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OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Americans and Britons swear more online than Australians, research finds. WTF?

The research found Australians were more restrained online, coming only third in the swearing stakes after the UK and the US.
UK news
#murder-trial
Portland food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial

Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms in her beef wellingtons.
Portland food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial

Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms in her beef wellingtons.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We bear the brunt of the climate crisis. A Pacific Cop could help shape the global response | Surangel Whipps Jr

If well-delivered over the coming two years, these twin objectives might ultimately be viewed as the hallmarks of a nation that successfully left the climate culture wars for dead and cemented a legacy of new climate leadership.
SF politics
#weather
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

You Can Now Spend the Night in One of Australia's Most Famous National Parks for the First Time Ever-What to Know

Visitors can now book overnight stays inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with guided treks integrating local Anangu culture.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Anangu people's handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta.
Travel
#international-relations
fromDatabreaches
5 days ago

Beach mansion, Benz and Bitcoin worth $4.5m seized from League of Legends hacker Shane Stephen Duffy

Luxury assets worth over $4.5 million linked to Queensland hacker Shane Duffy have been forfeited after a lengthy investigation into stolen cryptocurrency and cyber crimes.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

If you get lost in rugged bush, these are the SES searchers who'll be sent to track you. Just don't call them elite

"What are the chances? says Paul Campbell-Allen, BSAR's commander, who remembers the call coming through on the radio, with the prefix no duff this is not part of the exercise."
Remote teams
#climate-change
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

'Everything is possible' or 'Genuinely impossible'? - The Giro d'Italia could start in Australia in 2027

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

UCI Gravel World Series - Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

Luke Plapp downplays chances of the Giro d'Italia going Down Under in 2027 - 'It's going to be very hard'

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

'Everything is possible' or 'Genuinely impossible'? - The Giro d'Italia could start in Australia in 2027

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

UCI Gravel World Series - Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

fromCyclingnews
1 week ago
Bicycling

Luke Plapp downplays chances of the Giro d'Italia going Down Under in 2027 - 'It's going to be very hard'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Government records show emergency killings of thousands of livestock after transport to Australian export abattoirs

Thousands of sheep, pigs and cattle are being subjected to emergency killings after transport to Australian export abattoirs, an analysis of internal government records shows.
UK news
#cost-of-living
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Connection, storytelling and laughter: if book clubs aren't your thing, I urge you to join a PodClub | Nicole McKenzie

The beauty of PodClub lies in its ability to foster connections among friends of friends, all bound by a mutual love for podcasts, making it an enriching social experience.
Podcast
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Single mom, influencer defends gender selection of new baby: 'For me'

"People don't know me. The media will take what they want to take. I can assure you that I'm a good person and I love my kids."
Women
Startup companies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

A privately developed Australian rocket is ready for a historic launch

Gilmour Space's Eris rocket is set to launch, marking Australia's first attempt to reach orbit with a locally designed rocket.
#evolution
#data-breach
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Americans lose their mind over Australian town name

In Tiddy Widdy Beach, just off of Tiddy Widdy road, there's a little bed and breakfast called the Schmidty at Tiddy Widdy. Feeling giddy, doing a little diddy, being witty at The Schmidty.
US news
#mma
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Cricket Australia backs players reluctant to return to India with IPL slated to resume

Alyssa Healy described the experience of being in India during heightened tensions as terrifying, emphasizing the psychological concerns for players considering a return to the IPL.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australia has been hesitant but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?

The future of delivery robots hinges on legal clarity and safety concerns, hindering their adoption in Australia.
Artificial intelligence
Digital life
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Simon Harris says social media ban for under-16s under 'serious consideration'

Australia's legislation banning social media for under 16s prompts calls for similar measures in Ireland.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Neighbor caught on security camera doing this 'disgusting' act on driveway

To the lady who defecated on our driveway... at approximately 7.15am this morning (26 April), while walking your dog, you were recorded on our security cameras, defecating on our private driveway.
Pets
#elections
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump Loses Another Election Abroad

Albanese's win reflects mounting global opposition to Trumpism, as conservative leaders face backlash linked to Trump's actions and rhetoric.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

