Sydney FC: struggling A-League Men club arrives at crossroads With their ACL and ALM finals hopes hanging by a thread, Australian football’s most successful club finds itself in an unfamiliar position The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
‘Housing in Australia is broken’: only 1.6% of private rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage Anglicare’s annual snapshot calls for 50% rise in rent assistance payments, more social housing and changes to tax system The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
Greens to push for coal export levy if they hold balance of power Adam Bandt to unveil minor party’s climate policy including making Australia a ‘renewable energy superpower’ and net zero by 2035 The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
EastEnders teases Janine's sudden exit after romance with Mick Carter falls to pieces Janine Butcher plans to leave Walford and move to Australia as Mick avoids her on EastEnders next week Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022
Retired navy chief says Australia should scrap $45 billion future frigate program, saying warships are not powerful enough Vice Admiral David Shackleton says Australia's troubled $45 billion future frigate program should be scrapped, arguing the British-designed warships "won't give the government a range of military options it could need for managing a conflict". ABC News · Apr 27, 2022
Rising authoritarianism and worsening climate change share a fossil-fueled secret Around the world, many countries are becoming less democratic. This backsliding on democracy and “creeping authoritarianism,” as the U.S. State Department puts it, is often supported by the same industries that are escalating climate change. The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022
Manchester United to face Aston Villa as part of Australian tour Man Utd are set to confirm another pre-season fixture against Aston Villa as part of their Australian tour. Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022
Which non-European countries go on Eurovision and why are they allowed? The Eurovision Song Contest has 40 countries taking part in 2022, with Australia once again among them. The show has a long history of non-European countries taking part with even a new Canada spin-off set for 2023 Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022
Scots family 'forced to get boat home' after flight chaos on Australia trip Ben Newbon travelled for nearly four days with his wife and their two young children as they desperately tried to return to their home in Edinburgh. Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022
Business backs government climate policy that Morrison says is a ‘carbon tax’ when attacking Labor Business Council of Australia says safeguard mechanism ‘is already in place alongside a suite of other measures to reduce emissions’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
Michael Slater avoids jail on mental health grounds in domestic violence case Ex-Australia cricketer Michael Slater was arrested twice in the space of two months last year but has escaped jail time after being cleared by a judge on medical grounds Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022
Australian minister accuses China of election interference A senior Australian minister is suggesting that China deliberately announced its security pact with the Solomon Islands during an election campaign to undermine her government’s chances of reelection The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
All the couples from MAFS Australia 2022 that are still together now Where do all the couples from the ninth season of MAFS Australia stand? The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 Australian minor parties condemn ‘discriminatory’ ban on dual citizens in parliament Parties from across political spectrum lament ‘racist’ citizenship requirement as several candidates’ eligibility in doubt
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 Australians urged to get flu shots as Covid deaths rise and winter sets in Doctors say some coronavirus patients dying after weeks in hospital and flu season could add to strain on system
The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022 Patients leaving hospital sometimes need opioids. Doctors can reduce risks of long-term use and dependence Hospital patients are often given strong, opioid pain medicines when discharged home after surgery and other treatments. This can sometimes lead to long-term use and dependence.
Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022 Michael Slater: Former Australia star avoids jail as court dismisses domestic violence charges on mental health grounds Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater today avoided jail for domestic violence on mental health grounds, before coming under a fresh police investigation for a similar offence.
The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022 Inflation hits an extraordinary 5.1%. How long until mortgage rates climb? Australian consumer prices jumped an extraordinary 2.1% in the first three months of the year, the biggest quarterly jump since the introduction of the 10% goods and services tax at the start of the century.
ABC News · Apr 27, 2022 Pig producers say pork safe to eat amid Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine rollout success Pork producers guarantee consumers it is safe to eat pork, as the country continues to manage Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022 Australia’s prices surge at fastest pace in two decades Soaring prices come as Prime Minister Scott Morrison fights a tough election campaign.
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Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 Australia worried China will bring Hong Kong police techniques to Solomons Australia's spy chief says Canberra is concerned Chinese police deployed to the Solomon Islands under a new security pact could use "ruthless" techniques previously used to quell anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
ABC News · Apr 27, 2022 Caravanning boom continues across Australia as families with kids hit the road for a nomadic lifestyle A nation's peak caravan club says young families are joining grey nomads heading to regional areas for a new lifestyle after pandemic restrictions.
The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022 Australia doesn't have online voting for federal elections and we should keep it that way As we head towards the federal election, you may be wondering why we can’t skip the polling booth queues and vote online instead.