Global star and Australian icon: Chelsea’s Sam Kerr has triumphed against the odds Sam Kerr’s magical second goal for Chelsea against Manchester United was a snapshot of her incredible ability The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022
More than half of prescriptions for medicinal cannabis in Australia given in Queensland, study says Anxiety and sleep disorders were some reasons given for prescriptions despite lack of evidence for cannabis treatment, researchers find The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
Australian spies helped Afghanistan exit Australian Secret Intelligence Service director-general Paul Symon has delivered an address to mark the 70th anniversary of the agency. AAP · May 10, 2022
Young voters will inherit a hotter, more dangerous world – but their climate interests are being ignored this election While there was plenty of heat in Sunday’s night’s debate between Labor and Coalition leaders, one issue was barely mentioned: climate change. This raises a large red flag for Australia’s young voters. The Conversation · May 10, 2022
Electric car rebates and tax in WA budget The West Australian government will provide rebates to people who buy electric cars, but is also planning a tax on zero emissions vehicles. AAP · May 10, 2022
Spy chief suggests Chinese officials are increasingly feeding information to Australian agencies Australian Secret Intelligence Service director-general Paul Symon says individuals unhappy with "the trajectory of closed societies" are increasingly willing to "speak up and take risks". ABC News · May 10, 2022
If the last campaign targeted the quiet Australians, this time Morrison is appealing to the anxious ones The PM, by focusing on transgender children, wants to style himself as the champion of worried parents – particularly those contemplating a protest vote The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
Australia's next government must start talking about a 'just transition' from coal. Here's where to begin At last year’s Glasgow climate conference, countries lined up to increase their ambition to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Even Australia brought a new target of net-zero emissions by 2050, and signed the final agreement which called for a global “phase down” of coal. The Conversation · May 10, 2022
Australian election 2022 voters’ guide: everything you need to know How to vote, when is election day, who can you vote for and what to do if you have Covid on polling day The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022
Stuff-up or conspiracy? Whistleblowers claim Facebook deliberately let important non-news pages go down in news blackout On Friday, the Wall Street Journal published information from Facebook whistleblowers, alleging Facebook (which is owned by Meta) deliberately caused havoc in Australia last year to influence the News Media Bargaining Code before it was passed as law. The Conversation · May 10, 2022
IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik dares to dream, but will selectors oblige? Finisher's astounding form for RCB has led to calls for his inclusion in Team India's T20 World Cup squad for Australia later this year The Times of India · May 10, 2022
Mobile phone black spots to be fixed in regional SA, but remote north misses out Living in a mobile black spot can have a devastating impact on locals trying to navigate an emergency situation, but new mobile towers in regional South Australia might fix that. ABC News · May 10, 2022
CA monitoring Sri Lanka political unrest Cricket Australia is confident its men's tour of Sri Lanka will go ahead despite political unrest in the country. AAP · May 10, 2022
China on our doorstep: Australia should have taken better care of its Pacific family The security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China has put this strategic nation firmly in China's orbit as a client state. Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2022
The Conversation · May 10, 2022 Imagine it's 2030 and Australia is a renewable energy superpower in Southeast Asia We are into the final fortnight of the election campaign, and commentators have noted that climate change has been almost invisible. This is despite the latest IPCC report in April calling for urgent action to avoid catastrophic climate change.
The Canberra Times · May 10, 2022 'Ecosystem engineers' to help clear paddocks of poo problem Dung beetles to help clear paddocks of poo problem.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Aussie hits 22-month low against US dollar The Australian dollar has made its first sustained move below 70 US cents since early in the pandemic.
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022 Ask the experts: what’s the future of Australia’s EV landscape? Electric vehicles will become the norm in Australia, but when? Our panel of experts discusses what the future of driving looks like.
The Conversation · May 10, 2022 Remind me, how are hospitals funded in Australia? During elections, we usually hear calls for the government and opposition to commit to increasing funding for hospitals.
Pedestrian.tv · May 10, 2022 Herald Sun Found To Have Breached Standards For Describing Sex Abuse By A Teacher As ‘Sex Ed’ The Australian Press Council has found the Herald Sun breached its Standards Of Practice when it called sexual abuse by a teacher 'sex-ed'.
ABC News · May 9, 2022 COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.
The Hindu · May 9, 2022 Australian Air Force Chief holds talks with three service chiefs Australian Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld held separate talks with Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari and Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar.
ABC News · May 9, 2022 'Big Sheep' fleeced of his wool after seven years on the run After seven years on the run, a sheep on Western Australia's south-east coast has been captured and shorn for just the second time in his life, netting a fleece more than five times the average weight for a merino.
ABC News · May 9, 2022 South Australia decriminalised abortion more than a year ago, but nothing has changed While abortion rights in the United States have made international headlines in recent weeks, local advocates are frustrated about the lack of action on new abortion laws in South Australia.
ABC News · May 9, 2022 Indigenous sisters' dreams come true with Myrrdah label launch, Vogue feature, and Fashion Week plans They haven't even launched their first collection, yet the designers behind Myrrdah have already turned the heads of Vogue and Australian Fashion Week. The sisters say some of their wildest dreams are coming true.