Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests Popular cars have been caught using significantly more petrol than their lab tests showed in the first real-world test results. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Five SUVs used up to 13% more fuel on Australian roads than reported in lab Australian Automobile Association says largest discrepancy in consumption during real-world test was recorded by Hyundai Kona and Toyota Rav4 The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2023
Australia’s road toll increased 4.6% in past 12 months, new data shows Highest increase was in South Australia, where road deaths were 28.4% higher in the 12 months to September than the previous year The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Michael Bradley: the Toronto FC legend who will be long remembered The former USA captain, who retired after Toronto FC’s final regular-season game last Saturday, was a true general: someone who cared more about the club, than his individual career The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023
Hunter motorists more likely to die, data shows Australian Automobile Association calls for more data to be released. Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2023
'Real world' car-testing to probe fuel economy promises A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Policy pothole: are the states ready to share road safety data with the federal government? It’s hard to think of any other policy areas where governments might suggest ignoring the problem instead of at least measuring the gap The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023
Uluru Dialogue accuses Dutton of ‘deception’ over voice – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023
Cyclists and pedestrian deaths rise on Australian roads Australia has recorded its highest August road toll in the past five years, with fatal accidents for cyclists and pedestrians rising sharply. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Captain America Redux: why Milan need Pulisic on and off the pitch The marriage between the Rossoneri and the American comes as Serie A look to make inroads into a lucrative market across the Atlantic The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023
John Herdman must revive a fallen MLS dynasty at Toronto FC The Englishman is leaving his post with Canada to join the ranks in club football. He will find a team whose best days lie firmly in the past The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2023
Refugee hotel detention lawful but lacks humanity Australia's use of hotels as makeshift detention centres for asylum seekers and refugees awaiting medical treatment is lawful but lacks humanity, a court finds. AAP · Jul 6, 2023
MLS highest-paid duo organise team meetings to 'get manager Bob Bradley sacked' A miserable season for Toronto FC has been underpinned by clashes off the field between star men Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernadeschi and manager Bob Bradley Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Road toll rises in almost every state and territory, putting safety strategy 'badly off course' Independent monitoring of the national road toll finds deaths on Australia's roads have risen in almost every state and territory, prompting concerns the National Road Safety Strategy is failing.
Reuters · Apr 21, 2023 Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation lawsuit against Australian news website Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch dropped a defamation lawsuit against an Australian news site over an opinion piece he said accused him of complicity in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, saying the defendant was trying to generate publicity.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023 Electric vehicle sales in Australia overtake petrol-driven cars in medium category for first time Sales of battery EVs overtook conventional petrol hybrids in all categories, according to peak motoring body. ‘The shift is on,’ director says
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023 Asking For It is urgent, difficult viewing on Australia’s consent crisis Rape, deepfake porn and misogyny in schools: Jess Hill’s new SBS documentary examines how Australians’ attitudes towards sex and consent are being shaped
Nottingham Post · Mar 18, 2023 Nottinghamshire woman speaks out as her dad’s brain tumour symptoms came on ‘like a flipped switch’ His two daughters are raising money
ABC News · Nov 1, 2022 Woman at centre of Hawthorn racism review will not participate in AFL investigation, 'refusing to consent to silencing tactics' The lawyer for a woman at the centre of the Hawthorn cultural safety review says his client will not participate in the AFL's investigation, saying she is "refusing to consent to the silencing tactics of the AFL".
The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022 Victoria’s opposition commits to changing law to allow religious schools to hire based on faith Lawyer says it’s ‘inevitable’ LGBTQ+ teachers will be sacked under change endorsed by Matthew Guy
The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2022 Legal opinions split on whether Andrew Thorburn could argue discrimination over Essendon resignation One lawyer says the matter contrasts with Israel Folau’s sacking, as views weren’t actually expressed
ABC News · Sep 3, 2022 The Dawson case was a win for true crime, but the outlook is gloomy for 'podcast justice' In the hugely popular but often maligned world of true crime, the conviction this week of former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson for the murder of his wife Lynette was a big win for podcast justice.
Manchester Evening News · Sep 1, 2022 Billionaire Issa brothers poach HS2 boss as they pledge 'laser-focus' on cost of living crisis The brothers ran their first petrol station in Bury in 2001
Birmingham Post · Sep 1, 2022 Issa brothers 'laser-focused' on helping staff through cost of living crisis despite profits dip EG Group has hired HS2's chief financial officer as its new CFO