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7 hours ago | abc.net.au | Nick Campton |Michael Doyle

With the news that Kalyn Ponga is out of Origin III with a serious foot injury, the stakes today are even higher for Reece Walsh. A big game could earn the Broncos flyer a Queensland recall for the decider - Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has his own chance to stake a case when the Dolphins play Souths later today (at the same ground, no less!) but one would imagine Walsh is in the box seat. He's been strong in his two matches since returning from injury while still not being close to full fitness.

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Millie Ross

Millie offers her best tips for choosing, buying and planting bare-rooted plants. Bare rooted plants are deciduous plants that are grown in the field then, when they’re dormant over winter, they’re dug up and sent to you or the nursery. Because they are supplied without a pot or potting mix and are easier to transport, they are often a cheaper option. When looking for a tree or other plant, look for a healthy, strong root system with lots of fine roots.

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Yasmin Jeffery

Hal and Harper is the kind of show that may just stay with you forever. Written and directed by Sundance darling Cooper Raiff — who also stars as the titular Hal, alongside Riverdale's Lili Reinhart as Harper — the series considers grief and the realities of parentified children in a way that's real, weird, desperately sad and quietly funny. If that wasn't enough, it feels like Mark Ruffalo was made to play their equal parts meek, sad and terrified dad.

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Annika Burgess |Ahmed Yussuf |Daniel Keane |Stephen Dziedzic

It has been a chaotic two weeks since Israel launched its surprise attack on Iran, igniting a war between the regional powers. At least 627 people have been killed in Iran and 28 in Israel, according to authorities in each country. Thousands more were injured in the 12 days of relentless back-and-forth strikes. A ceasefire brokered by the US — days after it bombed Iran's key nuclear facilities — appears to be holding for now.

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Andy Park

The Trump administration lashes the media and intelligence leaks, while Iran supreme's leader speaks, claiming America's attacks did not "achieve anything significant". One of our nearest Pacific neighbours declares a national HIV crisis, with new cases jumping almost 50 per cent in 10 years. And, after 40 years, Vogue's editor - the inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada - steps down.