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How these 4 Black leaders in academia are paving the way for future generations
Black women are often underrepresented in leadership positions in higher education but these four leaders at the University of Toronto hope to continue to be part of changing that. CBC’s Dwight Drummond sits down with them to discuss their achievements, hardships and what they hope to instill in the upcoming generation. ⌘ Read more

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Dunkley by-election will have a ‘major impact’ on futures of both leaders
Sky News host Steve Price says the Dunkley by-election will have a “major impact” on the futures of both Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

“The quality of individual candidates and the raft of Independent and minor candidates running is almost irrelevant,” he said.

“This is a poll of 111,000 registered voters on the bi … ⌘ Read more

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Albanese wants to ‘hold on’ to younger voters: PM spotted going to Taylor Swift concert
The Australian’s National Editor Dennis Shanahan says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants to “hold on” to younger voters after he was spotted going to a Taylor Swift concert.

Mr Shanahan joined Sky News host Peta Credlin to discuss Mr Albanese’s reputation after attending the concert.

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Selena Gomez opens up about Benny Blanco romance
The singer/actress shared rare details about her relationship with the record producer in a new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. During the interview, Selena, 31, explained what is important to her when it comes to relationships. “Without getting into too much detail, I think it’s just really important to meet someone that respects you,” the singer said. “And I think it’s really nice to a … ⌘ Read more

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‘Weak’: Credlin slams Vic Opposition for letting new renewables target through parliament
Sky News host Peta Credlin has condemned the Victorian Liberal Opposition for waving through the state government’s new 95 per cent renewables target through the parliament’s lower house last Thursday night.

“It was not opposed in any way by the Victorian LINOs – Liberals in Name Only,” she said.

“So much for John Pesutt … ⌘ Read more

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Aust doesn’t have the personnel to ‘defend itself’: SA Independent MP calls for conscription
South Australia Independent MP Frank Pangallo says Australia needs to consider national conscription as the country “simply cannot defend itself.”

Mr Pangallo joined Sky News host Chris Kenny to discuss the need for national conscription amid the Defence Force’s recruitment crisis.

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Economics of recycling is ‘extremely opaque’
Menzies Research Centre Senior Fellow Nick Cater says he has “been concerned for a long time” about the economics of recycling.

Mr Cater told Sky News host Peta Credlin that it is “extremely opaque”.

“We don’t know how much is actually recycled and how much is just thrown away.

“We don’t know what it costs us really, because all that’s hidden in various ways.

“I’d like more openness about it.” ⌘ Read more

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Jodie Turner-Smith breaks silence on Joshua Jackson split
Four months after she first filed for divorce from the Fatal Attraction star, the Queen & Slim actress has spoken out about her post-split mindset. “Sometimes things we really want to work just don’t end up working. And that’s OK. The most important thing is that you choose what’s healthiest for you and your family and definitely your children.” The pair, who were married for fo … ⌘ Read more

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‘Astonishing’: Households paying $1,000 more for electricity than businesses
Sky News host Chris Kenny has expressed shock over revelations that households are being charged more than businesses to use the same amount of electricity.

The latest analysis from The Australia Institute has revealed that families are paying $1,000 a year more than big businesses to use the same amount of electricity.

This comes as households are … ⌘ Read more

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Australia ‘soft’ and ‘vulnerable’, warns SA Independent MP
South Australia Independent MP Frank Pangallo has warned Australia is “vulnerable” due to a lack of defence weapons and military personnel.

Mr Pangallo has called for national conscription to be considered over concerns Australia doesn’t have what it needs to defend itself in the midst of growing conflicts around the world.

“This country is rather soft and very vulnerable at the mome … ⌘ Read more

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Victoria Beckham breaks foot in gym accident
The former Spice Girls star has broken her foot after falling over during a gym workout. Victoria’s husband, former football star David Beckham, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a photo of his wife’s injured foot in a medical boot. “Apparently my wife’s little accident in the gym was a clean break…(sad emoji),” the 48-year-old wrote alongside the photo on his Instagram Stories. Victoria had prev … ⌘ Read more

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‘Majority of Australians’ in support of nuclear energy
Nuclear for Australia Founder William Shackel says a “majority of Australians” support nuclear energy.

A new poll shows that 55 per cent of voters are in support of a move to replace retired coal-fired power plants with small modular nuclear reactors.

Mr Shackel told Sky News host Chris Kenny that it is now “on the politicians” to listen to the voters.

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‘Blackout Bowen is stuck in the past’: Chris Kenny slams Labor’s nuclear energy stance
Sky News host Chris Kenny says the debate over energy and the race to net-zero “continues”.

Mr Kenny said Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has repeatedly “refused” to transition to nuclear energy.

“A new poll though shows that blackout Bowen is stuck in the past and losing the argument.

“55 per cent of voters now suppor … ⌘ Read more

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Chris Kenny calls for national leadership on ‘anti-Jew hatred’ and ‘Islamist extremism’
Sky News host Chris Kenny has called for national political leadership on “anti-Jew hatred” and “virulent Islamist extremism” running amok in Australia.

Mr Kenny said shocking vision has come to light showing pro-Palestinian protesters in Melbourne celebrating the fighters in Gaza.

“In other words, the Islamist extremist terro … ⌘ Read more

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ASX 200 ends the day up by 0.12 per cent on Monday
The ASX 200 ended the day up on Monday by 0.12 per cent.

Consumer discretionary stocks were the best performer while energy stocks were the biggest drag on the market, losing almost two per cent.

Tabcorp lifted up by 5.76 per cent after its disappointing results last week, and lithium miner Pilbara Minerals jumped up by 5.72 per cent after its profit results on Friday.

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Marles seems ‘intent on blaming others’ amid ‘monumental challenges’ in defence
Sky News host Chris Kenny has called out Defence Minister Richard Marles, saying he seems “intent on blaming others” in the face of all his problems.

Mr Kenny said Mr Marles faces “monumental challenges” in procuring military hardware, recruiting and retaining staff, and ensuring Australia is a regional power and a strong ally.

“It’s not ver … ⌘ Read more

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Hungary’s opposition lead protest against Orbán’s leadership
At the event held at Kossuth Lajos Square in front of Parliament, speakers from the Democratic Coalition (DK), Momentum, the Socialist Party and Parbeszed criticised Orbán’s rule, as well as a pardon granted by outgoing President Katalin Novák to the deputy head of a children’s home convicted of covering up child abuse. The protests are the latest in a series engulfing the Hungarian … ⌘ Read more

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Ukraine war: Two killed as Russia continues to pummel south and east
Shelling in city of Kostiantyivka At least two civilians were killed and eight others were wounded in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson provinces on Sunday as Russian shelling and rocket strikes continued to pummel Ukraine’s south and east. A woman was wounded and a railway station turned into a smoldering ruin amid heavy shelling in the eastern city of Kostiantynivka, … ⌘ Read more

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