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Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act

Singer Delta Goodrem has led Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance.

AAP · May 14

Work begins on Daniel Andrews statue – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 14

A man’s been convicted for spreading genital herpes. Here’s why that might backfire

In an Australian first, a Canberra man has been convicted for giving genital herpes to a sexual partner.

The Conversation · May 14

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New DNA evidence shows dingoes are almost 90% pure – and fall into eight distinct groups

Dingoes have roamed Australia for at least 3,000 years. These clever canines are the mainland’s only native apex predator on land. They also hold deep cultural and spiritual meaning for many First Nations groups.

The Conversation · May 14

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Have you recently tried to call a tradie for repairs or a renovation and had trouble finding one?

The Conversation · May 14

Migrants a scapegoat for poor planning, inquiry told

Despite being accused of taking local jobs, overseas migrants create better workforce security and bolster the Australian economy, farming groups say.

AAP · May 14

Coalition's bracket creep plan to cost tens of billions

The coalition's economic plan for Australia would hand back more money to workers by indexing tax rates to inflation at a cost of tens of billions of dollars.

AAP · May 14

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Aussie grabs best finish on another crash-hit Giro day

Jensen Plowright has enjoyed the best finish yet by an Australian in the 2026 Giro d'Italia but his fourth place only came after another crash in Naples.

AAP · May 14

“By luck or design, we found a different way to say something, and people listened”: How unlikely prog metal newcomers Karnivool made the last great nu metal debut

Nu metal was considered dead by 2005 – but a ragtag band from Australia ensured that the genre would bow out in a blaze of glory

Metal Hammer · May 14

How not to say you’re sorry: Why governments keep getting apologies wrong

In December 2025, the parliament of Victoria — Australia’s second-most populous state — delivered a formal apology to First Peoples for laws and policies that “took land, removed children, broke families, and tried to erase culture.”

The Conversation · May 14

Prominent Australian academic denies links to powerful Iranian politician

Prof Abbas Rajabifard of the University of Melbourne says he was listed as a co-author of research with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator in recent peace talks, without his knowledge

The Guardian - AU · May 14

What do the federal budget’s housing measures do for Australia’s ‘forever renters’?

The reforms are ‘bold first steps’ towards structural change, but won’t really affect the outlook for long-term renters, academic says

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Australian retailers on notice over ‘fake discounts’ as Coles braces for record fine after landmark court ruling

Supermarket share price falls after ‘Down Down’ discounts ruled to be misleading as Woolworths defends similar case

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights

Cricket Australia has opened negotiations over a four-year UK rights deal that includes the next men’s and women’s Ashes tours and the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia’s men

The Guardian - UK · May 14

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The Economic Times · May 14

In the 1960s, Australian farmers digging through Queensland wetlands uncovered strange skulls that sparked debate over whether early Australians looked archaic

Fossils found at Kow Swamp, Australia, initially suggested archaic human presence due to robust skulls. However, later studies revealed these features could be due to cranial deformation, not ancient lineage. Analysis of leg bones and subsequent DNA studies confirmed the remains belonged to anatomically modern humans, highlighting the importance of…

The Times of India · May 14

The hidden ocean: Why Australia’s invisible underground water system is larger than the entire state of Alaska

Beneath Australia's arid outback lies a vast, hidden underground ocean, the Great Artesian Basin, larger than Alaska. This ancient water source, some two million years old, is under immense pressure, naturally flowing to the surface through bores. This subterranean marvel sustains billions in economic activity, supports towns, agriculture, and unique…

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Angus Taylor vows to index tax brackets to inflation in $22.5bn budget reply measure

Indexation would start in 2028-29 with the two lower tax brackets for workers earning under $135,000

The Economic Times · May 14

Global Markets | Australian shares flat as bank rebound offsets broader losses; US-China talks in focus

The meeting between the leaders of Australia's key trading partners is seen as a test for risk appetite in the resource-heavy bourse, with any thaw in relations likely to buoy miners, while renewed friction could deepen concerns over tariffs, inflation ⁠and global ‌growth.

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Sports Illustrated · May 14

Australia 2026 World Cup Preview: Resolute Socceroos Poised to Punch Above Their Weight

The Socceroos aren’t out to woo the masses in North America this summer.

The Independent UK · May 14

How Australian pop star Delta Goodrem went from Neighbours to cancer ordeal to Eurovision darling

Singer and actor is already a household name thanks to her 2003 debut album ‘Innocent Eyes’

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Angus Taylor’s plan to bar migrants from welfare payments undermines our quest for belonging

The proposed changes draw a clearer line between those who are fully entitled and those who are not

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Modern antisemitism built on old Jewish stereotypes and tropes, royal commission told

UK expert tells Australian inquiry how antisemitism developed and that governments must define it in order to develop policies against it

The Times of India · May 14

Why Australia became home to one of the world’s largest lizard populations

Australia does not simply have a large number of lizards. In many regions, they dominate the landscape almost quietly, moving through scrub, rocks, and dry grass in numbers that become obvious only after spending time there. The continent has an unusually high concentration of reptile species, particularly skinks, compared with…

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Coles put commercial interests above its customers – and was caught red-handed

Reputation of Australia’s big supermarkets takes another hit as federal court finds Coles misled shoppers by promoting fake discounts

AAP · May 14

Cattle station gets permit to kill 20,000 parrots

Conservation groups are outraged that a cattle station has been given government permits to kill 20,000 corellas and galahs.

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