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A climate crisis, a ballot, and a chance at a new life in Australia

World-first agreement that creates a visa in the context of climate change stirs hope among young people in Tuvalu

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025

AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls

Artificial intelligence could exacerbate the gap between boys and girls studying STEM subjects, an expert has warned, especially in regional Australia.

AAP · Jun 20, 2025

West Australian miners flexed their muscle to block a federal EPA last year. Will it be different this time?

This week, Environment Minister Murray Watt met with groups representing business, the environment, renewable energy and First Nations communities in a bid to restart Labor’s stalled environmental reforms. There was one group in the room Watt presumably had to woo hardest: Western Australia’s miners.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025

Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations won’t solve the problem

As the end of the 2024-25 financial year nears, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), has launched a new joint fundraising initiative allowing Australians to make tax-deductible donations directly to Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2025

Iranians in Australia feel powerless as conflict rages

As conflict in the Middle East threatens to descend into "all-out war", members of Australia's Iranian community are watching on from afar in despair.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025

Penny Wong Announces Suspension Of Tehran Embassy, Urges Aussies To Leave

"We urge Australians who are able to leave Iran to do so now, if it is safe."

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 19, 2025

Trump’s two-week window for Iran attack, Olympics ditch diversity, the five ways we’ve changed

The US president continues to bat off questions about his intentions in Iran; survey reveals five key trends in the way Australians live

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2025

Bribe or community benefit? Sweeteners smoothing the way for renewables projects need to be done right

When a renewable energy developer announces a new project, there’s one big question mark – how will nearby communities react?

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2025

Is there any hope for a fairer carve-up of the GST between the states?

When the Western Australian state government handed down its state budget on Thursday, it showed a balance sheet solidly in the black with a A$2.5 billion surplus. But, as it has for seven years, the state has received an outsized boost to its coffers from the federal government.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2025

Kasatkina will hope to make BJK Cup bow in Tasmania

Australia's tennis women will host their next Billie Jean King Cup tie in Tasmania, with Daria Kasatkina hoping to be on board for the first time.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025