The nationality that has replaced English as Australia’s largest migrant group India-born people make up roughly 5.2 per cent of Australia’s population The Independent UK · Apr 30
Raygun Spotlights Australia’s Higher Education After Losing University Gig: ‘Very Worried’ Dr Rachael Gunn (AKA Raygun) has spotlighted Australia's higher education after she took a voluntary redundancy from Macquarie University. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 30
Trump administration urges countries to help citizens stuck in Syria as Australia maintains hardline stance Syrian officials say a group Australians ‘awaiting a solution’ as Albanese government refuses to repatriate them The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Slayyyter Officially Confirms Australian Tour Dates After Dropping Hints Across The Country CRANK IT. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 30
Royal commission report doesn’t help us start making sense of Bondi terror attack Justice Virginia Bell has handed the governor-general her interim findings from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded immediately by promising to implement all its recommendations. The Conversation · Apr 30
Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised no new taxes on Australia’s gas exports in next month’s federal budget, saying the government “will not undermine existing contracts”. Questioned further, he said future gas tax changes aren’t being contemplated either. The Conversation · Apr 30
Albanese is prioritising politics over the responsible handling of ISIS families, setting a dangerous precedent Thirteen Australian women and children linked to ISIS have reportedly been blocked from leaving Syria again, with the Syrian Foreign Ministry blaming the Australian government, saying it had “refused to receive them”. The Conversation · Apr 30
Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform A government inquiry into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December has recommended that authorities prioritize gun reform The Independent UK · Apr 30
Legal action against troubled smelter dropped Australia's only manganese smelter, which is under administration and seeking a new buyer, will no longer be pursued legally by the regulator. AAP · Apr 30
Socceroos bolter Younis dares to dream of World Cup Marcus Younis has had the 2026 World Cup in his sights for a long time, and now the Melbourne City star is attempting to bolt into the Socceroos squad. AAP · Apr 30
Aussie shares slip as brent crude hits new wartime high The local share market has endured its longest losing streak since 2018 as oil prices hit $US126 a barrel and hopes fade of a quick end to the Middle East war. AAP · Apr 30
Theatre move remains a headache for national ballet With operating losses of $4.7 million, the impact of the Australian Ballet's move to another theatre due to renovations is being felt by the company. AAP · Apr 30
Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one? The Liberal party would rather sow division than solve problems – but grievance yields a bitter harvest The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
To protect Australians, the federal parliament must push Albanese on gambling reforms In early April, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced he was finally implementing several restrictions on gambling advertising. The Conversation · Apr 30
The Guardian - AU · Apr 29 Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry Human rights commissioner says student’s jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in Australia
The Guardian - AU · Apr 29 Morning Mail: voters back gas tax, Hegseth denies Iran war a ‘quagmire’ as costs soar, drug use hits record levels Poll shows Australians support levy on exports and extending fuel excise cut; wastewater survey reveals methamphetamine use rocketing
The Conversation · Apr 29 The cradle of Earth’s rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago New research published today in Science Advances reveals that the largest expansion of coral reefs in the past 100 million years happened about 20 to 10 million years ago, between Australia and Southeast Asia.
The Conversation · Apr 29 Wastewater data suggests meth use is at a record high. Here’s why we don’t need to panic Data from Australia’s wastewater drug monitoring program suggests methamphetamine use (also known as speed, ice or crystal meth) is at a record high. Cocaine is also up. MDMA may be levelling off. Heroin is fluctuating.
AAP · Apr 29 Australia's co-working boom moves from city to suburbs Flexible workspaces are no longer a peripheral solution and are becoming firmly embedded within Australia's evolving office ecosystem, a report has found.
AAP · Apr 29 Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.
AAP · Apr 29 Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.
The Conversation · Apr 29 An affordable vision: how a modest investment in NZ’s eye health would make a big difference Few things matter more to us than our eyesight. We fear losing it even more than some life-threatening conditions.
AAP · Apr 29 Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.
AAP · Apr 29 'Exhausted': housing supply hit as affordability dips Low-income earners are locked out of the private rental market, with JobSeeker recipients only able to afford one listing in Australia, a leading charity warns.
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