Trailblazing astronaut named SA Aussie of the Year An astronaut recognised as a powerful example and role model for younger generations has been named Australian of the Year for SA. AAP · Nov 14, 2025
From Australia to Turkey and, reluctantly, Germany: the tug-of-war over hosting Cop31 A years-long standoff over who should host the 2026 climate summit leaves Brazilian hosts, and other states, frustrated The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
Striking doctor says colleagues are moving to Australia for ‘better pay’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Snakes, sheilas and a backblocks shed: learning how to wrangle Australia’s most venomous reptiles ‘If you wouldn’t mind,’ the instructor says, handing out legal documents to all those who enter, ‘signing your life away’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
‘We can’t police our way out of fascism’: experts urge holistic approach to counter Australia’s neo-Nazis Reactive lawmaking and off-the-cuff ideas won’t deal with the problem, counter-terrorism expert and researcher at ANU says The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
The climate crisis is expensive: net zero is cheaper for Australia than not doing more The Coalition claims net zero by 2050 will cost too much – but unchecked warming or even a delayed transition would be worse for the economy The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
Facebook community groups and maggot-infested rats: the inner workings of Australia’s climate misinformation war Senate inquiry hears how ‘propagandised misinformation’ is drowning out legitimate concerns in Australia’s regions over renewable energy The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
James Anderson drops Ashes verdict as he pinpoints Australia ‘cracks’ for England to ‘expose’ James Anderson assessed how Australia and England are shaping up ahead of the Ashes The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
‘My colleagues are all going to Australia for better pay,’ says resident doctor on strike A resident doctor on strike said many of his colleagues are leaving for Australia in search of better pay and job opportunities. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Numbers crunched: how the votes were cast in the Guardian’s men’s Ashes top 100 Australians dominate at the very top of our list but the overall numbers are split evenly and England lead the way for all-rounders The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
AC/DC's Melbourne gig so loud it set off earthquake monitoring equipment AC/DC literally shook the earth with their first concert in Australia in a decade. BANG Premier · Nov 14, 2025
Sports quiz of the week: Ashes, All Blacks and a big payday in tennis Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, tennis, darts, boxing, running, cricket and motor sport? The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
It had to be Shane Warne: the Ashes Elvis had an aura that eclipsed all others He coaxed greatness from teammates, bent occasions to his will and mastered the most complex of arts, but best of all he connected like few others in sport The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
Ireland boss Andy Farrell wary of backlash from ‘wounded’ Wallabies Farrell faces his former boss Joe Schmidt after Australia were beaten by Italy last time out The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Space station astronauts take cover as ‘cannibal’ solar storm sparks auroras across globe Dazzling northern and southern lights seen across Europe, North America, and Australia
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 Stand aside Australia, New Zealand are now England’s No 1 sporting rival Harmonious Kiwi teamwork across various sports should fill us with frustrated envy – if only to annoy some Aussies
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 Aussies net opening day victory in BJK Cup play-offs Australia got their Billie Jean King Cup play-off campaign to a successful start, with two straight sets singles victories over Portugal.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025 TV tonight: David Olusoga’s epic series about the British empire The historian heads to Australia to unearth the fallout of the American revolution. Plus: the mother of medieval smackdowns. Here’s what to watch this evening
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 England go Bazball but Root and Brook miss out England star Joe Root is yet to score a Test century in Australia, and he was out for just one despite the team's strong platform in their warm-up match.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 The Ashes: Armchair guide to this winter’s series England head Down Under looking to reclaim the urn, starting in Perth next week.
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025 The Liberals dropped net zero. Will it make any difference to Australia’s climate response? On Thursday, the Liberals reversed their commitment to net zero by 2050. While it’s impossible to predict precisely what this decision means for climate action in Australia, the policies and laws already in place suggest momentum will continue.
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025 Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate? Australia’s regulator has suspended use of a common pesticide used on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries known as dimethoate.
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 Major cause of death reaches lowest level in 47 years The number of Australians dying from a prevalent disease has hit an almost 50-year low while mortality rates for dementia have been steadily rising.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025 Plan for Australia’s largest carbon capture project near Darwin criticised as creating ‘dumping ground’ Climate advocates fear the project, proposed by Japanese oil and gas giant Inpex, would turn the area into the ‘world’s largest carbon dumping ground’
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025 Asbestos has been found in children’s coloured sand. What’s the risk to kids? Multiple schools and early learning centres in the Australian Capital Territory have shut on Friday after asbestos was found in coloured sand used for children’s art and sensory play. At least one school in Brisbane has also closed due to potential exposure.