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Julian Assange has paid a heavy price for his leaks – the US should let him go home

From Joe Biden’s point of view, returning the WikiLeaks founder to Australia and consigning him to history may be the wisest move, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

Afternoon Update: New Caledonia evacuation flights confirmed; Sam Kerr to miss Olympics; and the world’s most expensive feather

Penny Wong confirms Australia received clearance for two flights after international airport was shut down

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024

Australia And New Zealand Evacuate Citizens From New Caledonia

Australian and New Zealand governments swiftly evacuate citizens from New Caledonia due to violent unrest.

Will government investment make green hydrogen a reality in Australia?

In the budget last week, the government was keen to talk about its efforts to turn Australia into a renewable superpower under the umbrella of the Future Made in Australia policies.

The Conversation · May 21, 2024

New Caledonia: Australia and New Zealand send planes to evacuate nationals from unrest

Six people died and hundreds more injured since violence erupted last week

Evening Standard · May 21, 2024

AI race being lost in climate of fear, inquiry told

Investment in AI is lacking and Australia is missing out thanks to a climate of fear over risks posed by the technology, a Senate inquiry has been told.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Gina Rinehart tried to hide her portrait – it went global instead

Vincent Namatjira’s painting in the NGA of Australia’s richest woman has been seen by millions around the world, appearing on CNN and the BBC and getting the attention of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024

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Taekwondo team out to break Olympic medal drought

Australia's taekwondo Olympic team will take some encouraging results to Paris, as they try to win medals in the sport for the first time since Sydney 2000.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Australia keen to keep police in Solomon Islands

Australia is ready to help Solomon Islands build a defence force, and is eager to keep a police presence in the nation to remain a security partner.

AAP · May 21, 2024

MasterChef Australia 2024: Here’s Who Was Eliminated From The Kitchen So Far

MasterChef Australia 2024's grand finale is creeping up. Here's who's been eliminated from MasterChef 2024.

Pedestrian.tv · May 21, 2024

At last, Australia has fuel efficiency standards – but they’re weaker than they could have been

After decades of debate and no action, Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard has finally passed federal parliament. It will apply to new cars sold from July next year.

The Conversation · May 21, 2024

Australia's Olympic surfers welcome Teahupo'o challenge

Leading Australians Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum are hoping the Olympic surf venue of Tahiti's Teahupo'o lives up to its fearsome reputation.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Ashley Madison: Sex Lies & Scandal – Here Are All The Celebs Who Were Exposed In The 2015 Leak

This documentary took the number one spot in Australia within 24 hours of release.

Pedestrian.tv · May 21, 2024

No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department

Australia's Foreign Affairs department says it respect the International Criminal Court but "there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas".

AAP · May 21, 2024

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The Conversation · May 21, 2024

We still don’t know the extent of the MediSecure breach, but watch out for these potential scams

On Thursday last week, Australian media began reporting that an unnamed “commercial health information organisation” had been targeted by cyber criminals.

France 24 · May 21, 2024

Australia and New Zealand send rescue planes to bring back nationals from New Caledonia

The Australian and New Zealand governments announced Tuesday they were sending planes to evacuate their nationals from violence-scorched New Caledonia.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest

The Australian and New Zealand governments say they are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from violence-scorched New Caledonia

AAP · May 21, 2024

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Australians have escaped violence in New Caledonia after two flights were cleared to bring stranded citizens home following deadly riots on the Pacific island.

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AAP · May 21, 2024

Fraser-McGurk, Short join Aussie T20 squad as reserves

Australia will add Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short as travelling reserves to its 15-man squad for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.

The Conversation · May 21, 2024

Australian teenagers are curious but have some of the most disruptive maths classes in the OECD

Australian teenagers have more disruptive maths classrooms and experience bullying at greater levels than the OECD average, a new report shows.

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024

Now is the time for Albanese to dial up pressure on Biden to drop charges against Julian Assange

Australia has never been in a better position to strike a deal with the US over the WikiLeaks founder

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

Australian school students most bullied among comparable English-speaking countries, report finds

One in five students say they have been made fun of by peers as experts warn classroom disorder is leading to poorer school outcomes

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

Australian doctor trapped in Gaza hospital begs government to evacuate medical team

Push to reopen borders essential to get aid in and humanitarian workers out ‘before we have another Zomi Frankcom’

AAP · May 20, 2024

Appeal decision 'huge blow' to US case: Assange lawyer

The US is in a "really difficult legal position" after a London court granted Julian Assange leave to appeal his extradition, his lawyer Jennifer Robinson says.

AAP · May 20, 2024

Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there's swift public investment.

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