China’s Xi says Australia ties have ‘turned around’ as he hosts Albanese Amid geopolitical tensions, the two nations call for dialogue as China tries to capitalise on US tariffs on US allies. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
Indigenous Australians Lose Landmark Climate Court Case Against Government Indigenous Australians living on a string of climate-threatened islands on Tuesday lost a landmark court bid to hold the government responsible for lacklustre emissions targets. International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025
Why the British and Irish Lions’ uncertain future could be bad news for Australia With more regular games against France, Argentina and others mooted, this summer’s series feels vital for the Wallabies to prove their worth The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
Lions suffer Mack Hansen injury blow to leave major headache for first Test Blair Kinghorn is also struggling to overcome a knee injury in time for the Brisbane clash The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
Lions face new injury blow with Mack Hansen expected to miss first Australia Test Wing in doubt after missing training due to a foot issue while coach Andy Farrell has privately picked side to face the Wallabies on Saturday The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025
Supermarket treatments for depression don’t require a prescription. But do they work? Australians have long been some of the highest users of herbal and nutritional supplements that claim to boost mood or ease depression. These include omega-3s (found in fish oil), St John’s wort, probiotics and vitamin D. The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
'Dialogue' Must Be At Heart Of China, Australia Ties, PM Tells Xi "Dialogue" must be at the heart of ties between Canberra and Beijing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital. International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025
Reserve Bank reveals blueprint to axe card surcharges The Reserve Bank of Australia wants to scrap surcharge fees on card payments in a move it argues will benefit consumers and business. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
Australian, Chinese business leaders seek common ground A roundtable of Chinese and Australian business leaders in Beijing has recommended greater collaboration on green steel, education and agriculture. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
Australian and Chinese leaders seek to boost trade despite differences on other issues Australia and China are working to strengthen trade ties despite disagreements over security and human rights The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
Big bank's tax vision bucks business lobby, coalition Australia's largest company has broken ranks with big business to call for wealth taxes and limits to superannuation tax concessions to help drive productivity. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
After a hopeful start, Labor’s affordable housing fund is proving problematic When the Albanese government announced the A$10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund in 2023, the news reverberated through the housing sector. The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
Brutal Mitchell Starc spell one to remember amid Australia batters’ tour to forget The left-arm fast bowler claimed a record-breaking six-wicket haul in the third Test against the West Indies to celebrate his milestone match in style The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025
Webb weaves magic to usher in golf golden generation The legendary Karrie Webb has been key in the surge of golf's golden generation with Australian women dominating on the world stage like never before. AAP · Jul 15, 2025
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025 The southern hemisphere is full of birds found nowhere else on Earth. Their importance has been overlooked The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at the South Pole. In fact, the Antarctic is the only place on Earth where this bird lives.
AAP · Jul 15, 2025 Free speech concerns over defining anti-Semitism A proposal that Australia adopt an international organisation's definition of anti-Semitism could impact free speech, a legal expert has warned.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025 Homelessness is a driver of poor health in Australia – so why not make housing part of healthcare? Programs to address homelessness have the potential to practically pay for themselves through government savings on health and justice spending
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025 Starc Inspires Australia As West Indies All Out For 27 Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced a devastating opening spell as the West Indies were demolished for 27, the second-lowest score in Test history, to suffer a humiliating 176-run defeat on the third day of the third and final game at Sabina Park on Monday.
AAP · Jul 14, 2025 Boland the best in 100 years, but remains unlucky man Scott Boland can add a Test hat-trick to his incredible late-career surge, with the Victorian also holding a 100-year best in international cricket.
AAP · Jul 14, 2025 Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles Scrapping surcharges could save Australians about $1.2 billion, but small businesses think they will have to foot the bill.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 West Indies bowled out for second lowest score in Test history as records tumble in Australia win The pace bowler took six for nine as the hosts narrowly avoided an embarrassing new low.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025 PM hails ‘very constructive’ meeting – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2025 US men to host friendlies against Australia and Ecuador in October international window The US will host Australia for a friendly on 14 October in Colorado, while Ecuador will visit Austin, Texas four days earlier
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025 Antisemitism plan fails on a number of fronts – a contentious definition of hate is just the start The antisemitism strategy presented to the Albanese government has attracted considerable – and wholly justifed – criticism.
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025 Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won’t give you the answer Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.