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Sea World choppers 'shouldn't have operated' at time of tragedy, expert says
An industry expert says the aviation watchdog should have identified the faulty radio that contributed to a fatal mid-air helicopter crash at Sea World on the Gold Coast.
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Exporters fear trade war will tank demand for Australian products
A "riskier and more unpredictable" global trade landscape has Australian exporters worried, but it could present opportunities as well.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Rough sleepers' tents binned as council outlaws homeless camping
Homeless woman Carol Ross says council workers gave her one hour to remove her personal belongings from her tent before they loaded it onto the back of a garbage truck.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Doctors warn of travel risks as measles cases surge in Australia
Australia is in the middle of a surge in measles cases amid a global spike and declining childhood vaccination rates. So what precautions should be taken to avoid widespread transmission?
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Live: No change to Australia in Trump tariff backflip
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Far North Queensland to spruik a new $10 million Reef Educational Experience Fund to protect and promote the Great Barrier Reef. Follow live.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Postecoglou lashes out at negativity as Spurs tenure goes on the line
Ange Postecoglou's tenure with Tottenham will be on the line in their Europa League quarterfinal clash with Eintrach Frankfurt, but the embattled manager is vowing to fight on despite "glass-half-empty rhetoric".
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Music for reflection across Holy Week, Passover and Easter
Your guide to listening for music of reflection and rejuvenation on ABC Classic across Holy Week, Passover and Easter, as well as the music inspired by nature across the long weekend.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:First look at 'visionary' Aboriginal-led tertiary education precinct
It was the dream of two former Australians of the Year. Now, a world-class, Aboriginal-led tertiary education precinct is on the cusp of being brought to life in north-east Arnhem Land.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump backtracks on tariffs, Coalition’s nuclear threat to renewable projects, fears for yellow-bellied glider
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood morning. Stock markets have surged after the US president, Donald Trump, announced a 90-day “pause” on his tariff plan so that most countries will now be hit with the base 10% rate (which Australia was already facing) rather than higher figures announced last week. However, China...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:In the debate between renewables and nuclear, some say it's 'game over'
While experts weigh in on the great energy debate, one builder says the industry has already made up its mind.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Inquest told man's surgery was cancelled several times in lead-up to death
An inquest hears that it is "probable" a 62-year-old man's death would have been prevented if his high-priority surgery was not postponed several times.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Fears for major forestry region as pines trees die from drought stress
Severe and prolonged drought conditions in one of Australia's largest forestry regions are killing pine trees, and raising concerns about the future of the country's building material supplies.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Live: Wall Street soars with best day since 2008 after Trump u-turn on tariffs
The ASX is set to surge after US stocks rocketed higher on Donald Trump's tariff pause. The S&P 500 posted its biggest gain since 2008. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Flooding has created an 'inland tsunami' in remote South Australia
While communities around Adelaide cope with drought, another part of South Australia is dealing with a "historic" flood event. Here's what we know.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Beyond 'bunker mentality': How preppers are planning for the next crisis
Pop culture might mock doomsday preppers, but in some cases, their mindset can teach us helpful lessons.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:King Charles and Camilla make surprise visit to Pope Francis
King Charles and Queen Camilla have met Pope Frances privately at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, where the pontiff has offered his best wishes for their 20th wedding anniversary.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Tripped at the first hurdle: fees-free changes could put some students off tertiary study altogether
Students from poorer backgrounds already struggle with access to tertiary education. Moving the fees-free incentive from the first to last year of study may make it even harder.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:In Colum McCann’s Twist, the undersea data cables that connect us inspire a story of mystery and severed connections
Twist is a richly allusive novel, with echoes of Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad and Philip Roth.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:1 in 10 tunnel workers could develop silicosis, our new research shows
Silicosis is a serious, incurable lung disease caused by inhaling small particles of silica dust.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Here’s how a ‘silent’ tax hike is balancing the budget – with the heaviest burden on the lowest paid
Bracket creep means the average tax rate will increase by about 4% over the next decade. But a low wage earner on $45,000 will see a jump of almost 7%.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Labor made plenty of promises at the last election. Did they deliver?
