'Jellyfish babies' and the treaty Australia won't sign A weapons treaty Labor has pledged to ratify is gathering dust as Pacific islanders anxiously watch their region getting caught up in nuclear-tipped rivalry. AAP · Jul 1
Australian green hydrogen project gets the green light A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost. AAP · Jul 1
Cameron Myers breaks the Australian 1500m record. Next up, world domination The 20-year-old Canberran middle-distance runner will compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and is an LA Olympics medal contender The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Banks and supermarkets drag Australian shares lower The ASX200 suffered its seventh losing session in 10 days, with Coles and ANZ suffering their worst day in months. AAP · Jul 1
Australian musicians hate AI using their songs, but have little legal protection Music from Kylie Minogue, John Farnham, INXS, Midnight Oil, AC/DC, Tones and I, Gotye, Ben Frost, Nick Cave, Tame Impala, Parkway Drive, The Living End and Vance Joy has been found in a database of 12 million songs used to teach artificial intelligence. The Conversation · Jul 1
Penalty shootouts: how Australia can avoid the cruellest World Cup fate The Socceroos have never gone to spot kicks in a men’s World Cup but can turn to strategies as they prepare for the last-32 clash with Egypt The Guardian - AU · Jul 1
Investigators asking if flight attendant knew about drugs Thai authorities are looking into the case of a Thai flight attendant who was arrested for carrying heroin into Australia, to determine whether she was knowingly involved in drug smuggling. Bangkok Post · Jul 1
Australia wants a ‘digital duty of care’. But how will we check what big tech is doing? You expect to be safe when you go to work or when your kids play at the school playground. When you go to the doctor or get financial advice from the bank, you expect they’ll act in your interests. The Conversation · Jul 1
How Socceroos' last Egypt clash made headlines The Socceroos' World Cup round-of-32 game against Egypt will be their most high-stakes clash against the North Africans, but not the strangest. AAP · Jul 1
Socceroos hit back at worst match of World Cup claims: ‘You can’t make everyone happy’ Australia winger Ajdin Hrustic has dismissed descriptions of their Group D draw against Paraguay as one of the worst matches of the World Cup The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
Australia face first stern test in final as they stroll past rest of T20 World Cup field The West Indies failed to show up in the semi-final allowing Australia to test their attack against either England or South Africa The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
How to watch Mexico vs Ecuador: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts try to end 40 years of hurt Here's how to watch Mexico vs Ecuador for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as co-hosts begin their knockout campaign. TechRadar · Jun 30
Morning Mail: abuse survivor ‘stabbed in the back’, One Nation’s poll slip, Serena WIlliams returns to Wimbledon A legal tactic by the Christian Brothers has denied a survivor his day in court; Essential survey shows some Hanson policies are unpopular The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
Hatred towards Muslims and Jews enters 'new phase' Both anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate have increased dramatically online in the wake of real-world events, reshaping Australia's cultural discourse. AAP · Jun 30
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Wimbledon 2026: Maya Joint beats rusty Serena Williams in three sets to spoil legend's comeback Australian was pegged back after winning first set but saw out topsy-turvy match
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30 Politicians and media gather for Canberra’s Midwinter Ball– as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Conversation · Jun 30 Australia’s lung cancer screening program is a year old. But can the health system deliver? It’s been a year since Australia launched its National Lung Cancer Screening Program. Since July 2025, about 100,000 Australians have been screened.
The Conversation · Jun 30 Prickly starfish and urchins are decimating Australia’s reefs. But we could find ways to protect them Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful reefs.
The Conversation · Jun 30 Auction clearance rates are sliding. Here’s what can happen when a home doesn’t sell In Victoria and New South Wales, roughly one third of homes are sold at auction. Australia is one of very few countries in the world to regularly make use of auctions to sell homes – let alone “open outcry” auctions, where bidders compete with each other out loud in real…
The Conversation · Jun 30 How does Australia’s migration system actually work? 5 common myths busted Australia’s migration system is complicated. It’s heavily influenced by politics and global pressures, which can make it difficult to understand. This often results in lively debates across the dinner table.
AAP · Jun 30 Aussie AI boost: $500m network planned for major cities Australia's internet infrastructure is not ready to handle increasing artificial intelligence demand, according to one telco that plans to build more fibre.
The Canberra Times · Jun 30 The human cost of Australia's Antarctic obsession Australia's link to the south is deeper than you might think.
AAP · Jun 30 Freefall: home prices notch biggest drop in years Australia's housing market is undergoing a broad-based downturn with interest rate rises and affordability pressures denting investor confidence.
The Economic Times · Jun 30 Australia knock West Indies out to reach Women's T20 World Cup final Australia is one step closer to a record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title after an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies. Beth Mooney's unbeaten 61 anchored the chase, supported by Ashleigh Gardner's all-round performance, including two wickets and 35 runs. The West Indies faltered after a strong start, setting…
TechRadar · Jun 30 How to watch France vs Sweden: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Kylian Mbappe leads Les Bleus in last 32 Here's how to watch France vs Sweden for free online and from anywhere in the last 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Kylian Mbappe leads a star-studded cast of strikers.