Canada to join Eurovision song contest from 2027 Country is first to join since Australia in 2015 as event director says it ‘continues to welcome the world’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Australia To Lose Life-Saving Opioid Drug As Trump Administration Pricing Changes Ripple Worldwide Australia will lose access to the life-saving opioid treatment Sublocade as experts warn global drug pricing pressures and US policy changes could threaten more medicines. International Business Times UK · Jul 1
How to watch England vs DR Congo: Free Streams, TV Channels, Kick-Off Time & Team News for FIFA World Cup 2026 Here's how to watch England vs DR Congo for free online and from anywhere in the World Cup 2026 last 32, as Harry Kane looks to fire again for the Three Lions. TechRadar · Jul 1
What does the arrival of bird flu in Australia mean for poultry and will eggs be more expensive? In the event of an H5 outbreak, farms would have to close for several months, with producers having to source new chickens and grow them to size The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Blackberries and brussels sprouts top Australia’s best-value fruit and veg for July With wombok in abundance, it’s a good time to make kimchi. But spinach is going through a rough patch The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Best TV shows and movies streaming in Australia this month Discover what’s coming to Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Prime Video and others in July, including The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep Detectives and Christopher Nolan’s back catalogue The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2028 as measures to lower Australian university fees put on hold Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, says he will provide advice about degree funding to the government next year The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Rapid demand for AI datacentres in Australia could stoke inflation, experts warn – and crowd out land for housing Calls are growing for new datacentre approvals to be halted until stronger protections are considered The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Mo Salah stands in Socceroos’ World Cup path as he strives to become Egypt’s greatest Despite a softening of his cutting edge and an international career defined by near misses, the forward is expected to cause problems for Australia The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Australia’s mortgage burden is now above 1989 levels – when interest rates were 17% KPMG analysis rebuts claims older generations had it harder when it came to buying and paying off a home The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Canada to make historic Eurovision song contest debut at Bulgaria 2027 The North American nation is the first new country to join the contest since Australia in 2015 The Independent UK · Jul 1
Indian-origin truck driver Ashwani Sharma killed in fuel tanker crash in Australia; wife says he was just 25 years old A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Victoria's Princes Freeway, taking the life of 25-year-old Ashwani Sharma, an Indian-origin truck driver. His fuel tanker overturned close to Warragul, leading to major road closures and a hazardous spill. In the wake of this tragedy, Sharma's wife has voiced her sorrow and is seeking… The Times of India · Jul 1
South Africa in the late 1800s planted millions of Australian acacias to stabilise sand dunes, but today scientists say they're draining rivers and replacing native ecosystems South Africa faces a severe water crisis stemming from Australian trees introduced over a century ago. These invasive species, now widespread, consume vast amounts of water, significantly reducing river flow and impacting communities. A new study details how these aggressive trees, with their deep roots and dense canopies, are drying… The Times of India · Jul 1
Joe Root stands alone after old mate Ben Stokes runs out of road Root and Stokes have been friends since they were children – now England’s leading Test scorer must go on even as Bazball comes to its end The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Digital Camera World · Jul 1 100 finalists vie for AU$10,000 crown, as Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 This year's overall winner will scoop an AU$10,000 prize, as the annual photography competition has chosen its 2026 shortlist
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1 A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils – and found many of the highest ranked came from Australia
AAP · Jul 1 Man charged after smuggled boat arrivals stun campers Suspicious activity in a car park near where a group of foreign nationals arrived on a boat has led to a Taiwanese national being charged with people smuggling.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1 ‘Life-saving’ drug for people with opioid dependency to be pulled from Australia by end of year Exclusive: Fears that US companies may withdraw more medicines as global markets react to policy changes by the Trump administration
The Economic Times · Jul 1 England feels like home away from home, says MCC life member Cheteshwar Pujara Cheteshwar Pujara, recently awarded MCC life membership, revealed England feels like home despite his stellar Australian record. He cherishes his time playing county cricket and the unique aura of Lord's, even without a Test century there for India. Pujara found batting at Lord's challenging due to the pitch and slope…
AAP · Jul 1 AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia Australian news outlets are under threat from a growing number of hungry tech companies, including artificial intelligence firms which do not pay for content.
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Australian spider declared world’s fastest after record-breaking sprint Researchers find running speed of spider is related to body weight and leg length
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1 From the Pocket: Footy faces an existential threat in CTE. The AFL’s words are wholly inadequate Nick Lowden’s story highlights the question being asked by parents and players on whether Australian football is inherently unsafe
Bored Panda · Jul 1 70 Breathtaking Photos Shortlisted For Australian Geographic Nature Photographer Of The Year The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year celebrates the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and natural wonders of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and New Guinea, an extraordinary region whose natural history stretches back more than 80 million years to the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana.
AAP · Jul 1 Venezuelans grapple with earthquake losses from afar Lethal earthquakes have mobilised a South American country's small diaspora community in Australia as they try to pitch in despite the distance.
AAP · Jul 1 Rocky year in shares as miners dig market out of a hole The Australian Securities Exchange underperformed its international peers by a long shot in the past year, but some sectors still delivered strong gains.