Home is where the heart is for high-flying Olyslagers High jumper Nicola Olyslagers is out to make history at the world indoor championships while kicking off Australia's hopes with gold on the very first morning. AAP · Mar 19
Real possum shocks staff after hiding amid toy animals in Australian airport gift shop It is not clear what attracted the possum to the toy shelf The Independent UK · Mar 19
Young Aussies Suffered A ‘Dramatic Drop’ In Happiness Over The Last Year Due To Social Media A new study has linked social media use to decreased levels of happiness among young people in Australia and New Zealand. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 19
Australia is too dependent on fuel imports – what could be done about it? The government has a roadmap to electrify transport and support alternative fuels by 2050, but the war in Iran and soaring prices means a plan is needed in weeks, not decades The Guardian - AU · Mar 18
Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy China is locking in its critical minerals and metals dominance via deep pocket investments in the Global South, leaving a shrinking role for Australian exports. AAP · Mar 18
Malinauskas steps up One Nation attack ahead of SA election – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 18
Nickel and Dimed at 25: Barbara Ehrenreich’s classic reveals the high cost of low-wage work Last month, the ABC reported “rental affordability has hit a new low in Australia”. Already, low-wage workers in major cities face the burden of commuting to jobs they can’t afford to live near. The Conversation · Mar 18
Teens suffer the most from e-bike incidents – are stricter rules the answer? E-bikes and e-scooters are in the spotlight again. The Conversation · Mar 18
Psychedelic drug MDMA could help treat PTSD – but there’s a reason it’s not widely available About 11% of Australians will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their life. The Conversation · Mar 18
Safe as houses: home resale profits go through the roof Record home sales profits are lining the pockets of people in the housing market, while pushing the price of admission beyond the means of ordinary Australians. AAP · Mar 18
PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks Anthony Albanese has criticised attacks in LNG plants in Qatar by Iran, as he indicates he can see the conflict reaching a conclusion. AAP · Mar 18
'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis Australia will have a single point of contact co-ordinating fuel supplies and issues that might arise due to the Iran war, with further measures expected. AAP · Mar 18
The Sydney hotel breathing new life into a landmark Capella Sydney’s heritage grandeur has been reborn with a contemporary Australian soul Evening Standard · Mar 18
Why Asian Cup rival can't get enough of this Matilda Mary Fowler's admirers stretch beyond Australia, with even Japan coach Nils Nielsen admitting there's a special place in his heart for the Matildas star. AAP · Mar 18
AAP · Mar 18 Cummins to miss start of IPL because of injury Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the start of the Indian Premier League as he battles with the back problem that kept him out of the T20 World Cup.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Ferrari F1 boss lashes out at Mercedes protests: ‘Enough is enough’ Ferrari’s superiority off the start line has been a key feature of the first two races in Australia and China
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18 Where have all the designers gone? Australia’s fashion brain drain Of 19 Australian Fashion Foundation scholarship winners between 2009 and 2019, only three have design roles within local fashion businesses. But those who do are optimistic about the industry
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18 ‘It’s not panic-buying’: farmers defend stockpiling as regional Australia bears brunt of fuel crisis Independent retailers are struggling to get fuel from the majors and say farmers have only responded to soaring prices and lack of availability
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18 The one who got away: how did Australia lose one of its brightest football talents to Croatia? Adrian Segečić’s switch of allegiance has left Socceroos fans wondering what might have been – and reopened a great Australian football debate
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Iran women's soccer team returns home after some players sought asylum, Iranian media reports Iranian media is reporting that Iran’s national women’s soccer team has returned to the Islamic Republic after several of the players sought asylum in Australia
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 'Numb' Keith Urban Puts On 'Brave Front' After Public Snub by Daughter Following Nicole Kidman Divorce Keith Urban is reportedly 'numb' after daughter Sunday failed to mention him in a new Elle Australia interview, weeks after his divorce from Nicole Kidman was finalised.
The Conversation · Mar 18 Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
AAP · Mar 18 Japan down Korea, set up Asian Cup final with Australia Japan will meet Australia in the final of the Women's Asian Cup after smashing South Korea 4-1 in Sydney.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 18 Anthony Albanese Has Warned Aussies Not To Panic-Buy Petrol Amidst Fuel Security Fears “It’s not the Australian way. Just take what you need, be sensible."
Euronews · Mar 18 Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line The European Commission is eyeing another deal in its push to diversify trade ties, with President Ursula von der Leyen set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25 to clinch a long-awaited agreement.