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'Not a banana republic': Inquiry to examine 'major slip' in WA election handling
The WA government's move to hold a special inquiry backed by all the major parties into the management of the March state election shows what's a stake โ public trust in the democratic process.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:
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Rainfall to ease in outback Queensland but flooding continues
In a reprieve for weather-weary Queenslanders rainfall is set to ease, but floodwaters will linger for days at least as graziers start to calculate the full extent of livestock losses.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:'Mini leopard' of Aussie bush 'functionally' extinct in areas of Qld
Despite anecdotal sightings of quolls, months of camera trapping surveys failed to find any evidence of the animals across more than 100,000 hectares of land in Queensland.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Trump puts tariffs of at least 10pc on imports, including from Australia
The US will place tariffs of at least 10 per cent on foreign imports from Saturday, after President Donald Trump finally unveiled his long-awaited "liberation day" trade policy.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Australia's smallest capital city has second-highest rental house prices
Darwin, Australia's smallest capital city, has been ranked the country's second-most-expensive place to rent a house, along with Canberra. A local shelter says the city is in desperate need of more affordable housing.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Hazlewood hammered by English star as RCB goes down in IPL clash
Josh Hazlewood is the target of Jos Buttler's power hitting as Gujarat Titans easily chase down a target against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Loophole in timber logging ban leaves ecologist baffled
The Victorian government has tasked councils with approving native timber logging projects for private land, which can allow harvesting despite statewide bans.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Daria Kasatkina wins 'stressful' debut as an Australian player
Daria Kasatkina, Australia's newest tennis star, overcomes the stress of switching allegiances in a straight-sets win.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump to reveal tariff hit, outback floods loom in NSW, Democrats roast Musk as Tesla sales slump
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Donald Trump is expected to reveal in the next hour which tariffs he is going to place on imports from Australia and other countries in his much-waited โliberation dayโ announcement. We have full coverage on what it means for the economy and the world.We also have...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:State of the states: six politics experts explain the key seats across the country
In whatโs sure to be a closely fought election, every vote counts, but some seats will see particularly tight races. Which ones are most at play?
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Invisible losses: thousands of plant species are missing from places they could thrive โย and humans are the reason
Many native plants are missing from habitats where they should thrive โeven in wilder areas. Why? Human actions such as logging, poaching and setting fires.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Astronomers listened to the โmusicโ of flickering stars โ and discovered an unexpected feature
Stars are constantly vibrating because of โstarquakesโ. Listening to their sound can reveal a surprising amount of information.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:People are getting costly stem cell injections for knee osteoarthritis. But we donโt know if they work
A new review has found a lack of convincing evidence stem cell injections are helpful for knee osteoarthritis. But there are ways to manage this painful condition.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Jane Rawson moved to โunspoiledโ Tasmania to outrun climate change, but the fearful questions followed
Rawson, in burrowing from question to question, draws on a vibrant array of thinkers and essayists in environmental philosophy.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Headless fish and babies take centre stage during election season โ but donโt let the theatre of politics distract you
On the political stage, image is everything. So politicians use props and theatrics to stir emotion and create memorable moments.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:โHow was school today?โ How to help kids open up and say more than โfineโ
Why are children reluctant to divulge information about their school day and how can you encourage more details?
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:You never know what youโre gonna get: Australians will have to wait until after the election to see if thereโs an interest rate cut | Greg Jericho
The Reserve Bank says they are cautious about the outlook. Caution is fine, but indolence in the face of a challenging world is notElection 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:What Australians flying to the US need to know about phone and device searches at the border
Can immigration deny you entry if you refuse to hand over your phone? What can officials look at or download, and how can you protect your devices?Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIf you are an Australian travelling to the United States, recent reports of travellers having their devices searched at the border and being refused...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Australiaโs major parties have lost โcourageโ on Indigenous affairs, Mick Gooda says
After making the voice a centrepiece of 2022 election, Labor and Coalition instead push โpractical actionโElection 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 podcastA...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:In the event of a hung parliament, one wildcard has been largely overlooked โ the Nationals
If Peter Dutton needs to court the crossbench to form minority government after the election, he would risk putting his Coalition partner offside on climate and environment policyElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignInteractive 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...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Rednote used to spread false claims about โwickedโ policy on Chinese Australians and citizenship
Exclusive: Posts that falsely claim Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are targeting Chinese Australians are cited by experts as examples of disinformationElection 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...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Labor to consider WTO challenge if Trump targets Australia with โliberation dayโ tariffs
Some government sources anticipate tariffs of up to 20% across all exports to the US in broad-brush regimeElection 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 02, 2025 | Source:Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides
A real boost to award wages is unlikely to drive up inflation, nor adversely impact productivity. But it would provide cost-of-living relief to Australiaโs lowest-paid workers.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Pocock says Dutton โpunching downโ on Canberra โ as it happened
This blog is now closedLabor to consider WTO challenge if Trump targets Australia with โliberation dayโ tariffsAnywhere 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 podcastForeign...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Election diary: Dutton tries to shake off Trump dust and avoid being trapped on wages
As we prepare for Trumpโs โLiberation Dayโ, both sides of the campaign are bracing to see how Trump will affect the campaign.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Pink slime and โtruthpapersโ: why more local news publications is not necessarily better
While small publications are springing up to fill โnews desertsโ there are concerns around quality and transparency.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:New research lays bare the harsh realities facing artists and arts workers
Artists and arts workers are facing financial stress, gender pay gaps, long hours and unstable work โ with many leaving the sector as a result.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Can you tell the difference between real and fake news photos? Take the quiz to find out
As the tide of AI โslopโ rises, itโs more important than ever to hone your reality-checking skills.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:US Senator Cory Booker just spoke for 25 hours in Congress. What was he trying to achieve?
US senators engage in lengthy speeches when they are losing. This is clearly what motivated Cory Bookerโs 25-hour speech: a sense the Democrats are losing to Trump.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:New NZ TV series Happiness gives us an engaging musical peak behind the amateur theatre curtain
With their new show Happiness, Kip Chapman and Luke Di Somma have created a welcome New Zealand answer to the backstage musical TV show.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:The Medical Research Future Fund has grown far beyond its target. Why is so much of the money unused?
Trumpโs war on science is threatening even Australian research projects. So why does a growing pot of medical research funds remain unallocated?
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:I loved being a principal, but Australia has grown complacent about the growing violence directed at educators | Andy Mison
School principals are resilient but, in an alarming number of cases, their job harms them. We would not tolerate these conditions in other workplacesIโve been lucky. Iโve enjoyed a rewarding career in education, including almost 15 years as a principal in the Northern Territory and the ACT. Iโve worked with wonderful teachers and administrative staff, and shared in the successes of hundreds of young people and their...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Australia election 2025 live: Dutton hints at cuts to ABC if he finds โwasteโ; Coalition to designate gas a โcritical mineralโ
Coalition senator Susan McDonald told a gas industry conference in Sydney the Coalition governmentโs plan if elected. Follow todayโs news liveAnywhere 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...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:NSW Health doctors to strike for three days over working conditions
NSW Health doctors will take part in a three-day strike next week to protest unsustainable workloads and chronic understaffing.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:A new COVID variant is on the rise. Hereโs what to know about LP.8.1
LP.8.1, a descendant of Omicron, is driving a growing proportion of COVID infections in Australia and elsewhere.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: