Turkey faces wildfires amid fears for Anzac war graves A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Turkey battling four wildfires as temperatures soar The Turkish State Meteorological Service has said the country faced the hottest July for 53 years – leaving forests tinder-dry The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024
Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Sydney teacher charged with further alleged sexual offences – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024
Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: Mediators hold cease-fire talks as Palestinian death toll nears 40,000 International mediators were set to hold a new round of talks Thursday aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and securing the release of scores of hostages, with a potential deal seen as the best hope of heading off an even larger regional conflict The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024
NSW introduces legislation to overhaul environmental offset scheme – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024
All eyes on deportees as NZ PM Luxon lands in Australia NZ Prime Minister Chris Luxon's two-day trip to Australia will focus on infrastructure, foreign policy and, as usual for trans-Tasman talks, deportations. AAP · Aug 14, 2024
Fallout from Woodside’s birthday bash shows Australia is far from united in climate fight WA newspaper throws tantrum and Tony Abbott blames ‘climate cult’ after prime minister misses fossil fuel company’s party The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024
Aussie Olympians Defend Scorned Breakdancer 'Raygun' Australia's Olympians returned home Wednesday and mounted a resolute defence of their breakdancing colleague against "awful" critics, comics and keyboard warriors. International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024
Clean energy economy 'needs skills training rebalance' Post-secondary education needs rebalancing to meet the economy's changing needs, warns the chief of Australia's jobs and skills agency. AAP · Aug 14, 2024
Gold rush down under as our Olympians return from Paris After Australia's best Olympics, the country's athletes have been feted on their return home following an incredible two weeks of competition. AAP · Aug 14, 2024
Bollywood celebrates as Australia embraces Indian film Melbourne is set to host the biggest annual Bollywood festival outside of India and some of the nation's biggest film stars. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Anthony Albanese is trying to have a bet each way on gambling ads. Chances are he’s about to lose In pacifying Big Media, the prime minister is prioritising his political survival over that of Australians struggling with gambling addiction The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024 Nancy Pelosi rebukes former Australian PM Paul Keating over ‘stupid statement’ on Taiwan In return, Keating chastises former US House speaker for her ‘recklessly indulgent visit to Taiwan’ in 2022
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024 Morning Mail: voters against treaty or truth-telling commission, baby foods flunk tests, UK anger at Elon Musk Guardian Essential poll shows only one-third of voters back Indigenous treaty; all baby and infant foods fail to meet WHO standards; former Twitter boss calls for strengthened online safety laws
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024 Guardian Essential poll: only one-third of voters want a treaty, truth-telling commission or Indigenous voice Exclusive: But more than half of the 1,132 respondents say government should continue working with Australia’s First Nations peoples
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024 Raygun breaks out kangaroo hop as Olympics end while athletes and politicians hit back at ‘haters’ Fellow Olympians cheer breaker Rachael Gunn as she joyfully re-enacts some of her viral moves on the streets of Paris
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 New Zealand prime minister Luxon to visit Australia Deportations and immigration could find its way into trans-Tasman talks this week when Chris Luxon visits Australia for the annual Aust-NZ Leaders Meeting.
AAP · Aug 11, 2024 Coalition eyes wresting back teal seats as polls narrow The major parties are neck and neck in fresh polling as the Nationals leader claims the coalition can still win government in its own right.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024 ‘Friends’ of Australia among nations interfering in diaspora communities, spy chief warns Australia’s country’s intelligence agencies have disrupted eight possible terror incidents in just the last four months
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 11, 2024 Anthony Albanese Defends Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s Breaking Performance At The Olympic Games "The Olympics is about people participating in sport... Raygun had a crack."
AAP · Aug 11, 2024 Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian 'Raygun' The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024 John Howard, Malcolm Turnbull and former premiers join call for ban on gambling ads Former political leaders and prominent Australians sign open letter demanding action from Albanese government
AAP · Aug 9, 2024 'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders The importance of education in two worlds - western and Indigenous knowledge - is key to the future of the next generation of leaders, Yolngu Elders say.