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How worried we should be about space debris
feature As part of a rocket washes up in Australia scientists warn ‘critical mass’ of orbital junk could only be decades away
By The Week Staff Published
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US commissions first-ever Navy ship in a foreign port
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Future of Commonwealth Games in doubt as Victoria drops out
Speed Read Australian state cites cost concerns in ‘latest sorry chapter’ for the sporting event
By The Week Staff Published
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Joker causes shark panic in Torquay
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Endometriosis: the ‘incurable’ disease affecting one in 10 women
feature Advances by Australian researchers offer hope for new treatments and more targeted diagnoses for the debilitating condition
By Harriet Marsden Published
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A stunning road trip around Tasmania
The Week Recommends With its diverse wildlife, sandy beaches and tropical coves, Tasmania packs a lot of scenery
By The Week Staff Published
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Ben Roberts-Smith: will more Afghanistan war crimes trials follow?
Today's Big Question Former SAS soldier lost defamation case against Australian newspapers that accused him of murder
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Fossils uncovered in Australia are 107 million-year-old pterosaurs bones, scientists say
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By Devika Rao Published
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Stan Grant and Australian media’s racism reckoning
feature Trailblazing Indigenous Australian journalist stands down citing racist abuse and media failings
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Melbourne bouncy castle king jailed over arson attacks on rivals
Speed Read An Australian court heard how James Balcombe was motivated by an ‘obsessive desire to outdo his competitors’
By Jamie Timson Published
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Aukus: does pact herald an Indo-Pacific Nato?
Today's Big Question Nuclear submarine deal next phase of landmark military and security alliance between UK, US and Australia
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Australia to purchase up to 5 submarines from U.S. as part of defense pact, report says
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Will Australia become a republic?
Today's Big Question Central bank to remove royals from banknotes as government considers new referendum on cutting ties with the British monarchy
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Australia is erasing Britain's monarchy from its paper currency, sidelining King Charles III
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By Peter Weber Published
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