How Trump's second term has affected elections around the world

Trump's foreign policies, specifically tariffs, significantly influenced recent electoral outcomes in Australia and other nations.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Trump Loses Another Election Abroad

Albanese's win reflects mounting global opposition to Trumpism, as conservative leaders face backlash linked to Trump's actions and rhetoric.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

How Trump's second term has affected elections around the world

Trump's foreign policies, specifically tariffs, significantly influenced recent electoral outcomes in Australia and other nations.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

You need to be financially secure already to even contemplate a side hustle, research shows

Listening to some influencers on social media could certainly have you thinking that side hustles are the key to achieving your desired life.
Startup companies
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Australia's Albanese says he had warm' call with Trump after election win

Albanese described his conversation with Trump as very warm, emphasizing the strong friendship between Australia and the United States and their commitment to work together.
US politics
#labor-party
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

'Dead cheap' trip through Qantas-owned holiday website TripADeal ends in $3.2K shock

When the couple's flight details dropped two weeks after booking their August holiday, they were shocked to discover they had been dumped in economy class seats on the Qantas flight back to Perth.
Travel
#politics
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: Revisited - "A dingo's got my baby" - The story that divided Australia

In one of the most shocking events in Australian history, the disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain during a family holiday led to intense media scrutiny and public fascination.
Parenting
#election
#housing-crisis
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A climate election? The Coalition wants to take Australia backwards, while Labor is standing still | Clear Air

The Coalition's approach under Peter Dutton threatens Australia's climate progress by dismantling emission-reduction programs and focusing on fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

When you're this big, the world is your oyster: top shellfish vie for title of Australia's heaviest

This year's entrants will be weighed on Saturday, and it is customary for a vet to be present at the weigh-in, to ensure all competitors show signs of life.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

My heart's pounding': Australians wade into ocean to save great white shark stranded in shallow water

A family helped rescue a stranded great white shark in South Australia, showcasing unusual human-shark interactions and raising concerns over marine wildlife.
Nash Core, accompanied by his son, experienced fear yet acted heroically, reflecting on the importance of respecting marine animals and their habitats.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Spruiking, fake tradies and corflute stoushes: how to understand the Australian election

Voters hate rorts, and politicians love to accuse each other of rorting. Election rorts are when the parties distribute taxpayer dollars unfairly to boost their chances of winning votes.
US Elections
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

Chinese Australians, Previously Scorned, Are Now Courted as Nation Nears Tight Election

While Australia has been inhabited by Aboriginal peoples for at least 65,000 years, the first European settlers arrived in 1788, with the first Chinese following just 30 years later.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

When is the Australian election? All you need to know about early voting, how to apply for a postal vote, what to do if you are overseas and more

The upcoming federal election in Australia is set for Saturday, 3 May, after the dissolution of Parliament on 28 March, placing the government in caretaker mode.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Trial to begin for woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushroom lunch

Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws by allegedly poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her home in regional Australia.
Dining
#mental-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

Nasal spray similar to ketamine to be added to PBS for treatment-resistant depression

Esketamine nasal spray offers a new and accessible treatment for Australians suffering from treatment-resistant depression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Less than 2% of Labor's promised $1bn mental health funding would be spent next financial year

Labor's $1 billion mental health investment sees only $16.5 million allocated for next financial year, with most funds delayed until 2028.
fromYahoo Finance
4 weeks ago

ATO checklist for 9 million Aussies claiming $3,000 expenses: 'Must check'

Nearly nine million Australians claim work-related expenses on their tax returns each year, with around half of the claims related to working from home.
Travel
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Teen recalls scary moment she got struck by lightning while scrolling on TikTok: 'Everything was exploding'

"There was this big bang and everything went white and my whole body started shaking - everything was exploding," Kermode told 10 News.
UK news
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

These Are the 10 Best Coffee Shops in the World-From Australia to Arkansas

Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters named best coffee shop in the world, highlighting Australian coffee culture and transparency in brewing.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Australia, New Zealand commemorate Anzac Day DW 04/25/2025

