Kasatkina embraces new start as Australian tennis No.1 Russian-born Daria Kasatkina has been welcomed into the Aussie tennis fold since switching her allegiance and will this week play under her new country's flag. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Incarceration crisis: youth laws to face UN scrutiny Australia's juvenile justice system could come under international scrutiny as one state seeks to make its youth crime laws even tougher. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Torrential rains created devastating inland seas in outback Queensland. Soon, they will fill Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre The small Queensland town of Eromanga bills itself as Australia’s town furthest from the sea. But this week, an ocean of freshwater arrived. The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
THIS protector protein helps hair regrowth in adults: Know how it works Hair loss remains a critical issue with only a marginal rate of success. A team of researchers from Australia, Singapore, and China have found a powerful protector protein that protects the hair follicles. The Times of India · Apr 1, 2025
Ditched art duo drum up cash for Venice project After Creative Australia rescinded their Biennale commission, Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino are fundraising for an independent artwork in Venice instead. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Meta allegedly used pirated books to train AI. Australian authors have objected, but US courts may decide if this is ‘fair use’ Companies developing AI models, such as OpenAI and Meta, train their systems on enormous datasets. These consist of text from newspapers, books (often sourced from unauthorised repositories), academic publications and various internet sources. The material includes works that are copyrighted. The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
Albanese tells Trump that Australia is ‘not negotiating’ on biosecurity, medicines and news Office of US trade representative releases report on ‘foreign trade barriers’ including Australia’s biosecurity regime for imported beef, pork and poultry The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025
Australian shares rebound but tariffs cast a shadow The Australian share market has begun April with a healthy rebound, but investors and the Reserve Bank are still wary about global policy shifts and growth. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
New Cigarette Laws Go Into Effect Today — Including Menthol Cigs Being Banned Australia is following in the footsteps of the European Union, The UK and Canada who have already banned the use of menthol cigarettes. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 1, 2025
Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sport The former forensic scientist was given a baptism of fire in her new role but says she has the skillset to tackle the combustible world of sport The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025
‘Shame, disgust, horror’: Kate Grenville faces her family history of stolen land in Australia – and asks us to feel it with her How do Australians feel about knowing the territory we inhabit was violently stolen from First Nations people? In Unsettled, Kate Grenville explores this through her own feelings. “I’ve been circling this book for years,” she writes. The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025
Using tranquillisers on racehorses is ethically questionable and puts horses and riders at risk Australia’s horse racing industry is in the spotlight after recent allegations of tranquilliser use on horses so they can be “worked” (exercised) between race days. The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025
Taxpayers win as biggest power plant keeps itself open Origin Energy has tossed a "security blanket" for Australia's largest coal power station for the coming year, saving taxpayers up to $225 million. AAP · Mar 31, 2025
New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in New Zealand 2025 Follow all the action from Seddon Park The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Tomljanovic recovers, into Charleston Open second round Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic has scored an opening-round come-from-behind win at the WTA's Charleston Open, pushed to three sets by a Japanese qualifier.
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Sport anti-corruption chief forecasts evolving threats Sport Integrity Australia's new chief executive says the nature of threats to fair play will evolve leading into the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Energy policy trips up leaders in cost-of-living poll Australia's major political parties are offering voters a choice on the nation's future energy system but communicating the details is proving hard yakka.
The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025 Menthol cigarettes will be banned from April 1. Here’s why – and what else is changing New laws come into effect in Australia today that change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products.
The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025 Under a Coalition government, the fate of Australia’s central climate policy hangs in the balance The future of Australia’s key climate policy is uncertain after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said a Coalition government would review the measure, known as the “safeguard mechanism”, which is designed to limit emissions from Australia’s largest industrial polluters.
Autosport · Mar 31, 2025 How Ferrari is helping Hamilton settle with Mercedes-inspired steering wheel software The early signs have been positive for Lewis Hamilton. While the team has not been able to execute either race weekend in Australia and China perfectly, Hamilton took his first sprint pole and victory in Shanghai as a welcome boost to his stint with the Italian powerhouse.
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Free-roaming killer cats cost the economy billions Large-scale cat desexing programs and 24-hour kitty curfews have been recommended to curb Australia's exploding feline population and protect native species.
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Stokes 'working his butt off' to be fit for England Ben Stokes tore his hamstring before Christmas but the England captain is working hard to return, with a West Australian bearing witness to his progress.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Independents and minor parties may decide who runs Australia. Who and what will win their support? The polls suggest no party is likely to have a majority after the federal election on 3 May. We asked the current crossbenchers what their priorities would be in that event
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Changes to ARC grants will make it harder for Australia to combat Trump chaos, researchers warn Plan to cut most standalone positions in favour of shorter fellowships will hurt international recruitment, critics say
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Australian house prices hit new peak as rate cut drives buyer demand Tougher conditions for first home buyers – and renters, who are now often spending more than those with mortgages