'Over the moon': almost 180 new novocastrians become citizens 'I can't really get the right words to express how happy I am.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2024
How Australia’s new AI ‘guardrails’ can clean up the messy market for artificial intelligence Australia’s federal government has today launched a proposed set of mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI alongside a voluntary safety standard for organisations using AI. The Conversation · Sep 5, 2024
Australia may delay release of 2035 climate target as world awaits outcome of US election Experts urge Australia not to delay target too long as report by Climate Change Authority identifies six barriers to net zero The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
Buyers step through portal at nation's biggest art fair Many artworks have already sold as Sydney Contemporary - Australia's biggest art fair - opens to the public. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
'Passport to a good life': high-tech TAFE funds boost The NSW and federal government are going halves in a new TAFE centre of excellence in western Sydney designed to help Australians keep pace with technology. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Conservative governments protect more land while socialists and nationalists threaten more species The dire state of biodiversity across the globe suggests not all governments are willing to act decisively to protect nature. Why is that the case, and is a country’s political ideology a factor? The Conversation · Sep 5, 2024
How to get the housing we need: healthy, affordable and resilient to climate change Imagine coming home after a long day at work. It is winter. You step inside your home. It is warm, quiet and dry. The Conversation · Sep 5, 2024
Cost and environmental concerns motivate move from meat A national survey has found growing environmental and budgetary concerns are pushing some Australians to reduce the amount of meat they eat. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Ewing, Fanning unite to snap world surf title drought Queensland's Ethan Ewing has Australia's last men's surfing world champion Mick Fanning in his corner as he looks to snap an 11-year title drought. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Aussie Qian eyes shot at Olympics after Paralympic gold Table tennis star Qian Yang has been tipped to take her enormous talent to the Olympics after securing her latest Paralympic gold medal. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
US Open : Jack Draper, Karolina Muchova enter US Open semifinals Jack Draper, the 25th seed from Britain, advanced to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a commanding victory over Australia's Alex de Minaur. Draper won in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, 6-2, becoming the first British man to reach the final four at Flushing Meadows since Andy Murray's triumph in… The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024
Panic on the streets of Paris for Australian Olympic breaker Australian breaker Rachael Gunn came under intense international scrutiny after her polarizing performance at the Paris Olympics The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024
Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Arsenal thrash Rangers in Women's Champions League qualifying as Caitlin Foord scores four Australia striker dominates all-British battle at Meadow Park as the Gunners edge nearer to the UWCL group stage Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024 Australia show their strength as Scotland are thrashed in opening T20 international Any notion that Australia might take it easy on their first trip to Scotland for 11 years was brutally and quickly exposed as a myth on a chastening…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024 Morning Mail: health groups call for census U-turn, gambling losses mount, De Minaur out of US Open Institutes say sexuality and gender data is needed to improve health outcomes; Australians lose an average of $1,600 a year on punts
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024 Can we really reach net zero by 2050? A new report maps out Australia’s path in more detail than ever before A zero-carbon mindset must “become the new normal” in Australia, according to a much-anticipated report from the federal government’s independent climate advisory body.
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024 Wild weather is costing billions of dollars and putting the future of insurance in doubt Late winter and early spring has been marked by wild weather sweeping large parts of Australia, damaging homes and businesses and causing power outages.
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024 Is policing in Australia corrupt and abusive? An eye-opening new book investigates Edited by former Queensland police officer and Gunai/Kurnai woman Veronica Gorrie, the title of When Cops are Criminals may suggest a book covering high-profile, or unusual, officer-involved crimes. But this collection does not focus on the extraordinary.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Wounded de Minaur in Davis Cup doubt after US Open exit Alex de Minaur says he never considered forfeiting as he struggled with a hip injury flare up in his US Open quarter-final defeat by Jack Draper.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2024 How the pandemic turned global film director into a true Novocastrian The Boy Swallows Universe filmmaker 'fell in love' with Australia.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2024 Salute to Bondi hero cop Amy Scott was a welcome moment of unity 'It was a wonderful occasion.'
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2024 World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Teams, groups, format, schedule, favourites When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024 Travis Head smashes Australia to record-breaking Scotland victory in opening T20 Travis Head smashed 80 off 25 balls to help Australia cruise to a seven-wicket victory in Edinburgh.