"It is now a century and a decade since the first Anzacs climbed into their boats and rowed into history. The years come and go, and still we come together to honor them and all who have followed," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Gender Queer graphic novel reapproved for sale in Australia after federal court fight to ban book

Australia reapproved the graphic novel Gender Queer for distribution, affirming its importance in discussing gender identity despite conservative opposition.
LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I grew up in the US and lived in England, but I later found my forever home on a completely different continent

Moving to Australia immediately felt like a breath of fresh air. After spending a year in London's endless gray skies and gloomy weather, I enjoyed feeling the sun on my skin in Australia.
London politics
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago

YOUKNOW. Embraces Seasonal Style with a Community-Driven Pre-Season Collection | stupidDOPE

YOUKNOW. crafts pieces that resonate beyond trends, emphasizing unity and authenticity in contemporary streetwear, merging practicality with understated style for everyday wear.
Fashion & style
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gout: Record-breaking sprinter selected for World Athletic Championships

Gout Gout has been selected for the Australian team for the World Athletics Championships after winning a national title in the 200m, timing 19.84 seconds.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Tributes to two Brits who drowned while swimming near Great Barrier Reef

A father and son from Wales have drowned while swimming at an unguarded beach near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, highlighting risks at popular tourist destinations.
UK news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Local News Interview With Australian Twins Is Going Mega, Mega Viral For Obvious Reasons

Witnesses are recounting the mayhem that unfolded on the Sunshine Coast when a carjacked SUV rolled over, revealing a dangerous situation with an armed thief.
UK news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Aussies capture incredible footage of Lyrid meteor shower: 'In awe'

Several lucky residents were able to capture the incredible sight on camera, saying they heard loud bangs and saw bright flashes in the skies, leading some to think it was a thunderstorm.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hundreds of koalas killed in Australia cull, leaving joeys caught in the crossfire orphaned, activists say

The use of aerial shooting should be treated as a last resort. This is the first time that koalas have been killed by shooting from a helicopter in Australia. Aerial culling of koalas is an Australian first and sets a nasty ethical precedent.
UK news
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australia's student strikers for climate believed they could change their future. Where are they now?

The youth climate movement peaked in 2019 but has since struggled to maintain momentum due to various challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Australian Identical Twins Speak In-Sync Throughout Surreal Viral Interview After Armed Carjacking Incident: Run! He's Got a Gun!'

And one guy, he was up there with our mum he goes, run, he's got a gun, one sister recounted as the other mirrored her speech exactly.
UK news
#russia
fromPage Six
1 month ago

Margot Robbie flaunt fit physique during Australian beach outing with husband Tom Ackerley

Margot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, enjoyed a day at the beach in Queensland shortly after welcoming their first child, demonstrating their joy as new parents.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You'll never amount to anything': the boxing world champion you've never heard of

It's kind of broken my heart really because growing up we were always told what a sports-mad country Australia is and how proud we were of our athletes.
MMA
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Supermodel Tyra Banks Reveals Why She Quit the U.S. and Relocated Her Family to Australia: 'It's a Dream Come True'

"I've been going to Australia a lot because we were making a lot of our ice cream there in this big facility, doing our recipes. I just fell in love with it."
London
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

ATO confirms $1,380 tax change for millions of Aussies: 'Updated'

The fixed rate work from home deduction has been increased from 67 to 70 cents per hour, providing a larger tax deduction for Australian taxpayers.
Remote teams
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Katie Perry Is Suing Katy Perry in Australia. Wait, What?

The High Court of Australia is revisiting a trademark dispute between pop star Katy Perry and designer Katie Perry, with broader implications for branding.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We took our kids out of school and spent a year living on the road. We'll do 5 things differently on our next adventure.

"Our planned stops will be closer together... we realized that this itinerary only works when the towns are fairly close together. We learned three hours in the car was the most any of us could handle."
Travel
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

America used to fire the world's imagination but now the cultural conversation is being silenced | Van Badham

Australia experiences a sharp decline in tourism to the U.S. due to negative perceptions of political climate and treatment of international visitors.
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