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Lonely Planet reveals the world’s most queer-friendly destinations: can you guess where they are?

The organisation has launched a brand new guidebook aimed at an LGBTQ+ audience

Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025

Donald Trump’s tariffs are disrupting markets around the world – here’s why it could be hurting your super

Fears of a US recession and a global trade war are upending global stocks, putting Australians’ retirement savings at risk. Experts say there’s no need to panic – probably

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025

The Ballarat food entrepreneur: ‘It just doesn’t make sense for us to be miserable’

Lilly Wright moved to Australia from Malaysia 11 years ago and spends $2,400 a fortnight supplying her market stall and cooking classes. She says local and federal governments could do more to help small business

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025

Zerafa calls out former nemesis in victory speech

Australian Michael Zerafa has defeated Besir Ay in Sydney and still hopes to one day reignite an old rivalry with Tim Tszyu.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

“I’ve used Teles and Strats, but I always find myself going back to that Jag – something about the Cobain Jag just sounded extra-beefy”: Courtney Barnett is one of indie-rock’s most celebrated southpaws – and the Nirvana Fender connection runs deep

The Australian singer-songwriter’s new live session demonstrates her continuing curiosity about dynamics, ambience and composing, as she admits she might be too comfortable with her Kurt Cobain Jag

Guitar World · Mar 12, 2025

We should love this India team but Champions Trophy felt a hollow triumph

Rohit Sharma’s side are all-time greats but Indian dominance has created imbalance and over-dependence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

Shubman Gill crowned ICC Player of the Month for February 2025

NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2025, adding yet another accolade to his ever-growing list of achievements. Gill secured the prestigious honour after outshining Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, thanks to his remarkable performances…

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2025

The top five F1 Australian GP season openers

Ever since Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit replaced Adelaide on the Formula 1 calendar, it (for fans of a certain age) became synonymous with ‘the start of a new season’ for over 20 years. Adelaide had held every single closer between 1985 and 1995, before the race moved south-east to the…

Autosport · Mar 12, 2025

American influencer sparks outrage in Australia after taking baby wombat from its mom

Sam Jones posted clip on Instagram showing her with the marsupial while the mother gave chase

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

View from The Hill: tariff rebuff feeds into debate about how Australia handles Donald Trump

Anthony Albanese didn’t mince words in responding to Donald Trump’s refusal to grant Australia an exemption from the United States’ tariff on aluminium and steel. “This is not a friendly act,” the prime minister declared bluntly.

The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025