How Will Trump’s Latest Iran Strikes Impact Australia’s Petrol Prices? Donald Trump has ordered fresh US strikes on Iran. Here’s how it could affect Australian petrol prices at the bowser. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 15
Barnaby Joyce claims Australia is a ‘Christian nation’ and says many First Nations people would agree One Nation MP refines party’s view on national identity as he accepts award for ‘political courage’ at anti-abortion gala organised by Joanna Howe The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
Diamonds deja vu as Vixens star aims for Glasgow gold Kate Moloney is determined to convert grand final dismay into gold medal glory, having learned the value of a quick turnaround at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. AAP · Jul 15
Workers are changing jobs less often. Here’s why that matters for the economy The share of Australian workers who change employers in a given year has decreased a lot. In fact, this rate has more than halved since the 1970s, according to official statistics. The Conversation · Jul 15
Top company bosses earning 45 times more than workers The heads of Australia's top companies are taking home bigger pay packets due to bonuses and share-based incentives, even as their base wage stagnates. AAP · Jul 15
UK announces social media curfew for older teens The UK government will implement an overnight social media curfew for teenagers aged sixteen and seventeen. This new measure aims to protect young people from addictive online features and promote better sleep. Additionally, plans include disabling addictive features like infinite scrolling for older teenagers. These changes follow a recent ban… The Economic Times · Jul 15
On merit: Open visions at happy Aussie hunting ground Min Woo Lee has arrived at the British Open in hot form while Travis Smyth earned his place as one of seven Australians in the field at Royal Birkdale. AAP · Jul 14
Scientists are deep-freezing koala eggs and sperm to protect the species from extinction Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia want to freeze koala sex cells in liquid nitrogen, which could preserve the DNA for decades until we need it, an expert said. LiveScience · Jul 14
Shoebridge criticises Labor for delayed AI policy – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Jul 14
Big yikes: religion, politics and media dead to Gen Z A major survey of thousands of Australians aged 19-24 has shown an appetite to engage in issues, but distrust of politics, media and religion. AAP · Jul 14
How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026. TechRadar · Jul 14
Triumphant ladies at Lord's: The Test match that broke more than just records India's win is a defining moment in history, no doubt. But it is not surprising. India is currently the only country to have a domestic red-ball 4-day tournament for women. Australia has one match a year, and the rest of the cricket world none. The Economic Times · Jul 14
Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erode The Guardian - AU · Jul 14
Kash Patel gave his Australian counterpart a 3D replica gun as a gift. It was destroyed within months Documents show the FBI director’s gift was ‘displayed proudly’ by the AFP before new commissioner ordered it to be destroyed The Guardian - AU · Jul 14
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14 Coalition and One Nation’s plan to ditch net zero would not lower power prices, CSIRO report finds GenCost report contradicts parties’ claims about abandoning emissions target, and finds nuclear would be most expensive way to generate power
The Times of India · Jul 14 In 1965, a 19-year-old Welsh man tried to ship himself from Australia to Britain in a wooden crate; a routing mistake sent him to Los Angeles, where he was found after five days A homesick teenager mailed himself from Australia to London in a wooden box. He faced extreme conditions and a much longer journey than planned. The young man was discovered by a customs officer in Los Angeles after five days. Authorities allowed him to return home instead of facing charges for…
The Economic Times · Jul 14 Australia to establish government AI office to coordinate regulation The "Office of AI" will be established within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and ensure a whole-of-government approach across different ministries.
The Conversation · Jul 14 View from The Hill: Albanese takes oversight of government’s response to AI under his own wing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is taking direct oversight of the government’s handling of Australia’s AI rollout by establishing an Office of AI in his own Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14 Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment PM to declare Australia the first country worldwide to bring economic, social, security and environmental issues from AI under single office in major speech
The Economic Times · Jul 14 KPMG Australia weighs 1,000 job cuts amid audit scandal KPMG Australia faces significant job cuts and partner pay reductions. This action follows fallout from a recent audit leak scandal. The company admitted mishandling a whistleblower complaint and launched new investigations. Several high-level executives have departed the firm since the scandal broke. KPMG is evaluating various options to address current…
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Teenager in hospital with life-threatening injuries after stabbing at Australian school Police have charged boy, 16, for the stabbing incident at school
AAP · Jul 14 Jacking it in: Shayna to retire after Comm Games Australia's Shayna Jack has announced the Commonwealth Games will be her final competitive outing.
inkl · Jul 14 Australian Property Investors Are Running the Numbers on New Zealand Again While Australia spent the past eighteen months tightening the screws on property investors, with a two-year ban on foreign purchases of established homes and ever heavier state surcharges, the market across the Tasman has been moving the other way.
The Conversation · Jul 14 Australians brace for higher fuel prices as US-Iran conflict resumes (again) Iran and the United States have ended their fragile peace agreement, signed only a month ago, with the exchange of missile fire.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14 Arts venue faces eviction from former Sydney church after religious groups protest LGBTQ+ events Landlord of deconsecrated building sends notice of breach to Divine Playhouse, claiming it ‘insulted and mocked’ beliefs of Christian Australians