Litty Committee: There’s Too Many Good Books Out In May, So Here’s What’s Made Our TBR Hot new releases fresh from the book oven! Pedestrian.tv · May 7, 2022
Australian, Solomon Islands ministers discuss China pact Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met her Solomon Islands counterpart Jeremiah Manele for the first time since the South Pacific island nation signed a security pact with China The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
China tensions dominate Australia-Solomons diplomats’ meeting Australia used its first face-to-face diplomatic talks with the Solomon Islands since the Pacific nation inked a controversial security agreement with China to outline its “deep concerns” over the new pact. Bangkok Post · May 7, 2022
IPL 2022: 'Slower ball paid off' - Daniel Sams after bowling Mumbai Indians to victory MUMBAI: Australian pacer Daniel Sams, who conceded just three runs in a dramatic last over to help Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by five runs, said he stuck to his slower deliveries and it was an "awesome" feeling to finally take his team over the line. The Times of India · May 7, 2022
Marise Payne meets with Solomon Islands for first time since Pacific nation signed security pact with China Foreign Minister Marise Payne has met with her Solomon Islands counterpart for the first time since the Pacific nation signed a controversial pact with China, saying she "reiterated our deep concerns about the security agreement". ABC News · May 7, 2022
National autism strategy in the pipeline, with both Coalition and Labor committing to plan No matter who wins the federal election, Australia is set to develop a national autism strategy — a move that has been welcomed as a "good start" to changing community attitudes to children and young people with a disability. ABC News · May 7, 2022
Is Tasmania still the Apple Isle? Growers crunch the numbers as domestic and export markets shrivel For 100 years the state was marketed to the world as an idyllic English farming utopia. But last year it produced a small fraction of Australian apples. So what now for an industry started by William Bligh and buffeted by the winds of change? ABC News · May 7, 2022
Pub Test panel: no room for green ideals in a not-so 'broad church' While they are not agreed on the future of Australia's energy landscape, our panellists see climate policy as an election decider. Newcastle Herald · May 7, 2022
Aid Concert for Ukraine dubbed a success Over $22,000 was raised for Ukraine during last weeks 'Aid Concert for Ukraine' at Newcastle Christ Church Cathedral. Co-organiser Marty Adnum said the organisers were nervous for the event without knowing what support they would receive but the concert sold out, with 550 tickets purchased. "It was absolutely incredible. We… Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2022
Is Gil the one? The search begins for CEO of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Gillon McLachlan has led the AFL to unprecedented highs, but also overseen historic lows. Is he the right person to lead Australia's next Olympics? ABC News · May 6, 2022
Feral-free zones plan in South East NSW to bring native mammals back from the brink of extinction Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world, but proposed feral-free zones in NSW national parks may help some species survive. ABC News · May 6, 2022
'It's herstory': ParaMatildas set to begin new chapter for Australian football at first ever CP Women's World Cup Over 30 years after Australia's first appearance at a women's international football tournament, another Australian team is about to write a new 'herstoric' chapter. ABC News · May 6, 2022
Key revelations so far in the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation trial Four weeks of testimony provides insight into the lives of actors at centre of case The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Aaron Evans and Jacynta Galabadaarachchi find football success after moving abroad as teens, despite struggles Two-hundred Australians ply their trade in football leagues around the world. Many are not household names. And a few find success. ABC News · May 6, 2022
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 Johnny Depp v Amber Heard: Most explosive moments so far in star-studded defamation trial Over first two weeks of testimony, jury has heard from string of witnesses including couple’s former marriage counselor, their friends and Depp himself. Testimony has painted captivating and disturbing portrait of actors’ doomed marriage, laying bare violent fights, drug use and vicious words to each other. Here are some of…
ABC News · May 6, 2022 Mother's Day flowers mark change of season for industry as growers, florists bounce back from pandemic Victoria's flower industry hopes this Mother's Day will be the advent of the local grower as Australian blooms become a favourite of buyers and demand outstrips supply from overseas.
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 Seven downsides to Australia’s dangerous property obsession Home ownership creates unbalanced growth and deceptive prosperity while contributing to structural problems
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 ‘I’ve never felt this vulnerable’: Guardian readers share their rental crisis horror stories From eye-watering rent hikes and knock-backs to barely livable properties, this is the pointy end of Australia’s housing disaster
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 Dress for excess: designers embrace post-lockdown hedonism At this year’s Australian fashion week, three queer designers represent a move towards rave wear and ‘main character’ energy
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 Explainer: why are Covid infection rates in Australia so high compared with other countries? Despite three new subvariants spreading and the second-highest daily infection rate in the world, Australians seem to be tuning out when it comes to Covid information
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 Anthony Albanese: five key questions for the Labor leader ahead of the 2022 election From negotiating with independents to strengthening the relationship with Pacific neighbours, Albanese on the big issues facing Australia
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 ‘I am who I am’: Anthony Albanese rushes towards his date with destiny Can the Labor leader persuade Australians that his passion and emotional investment are the qualities they need in a PM?
ABC News · May 6, 2022 Harry Garside prepares to defend his Australian lightweight title — but his priorities go well beyond boxing Harry Garside may be defending his Australian lightweight title, but he would rather be remembered as a good person than a good boxer.
ABC News · May 6, 2022 Kiwi Chow's film cannot be named in Hong Kong. But Revolution of Our Times is empowering the diaspora in Australia Even uttering the name of this film in Hong Kong and China could land you in prison, but Hong Kong Australians say it has empowered them to continue the pursuit of social justice.
Input · May 6, 2022 Facebook keeps finding new ways to be utterly evil Documents and emails leaked to 'The Wall Street Journal' suggest Facebook intentionally disrupted the flow of information in Australia to influence legislation.