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
'Do more': fury rises over Palestinian refugee ban call Palestinians are disgusted at a call to blanket ban asylum seekers fleeing the war-torn Gaza Strip from Australia under the guise of national security. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Off The Back Of Bluesfest & Splendour, Here’s A List Of Aussie Music Festivals That Have Been Axed Why do Aussie music festivals keep getting cancelled? Let's take a look at what organisers of previous festivals have said. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 13, 2024
Watchdog sues ASX Ltd for 'misleading' upgrade claims Share market operator ASX made misleading statements when it said a platform upgrade was "on track" and "progressing well", the corporate regulator alleges. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Cybersecurity worker shortage could put Aussies at risk Australia does not have enough cybersecurity specialists to protect consumers from further data breaches, a report warns, amid calls for greater training. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Shareholders still cash in as CBA profit slips to $9.5b Commonwealth Bank's net profit after tax was down six per cent to $9.5 billion in 2023/24 but Australia's biggest bank is increasing its dividend. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels Doctors say Australians must grasp the vast range of health threats fossil fuels pose and pressure politicians to dump them as quickly as possible. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
Burke fends off Coalition attacks over Palestinian visas in question time – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024
Morning Mail: woman charged with 10-year-old’s murder, Naplan results ‘disappointing’, local B-girls speak out over Raygun Naplan results show students ‘falling through cracks’ as Australia lags behind England and Canada; Australian B-girls ‘in tears’ over Raygun’s Olympics performance The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024
Does free-to-air TV really need gambling ads to survive? If anything is a sure bet right now, it’s corporate Australia’s willingness to use some variation of the “for society’s good” argument. The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024
Raygun is now Australia’s most famous dancer. What does she reveal about our own attitudes towards dance? The inclusion of breaking in the 2024 Olympic Games certainly raised eyebrows. And now, Australian competitor Rachael Gunn (known as “Raygun”) is one of the most famous Olympians from any nation – as well as Australia’s most famous dancer. The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024
How Vegemite turned a curious 3yo into Australia's Chief Scientist Cathy Foley is on a mission to get more kids hooked on science. The Canberra Times · Aug 13, 2024
'She's my hero': Raygun inspires Canberra breakers after going viral There's more to the sport than jokes about an Australian Olympian. The Canberra Times · Aug 13, 2024
Popyrin follows de Minaur's path to tennis's big time He's Australian tennis's new golden boy but Alexei Popyrin has followed an eerily similar path to stardom as fellow Sydney-born champion Alex de Minaur. AAP · Aug 13, 2024
The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024 NZ already spends less on health than Australia or Canada – we need proper funding, not ‘crisis’ management We are being told the health system is in crisis, “on the brink of failure” – spending beyond its budget, waiting times getting longer, suffering from widespread staff shortages.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 13, 2024 How to watch 'Expedition Bigfoot' season 5 online and from anywhere, U.K. release date Bigfoot expert Russell Accord and primatologist Mireya are back on trail of the elusive beast. Here's where to watch 'Expedition Bigfoot' season 5 online and from anywhere in the US, UK and Australia.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024 Jimmy Fallon brutally mocks Australian breakdancer Raygun on The Tonight Show Australia’s B-Girl Raygun stole the show at the first breaking competition at the Olympics
Bored Panda · Aug 13, 2024 Unseen Footage Of Bullied Aussie Breaker Has Fans Asking, “Where Was This In The Competition?” Unseen footage of Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, showed a side of her that fans never saw at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The post Unseen Footage Of Bullied Aussie Breaker Has Fans Asking, “Where Was This In The Competition?” first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024 Australia's Marnus Labuschagne 'retires' 2023 ODI World Cup final bat NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian batsman, announced his decision to retire the cricket bat he used during the ICC Cricket World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad last November. The match, played between the two rival nations, saw Labuschagne score a crucial half-century that helped secure Australia's victory.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024 ‘We have to reset’: Golden generation face rejuvenation amid next Matildas coach’s balancing act Football Australia boss James Johnson says new head coach will need to target 2026 Asian Cup success on home soil while building for the future
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024 ‘It doesn’t reflect us’: Global mockery of Raygun’s Paris Olympics performance affecting Australian scene, local B-girls say Australian breakers say Rachael Gunn won her spot fair and square but that there are flaws in selection process
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024 A study has been scathing about toddler foods in Australian supermarkets. Which products can parents trust? These 70 items meet WHO standards for nutrients such as protein and do not exceed limits for sugar, salt and fat, researchers say
The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024 Why are child carers still paid less than retail workers? And how can we help fix it? So certain is the Australian government that childcare workers are being poorly paid that it is handing them an extra 15% – 10% this December, followed by a further 5% in December 2025 – and speaking as if there’s more to come.
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2024 Pilot attended private party hours before crashing stolen helicopter into Australian hotel The pilot had been celebrating at a “private send-off with colleagues hours before the crash,” employers said
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 13, 2024 Calls For Historic Bans On Gambling Ads Are Growing — Here’s What The Government Is Doing The Labor Government is facing calls to ban all gambling ads in the country, and will propose a policy soon. Here's what you need to know.