Flora captures the Australian environment. It is something bold and new in Australian dance In 1950 Australian writer and dancer Jean Garling argued: The Conversation · Mar 16
Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato The Guardian - AU · Mar 16
ACM to brief staff after co-owner Antony Catalano charged with assault of a woman Australian Community Media says employee ‘wellbeing’ top priority amid ‘shock and deep concern’ over 59-year-old’s charges The Guardian - AU · Mar 16
As Australia’s tobacco wars continue, a NSW heroin drought in 2000 might offer lessons Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she plans to introduce “Australia’s toughest illicit tobacco laws”, which marks another escalation in the state’s battle against the illicit tobacco trade. The Conversation · Mar 16
Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples Newly elected Nationals leader Matt Canavan has proposed allowing couples with dependent children to split their income for tax purposes. The Conversation · Mar 16
Australian shares drop as Iran war enters third week Australian shares have fallen at the start of a busy week of global central bank rate decisions, with the Reserve Bank expected to be the only one to hike. AAP · Mar 16
Final heartbreak for Aussies in US sevens decider The Black Ferns have scored three late tries to steal a dramatic 22-21 win over Australia to take out the World Rugby Sevens Series event in New Jersey. AAP · Mar 16
How to watch Oscars 2026 online without cable — stream 98th Academy Awards from anywhere With Sinners and One Battle After Another set to win big at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in LA, here's how to watch Oscars 2026 for free. TechRadar · Mar 15
Captain of Iranian women’s football team leaves Australia after initially accepting offer of asylum Activists fear the families of players have been placed under pressure by the Tehran regime to make them change their minds The Guardian - AU · Mar 15
5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia The Australian government says a fifth member of the Iranian women’s soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country The Independent UK · Mar 15
BoM forecasts high chance of cyclone forming in Coral Sea – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 15
Morning Mail: Iran denies asking Trump for peace deal; Queensland police sued over alleged racism; Oscar predictions Nations weigh up sending warships to strait of Hormuz; rideshare driver takes legal action against Queensland police; scale of damage to Gaza war graves emerges The Guardian - AU · Mar 15
Medical student who secretly filmed 150 Melbourne women in toilets spared conviction, Elon Musk says judge should be deported A major controversy has started in Australia after a Vietnamese medical student was spared conviction after he secretly filmed women in toilets. 23-year-old Bao Phuc Cao walked from Melbourne Magistrate Court Friday scot free as he told the police that he was in the female toilets because he was "unsure… The Times of India · Mar 15
Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder, with over 10 million cases worldwide. Up to 150,000 Australians currently live with the disease and 50 new cases are diagnosed each day. The Conversation · Mar 15
The Conversation · Mar 15 Despite denials, there are signs the RBA does consider house prices in setting rates As households are squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis, central bank governors such as Jerome Powell in the United States and Michele Bullock in Australia are coming under repeated fire from politicians, pundits and households.
The Conversation · Mar 15 South Australian election is likely to be Labor in a landslide. But who will be the opposition? For the past six decades, South Australian politics has been characterised by long periods of Labor domination interrupted by short-lived Liberal governments. Since a record 32 uninterrupted years in office came to an end in 1965, the Liberal Party has spent a mere 17.5 years in government. Now, as they…
AAP · Mar 15 You won't get that answer: Milton on Paralympics future Wrapping up his sixth Paralympics campaign at the Milan-Cortina Games, Australian skiing veteran Michael Milton is remaining non-committal about his future.
AAP · Mar 15 Rose Byrne, Jacob Elordi miss out on Oscar glory Five Australians including actress Rose Byrne have lost one battle after another at the 98th Academy Awards, leaving the Oscars empty-handed.
AAP · Mar 15 Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.
AAP · Mar 15 'Hand in hand': Danish royals talk up Australia ties Anthony Albanese has hailed Australia's "great affection" for the Danish royal couple while hosting them ahead of Queen Mary's return to her home town.
International Business Times UK · Mar 15 Australian Tech Founder Uses ChatGPT and AlphaFold to Design Dog Cancer Vaccine — Tumours Shrink by 75% A Sydney data engineer has developed the world's first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for a dog using AI tools like ChatGPT and AlphaFold, achieving remarkable results.
The Independent UK · Mar 15 More Iran women footballers perform U-turn as they opt to leave Australia after being granted asylum IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 15 Iran women’s football captain leaves Australia after turning down asylum Only two of seven members of Iranian delegation who initially accepted asylum offers now remain in Australia
Evening Standard · Mar 15 Jason Donovan ponders his own mortality: 'In your 50s it’s like being in sniper’s alley' EXCLUSIVE The Australian star hopes his 90-year-old dad’s genes will rub off on him as he reflects on ageing and bringing his latest tour to London
AAP · Mar 15 Green scores first ton of summer with WA in charge Cameron Green has hit a timely first century of the summer to help Western Australia to a healthy first-innings lead over NSW in the Sheffield Shield.