Warning over 'organised crime gimmick' drug on streets Australian police have seized more "pink cocaine" than ever before in 2024 as they warn users about taking the potentially fatal substance. AAP · Dec 12, 2024
Meta, TikTok and Google will be forced to pay for Australian news. What does it mean for you? The Albanese government has unveiled a charge to incentivise digital platforms to pay publishers. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024
Papua New Guinea team to join Australian competition Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart James Marape announced the ‘world first sports diplomacy deal’. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Sports diplomacy: why the Australian government is spending $600 million on a new NRL team in PNG It has been a busy time in the Australian government’s sports diplomacy locker room. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024
Australia sweep India 3-0, now to take down NZ Australia have turned their attention to their three-match women's ODI tour of New Zealand after posting a 3-0 clean sweep against India. AAP · Dec 12, 2024
Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
3rd Test: Advantage Australia on an early season Brisbane pitch? BRISBANE: It's muggy and overcast here, and there's some chance of showers over the weekend. Luckily, the persistent heavy rain which affected Australia's training plans this week is expected to abate, and Pat Cummins' men will be happy they've got a pre-Christmas game at the Gabba this time around. The Times of India · Dec 12, 2024
India vs Australia 3rd Test: Chasing miracles with Rishabh Pant India will hope a return to The Gabba can inspire batter to reprise past heroics The Times of India · Dec 12, 2024
Australia To Spend $385 Mn On PNG Rugby League Team With Eye On China Australia will spend US$385 million to establish a rugby league team from Papua New Guinea in its rugby league competition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, a move designed to help ward off China. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2024
Fall in Australia’s unemployment rate sends dollar higher and stocks down, dimming hopes of interest rate cut ABS reveals robust labour market as jobless rate drops from 4.1% to 3.9%, its lowest since March The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028 A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
'We are coming at you...': How India should tackle Travis Head at Gabba NEW DELHI: Travis Head's stunning 140-run knock powered Australia to a 10-wicket win over India in the second Test in Adelaide and level the five-match series 1-1 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Times of India · Dec 12, 2024
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust". AAP · Dec 12, 2024
Papua New Guinea to join NRL under historic deal with a China ‘escape clause’ PNG will field an NRL team from 2028 after the Australian government confirmed a $600m deal that aims to deepen diplomatic ties in the Pacific The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 11, 2024 35 Y.O. Sydney Man On A Domestic Violence Watch List Charged With Murdering His Estranged Wife Khouloud Bakkour Hawatt is the 74th woman to be killed in Australia this year according to Destroy The Joint.
AAP · Dec 11, 2024 Australia's Gaza ceasefire support splits community Humanitarian organisations and Palestinian Australians have welcomed Australia's support for a ceasefire in Gaza but the Jewish community has raised concerns.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024 Morning Mail: fresh warnings on nuclear costs, US health bosses ‘hit list’, Assad tomb torched Experts say price of building a reactor could be double that of CSIRO estimate; New York police warn executives about danger after shooting
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024 Senate committee recommends national hate crimes database and tougher laws – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024 ‘A virtual seat at the family table’: why older people are among the biggest users of social media The Australian government’s recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can cause – especially for young people.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024 Don’t understand your child’s report? Ask their teacher these questions instead As school wraps up, families around Australia will be receiving their children’s school reports for the second half of 2024.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024 Many Australians are recording their visits to the doctor – some without permission You’re at a doctor’s appointment where you are told you might have a serious illness. You will have to undergo several different tests to get a firm diagnosis. The treatment regime is complicated.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2024 Why Australian politicians are flocking to ‘Little Red Book’ to engage with Chinese voters Wen Li, a graduate student living in Brisbane, ran for the seat of Mansfield as a Greens candidate in the recent Queensland election. Li promoted his policies on Xiaohongshu, one of the most popular Chinese social media platforms. When he lost, he posted a message on the platform announcing his…
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The Times of India · Dec 11, 2024 'Pressure is on all of top order ...': David Warner wants Australia to fire in third Test MELBOURNE: As Australia prepare for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, David Warner has emphasised the crucial need for substantial runs from the top order, considering the persistent Indian bowling attack's effectiveness when working in tandem.
AAP · Dec 11, 2024 Call to prioritise lowering student loan debt in 2025 The peak body for universities wants the next government to prioritise lower student loan debts to reduce barriers to study and help meet a key skills target.