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I face sexist abuse every day as a female MP – misogyny is unacceptable whatever side of the aisle we’re on | Georgie Purcell
Female politicians face a daily barrage of gendered abuse that has nothing to do with legitimate political opposition. Victorian MP Georgie Purcell, a vocal critic of Premier Jacinta Allan, draws a sharp distinction between robust political debate and misogynistic attacks — arguing that calling a woman a "witch" crosses a line that transcends party affiliation. The fact that Purcell begins each morning using a content-filtering app to manage the abuse speaks to how normalized this harassment has become for women in public life.
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Will you be in North America for the FIFA World Cup? We want to hear from you
Australia may not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but that won't stop the Socceroos faithful from making the pilgrimage to North America. The Guardian wants to hear from Australian fans who are attending matches across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Share your story if you're among those making the trip.
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El Niño is imminent. How worried should Australians be? – podcast
Australia is bracing for its first El Niño event since 2023, with the Bureau of Meteorology confirming the pattern is now underway. The phenomenon typically brings hotter, drier conditions to the east coast, raising serious concerns for agriculture, water reserves, and ecosystems already under pressure. Climate correspondent Graham Readfearn breaks down what communities and industries should expect in the months ahead.
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Aussies dominate England in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up
Australia sent a clear warning to its Women's T20 World Cup rivals with a commanding five-wicket victory over England in Cardiff. The win, coming in their penultimate warm-up fixture, signals the defending champions are hitting form at the right time. England, by contrast, will need to regroup quickly before the tournament gets underway.
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Somali referee denied entry to US days out from start of World Cup
Omar Artan, one of soccer's most highly regarded referees, was denied entry to the United States just days before he was set to officiate at the FIFA World Cup. The Somali official's exclusion raises serious questions about visa and immigration policies intersecting with international sporting events hosted on American soil. FIFA and tournament organizers now face pressure to explain how a credentialed match official was turned away so close to kickoff.
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