Australian tourist’s complaint of gang-rape fuels safety concerns ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics Tourist, 25, says she was raped by seven men on Saturday night The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Jess Fox and Eddie Ockenden named Australia’s 2024 Olympic flag bearers Paddler and hockey veteran to lead team in opening ceremony on Seine, with Fox competing at fourth Games and Ockenden at fifth The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024
Rigney out to follow feats of rowing champion Brennan Sydney rower Tara Rigney is being mentored by Australian rowing golden girl Kim Brennan, who won the single sculls in Rio. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
French prosecutors investigate gang rape allegations of an Australian woman who was visiting Paris French prosecutors are investigating an alleged gang rape of an Australian woman visiting Paris where preparations to host the 2024 Olympics are in the final stretch The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Here’s The Olympic Games Paris 2024 Schedule For Australians If You’re Keen To Watch Overnight The 2024 Paris Olympics kick off this week! Here’s the Olympic schedule in Australian time (AEST) so you don’t miss out on the games. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 24, 2024
Olympic boxing snub would be 'crime against humanity' Australian boxers Caitlin Parker and Harry Garside have made pleas to ensure the sport isn't tossed from the Olympics as they aim to make history in Paris. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
ANZ is embroiled in allegations it manipulated government bond sales – what exactly does that mean? ANZ is being investigated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) amid serious allegations the bank manipulated markets when it facilitated a A$14 billion sale of government bonds in April last year. The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024
Five Aussie water polo players infected before Games Five members of Australia's women's water polo team have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of their Olympic campaign in Paris. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed Asian stocks are lower as markets digest Japanese and Australian business data, while U.S. stocks held relatively steady as earnings reporting season ramped up for big companies The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Matildas up for German litmus test at Olympics The Matildas know they have a tough opening game of the Olympics against Germany, with Mary Fowler set to be among the key players in the contest. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Indigenous population reaches more than one million The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Australia has hit one million, comprising 3.8 per cent of the nation's population. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Australia’s environment could be fixed and threatened species saved for just 0.3% of GDP, experts say Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists estimates $7.3bn a year for 30 years could avoid most extinctions, repair soils and restore rivers The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2024
Yes, Australia’s environment is on a depressing path – but $7 billion a year would transform it The condition of Australia’s environment continues to decline. Many Australians wonder if it’s possible to reverse this depressing trajectory – and our landmark assessment released today shows the answer is yes. The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024
AAP · Jul 24, 2024 National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told With iconic venues such as Brisbane's The Zoo unable to survive, Australia's live music industry needs a national rescue plan, an inquiry has been told.
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Baby drought as house prices push parents out of cities Australians are having less babies and the fertility plunge is being blamed on high housing costs with analysis showing parents are being pushed to the fringes.
The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024 Two new cadets join The Conversation as Assistant Editors Two outstanding journalists have joined The Conversation’s editorial team in Australia as cadets in Health and Science + Technology. The roles were funded by reader donations and created to contribute to training the next generation of journalists who are passionate about providing reliable, trustworthy and impartial journalism.
The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024 Who will win Olympic rugby sevens gold? Our algorithm uses 10,000 simulations to rank the teams The speed, skill and flair on display in rugby sevens makes it an ideal Olympic sport. The Paris games should be no exception, especially given France’s own great rugby tradition.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2024 Morning Mail: earth’s hottest day ever recorded, Queensland’s custody failure, US Secret Service chief resigns Data shows the average surface air temperature reached 17.09C on Sunday; Kimberly Cheatle resigns in wake of Trump assassination attempt
The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024 Small modular reactors have promise. But we found they’re unlikely to help Australia hit net zero by 2050 Australia’s clean energy transition is already underway, driven by solar, wind, batteries and new transmission lines.
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals Rising demand for minerals needed to make electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines could deliver a unique opportunity for Australia, a report finds.
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Hoffman wants to break Olympic medal drought with gold Despite Australia's lack of Olympic success in the men's team sprint, Leigh Hoffman says they are setting the bar high in Paris.
The Canberra Times · Jul 23, 2024 'You can't stop': Spotlight turns to women philanthropists Canberra's own Georgina Byron plays a major role in new campaign.
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists Australia's ailing environment needs $7.3 billion a year to claw its way back to health but scientists say that's cheap and doing nothing will cost much more.
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Extremist groups exploit popular social media platforms Neo-Nazi groups are exploiting mainstream social media sites to supercharge their audience numbers and fundraise to promote violent beliefs, an expert warns.