performance in our nation’s history,” Mr Canavan told Sky News Australia. “Productivity has...
Don’t Demand Respect While Rejecting the Host Culture
News Blaze
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July 9, 2025
Sarah Antoinette, through consistent conviction and measured defiance, has dared to articulate a truth many Western liberals are too apologetic to admit – and many Muslims too indignant to hear: you do not get to demand respect from societies you...
Munster mistake NSW must avoid; ‘great story’ could backfire: Matty Cronk’s Origin Verdict
Fox Sports
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July 9, 2025
The NSW Blues will be looking to win back-to-back series for just the second time in the past 20 years (2018-19) when they face the Queensland Maroons in Wednesday’s Origin decider. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch...