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Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Carbon dioxide will be allowed to be exported from Australia to be stored under the sea after new laws passed in federal parliament.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

A pair of melanoma researchers were named the 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW, having saved thousands of lives and documented their own battle with cancer.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Adam Zampa: Australia's resilient leg-spinner dominating the World Cup

NEW DELHI: Australia's leg-spinner, Adam Zampa, has become the standout performer in the ongoing World Cup, heading into the semifinal against South Africa as the leading wicket-taker with an impressive tally of 22 scalps. Despite a challenging run-up to the tournament marked by injuries and setbacks, Zampa's resilience and record-breaking…

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023

80 people freed from Australian migrant centers since High Court outlawed indefinite detention

Australia's immigration minister says 80 people including convicted criminals who are considered dangerous have been released from Australian migrant detention centers since the High Court ruled last week that their indefinite detention wis unconstitutional

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Insecure renting ages you faster than owning a home, unemployment or obesity. Better housing policy can change this

People’s experiences of private rental housing are linked to faster biological ageing, our recent research finds.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

Major cyberattack on Australian ports suggests sabotage by a 'foreign state actor'

A serious cyberattack has disrupted operations at several of Australia’s largest ports, causing delays and congestion. Late on Friday, port operator DP World detected an IT breach that affected critical systems used to coordinate shipping activity.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

Eyewash, irreverence and a Bruce Springsteen concert: on the road with a pioneering performance poet

The Tour is Pi O’s verse diary about a small group of Australian poets who take their wares on the road in North America in the mid-1980s, sponsored by the Literature Board and the Guggenheim Foundation. This came to be known as “The Dirty T-Shirt Tour”, because Pi O’s dress…

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

Australia's media classification system is no help to parents and carers. It needs a grounding in evidence

In the era of proliferating streaming platforms, choosing what to watch on family movie night can be hard.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

What do people in the Pacific really think of China? It's more nuanced than you may imagine

China has been steadily increasing its footprint in the Pacific in recent years as it attempts to deepen its influence and challenge the traditionally strong relationships many countries have with the US and Australia.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023