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NSW to enforce gender parity in selective schools as bias to boys grows; fatal e-scooter crash in WA
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NSW to enforce gender parity in selective schools as bias to boys grows; fatal e-scooter crash in WA
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Business  
Australia Post incorrectly charged tariffs on items ordered online being returned to the US
Extreme weather  
‘Lasting longer’: what has the weather got in store for Australia this summer?
Exclusive  
Controversial FoI changes sparked after staff complained getting emails every 5 minutes may ‘jam something’
Music  
Ace Frehley, Kiss lead guitarist and band’s cofounder, dies aged 74
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In focus
The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is about to start. Here’s how to take part – and why you should
Environment  
The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is about to start. Here’s how to take part – and why you should
Week-long count by citizen scientists around Australia gathers crucial data on our unique birdlife and is now in its 12th year
The latest Prince Andrew abuse claims are a new low for the royal family. In this form, it can’t survive
Simon Jenkins
Analysis  
With climate trigger axed Labor wants to rush new environmental laws through after ‘positive’ talks with Coalition
 

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Sport
Swimming  
Titmus retires just as she swam – at the top of the sport and uniquely herself
Kieran Pender
Titmus retires just as she swam – at the top of the sport and uniquely herself
Football  
A-League Men ready for football to shine in World Cup year amid backroom budgeting
Cricket  
Labuschage firms for Test selection with fourth century in five innings
Culture
Books  
A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose review – a compelling, complex tale of convict Australia
A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose review – a compelling, complex tale of convict Australia
Film  
Elliott Gould remembers Diane Keaton – ‘We snuck into a bush and she said: “This is called making out”’
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Opinion
AI might be creating a ‘permanent underclass’ but it’s the makers of the tech bubble who are replaceable
Van Badham
AI might be creating a ‘permanent underclass’ but it’s the makers of the tech bubble who are replaceable
Lifestyle
Leading questions  
My sister-in-law won’t let anyone hold her new baby. It feels extreme. Is it?
My sister-in-law won’t let anyone hold her new baby. It feels extreme. Is it?
My petty gripe  
My coupled friends refuse to set me up with a potential mate. It’s not good enough
Pip Jarvis
Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI)  
Spotify partnering with multinational music c