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As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?

The Japanese currency has now reached its highest level against the Australian dollar in six months, ending the years-long decline that saw a boom in tourism

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches

‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jets

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Chatbots can exploit our most basic human drive for attachment. Here’s how to have healthier relationship with AI

This intimacy economy is exploiting the deepest parts of our intimate psychological infrastructure

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

At this ambitious circus, everyone does everything – from aerial acrobatics to building the stage itself

The Fijian Flying Circus is a lo-fi, high-energy mix that teaches its performers a valuable grab-bag of theatre and life skills even as they charm the crowds

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Lions rewarded for embracing risk as ‘good Brisbane’ keep AFL flag dream alive

Which Brisbane turn up on any given day can be a mystery but after a qualifying final wake-up call they were too good for Adelaide in every area

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population

South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas

Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continue

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

NSW to put strict caps on screen time in classrooms while pushing for ‘pen and paper’ learning

Screen limits will become mandatory in NSW schools from 2028 as federal education minister says students may need a ‘digital detox’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Céline Dion review – singer’s first live show in years marks a triumphant, emotional return

Plenitude Arena, Paris Dion wiped away tears and belted out the notes, giving an astounding performance despite her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13

Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson’s ‘nastiness’ after criticism of his mother’s use of public housing

Andrew Hastie also says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels sorry for Joyce

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13