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smh.com.au | 6 min. ago NEW

When fear and loathing tip the scales

Australia could do with more politicians like Helen Haines. But after Monday’s attack, many women would be forgiven for deciding the cost of entering public life is too high.

smh.com.au | 51 min. ago NEW

Government defends Snowy Hydro 2.0 amid $25b cost surge

The Albanese government is doubling down on its defence of Snowy Hydro 2.0 as Australia’s critical clean-energy backbone.

abc.net.au | 1 hrs. 2 min. ago

Australia at the heart of 'transformational' cancer vaccine breakthrough

A world-first cancer vaccine has been shown to radically reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence and death.

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 9 min. ago

Outpouring of public support for MP Helen Haines

The outpouring of public support for MP Helen Haines continues to grow with an Australia-wide candlelight vigil planned.

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 29 min. ago

Beaten by the breeze, Marnus is now up against the winds of change in Aussie team

Labuschagne is fighting for Test cricket survival this week as the Australian selectors ponder their options.

smh.com.au | 1 hrs. 49 min. ago

Vision for Melbourne’s future debated at The Age's Melbourne Assembly

As Melbourne prepares to become Australia’s largest city, The Age held the inaugural Melbourne Assembly - a three-day public forum bringing together industry leaders, key decision-makers, and the community to shape our city’s future.

theguardian.com | 1 hrs. 59 min. ago

Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight

David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates loomsMore than a week after allegations that Greens senator Jordon Steele-John had behaved inappropriately towards women made headlines, his position in the party remains in limbo and its new leader’s handling of the issue in question.David Shoebridge’s first major challenge at the helm of the federal Greens came earlier this month when the Nine newspapers reported a three-page letter had been sent to him urging an independent investigation into Steele-John.

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abc.net.au | 2 hrs. 45 min. ago

Coalmine's night operations shutdown 'disappointing' for government

One of Western Australia's last coalmines is set to reduce its operating capacity by nearly half, which unions say will result in job losses.

theguardian.com | 3 hrs. 5 min. ago

How citizen science is tracking changes in shorelines around the world

An app and a camera phone are all that’s needed at more than 200 spots to help researchers monitor coastal areasThe shoreline changes with the weather. Tracking these changes over time is a labour-intensive task, and an army of citizen scientists with camera phones is a great asset.The CoastSnap project started in Australia in 2017 and has spread to beaches worldwide.

You may have spotted the setup while out walking along the coast: a cradle to rest your phone on while taking a picture and a sign explaining where to send the snap. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 3 hrs. 38 min. ago

‘Bespoke’ mRNA vaccine significantly reduces risk of melanoma recurrence or death, clinical trial shows

Trial results represent ‘foundational shift’ in approach to cancer, allowing scientists to harness immune system in more personalised wayGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA personalised mRNA-based melanoma vaccine significantly reduces the risk of cancer recurrence or death within two years, new clinical trial results show.The vaccine, intismeran, is custom-made to target genetic mutations unique to an individual’s melanoma.

It is the first individualised cancer vaccine to show positive results in a phase III clinical trial. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 3 hrs. 48 min. ago

Jim Chalmers faces a world of hard choices where the solution to one problem makes the other worse

High inflation, low growth and rising unemployment can be added to the federal treasurer’s wall of worriesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers in a speech last week offered the scant encouragement that the economy would be “a bit better” in a year’s time.Fast forward to Friday morning, and the treasurer revealed that his officials were busy downgrading their forecasts ahead of December’s mid-year budget update to show slower growth and higher unemployment.

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smh.com.au | 3 hrs. 56 min. ago

Foreign money is reshaping the A-League. The benefits come with strings attached

Multi-club ownership is on the rise in Australia and around the world. But as the Manchester City case shows, belonging to a global football empire can come with risks beyond a single club’s control.

abc.net.au | 4 hrs. 28 min. ago

Grant Stevens ends four decades on the force in headquarters ceremony

South Australia's outgoing police commissioner has been farewelled with a show of full police pomp and ceremony, as he formally steps down to prepare for his new role as the state's next governor.

theguardian.com | 5 hrs. 13 min. ago

Mother sought advice from Alan Jones after broadcaster’s alleged indecent assault of her son, court hears

Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingThe mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones continued to seek advice from the broadcaster after the teenager was allegedly indecently assaulted at his Fitzroy Falls farm, a Sydney court has heard.The divorced mother told the Downing Centre court she had developed a pattern of not trusting herself and she continued her correspondence with Jones because “I knew he knew about everything; he had an opinion about everything”.

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abc.net.au | 5 hrs. 57 min. ago

Australia hits North Korean 'shadow bankers' with fresh sanctions

North Korean companies have been accused of setting up an international network of IT workers to evade sanctions.

smh.com.au | 6 hrs. 5 min. ago

Aussie emerges unscathed after brutal crash

Australia's Jack Miller walks out unscathed after a brutal high-speed crash at his home Grand Prix.

scmp.com | 6 hrs. 24 min. ago

Australia sanctions 2 over North Korean fake IT workers scheme for nuclear funds

Australia said on Friday it had sanctioned two North Korean individuals and companies over the use of “fraudulent” IT workers and cybercrime to earn cash for the isolated nuclear-armed state. The two men are alleged to be key operators in Pyongyang’s cybercriminal activities overseas, estimated by analysts to bring in billions for the country’s weapons programme.

“The North Korean entities and individuals sanctioned today facilitate North Korea’s use of fraudulent IT workers to raise revenue for...

theguardian.com | 6 hrs. 55 min. ago

Embattled Queensland minister Amanda Camm quits Crisafulli frontbench citing health and safety reasons

Camm, who resigned following months of pressure over her handling of state’s child safety system, cited Helen Haines attack as reason for departureGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland minister Amanda Camm has resigned from cabinet following months of pressure over the state government’s handling of the child safety system and efforts to prevent domestic and family violence.Camm told reporters on Friday the decision to step down was “mine alone”.

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smh.com.au | 7 hrs. 8 min. ago

Kennedy scorches to 100m title

Lachlan Kennedy clocks 9.96 seconds (+0.5 wind) to claim the men's 100-metre title at the 2026 Australian athletics championships in Sydney.

smh.com.au | 7 hrs. 54 min. ago

‘I couldn’t save my own niece’: Anti-violence advocate’s heartbreak over Jayda’s death

For decades, Kellie Carter-Bell fought to break a cycle of brutality. The killing of 21-year-old Jayda Allen Bonner proves how far Australia still has to go.

smh.com.au | 8 hrs. 12 min. ago

A Nawaqanitawase circus should not be on Rugby Australia’s list of priorities

The Wallabies won’t get what they need to win a Rugby World Cup from the NRL next year.

abc.net.au | 8 hrs. 34 min. ago

Awkward questions linger as creaky Australia receives South African hiding

It is a case of the same old problems leading to the same old questions as Australia squanders a series lead, setting up a grandstand finale in South Africa next week.

abc.net.au | 9 hrs. 1 min. ago

Cave divers search for rare ghost bats after flooding

Cave divers abseil into the abyss searching for signs of Australia's largest carnivorous bat, to save it from going locally extinct in outback Queensland.

abc.net.au | 9 hrs. 23 min. ago

Cave divers search for rare ghost bats after flooding

Cave divers abseil into the abyss searching for signs of Australia's largest carnivorous bat, to save it from going locally extinct in outback Queensland.