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Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy has smashed the men’s 50m freestyle world record that had stood for more than 16 years. Story: bit.ly/477SGeg

A major Indigenous art exhibition at the country’s national gallery opens with visitors asked to “decolonise themselves” and reflect on their so-called “privilege”.  Read more: bit.ly/4smTPa8

Doctors say people looking for cosmetic and surgical remedies following rapid weight loss need to heed these warnings. Read more: bit.ly/3PjLB4g

The founders and employees of health tech start-up Eucalyptus are instant millionaires after its $1.6bn sale. Here’s what an investment adviser tells people who receive a windfall. Read more: bit.ly/4t00wiz

It’s news sure to delight carnivores the world over, with a small study suggesting a distinct group of people could benefit from a diet higher in meat. Just be sure to read the fine print. Read more: bit.ly/41cwHPM

Coles will review every fortnight the fuel levy it pays to independent truck drivers, down from the traditional monthly diesel price check, as the supermarket giant joins rival Woolworths and airline Qantas to better cope with rapidly rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran. It will mean Coles, led by CEO Leah Weckert, will shoulder the higher fuel levy it allows truck drivers to charge to it. bit.ly/4rDKREl

ple find it bright and citrusy, for others it tastes like soap. But there is no doubt coriander sits at the centre of some of the world’s most thrilling food. Read the full story: bit.ly/4uKTmjW

Look, nobody wants to be a New South Welshman but for a $233,650 salary, most of us would tick the box. One Nation NSW Senator Sean Bell took his sweet time. Read the full story: bit.ly/4t0iSQv

For nearly three weeks, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have mostly been bystanders as Israel and Iran exchange air strike. But on Wednesday night local time (Thursday AEDT), four women became victims of the war. Latest: bit.ly/41g0AyF

Ampol will delay a planned two-month shutdown of its Brisbane refinery, boosting domestic fuel output by about 300m litres, as it moves to safeguard petrol and diesel supplies amid a global crunch triggered by the Iran war. The country’s largest fuel supplier said the deferral of major maintenance at its Lytton refinery would allow additional production of petrol, diesel and jet fuel amid major disruptions to Asian supply chains. bit.ly/4sOBzXc

Commentary | In a detailed rebuttal, Richard Guilliatt explains why an article critical of The Australian’s eight-part podcast series was full of misrepresentations and based on misleading reporting. Read more: bit.ly/4dDO830

‘BHP can sure as hell pay them’, says ETU state secretary Adam Woodage in a negotiation that miners argue threatens the fortunes of WA. Read more: bit.ly/4bUp6eQ

The public-school educated Queen Mary of Denmark has visited her home state of Tasmania for the first time in more than a decade. Read more:

A billion-dollar battle looms for Qscan as global investment firms position themselves for what could reshape Australia’s diagnostic imaging landscape. Read more: bit.ly/4dxdLTa

The South Australian Liberals turned to Ashton Hurn to save the furniture and found Pauline Hanson sleeping on the couch. Read more: bit.ly/4cZovtu

The US and its allies have intensified the battle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending low-flying attack jets over the sea lanes to blast Iranian naval vessels and Apache helicopters to shoot down Iran’s deadly drones, American military officials said. Read the full story: bit.ly/3POLuO0

The List: Australia’s Richest 250 has landed for another year – and some of Australia’s tech titans have taken a tumble worth billions. Full episode: bit.ly/4nrhC6q

One of the world’s biggest oil companies has accused the ACCC of creating ‘baseless’ distractions as the Energy Minister faces calls to quit his UN climate role. Read more: bit.ly/3NMh3Yk

The One Nation leader has denied that flights on a plane tied to billionaire Gina Rinehart constituted a political donation, despite declaring them on her register of interest as gifts. Read more: bit.ly/40LdOTV

The Treasurer should be prepared to take on his colleagues – and his leader – to ensure this is a bold budget. Read the full comment: bit.ly/4t09BIc