Australia explore 2034 World Cup bid despite Asian blow Australia will still look at hosting the men's 2034 soccer World Cup despite Asia's football confederation flagging support for Saudi Arabia's bid. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
Suicide rates increased after extreme drought in the Murray-Darling Basin – we have to do better as climate change intensifies The impact on mental health of weather extremes such as drought is a growing concern due to climate change. The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023
Delhi Court grants Shikhar Dhawan divorce on grounds of cruelty by wife NEW DELHI: The Family Court of Delhi has granted a divorce to Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, with the judgement citing cruelty as the primary reason. The court's verdict comes after an 11-year marriage and follows an agreement between the parties that they had not been living as husband and wife… The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023
Australia rejoins global climate fund initiative Australia will make a 'modest contribution' to the Green Climate Fund after a five-year absence, which will help developing nations respond to climate change. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
Cam Davis set for Australian Open and PGA Championship Coming off a career-best PGA Tour in the US, Aussie golf star Cam Davis is on the hunt for his second Stonehaven Cup at the Australian Open in November. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
New King Charles coins: soon to be lost down the back of couches and stuck in car consoles The Australian mint has released the new $1 coin – the monarch’s jowls, crow’s feet and famous ears all get a flattering depiction The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023
Super fund invests in Tasmanian private forestry Tasmania's largest private forestry company has been acquired by an Australian superannuation fund and two overseas pension entities. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
King Charles III's image to appear on Australian coins this year An image of King Charles III will soon appear on Australian coins, more than a year after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
More than a third of young Australians experienced mental health disorder in past 12 months Mental health problems among young people have increased by almost 50% in last 15 years The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023
Australia will pay $27m compensation to Indonesians held in adult jails when they were children Commonwealth agrees to settle with more than 120 Indonesians wrongly detained as adult people smugglers, some when they were as young as 12 The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Floods linked to increased deaths from heart and lung disease, Australian-led research shows Exclusive: Governments must protect people for weeks after event, researchers say, citing reduced access to health services and increased exposure to pathogens The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
PM condemns abuse directed at Lidia Thorpe – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad All but two of Australia's Netball World Cup winners have been named in the Diamonds squad for the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Made in America: how Biden's climate package is fuelling the global drive to net zero This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition. The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023 New polling shows 'no' voters more likely to see Australia as already divided As campaigning in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament continues, “no” campaigners have repeatedly argued against what they call “the Voice of division”.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023 Patrick White was the first Australian writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature – 50 years later, is he still being read? Did you know that 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Patrick White winning the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first Australian writer to be so honoured?
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023 Shayda: this unflinching portrayal of domestic violence marks a profound shift in Australian cinema Australian cinema has often struggled to authentically portray the cultural lives of Middle Eastern Australians. Stereotypical stories frequently sidestep the intricacies of social bonds, as well as the cultural differences in domestic life and familial attachment.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023 Please, don't bring back the Commonwealth Employment Service There’s talk of bringing back Australia’s Commonwealth Employment Service.
Motorsport · Oct 4, 2023 Chaz Mostert forms McLaren GT team Mostert has teamed up with Guy McEntyre and Gareth Whiteley to form Method Motorsport, which will field McLaren GT4 cars in Australia next season.
The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023 Closed door practice for Team India as question remains on 3rd pacer or Ashwin NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, after a brief hiatus, returned to the grind with an extended net session, which took center stage during Team India's inaugural training session in Chennai. This practice session was in preparation for their World Cup opener against Australia scheduled for Sunday.
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 US army shake-up provides challenges for Australia Australia and America need to work together to counter heightened tensions in the Pacific, including boosting the use of super-fast, long-range missiles.
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 Aussie frogs in hot water from climate, other threats More than 40 per cent of the world's amphibians are threatened with extinction and Australia's once bountiful frogs are among those in strife, scientists warn.
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 Renters hit affordability limit as pace of growth eases Australian renters are getting closer to the maximum they can afford, with as many as 70,000 rentals needed to bring the market into a healthier balance.
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 Wide disparity in gender pay gap across businesses Australia has made steady progress on closing the gender pay gap but it has started to stall, with some businesses taking leaps and others doing the minimum.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023 Rishi Sunak is introducing the polarised climate politics of the US, Canada and Australia to the UK In two recent speeches, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak highlighted the costs of everything from heat pumps to electric vehicles as justification for weakening the country’s climate policy. There is a strategy behind this, but it’s one that risks ending a fragile cross-party consensus on net zero and turning the…