Middle powers such as Australia relied on the rules-based order, but that’s in doubt. Here’s what we must do US globalism is in retreat and Australia’s fear of abandonment is more acute than in ages The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025
US retreat leaves Australia to weigh Pacific aid gaps Donald Trump's aid freeze, dismantling of key agency USAID and reinstatement of the global gag rule will both shatter and shake up development assistance. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
I Froze My Eggs, And Now My Data Has Been Hacked. How Worried Should Genea Clients Be? A cyber security expert weighs in. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 25, 2025
Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs The treasurer has pushed for Australia to be exempt from US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, with a decision due soon from Donald Trump. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
Morning Mail: Kean hits back at ‘bullying’ of climate body, Musk backlash grows, Eurovision pick revealed Climate Change chief pushes back at Coalition criticism; Creative Australia chiefs refuse to quit after grilling at Senate estimates The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025
England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow? People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidised weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names for tirzepatide). The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
Multiple warnings and huge fines are not stopping super funds, insurers and banks overcharging customers Last week the Federal Court fined Australia’s biggest superannuation company, AustralianSuper, A$27 million for overcharging customers. The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
I spy with my little eye: 3 unusual Australian plant ecosystems to spot on your next roadtrip When the growing gets tough, the tough trees and shrubs get growing. The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025
Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South Africa The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
SheBelieves Cup Day Two Takeaways: Japan and USWNT Extend Dominance Day two of the SheBelieves Cup is all wrapped up as Japan and the USWNT both grabbed victories in Glendale. Sports Illustrated · Feb 25, 2025
‘There’s no better feeling’: TikTok star Go-Jo to represent Australia at Eurovision 2025 Singer of viral hit Mrs Hollywood hopes his milkshakes bring everyone on board at Basel this year when he sings Milkshake Man, an ode to self-confidence The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025
Venice Biennale pavilion could be empty, Creative Australia chief tells senators Adrian Collette admits decision to drop Khaled Sabsabi risks having nothing on show but he and chair won’t quit The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025
Uni size a factor for vice-chancellors' pay: peak body The head of Australia's university peak body has defended the salaries of vice-chancellors being larger than than the leaders of Harvard or Oxford. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 International Women's Day plants message for future International Women's Day will have a star-studded line-up of speakers at events across Australia, celebrating this year's theme of March Forward.
Bored Panda · Feb 25, 2025 94 Times People Asked Something So Dumb About Someone’s Country, It Hurt Questions so absurd they make you wonder if common sense is handed out in limited supply or if Google suddenly started charging per search. The post 94 Times People Asked Something So Dumb About Someone’s Country, It Hurt first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025 Australian citizen detained 32 times at Sydney airport accuses border force of systemic racism Hubert Igbinoba, who is suing the Australian government, says he is singled out because he is black – a claim the government denies
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025 Aurimas Mockus has been rowing across the Pacific for months. Now he’s weeks from Australia – if he can avoid Cyclone Alfred Lithuanian has battled solitude, a whirlpool and unfavourable winds. But now, as he approaches Brisbane, a ‘powerful’ storm is forming near the Coral Sea
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025 Matt Kean says suggestion Coalition could sack him if it wins election is ‘concerning threat’ Climate Change Authority chair says his job is to provide ‘frank and fearless advice’ after he criticised opposition’s nuclear energy proposal
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025 A landmark Australian inquiry put the spotlight on menopause. But was the process transparent? Some involved in lobbying for the Senate inquiry had support from big pharma – or stood to gain from menopause being given a higher profile
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Champions Trophy clash between South Africa and Australia washed out in boost for England’s hopes England’s fate is now in their own hands as they prepare to face Afghanistan in their second group fixture
The Times of India · Feb 25, 2025 Champions Trophy: Australia vs South Africa clash abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy Group B game between Australia and South Africa was called off due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, with no play possible.
The Times of India · Feb 25, 2025 Shubman Gill: The big weapon in India's ODI arsenal DUBAI: During Shubman Gill's free-flowing 52-ball 46 against Pakistan on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, as he carved Shaheen Shah Afridi for three fours in the seventh over, one of the shots stood out. A booming straight drive which showed the hapless bowler the full face of the bat…
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand Beijing’s unexpected exercises disrupted flights and fuelled regional security debates
TechRadar · Feb 25, 2025 Australia vs South Africa live stream: Watch ICC Champions Trophy online (it's free) – match delayed All the ways to watch Australia vs South Africa live streams as the two top teams in Group B meet in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.