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Leeches have had a long (and strange) medical history from treating headaches to obesity

The use of leeches is a blood-thirsty practice that's been helping us heal for millennia. Medicine has moved on since they were "used like aspirin" to treat conditions like obesity, but there is still a place for them today.

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National cabinet updates: State and territory leaders meet to discuss health reform and housing crisis - as it happened

State and territory leaders have met with Anthony Albanese in Brisbane for national cabinet. Look back on Friday's updates.

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Could Joe Biden's re-election bid mean a rematch with Donald Trump in 2024? Catch up on the Q&A with Michael Rowland

The launch comes four years after Joe Biden announced his bid for the 2020 presidential race, but will history repeat itself?

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Solar eclipse updates: Exmouth, WA, plunges into darkness as total solar eclipse tracks across Australia — as it happened

The hybrid solar eclipse has enamoured professionals and amateurs alike, as scientists hope to use the event to learn more about space weather. Look back on Thursday's updates.

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Tropical Cyclone Ilsa: Downgraded system tracks inland after setting sustained wind speed record of 218 kph — as it happened

Several communities have been told to remain indoors as Tropical Cyclone Ilsa continues to move inland — as it happened.

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ABC Trailblazer winners head to Parliament House to pitch their big ideas to change regional Australia — as it happened

Thirteen inspiring young Australians have pitched their big ideas to change their regional communities in Parliament House.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Joe Biden, US Congress in first international visit since Russia's invasion — as it happened

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed the United States Congress after meeting with US President Joe Biden. Look back on Thursday's updates.

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US committee investigating January 6 Capitol riot recommends charges including insurrection against Donald Trump

The committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has recommended bringing criminal charges against Donald Trump. Look back on Tuesday's blog.

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Parliament passes federal government's energy relief package — as it happened

An energy relief package agreed to by national cabinet has been passed after parliament was recalled to deal with the legislation ahead of Christmas.

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The Loop: Men charged over international cyber investment scam, national cabinet to meet over energy prices — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

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Interest rate updates: ANZ, NAB and Westpac pass on Reserve Bank's eighth consecutive rate rise — as it happened

Several of Australia's major banks have increased interest rates following a decision from the Reserve Bank to lift the cash rate for the eighth consecutive time.

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The Loop: Report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries released today, Ronaldo's World Cup record, and Paddington Bear tributes for Queen rehomed

The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up on this morning's stories.

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The Loop: Another World Cup shock, NASA's out-of-this-world discovery, and facial recognition may help save seals

The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up on this morning's stories.

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G20 summit updates: Climate change, Taiwan and Russia discussed in formal meeting with China's President Xi says Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese says he and Mr Xi discussed positions on climate change, human rights, Taiwan and Russia.

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Russia responds after AFP Commissioner says Medibank hackers based in Russia

AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw says the cyber criminals behind the Medibank attack are "operating like a business with affiliates and associates who are supporting the business".

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Budget 2022: Treasurer details budget in Press Club speech, after yearly inflation hits highest point since 1990 — as it happened

The government warns of tough times ahead for families after delivering its first budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying inflation "will get worse before it gets better."

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Floods live updates: NSW endures flash flooding as Victorian towns brace for Murray River to peak

Heavy rain has caused flash flooding and river rises in several towns across New South Wales overnight, while Victorian communities brace for the Murray River to peak. Follow the live updates.

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Scams, the Optus data breach and keeping your personal data secure — here are the top tips to help you avoid falling victim

ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard, AFP Superintendent Brad Marden, veteran cybersecurity journalist Jeremy Kirk, and triple j Hack reporter James Purtill dropped by to help you identify scammers and how to avoid their tricks. Catch up on the full Q&A.

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Find the fun in cooking with Patricia Karvelas, Nat's What I Reckon, Alice Zaslavsky and Sandro Demaio — as it happened

The ABC's Patricia Karvelas, renowned health expert Sandro Demaio, and special guests Nat's What I Reckon and Alice Zaslavsky have got the tips and tricks you need to get cooking.

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Census updates: More than 20 per cent of Australians working from home on 2021 Census day, data shows

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the second round of its 2021 Census data — look back on Wednesday's events.

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Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe farewelled at state funeral in Tokyo after July assassination — as it happened

Thousands of people attended the service, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his predecessors John Howard, Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull. Catch up on Tuesday's events.

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Queen's memorial updates: Parliament House holds national service to remember late monarch — as it happened

The prime minister pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the national memorial service, reflecting on her "quiet dignity". Look back on Thursday's events.

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Russia to call up military reservists to fight in Ukraine

Russia will call up 300,000 reservists with military experience to fight in the war against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced. Look back on Wednesday's updates.

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King Charles visits Wales for first time as monarch, David Beckham views Queen's coffin and queue pauses for hours — as it happened

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla have arrived in Wales for a prayer service for the Queen, while mourners have been told their chance to see the Queen’s coffin will be delayed further due to capacity limits.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s body moved from Balmoral to Edinburgh, as it happened

The body of Queen Elizabeth has begun its six-hour journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh, travelling through the Ballater and Aberdeen.

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