Is this the world’s first quantum battery? Australian scientists say so Researchers say their prototype is a big step towards fully functioning batteries with rapid charging times The Guardian - AU · Mar 18
Controversial Australian radio host sacked after on-air dispute ends flagship show Kyle Sandilands says he is ‘not done’ and promises legal action The Independent UK · Mar 18
Sir Anthony Mason, a jurist who shaped Australia, dies at 100 Sir Anthony Mason, the former Chief Justice of Australia and one of Australia’s greatest and most influential jurists, has died just shy of his 101st birthday. He was a man of sharp mind, strong principles, and a wicked sense of humour. His jurisprudence shaped Australia, from the recognition of native… The Conversation · Mar 18
DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East Other delivery and transport companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Australia Post are weighing whether to charge more The Guardian - AU · Mar 18
Ketamine import plot ends with five comfortably nabbed Police say a southeast Asian drug trafficking syndicate has imported and supplied 30kg of the illicit anaesthetic into Australia. AAP · Mar 18
Australia’s high court orders ankle bracelets be removed and curfews end for 43 former immigration detainees Labor’s preventative detention regime suffers blow as court finds tough laws for NZYQ group are unconstitutional The Guardian - AU · Mar 18
Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit Trade and security deals could be signed when the European president and trade commissioner land in Australia for a three-day visit. AAP · Mar 18
Red-hot Green riding towards rare golfing double World No.7 Hannah Green has all the momentum ahead of the Australian WPGA Championship's return, after a four-year absence, on the Gold Coast. AAP · Mar 18
Insider Trading: Comedian Jenna Suffern On Bad Gigs, Being Broke & Still Betting On Stand-Up Comedian Jenna Suffern breaks down the reality of unpaid gigs, queer crowds, bad gigs and chasing validation in the Australian comedy scene. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 18
Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV Soaring petrol prices are once again making many Australians think seriously about switching to an electric vehicle. The Conversation · Mar 18
Royals celebrate another Danish-Australian star pairing King Frederik and Queen Mary have admired the work of another Danish-Australian duo as the royals headed to an art exhibition at a trendy converted warehouse. AAP · Mar 18
Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next After two back-to-back interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in February and March, all eyes are on the next policy meeting set for May. The Conversation · Mar 18
Aussie shares climb on steady oil price, rate outlook A temporary lull in energy price pressures has sparked cautious optimism in equities, despite no end in sight for the Iran conflict or its impact on oil supply. AAP · Mar 18
'Ticks all the boxes': why Irvine should be an Immortal A rugby league great is urging the sport's officials to reconsider try-scoring legend Ken Irvine's case to become the game's 15th Immortal. AAP · Mar 18
The Conversation · Mar 18 What’s ‘dirty fuel’ doing to our lungs? The same as it did for most of 2025 Australians may have seen headlines warning “dirty fuel” is back, temporarily, to ease fuel supplies. The phrase sounds alarming, but it has a specific and fairly narrow meaning.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18 Isolated and exposed: can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock? New Zealand economic growth tipped to overtake Australia’s this year but Middle East conflict casts a shadow over outlook
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 18 Remember The Bachelor’s Flop Season In 2023? All Three Stars Now Have Hollywood Careers The roses might not have lasted, but Luke Bateman, Ben Waddell and Wesley Senna Cortes' careers apparently did.
AAP · Mar 17 Australian military base damaged by Iranian missile Australian troops at a military base in the Middle East are safe after a strike from an Iranian missile that caused buildings at the facility to catch fire.
AAP · Mar 17 Aussies may play it safe with new captain in Windies Sophie Molineux could play as a batter-only for the first time in her career in West Indies, with Australia keen to have their new skipper fit and in the team.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 17 Trump Lashes Out At Australia For Refusing To Back His Iran Offensive Donald Trump has publicly taken aim at Australia for refusing to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in Iran.
The Conversation · Mar 17 Australia was once a world leader in innovation. A new report shows the system is now ‘broken’ Australia’s research and innovation system is “broken” and needs “bold reform”, according to a major new independent report released on Tuesday.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 Morning Mail: Trump rages at allies over Iran war, rate hike ‘double whammy’, Matildas beat China to make final Israel claims assassination of Ali Larijani while senior Trump official quits over war ‘lie’; Iran conflict sparks more cost of living pain
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17 PM calls national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis – as it happened Follow live
The Conversation · Mar 17 Is Spotify’s AI ‘killing’ Australian music? What we found from analysing more than 2 million tracks Last year, former Spotify chief economist Will Page compiled a report for the Australia Institute that concluded music streaming algorithms were “killing” Australian music.
InsideEVs · Mar 17 Ford CEO Says China's Electrified Pickups Are 'Different Animals' Ford CEO Jim Farley ended an Australian road trip with an appreciation for electrified Chinese pickups.