'My time is coming': Hull enjoys medal double at worlds Australian star Jess Hull has won her second world indoor medal in a weekend while Adam Spencer also landed a surprise maiden gong. AAP · Mar 22
Crossbench MPs pressure Labor over gas export tax – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
Morning Mail: threats of escalation from US and Tehran; outrage over Legal Aid appointee; outsourced workers treated ‘like battery hens’ Iran threatens to destroy Middle East infrastructure; former detective joins Queensland’s Legal Aid board; outsourced ATO workers allege poor working conditions The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
Growing obesity crisis tanking Aussie productivity An all-of-the-above strategy is needed to head off Australia's worsening obesity problem, bipartisan research finds. AAP · Mar 22
Risk-averse voters want caution and visible reform. Can Albanese deliver both? As citizens, we decide whether governments deserve to be rewarded, punished or replaced – often with imperfect information. The First Albanese Government offers a clear‑eyed account, as Labor proceeds through its second term, of its first: the reforms, missteps and limits. The Conversation · Mar 22
How much do you really need to retire? It’s probably a lot less than $1 million Every few months, someone in the superannuation industry declares that Australians now “need” around A$1 million to retire comfortably. It’s a big, scary number. The Conversation · Mar 22
Wars cause spike in security fears among young people A majority of Australians want the government to share more information about national security at a time of global crisis. AAP · Mar 22
No welcome mat for thirsty, energy-hungry data centres Priority treatment will be afforded to water- and energy-conscious data centres, though some critics want stricter rules on technology companies. AAP · Mar 22
Australia warned to act fast on drone terror threat Drone-based terror attacks pose an increasing threat to Australia's national security and urgent action is needed, a report warns. AAP · Mar 22
Cammy's back: Socceroo's Hearts dream reignited Hearts are thrilled to have their Australian engine room back in full working order -- and Cammy Devlin's return is good news for the Socceroos too. AAP · Mar 22
EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal The president of the European Commission has begun her three-day visit to Australia, as a long-awaited free-trade deal with the bloc appears set to be resolved. AAP · Mar 22
Anna McLaren, Founder of Cult Australian Brand A.Emery, Shares a Glimpse into Her 9-5 The brains behind fashion insiders' favourite minimalist sandals lifts the lid on her stylish world Marie Claire · Mar 22
Almost half of Australians think foreign military will attack within five years, ANU study suggests University polling and focus groups found sharpest increase in those worried about national security was cohort aged 18 to 24 The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
The Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22 As Labor faces pressure to respond boldly to oil shock, it needs to find more unconventional levers to pull Leveraging Australian gas exports to ensure we get oil in return is among the offbeat ideas we could be hearing more about
AAP · Mar 22 'Inconceivable': CA won't seek more Test pitch control The summer's two-day Ashes Tests may have been "bad for business" but Cricket Australia believes local curators remain the best option to produce Test wickets.
AAP · Mar 22 Four Tests in 31 days: cricket's cluttered new schedule Australia and New Zealand will play their entire four-Test trans-Tasman series in the space of a month, with cricket's calendar putting a squeeze on fixtures.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 22 How to watch 'The Faithful: Women of the Bible' online from anywhere — stream the FOX biblical event drama Minnie Driver leads this three-part retelling of Genesis. Here's how to watch 'The Faithful: Women of the Bible' live or on demand wherever you are.
AAP · Mar 22 King offers selectors more headaches with T20 wickets Alana King has taken 2-25 to help bowl Australia to a T20 win over West Indies, stopping a potential upset and again strengthening her World Cup claims.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22 Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’ Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’
AAP · Mar 22 'Bumps' but no fuel shock yet as tankers cancelled The war in the Middle East has forced six fuel shipments to Australia to be cancelled, but a minister insists any shortages are demand not supply driven.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22 Naomi Osaka casts doubt on tennis future after swift defeat in Miami opener Naomi Osaka has said she would ‘rather just be a great mom’ than stay on tour if she cannot regularly win matches, after losing to Australia’s Talia Gibson
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21 Liberals have ‘a lot of work to do’ after SA wipeout, Anne Ruston says – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
The Conversation · Mar 21 The Women’s Asian Cup was a major success for Australian soccer, despite the Matildas’ heartbreaker There was a lot of talk about winning trophies in the lead-up to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final, in which the Matildas were narrowly defeated by Japan 1–0 in Saturday night’s final.
AAP · Mar 21 Hit cake-swap event plates up for Australian debut A globally popular cake swap picnic event is being held in Australia for the first time, with about 1600 cakes on show - and yes, there are seconds.