Australia’s approaching summer fills me with dread. I’m not equipped to battle 40C When people say they love the heat, I presume they either have air conditioning or are lying The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
I’m nearly 30, a virgin and feel lonely. The manosphere is trying to draw me in – where else can I seek assurance? The manosphere says this type of suffering is targeted neglect, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But your suffering gives you the ability to make your part of the world better. The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
‘Very messy eaters’: scientists solve the mystery of when black holes ‘burp’ The astronomical bodies fire off powerful jets in two distinct phases in their feeding cycle, researchers discover The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Backpacker ballot and detention centre for visa overstayers: what we know about Australia’s new migration plan Immigration proposals laid out by Tony Burke include changes to working holidaymaker visas and restrictions on international students bringing families The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Sydney real estate agent tells Icac his statement was written with ChatGPT not by Labor councillor Mohammad Abedin denies statement was written by a former Labor councillor under investigation for allegedly blackmailing a colleague, inquiry hears The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he sent shirtless photo before unwanted kiss he wished ‘never happened’ Former 2GB and 2UE broadcaster has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Labor targets backpackers, students and visa overstayers in immigration plan as Greens criticise ‘race to the bottom’ Most international students unable to bring dependants or family members to Australia under migration policy announced by Tony Burke at National Press Club The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
‘Chilling effect’: ABC criticises regulator over finding Four Corners breached impartiality rules Managing director Hugh Marks says Acma’s interpretation could hurt investigative journalism The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Ukraine war briefing: Drone kills Russian commander just decorated after fake victory claim Maj Gen Anton Grunis was praised by Vladimir Putin for purported capture of Kostiantynivka; UK names intel officer who died in Ukraine road crash. What we know on day 1,667 The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
Trump threatens to stop trading with EU over ‘laughable’ membership offer to Canada US president responds as Mark Carney seeks to move closer to Europe and diversify defence ties The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
‘The bloody cap has been scrapped’: Jacqui Lambie celebrates Labor backdown on veterans’ health services cap Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans The Guardian - AU · Sep 17
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17 ‘Harrowing reading’: what the inquiry into NZ fugitive father Tom Phillips revealed Inquiry uncovered missed opportunities and failures by New Zealand police and government agencies that may have avoided four-year hunt
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17 No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms The much-loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 IMF urges Australian government to cut spending as another interest rate hike looms Warning comes as forecast for nation’s economic growth downgraded amid concerns over rising debt and inflation
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 Teenage boys charged with murder after alleged mistaken identity shooting of Sydney student Boys aged 14 and 16 charged after Marco Tapia, 23, was killed inside his family’s home in Glen Alpine
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 Morning Mail: AI tipping point warning; concerns about aged care scheme; and a US rate hike Tech godfather Yoshua Bengio is ‘optimistic’ about action on AI because the ‘public is moving’; US Fed defies Trump to raise borrowing costs
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 Queensland to create outback boot camps for youth offenders – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 Mascots, merchandise and Mixue: the new wave of Asian fast food chains in Australia Since 2023, a slew of fast food and quick service restaurants from east and south-east Asia have debuted in Australia, capturing the youth market and ‘little treat’ culture
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 Labor seats get more than 90% of funding distributed under controversial multimillion-dollar grants program Guardian Australia analysis adds to concerns over the federal scheme, which is to be the subject of a Senate inquiry
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 Health officials in turmoil over 11th-hour backflip on aged care algorithm override powers, emails reveal Ministers given emergency briefing about changes to algorithm decisions just three days before tool rollout
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 AFL finals: where the Hawthorn v Brisbane preliminary final will be won and lost The Hawks meet the modern-day Lions in a final for the first time as they aim to end the back-to-back premiers’ bid for a rare three-peat
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16 The dominance of AI is not inevitable. We can choose to change things for the better Countries have come together before to make international agreements in the face of existential threats