Another election brings another round of promises from politicians trying to win votes, but how many did the last government keep? It’s likely more than you think.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Australia urgently needs to get serious about long-term climate policy – but there’s no sign of that in the election campaign
The election campaign must prioritise climate policy to ensure the next government drives the transition to a clean economy in a world upended by Donald Trump.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Child protection failures horrify parents of boy smacked at daycare
Victoria allows people under investigation for abuse and assault to retain their working with children clearance. Parents and advocates say it is high time that changed.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Nigel Farage gets his 10th job as he becomes Sky News Australia commentator
In addition to role as MP, Reform UK leader has gigs including Telegraph column and advertising gold bullionNigel Farage has got a 10th job, making 25,000 as a commentator for the Rupert Murdoch-backed Sky News Australia, with the MP telling the channel that Britain is “going downhill”.The Reform UK leader has a portfolio of gigs on top of his role as an MP, including a 280,000 job advertising gold bullion, a...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:‘Endearing and fascinating’ yellow-bellied glider faces ‘inexorable slide’ into extinction
Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystemsExplore the series – Last chance: the extinction crisis being ignored this electionGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an emailElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignAustralia’s...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Trump’s tariffs could push Australia into recession town. So why is the RBA waiting until May to meet? | Greg Jericho
Our central bank continues to act as though nothing out of the ordinary has happened. In fact, the opposite is trueElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Fleeing Taliban fighters, Ibrahim begs the country he helped – Australia – to save his family
Mohammed Ibrahim spent four years as a translator for aid workers who taught children and trained doctors. In today’s Afghanistan the penalty for that is deathGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastHuddled on Afghanistan’s chaotic border with Pakistan, his young son shivering in the cold, Mohammed Ibrahim stared at the unmoving metal gates – willing them to open, even just for a moment.“We...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:The Brisbane nanny: ‘I had my rent under control, but now they are raising it’
Holli Brunckhorst gets by on income from two part-time jobs, but says her optimism for the future is dented by the cost of housing and groceriesIn the lead-up to the federal election, ordinary people around the nation tell us about their life. Read more in the Anywhere but Canberra seriesElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignSee all our federal election coverageHolli Brunckhorst’s rent is about...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Chalmers calls Coalition’s economic plan an ‘ambush’ as Taylor plugs spending cuts in treasurers’ debate
Opposition and Labor offer opposing pitches for economy in treasurers’ debate hosted by Sky NewsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers has...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Election Diary: Chalmers and Taylor quizzed on personal flaws during animated treasurers’ debate
The debate was a livelier exchange than the one between Albanese and Dutton, as both men were challenged on the personal as well as the economic.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Politics with Michelle Grattan: Hugh White on what the next PM should tell Trump and defending Australia – without the US
Defence expert Hugh White says Australia should leave AUKUS and plan to “take responsibility for our own security”, without relying on the US coming to our aid.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:Chalmers claims Coalition planning ‘secret cuts’ as Taylor guarantees health and education spending – as it happened
This blog is now closedAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastHealth minister grilled on Labor’s $1bn mental health packageThe health minister, Mark Butler,...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:When is the 2025 Australia election date? Everything you need to know about early voting, how to enrol, apply for a postal vote, what to do if you are overseas and more
The deadline to enrol to vote in the 2025 Australian election is 8pm on Monday 7 April. Find out everything you need to know before Australia goes to the polls on 3 May, 2025Leaders’ debate live: Albanese and Dutton face off in Australian election debate Continue reading...
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:The Conversation’s 2025 election reader survey results
You had your say – and we listened. Our Set the Agenda survey results set the tone for our election coverage.
Published on: April 09, 2025 | Source:The Coalition’s domestic gas plan would lower prices – just not very much
Reserving gas for domestic use on Australia’s east coast as the Coalition proposes is a good idea, though surprisingly left-leaning. But why is the benefit so small?
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