Google cops $55m fine for search engine deals on phones Google engaged in anti-competitive behaviour when it asked telcos to install only its search engine on phones, Australia's competition watchdog says. AAP · Aug 18, 2025
Call for right to work from home, as one MP warns on AI Australia's workplace ombudsman will be asked to support the right of employees working from home but one MP has warned people should be careful as AI moves in. AAP · Aug 17, 2025
Morning Mail: European leaders to support Zelenskyy in DC, productivity boss warns of worse-off youth, Terence Stamp dies Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be backed by a support crew at White House meeting, including Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025
Magnificent Australia edge out China to rule Asia again Australia survived a frantic finish in which China missed a game-winning shot to lift the Asia Cup for the third time in a row with a 90-89 victory in Jeddah. AAP · Aug 17, 2025
Australia has 120 health workforce policies. But with no national plan, we’re missing the big picture Australia’s health workforce is under pressure. Wait times are growing. Burnout is rising. Yet the country is awash in policy – just not the kind that solves these problems at the root. The Conversation · Aug 17, 2025
Quiz: can you pick a Victorian from a Queenslander? How our accents change from state to state In Australia, we can often tell what state someone is from based on the words they use: whether they go to the beach in “togs”, “bathers” or “swimmers” or if they prefer to eat a “potato cake”, “potato scallop” or “potato fritter”. The Conversation · Aug 17, 2025
'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets Vietnam War veterans are being honoured around the nation but for thousands of Australians, the battle for recognition of their service and suffering continues. AAP · Aug 17, 2025
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists granted asylum in Australia and Britain Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2025
UK’s Royal Navy tests 40-foot submarine drone which can be operated from ‘the other side of the world’ A large new submarine drone, dubbed Excalibur, can be controlled while it is 'submerged on the other side of the world.' Tom’s Hardware · Aug 17, 2025
Bob Simpson obituary One of the greats of Australian cricket admired for his all-round abilities who served as captain and coach of the national side The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025
Who Has Been Eliminated From Survivor: Australia V The World? The second season of Survivor, Survivor: Australia V The World, has kicked off. So here's who's been eliminated so far. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 17, 2025
Furious Rassie Erasmus slams Springboks performance after Australia defeat: ‘We were really awful’ South Africa were stunned by Australia in Johannesburg after letting a 22-0 lead slip The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
Renewable transmission plan expands, cost to double One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind. AAP · Aug 17, 2025
Hong Kong democracy activist granted asylum after fleeing to Australia Activist convicted in Hong Kong urges Australia not to forget prisoners like Jimmy Lai The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Aussies in awe of 'Baby AB' as focus turns to ODIs Glenn Maxwell was the hero as Australia secured a 2-1 T20 series victory over South Africa, but Dewald Brevis looms as a nightmare opponent for years to come.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins After weeks of build up, arguably the biggest event of Australia's economic calendar is set to begin as the government seeks answers to withered productivity.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025 Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui reportedly granted asylum in Australia Exiled former lawmaker with $200,000 bounty for his arrest, who now works as a solicitor in Adelaide, says he and his family granted protection visas
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025 Wallabies break South Africa’s aura of invincibility in win that asks: is Australian rugby back? Joe Schmidt’s side turned a 22-point deficit into a first win at Ellis Park since 1963. If this is a redrafting of the story, then the sport will be better off
International Business Times · Aug 17, 2025 Former Pro-democracy Hong Kong Lawmaker Granted Asylum In Australia Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who remain jailed.
AAP · Aug 16, 2025 Female-founded AI tool aims to transform women's health An Australian-first artificial intelligence health tool aims to help women navigate the medical system by tracking symptoms and overall wellness.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025 Islamophobia on the rise in Australia and majority of incidents are not reported, report says Islamic Council of Victoria says many Muslims don’t report racist incidents because they fear not being taken seriously
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025 Can crocodiles and canoeists coexist at Australia’s 2032 Olympic Games? As world’s largest living reptile reclaims the Fitzroy River in Queensland, some say athletes shouldn’t worry while others warn against ‘running the gauntlet’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025 Australia is facing an existential tsunami. But Jim Chalmers’ economic roundtable risks putting lipstick on a dinosaur Bob Hawke excelled at finding the middle ground. Can it be found with a treasurer urging boldness and a more cautious PM?
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025 As the economy slows and productivity flatlines, is Australia having another banana republic moment? In 1986 Paul Keating warned the nation was headed towards economic disaster without reform. Now, Jim Chalmers faces a similar dilemma