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Australia’s next government may well be in minority. Here’s how that can be a good outcome for the country

Two months out from an Australian federal election, the polling is pointing to a very tight race between the two major parties. This means, if the polls are correct, neither party will likely win enough seats to command a parliamentary working majority.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

Australia has promised to end domestic violence within a generation. Jess Hill asks: are our strategies working?

At last year’s conference marking the 50th anniversary of Elsie, Australia’s first feminist refuge, numerous speakers reflected on the ultimate aim of the feminist refuge movement, back in the 1970s: that in the near future, domestic violence would no longer exist and their services would no longer be needed.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

Cyclone's blow to budget as food, building costs hit

The full impact of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Alfred is being assessed, with grocery and construction prices under pressure.

AAP · Mar 16, 2025

The cars eating Australia: should we be trying to reverse our attraction to SUVs and utes?

Australians are hooked on tax perks while road fatalities and emissions are surging and spending on petrol and insurance increasing

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025

‘We are favourites’: McLaren are ‘team to beat’ in F1 title race, says Lando Norris

Lando Norris believes he and his McLaren team are now favourites for the 2025 F1 world championship after victory in Australia

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

Lando Norris rubbishes intriguing George Russell claim despite McLaren victory in Australia

McLaren had the quickest car at the season-opener as Norris claimed his fifth F1 race victory

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Tears, tribulations and impressing Toto – F1 rookies round-up

Despite the majority having previous Formula 1 experience, history will reflect that six rookies started the 2025 season at the Australian Grand Prix – and it was a chastening experience for all but one of them.

Autosport · Mar 16, 2025

Hamilton's Ferrari debut race "a crash course" in the wet

Lewis Hamilton believes his first Ferrari Formula 1 start went "worse than I thought it would go" and was "a crash course in driving a Ferrari in the rain" during the Australian Grand Prix.

Autosport · Mar 16, 2025

Albon hails Williams' strategy execution to land fifth in Australian GP

Alex Albon praised his Williams team for its strategy execution in the mixed-conditions 2025 Formula 1 season opener in Australia, as he finished fifth after a well-timed switch to intermediates.

Autosport · Mar 16, 2025

Lando Norris begins season with Australian F1 GP after pipping Verstappen

Max Verstappen finishes second, George Russell third and hometown hero Oscar Piastri crosses ninth after sliding out in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025