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Trade war: trying too hard for a special tariff deal with Trump could be the wrong way to go
Australia should be careful of going down the route of supplicant in the effort to remove the new Trump tariffs.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:
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Grattan on Friday: Trying too hard for a special tariff deal with Trump could be the wrong way to go
Australia should be careful of going down the route of supplicant in the effort to remove the new Trump tariffs.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:The UK wants to screen Netflix’s Adolescence in schools. Should you watch it with your child?
Before you turn on the TV, remember Adolescence is not a documentary. It is a drama series. And the issues it raises require care and nuance.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:What Donald Trump’s dramatic US trade war means for global climate action
The trade war is likely to lead to more energy-intensive goods produced in the US, and dampen international investment in renewable energy.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Is TikTok right? Do I need to eat more protein?
Has TikTok got you worried you’re not eating enough protein to keep you healthy? Here’s how much you really need, and what that looks like throughout a day.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone – from Cambodian factories to US online shoppers
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Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:‘Australia doesn’t care about me’: women international students suffering alarming rates of sexual violence
Australia’s women international students are experiencing sexual and intimate partner violence at high rates, new data reveals.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Faced with new tariffs and a truculent Trump, Japan and South Korea toe a cautious line
The strength of these alliances depends on whether Trump views Tokyo and Seoul as bulwarks against China’s rise or vassals that can be extorted for financial gain.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:In Australia, 1 in 5 road deaths is a motorcyclist. We can make them safer
Since 2015, motorbike riders have made up an increasing share of total road deaths.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Trump is now looming even larger over the federal election. These are choppy waters for Australia | Arthur Sinodinos
The latest tariffs mean keeping our heads down is not an option. But neither is shooting ourselves in the foot by economic retaliationElection 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...
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Australia and New Zealand are plagued by ‘tall poppy syndrome’. But would a cure be worse than the disease?
A tendency to drag down those who set themselves above others, the syndrome supposedly reflects values of equality, humility and the storied ‘fair go’.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest
Modelling of how Trump’s tariffs will hit global trade suggests the US will be the biggest loser – while a few nations may emerge as surprising winners.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:US tariffs will upend global trade. This is how Australia can respond
Australia has escaped some of the highest tariff levels, but will still feel economic pain. There are three main ways we can respond.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:I put the Married at First Sight ‘experiment’ to the test. The results are stark | Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
I’ve become addicted to the show. But as a scientist I wonder: how many couples actually stay together?It has finally happened. After a decade of avoiding the show, my wife and I decided that we would try out the new season of Married at First Sight. We consume quite a bit of reality TV, so it’s not that we avoided it precisely, but something about the idea of watching people struggle to build a healthy relationship...
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Scientists worked with Warlpiri to track down bilby poo – and uncover clues to help conserve these iconic animals
As Australia confronts biodiversity loss, this research underscores the importance of listening to those who know Country best.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Architectural design clues to tell your Art Deco from your mid-century modern
If you were walking down the street, could you pick a Victorian terrace from a Federation bungalow? Restoration Australia host and professor of architecture Anthony Burke walks us through five popular design eras.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Restaurant owners with $90k hail bill offered $28k by insurer
Residents and businesses in a Victorian town hit by a major hailstorm six months ago say insurance companies are moving too slow and offering paltry payouts.
Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source:Tarkowski tackle escapes with yellow as Liverpool extends EPL lead
Liverpool moves closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over Everton at Anfield, but a fiery Merseyside derby features a fierce challenge from the Toffees' James Tarkowski that pundits believe should have led to a red card.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Bus company apologises after schoolkids left stranded near floodwater
A Queensland bus driver has been stood down over an incident in which school children were left stranded on a flooded route.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Why do women get ‘reassurance scans’ during pregnancy? And how can you spot a dodgy provider?
Reassurance scans are marketed as a way to ‘give you peace of mind’ about your baby’s development. But often those doing the scans aren’t actually sonographers.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Measles alert issued for Sydney's eastern suburbs
A measles alert has been issued after a person infected with the disease visited several locations in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Labor MP to receive $115k payout for losing party preselection
Outgoing federal Labor MP for Lyons Brian Mitchell will receive a $115,000 payment available to those who lose their seat or a party preselection process — despite him happily stepping aside for another candidate.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Police release image of man connected to fatal fire in Melbourne's west
Katie Tangey, 27, died after the house she was sitting was firebombed by mistake earlier this year. Investigators say they've made progress but are seeking more information.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Brisbane woman charged with murder of man in 'last stages of life'
Police will allege a woman administered lethal levels of prescription medication to "accelerate" the death of a man in the final stages of his life.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Hobart stadium developer takes aim at 'errors' in draft planning report
The government authority responsible for the proposed Hobart stadium says a scathing draft planning commission report into the project should be given "limited, if any weight", and it has sought and received legal advice.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Peter Dutton blames Labor for 29,000 businesses going bust since 2022. If only it were so simple
Insolvency rate not dissimilar to what it was under pre-pandemic Coalition government, according to Guardian Australia analysisElection 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...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Concerns for country horse racing as WA meets cancelled
The cancellation of a WA town's annual race day just a week out from the event has organisers worried about the future of country meets.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Homes evacuated as fire prompts emergency warning in Perth's south
Homes are evacuated in the Perth suburb of Ferndale after an emergency-level bushfire breaks out in the early hours of the morning, with residents under threat urged to leave now if it is safe to do so.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Amazon makes last-minute bid to buy TikTok as deadline looms
A US ban on the platform is set to take effect on April 5 if it is not sold to an approved buyer.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:José Mourinho causes chaotic scenes by pinching nose of rival manager
José Mourinho cements his reputation as one of football's great antagonists by pinching the nose of rival manager Okan Buruk after a fiery Turkish Cup clash between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Closure date announced for one of Australia's largest copper mines
Glencore has confirmed that it will close its Mount Isa Mines' copper underground operation in 12 weeks' time, affecting about 500 jobs directly.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Australian beef highlighted by Donald Trump in ‘Liberation Day’ trade crackdown
The US president has imposed a baseline 10% “reciprocal” tariff on all imports, with some countries facing a much higher rate.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Trump highlights Australian beef in ‘Liberation Day’ trade crackdown
The US president has imposed a baseline 10% “reciprocal” tariff on all imports, with some countries facing a much higher rate.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:New research reveals chemical secrets of Earth’s crust 4.5 billion years ago
The study also provides a new approach to solving one of the biggest enduring scientific mysteries: when did plate tectonics begin?
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Australian beef singled out as Donald Trump outlines latest tariffs
Australia will be subject to a 10 per cent reciprocal tariff and while Donald Trump is signalling big impacts on Australian beef, he is yet to detail just how large the tariff will be.
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