19 h. ago Genetics or geography? Australia is a global leader in polycystic ovary syndrome rates

New research suggests Australia has a “significantly higher than expected” rate of this common endocrine disorder. It’s expected to increase if nothing changes.

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8 d. ago Australia v The World: Dolphins to take on global stars in prime

Swimming Australia is set to unveil a new event featuring some of the world’s best as it gears up for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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8 d. ago Australia to stare down Trump’s threats over new global carbon tax

Australia is backing an international push to impose a carbon price on international shipping despite warnings from the US president.

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3 w. ago COP out? Prospect of climate summit spanning Australia and Turkey raises carbon emissions question

Australia may host next year’s global climate summit in partnership with Turkey, boosting the travel miles of thousands of attendees.

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3 w. ago PM spruiks Australia as power player in defence and energy technology

Anthony Albanese is rallying a democratic alliance to invest huge sums in Australia’s critical minerals industries to counter China’s stranglehold on global supply lines.

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3 w. ago Climate chief hails cheap Chinese EVs as Labor cops flak over anti

Australia’s top climate adviser says cheap Chinese cars can drive Australia to a lower emissions transport sector to meet the nation’s emissions target.

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3 w. ago As Chinese cars flood the market, Australia backs global crackdown on price war

Australia’s trade minister is pushing for reform of the World Trade Organisation amid rising alarm that China’s manufacturing boom threatens Western competitors and will hand Beijing coercive power in key sectors.

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