Students 'forced into slavery' with scholarship lure A woman who allegedly lured PNG students to Australia and used debt bondage to force them to work on farms has been charged with human trafficking. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Assisted dying: UK doctor says helping patients die in Australia is a ‘privilege’ The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to return to the House of Commons for debate on Friday Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
Australian government downplays ‘natural’ decision by Pentagon to review Aukus defence pact Richard Marles says support for trilateral agreement still strong in Washington and Australia knew about review weeks ago The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025
Secret examination of agency running Aukus submarine program handed to government – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025
Morning Mail: Aukus in doubt as Pentagon reviews pact; Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies, Australia fight back at Lord’s Pentagon to review if Aukus fits with ‘America first’ agenda; songwriter and producer seen as one of music’s all-time greats dies The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025
Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review Australian officials will not rethink the AUKUS partnership or look at a back-up plan despite the US launching an "American First"-inspired review of the deal. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Goodbye to all that? Rethinking Australia’s alliance with Trump’s America Even the most ardent supporters of the alliance with the United States – the notional foundation of Australian security for more than 70 years – must be having some misgivings about the second coming of Donald Trump. The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025
A reversal in US climate policy will send renewables investors packing – and Australia can reap the benefits President Donald Trump is trying to unravel the signature climate policy of his predecessor Joe Biden, the Inflation Reduction Act, as part of a sweeping bid to dismantle the United States’ climate ambition. The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025
201 ways to say ‘fuck’: what 1.7 billion words of online text shows about how the world swears Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect and express themselves – both in person, and online. The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025
Extreme weather could send milk prices soaring, deepening challenges for the dairy industry Australia’s dairy industry is in the middle of a crisis, fuelled by an almost perfect storm of challenges. The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025
‘Microaggressions’ can fly under the radar in schools. Here’s how to spot them and respond Bullying is sadly a common experience for Australian children and teenagers. It is estimated at least 25% experience bullying at some point in their schooling. The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025
The Professor with golden touch plots more swim success Australia's Olympic freestyle champion Cam McEvoy is a physics and maths nerd who explains his swimming success with a bell curve. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
The stark numbers that spell grim news for Aussie musos Australian music fans are proud of local tunes and want to hear more, but the numbers show they're overwhelmingly listening to international artists. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Pentagon launches review of US-UK-Australia Aukus security alliance Future of $240bn defense pact in doubt as Trump administration reviews it to see if it aligns with ‘America first’ agenda The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025 Cricket’s world showdown finally lives up to its billing on thrilling first day Grumbles about formats and venues are forgotten as first South Africa’s quicks, and then Australia’s, make hay in Lord’s sunshine
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2025 WTC final: Australia-South Africa – Rabada rebounds with five-for South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada comes back from suspension to take five Australia wickets in World Test Championship final.
International Business Times UK · Jun 11, 2025 David Byrne Announces 2025 Tour and New Album With Music Video Drop The Talking Heads frontman announced his plans for an international tour with a new album and a new music video.
AAP · Jun 11, 2025 Israeli minister sanctions dubbed too little, too late Australia's sanctioning of two Israeli ministers over the war in Gaza has been dismissed by a pro-Palestine campaigner who says more concrete action is needed.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 Starc leads Australia fightback after Rabada stars for South Africa on day one of WTC final Kagiso Rabada took five for 51 as South Africa bowled out Australia for 212 at Lord’s but then struggled to 43 for four on day one of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 British & Irish Lions calm fears over Tadhg Furlong’s fitness for Australia tour The British & Irish Lions have revealed Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong, and others involved in the URC and Premiership finals, may face Argentina next week
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Finlay Bealham will be a great fit for the group – Lions head coach Andy Farrell Bealham was called up after Glasgow Warriors tight head Zander Fagerson was ruled out of the summer tour to Australia with a calf problem.
International Business Times UK · Jun 11, 2025 Tesla Drivers Sue Over 'Phantom Braking' — Musk Faces Legal Heat in France and Australia Tesla faces lawsuits in France and Australia as drivers report sudden, unexplained braking incidents known as 'phantom braking,' raising safety concerns and legal pressure on Elon Musk's company.
AAP · Jun 11, 2025 Grass not greener: Aussie tennis men rolled in Rosmalen Alex de Minaur won the pre-Wimbledon grasscourt tournament in Rosmalen last year - but in the champ's absence, the Australian men's 2025 challenge has flopped.