The 15 greatest Australian horror films – sorted From a film made in Adelaide for less than $10,000 to gory and haunting classics, here are some flicks that will keep you up at night The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022
From high school dropout to Colin Firth co-star: Odessa Young’s big gamble The Australian ditched her final year of school to chase her acting dream, then did nothing for a year. Now she’s crossing continents for roles and trying not to cry The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022
Australia’s health system is failing. I no longer feel able to improve the situation from within If I didn’t know from looking at myself in the mirror, how many others are already burnt out and still pushing on? The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022
Without a voting shake-up, the right is safe in the UK Letter: Britain’s rotten populist government is currently protected from an Australian-style ousting, warns Stephen Farrer The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022
Michelle Keegan stuns in selfie during first week in Australia after landing dream role Michelle Keegan, 34, has been keeping busy as she posted some behind-the-scenes snaps from filming Ten Pound Poms, after jetting to Oz last week Daily Mirror · May 29, 2022
Smuggling of exotic animals in India reaches high as kangaroos spotted in Bengal Illegal wildlife trafficking gangs have begun transporting kangaroos – native to Australia – to the eastern Indian state of West Bengal as the smuggling of exotic animals via India rises exponentially. Radio France Internationale · May 29, 2022
Michelle Keegan dubbed a 'tease' as she shares update on trip to Australia for secret project Fans of the Brassic star had already been trying to guess what her next big project is Manchester Evening News · May 29, 2022
Monkeypox: What we know about rare virus as more cases confirmed around globe Tropical disease now detected in 23 countries including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Spain and Portugal The Independent UK · May 29, 2022
Japan shade Opals, level basketball series Japan have forced a deciding third game in their women's basketball series against Australia after beating the Opals 56-55 in Sydney. AAP · May 29, 2022
Lake Macquarie welcomes 58 people from 22 countries as citizens The microcosm of culture in Lake Macquarie has become a little bit richer, as the city welcomed 58 people from 22 countries into an exclusive club - earning their Australian citizenship. Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2022
Strange and spooky twists in local coast stories What is it about lighthouses that seem to attract ghost stories? Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2022
Chart-Topper The Kid LAROI Is Being Sued By His Former Manager For Allegedly Breaching Contract Australian chart-topper The Kid LAROI is being sued by his former manager according to documents filed in the Supreme Court on Friday. Pedestrian.tv · May 29, 2022
New version of glory box may serve another generation of struggling Australians, historian says With many couples choosing to live with their parents and save up for a deposit, could a hope chest be making a comeback? ABC News · May 29, 2022
Australia PM says Pacific leaders 'positive' on his new push Australia's new government has had a positive response from Pacific island leaders to its diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, as he focuses on a region in which China is pushing its influence. Reuters · May 29, 2022
ABC News · May 29, 2022 Baby formula shortage stings US as Australian company ships millions of cans to States Australia will ship more than 1.25 million cans of baby formula to the United States to help it nationwide shortage.
ABC News · May 29, 2022 Calls for better pain management for women choosing IUD as contraception Every year, thousands of women in Australia choose an IUD as a form of contraception but many, like Jess Holmes, say they were unprepared for the pain associated with the procedure and more needs to be done.
ABC News · May 29, 2022 Senior citizens forced to leave Boddington to access aged care services After 51 years living in the same regional community in Western Australia, Beryl Batt's parents had no other option than to travel more than 90km away to access aged care, despite an effort by the town to keep the seniors at home.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022 Pacific nations ‘very positive’ on re-engagement, PM says – as it happened This blog is now closed
ABC News · May 28, 2022 Myanmar refugees overcome wet weather, floods to start farming co-operative on NSW Coffs Coast Five refugee families from Myanmar have joined forces to start a farming enterprise on the New South Wales Coffs Coast, overcoming language barriers and environmental challenges in the process.
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2022 Ange Postecoglou recalls play-off pain as Celtic manager watched Scotland end Australia's World Cup dreams THE Scotland fans are bracing themselves for what is sure to be a nervy occasion on Wednesday night, and Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou knows…
ABC News · May 28, 2022 Comedian Joe White laughs about 'the heavy stuff' to highlight refugee stories Joe White found humour in his transition to life in Australia to forge a career as a stand up. Now, he advocates for diversity in the country's comedy scene.
ABC News · May 28, 2022 Photographer David Hancock's 30-year journey documenting Australia's wild buffalo Between British colonists, Aboriginal hunters and farmers, the complex mythology of Australia's wild buffalo lives on in the Northern Territory.
ABC News · May 28, 2022 George Haddad and Omar Sakr centre bisexual Arab Australian protagonists in their debut novels They grew up without queer role models but now these two debut novelists turn to fiction – and to bisexual protagonists – to address complex personal and political histories.
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022 Deliberate ploy: whistleblowers reveal why Facebook’s Australia news ban included non-news sites Employees within Meta say the move amid the standoff with the Morrison government was no accident
The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022 What will the new Labor government do for rural and regional Australia? With the Nationals now out of power, we examine the Albanese government’s promises and priorities for the bush