Commonwealth urged to protect children in custody The failure of states and territories to protect kids in their criminal justice systems means the federal government must intervene, an inquiry has been told. AAP · Apr 9
Data reveals key to fixing housing affordability crisis Two major cities are becoming more unaffordable faster than other capitals, as they build fewer homes relative to population growth than Sydney and Melbourne. AAP · Apr 9
83-Year-Old UK Sex Offender Who Molested a Nine-Year-Old Said 'It's All Good' After Australia Reinstated His Visa An 83-year-old British national's Australian visa reinstatement after a conviction for child abuse has sparked public outrage and family objections. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
Why is Anthony Albanese visiting Singapore amid Australia’s fuel crisis – and what could come from it? The Middle East conflict has shaken both nations: Australia is facing shortfalls of oil, while Singapore’s gas supply is under threat The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Traffic falls on major Sydney and Melbourne roads as fuel crisis sees Australians cut back on driving Exclusive: Trips on Sydney’s key thoroughfares have fallen by thousands per day, according to government data The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Gout and Kennedy renew rivalry, Hull eyes history as Australian athletics puts its best on show Australia’s top sprinters lock horns again while the track queen is out to complete the set of middle-distance crowns at the national championships in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Australian spy plane operators in Middle East not sharing intel with US for offensive operations, defence boss says Information on drones and other threats being shared but defence chief confirms crew taking ‘active steps’ to only contribute to defensive actions The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Jack Whitehall explains 'surreal' start to romance with Roxy Horner Actor/comedian Jack Whitehall has explained the "surreal" start to his romance with Roxy Horner revealing the model came to London from Australia to visit him and ended up sharing a house with him during the COVID-19 lockdowns. BANG Premier · Apr 9
UK man jailed for sexually abusing nine-year-old step granddaughter has Australian visa reinstated by tribunal The man successfully appealed the automatic revocation of his permanent resident visa after being sentenced to 14 months in prison The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Grace Tame's foundation closes citing funding issues The Grace Tame Foundation, set up by the former Australian of the Year and sexual abuse survivor, has announced it is closing. AAP · Apr 9
Woman accused of attacking patient at major Sydney hospital with hammer says he stole brother’s ashes Patient fighting for life after alleged hammer attack inside hospital The Independent UK · Apr 9
How does Medicare’s new Mental Health Check In work? Is this low-intensity CBT likely to help? If you’ve been struggling with your mental health lately, a new free service could help. Medicare Mental Health Check In launched earlier this year to give more Australians access to mental health care. The Conversation · Apr 9
Australia eyes new fuel supply from US, Mexico and Asia as diesel prices spike to record high Shipments of fuel into Australia secure until at least the middle of May, energy minister says The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
Experts pour water on 'speculative' oil field proposal An energy expert is pointing to logistical and political hurdles to oil drilling in Australia as climate campaigners pour cold water on a proposal. AAP · Apr 9
AAP · Apr 9 Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.
The Conversation · Apr 9 Why the phrase ‘Super El Niño’ makes Australian climate scientists roll their eyes Frightening headlines predicting a Super El Niño or even a Godzilla El Niño amp up anxiety levels for farmers and residents of bushfire-prone regions.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds
AAP · Apr 9 'Pressure on Aussies': Brits enjoy BJK Cup underdog tag Australia are hot favourites for the BJK Cup qualifying tie against Great Britain in Melbourne, but are wary of the understrength visitors.
AAP · Apr 9 Aussie shares shaky as ceasefire hangs in the balance Hopes around a delicate truce between the US and Iran have come under pressure less than a day after the agreement was struck, weighing on market confidence.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 9 Anthony Albanese Announces Urgent Plan To Boost Fuel Stock As Prices Surge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new agreement with to bring more fuel into Australia, as global tensions disrupt supply.
AAP · Apr 9 Cyclone on move as flood-weary region watches and waits A tropical cyclone is about to head towards the Australian coast, putting a flood-battered region on edge again even as it cleans up from another severe system.
AAP · Apr 9 Bol ready to 'make moves and win' in gold medal hunt Running the fastest he's ever done on home soil, Australian middle-distance star Peter Bol is out to finally break through for gold at the Commonwealth Games.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9 ‘They poo all over the yard’: little corellas are terrorising Kangaroo Island – and nothing can stop them The birds – not native to the South Australian island – have covered a school in faeces, torn up infrastructure and damaged crops
AAP · Apr 8 Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8 Australia urges Lebanon’s inclusion in Middle East ceasefire amid escalating Israeli strikes on Beirut PM calls pause in hostilities a ‘fragile peace’ as Australia issues joint call with Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and UK for aid worker protections