Perry restricted to batting duties only A lower back stress fracture means Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry has been selected as a batter only ahead of the Commonwealth Games. AAP · May 19, 2022
Jesse Southwell enjoys best of both worlds with Commonwealth Games in sights: Rugby 7s The Cameron Park 17-year-old is in France with the Aussie team. Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2022
Australia's housing crisis could be tackled by taking inspiration from Scotland, industry leaders say Scotland plans to deliver more affordable housing, tackle high rents and decarbonise homes while creating jobs, while in Australia a lack of strategy at a federal level is hurting the country, industry leaders say. ABC News · May 19, 2022
Morning mail: election legal challenge, coal emissions fall, NDIS participants stuck in hospital Friday: Teal independent plans legal action after AEC says some Covid-positive people ‘may not be able to vote’. Plus: the moments that lit up the campaign The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
Hundreds of millions of dollars in JobKeeper went to a group of private schools that grew their surpluses to almost $1 billion Most private schools that took JobKeeper increased their income during the first year of the pandemic, including some of Australia's most exclusive schools. ABC News · May 19, 2022
The world's most vital forests are dying at twice the rate they did 35 years ago — study Evidence shows that tree mortality has doubled in the last 35 years in Australian tropical forests, which could result in forests becoming carbon sources one day. Inverse · May 19, 2022
Grim reflections in the mirror of Ukraine crisis I read with interest the article of colleagues from Australia, Canada, the EU, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the UK and the US published in the Bangkok Post on May 12, 2022. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022
Rain forecast for election day in eastern Australia, with sunny voting in most other regions If you haven't pre-polled, Saturday is one day that almost all Australian adults have to leave the house to vote, rain, hail or shine. So what's the weather doing in Australia this election day? And could it influence the result? ABC News · May 19, 2022
Australians face their starkest choice at the ballot box in 50 years. Here's why You first have to lose an election on principle if you want to win one on principle. The Conversation · May 19, 2022
Labor and the Coalition's key policy promises in the 2022 federal election campaign Throughout six weeks of campaigning, the two major parties seeking to lead Australia have laid out their respective visions for the future. Here's what has been put on the table. ABC News · May 19, 2022
5 charts show how trust in Australia's leaders and institutions has collapsed Whatever the result of the 2022 election, one thing is clear: many Australians are losing faith that their social institutions serve their interests. The Conversation · May 19, 2022
No "friction" in Leeds Rhinos camp insists new boss Rohan Smith Australian coach looking for his first win since taking charge and he maintains players are buying into his ideas ahead of Friday's game against fellow strugglers Wakefield Trinity. Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022
It's An $222M Ice Cream Treat For ICEE Parent J&J Snack Foods - Read More J&J Snack Foods Corp (NASDAQ:JJSF) has agreed to acquire Dippin' Dots L.L.C, a producer of flash-frozen beaded ice cream treats, for $222 million. JJSF noted Dippin' Dots brand complements its frozen novelty and frozen beverage businesses. JJSF's brands include ICEE, SuperPretzel, Luigis, and others. JJSF expects to further leverage its combined strength in… Benzinga · May 19, 2022
Why is there a baby formula shortage in America? The supply chain and contamination calamity that left parents scrambling With parents scrambling to track down baby formula and some families even contemplating home-brews, the US government is going to great lengths to solve the spiralling crisis. ABC News · May 19, 2022
ABC News · May 19, 2022 Their votes won't change who wins this election. So how do people in safe seats make their voices heard? Marginal seats get most of the political and media attention during the election campaign. So what's it like for those living in some of Australia's safest seats?
ABC News · May 19, 2022 Four bedrooms ... four bathrooms? How COVID-19 is changing home design From study rooms to doggy doors, property developers and architects are reporting demand for new housing features. So, what does an ideal post-COVID Australian home look like?
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Australia’s greenhouse pollution from coal higher per person than any other developed country, data shows Despite the growth of renewable energy, Australia’s per capita coal emissions of 4.04 tonnes of CO2 a year is nearly four times the global average
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Watch the margins: competitive market forces have come to Australia’s rural electorates Community-based independents, regional migration and the magic of electoral marginality have the capacity to make sitting MPs work harder for every vote
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Chinese Australians say Coalition’s rhetoric on Beijing could see voters ‘switch from Liberal to Labor’ Community leaders – including Liberal party members – say tough language from Peter Dutton and others could hurt the government, particularly in Bennelong
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Australian Greens hope election focus on climate will bring their biggest representation yet Leaders eye balance of power as climate issues and independents boost the Greens’ electoral chances
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Don’t mention the election: why are Australia’s sports stars staying silent? As the federal election nears, athlete activists are seemingly absent from the nation’s political playing field
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Heartland by Jennifer Pinkerton review – inside the sex lives of young Australians From dating apps to non-monogamy, this non-fiction work attempts to investigate how dating has changed – but it fails to deliver substantial answers
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Labor would deport visa holders convicted of crimes but tweak rules to ease New Zealand tensions The Guardian understands a Labor government would ensure decisions better take into account the time a person has been in Australia
Benzinga · May 19, 2022 Helbiz Expands e-Scooter Offering To Australia Helbiz Inc (NASDAQ:HLBZ) has expanded its e-scooter offerings to the Asia Pacific region through a strategic trial with alloggio, a short-term rental accommodations operator in Australia. The program will begin in June, deploying at least 100 e-scooters to alloggio guests and staff. The arrangement will initially cater to get around popular tourism destinations initially…
Irish Mirror · May 19, 2022 Irishman who won $50,000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Australia tells of plans to spend cash Stephen Fee was in the hot seat for the popular TV show and managed to bag the top prize