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English blood but a Wallabies dream: Why Josh Canham will wear gold in Twickenham debut

The impressive new Wallabies second-rower had the opportunity – and the right passport – to play rugby in England. But he only had eyes on playing for Australia.

English blood but a Wallabies dream: Why Josh Canham will wear gold in Twickenham debut

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French workers flood streets for anti-government protests

Thousands of government workers, teachers, transport employees and other union workers in France walked off the job Thursday to express their frustration with low wages and the high cost of living.

  • Approximately 1.6 million French workers participated in nationwide strikes
  • GCL head Sophie Binet accused President Macron of ignoring citizens' demands
  • Protests escalated into violence, with tear gas used by police and clashes breaking out

Australian democracy is under attack

In September, we learned that the secretaries’ board, which includes all federal department heads, was pushing for new rules to stop sharing public testimony on social media because it could expose officials to ridicule, hostility, or abuse.

  • Australian government seeks new regulations to curb social media use of public testimony.
  • Deputy Secretary Celia Perkins opposes reposting Defence evidence on social media.
  • Restrictions target use of Defence officials likenesses outside formal parliamentary settings.

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