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3 in 4 meth users relapse โ€“ outcomes could improve if treatments considered the drugโ€™s effect on impulsive behaviour

Meth use impairs decision making and can increase reckless behaviour. This effect can last beyond acute drug use into periods of abstinence.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

From wound healing to โ€˜the bendsโ€™, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an important treatment โ€“ if done safely

Four people have been charged over the death of a 5-year-old boy in a hyperbaric chamber at an โ€˜alternative medicine clinicโ€™ in the United States.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times

Joining us from Washington DC is Warwick McKibbin, an internationally renowned economic modeller from the ANU whose services are now in high demand.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Why the Coalitionโ€™s tone-deaf diss track was bound to hit all the wrong notes

The recent track attacking Labor proves one thing: the Coalition doesnโ€™t understand hip-hop.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Homelessness โ€“ the other housing crisis politicians arenโ€™t talking about

More than 120,000 people are homeless in Australia. The problem can be solved, but it will take more than just building more homes

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Superb fairy-wrensโ€™ songs hold clues to their personalities, new study finds

But the intricate melodies these colourful little birds sing donโ€™t just indicate how they behave.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

'Nothing has been done': US judge slams Trump administration

A judge who ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month has slammed the Trump administration for doing "nothing" to facilitate his return.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

โ€˜De-extinctionโ€™ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology canโ€™t undo extinction

Claims of โ€˜bringing backโ€™ any species take away focus from proven solutions that can actually fix the extinction crisis.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Family tragedy inspires charity giving care packs to loved ones in ICU

When Ross and Kathy's son was dying in hospital, a friend brought them a toothbrush and a blanket. The small gesture on the worst day of their lives triggered a big idea for a charity.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Adventurous or aggressive? Fairy-wren song reveals bird's personality

The complex songs of the tiny social bird could advertise whether it's a risk-taking explorer or a stay-at-home defender, and influence how it chooses a mate.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Parts of bronze orphan statues recovered after theft

A sculptor hopes two bronze statues depicting orphan children can be rebuilt after being stolen from New Town in Hobart.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Albanese confronted by alt-right protesters at hotel, raising security fears

Protesters have ambushed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a hotel he was staying at, the latest incident in a series of disruptions that have plagued both sides of politics during the election campaign.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Top Pete Hegseth adviser put on leave in Pentagon leak probe

The man who was named by Pete Hegseth in the Houthi leaked war group chat as the best staff point of contact for the National Security Council has been placed on administrative leave.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Wall Street closes in the red after volatile trade

Stock markets and currencies continued to react to Donald Trump's tariff comments. ASX futures are pointing marginally lower, while Star Entertainment shares will return to trade today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Fears lack of GPS tracking will drive DV offenders into regional WA

A women's refuge boss says the government's inability to electronically track accused perpetrators outside Perth could drive them into country communities.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Villa fall short of miraculous Champions League comeback as PSG hold on

Premier League side Aston Villa comes within a goal of pulling off a remarkable Champions League comeback against Paris Saint Germain in a dramatic quarterfinal second leg.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Driver charged with manslaughter after newborn dies in hospital

A man has been charged with manslaughter almost two months after he allegedly crashed into a car driven by a pregnant teenager whose newborn baby later died in hospital.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Gene Hackman's wife researched her rodent-borne disease days before death

A lengthy police investigation has revealed Betsy Arakawa was researching medical conditions relating to COVID-19 in the days leading up to her death.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

De Minaur continues hot clay court form with opening win in Barcelona

Alex de Minaur's growing prowess on clay is again on display as he opens his Barcelona Open campaign by dispatching Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Mount Gambier airport passengers face 'unsustainable' $90 fare hike

Passengers out of SA's biggest regional city could soon see a spike in flight prices as more airports are forced to bring in security screening.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Online gambling regulator chair admits accepting gifts from bookmakers

For years, Australiaโ€™s de facto onlinegamblingregulator has been based in theNorthern Territory. Advocates say thatโ€™s a problem and are urging the next federal government to take action.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: Coalitionโ€™s blackout โ€˜opportunityโ€™, SAโ€™s big dry, Trump toys with deporting US citizens

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. Energy is one of the big issues this election and we have the story of a Coalition MP who reckons there is a โ€œbig political opportunityโ€ to be made from power outages. Weโ€™re also reporting from South Australia on the stateโ€™s record-breaking drought; Barack Obama...

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Farmer waits on drought relief payments for months

Despite applying for government drought funding months ago, one South Australian farmer says he is still waiting for assistance.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Docker Voss fails to reduce ban for strike that left Tiger with broken nose

Patrick Voss will serve a three-game ban for striking Richmond's Nick Vlaustin, with Fremantle unsuccessful in trying to downgrade his penalty to a two-game suspension.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Albanese and Dutton both begin in Melbourne before ABC's leader debate

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton both begin their day in Melbourne, ahead of tonight's ABC-hosted election leaders debate in Parramatta. Follow live.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

These 'exotic' murals painted onto hotel walls have become an art mystery

Many mysteries remain about five murals painted at Port Arthur during a tourism boom in the 1880s, but it's hoped conservation work will lead to new information.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

As floodwaters recede, Innamincka locals face long wait for roads to re-open

Emergency services say road closures around the remote South Australian town of Innamincka are likely to be in place for months, prompting concern about the local tourism industry.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Australia's growing renter population say homeownership is out of reach

Home ownership rates in Australia have been falling for decades, and with rental vacancies at record lows and prices at historic highs, many fear their dream of owning a home may be out of reach. Some experts say rental caps could help.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trumpโ€™s trade war puts Americaโ€™s AI ambitions at risk

The escalating trade war is creating serious risks for the international development of AI.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Yoko Ono, โ€˜the first female punk rockerโ€™, is an artist of benevolent magic

Yoko Ono has long been abused as a homewrecker โ€“ and worse. A new biography celebrates her joyful positivity in adverse circumstances โ€“ and celebrates her as an artist.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Allowing forests to regrow and regenerate is a great way to restore habitat

New research found regrowth in Queensland provided valuable habitat after 15 years, on average, with some species benefiting from trees as young as 3 years of age.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Pagan loaves, Christian bread, a secular treat: a brief history of hot cross buns

Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries of tradition โ€“ and superstition.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Students are neither left nor right brained: how some early childhood educators get this โ€˜neuromythโ€™ and others wrong

Understanding how the brain functions is important for teachers. We surveyed more than 500 early childhood educators about their neuroscience knowledge.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out

Both Labor and the Coalition have faced allegations of pork-barrelling this election campaign. But we can make better funding decisions.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep

The first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat shows a delicate and graceful animal โ€“ far from the โ€œmonsterโ€ narrative we see all too often.

Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)