Australia raises national terror threat level amid rise in ‘extreme ideologies’ Country’s spy chief says ‘more Australians are being radicalised’ The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024
Footballers who played in Australia A look at some of the most high-profile footballers from the men's game who played in Australia... FourFourTwo · Aug 5, 2024
The batting partnership that resumed after a 30-year hiatus 'It was great to spend some time in the middle together.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2024
Antarctic heat, wild Australian winter: what’s happening to the weather and what it means for the rest of the year Australia’s south and east have seen freezing temperatures and wild weather this winter. At the same time, the continent as a whole – and the globe – have continued to warm. The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024
ASIO raises threat level to ‘probable’ due to increasing extremism, chief says The Australia Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has raised Australia’s national terrorism threat level from “possible” to “probable”, with ASIO head Mike Burgess giving a grim assessment of the “degrading security enviroment”. The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024
Unlocking Fowler is top priority for next Matildas boss Tom Sermanni says Ante Juric deserves to be considered for the vacant Matildas role as he urged the next Australia coach to find a way to unlock Mary Fowler. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Australian government raises terrorism threat level to ‘probable’ as officials warn risk spans ideologies Anthony Albanese announces the government is lifting the terror threat level from ‘possible’ to ‘probable’ but says it does not mean ‘inevitable’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024
'Be aware but not afraid': plots raise terrorism threat A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Call for Woodside to respect decision on 'climate bomb' A decision to defuse a "climate bomb" could be imminent as a regulator reportedly puts pristine marine life ahead of Australia's biggest proposed gas field. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Australia's response to aid worker killing criticised Tel Aviv has taken issue with the Australian's response following the release of a report on an Israeli airstrike which killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
More secure jobs and higher unemployment benefits would help lift Australia’s birth rate Across developed countries, including Australia, fewer babies are being born. The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024
Olympic Games: Australians in action on day 10 in Paris Full schedule of Australia’s hopes on the tenth day at Paris 2024 including athletics, cycling, surfing, hockey and kayak cross The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024
With the pressure off, Fox turns Australian cheerleader Jessica Fox will spend the rest of the Paris Olympics cheering on her Australian teammates after winning two gold medals AAP · Aug 5, 2024
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Massive $283m meth haul uncovered in machine import Four Melbourne men have been charged over a bid to import $283 million worth of methamphetamine into Australia after it was found by Border Force officers.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024 Senator gives evidence at defamation trial – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024 Morning Mail: photo finish in dramatic 100m sprint, scrutiny for ‘experimental’ implant, UK far-right riots continue More medals for Australia on final night of swimming in Paris
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024 Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies. Vaccination is our best defence So far in 2024 there have been more than 17,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across Australia. This is well above our usual national average. It’s already six times more cases than we saw in all of 2023.
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024 What matters to First Nations children in Australia? A new app is helping us find out Australian children are among the healthiest in the world. However, First Nations children continue to be left behind. To break the cycle of disadvantage, we need to foster First Nations children’s wellbeing so they can enjoy strong, happy childhoods.
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024 More than half of NSW’s forests and woodlands are gone as ongoing logging increases extinction risks, study shows Since European colonisation, 29 million hectares (54%) of the forests and woodlands that once existed in New South Wales have been destroyed. A further 9 million ha have been degraded in the past two centuries. This amounts to more than 60% of the state’s forest estate.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024 Paris 2024 Olympics: what you missed overnight in Australia on day nine of the Games The swimming competition concluded with another two silver medals, while Australia’s high jumpers excelled at the Stade de France and Noah Lyles won a thrilling men’s 100m race
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024 If Australia had an aviation ombudsman, passengers could get compensation for cancelled flights The financial difficulties of Rex Airlines, coming so soon after the bankruptcy of Bonza, have brought into sharp focus one of the federal government’s key priorities for aviation: enhancing passenger rights.
The Conversation · Aug 4, 2024 Australia made 9 changes to student migration rules over the past year. We don’t need international student caps as well This week a Senate inquiry will look at the federal government’s controversial legislation to cap international student numbers in Australia from next year.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Golden swim girl O'Callaghan: I'm just getting started Australian swim star Mollie O'Callaghan has five Olympic gold medals at the age of 20, but says she's just getting started.
The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2024 Alarming new report shows shocking extent of child homelessness 'How can a parent keep their child safe if they're living in their car?'