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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price plotted with school principal to oust CEO of land council, court hears

High-profile lawyer Sue Chrysanthou SC is representing the Central Land Council boss in the case against NT senatorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price plotted with a school principal to oust the chief executive of an Aboriginal land council she defamed in a media release, a court has been told.The...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

View from The Hill: Barnaby Joyce wants to pull the horse up while he resaddles

Barnaby Joyce position remains a bit awkward as he currently sits in limbo between moving to the crossbench and temporarily staying within the Nationals

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Coalition showdown on net zero looms amid speculation more MPs could quit over policy

Meeting called for end of sitting week inviting backbench MPs to argue for or against dumping the policy after Barnaby Joyce announced resignationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition backbenchers are preparing for a showdown on net zero as pressure mounts on Sussan Ley’s opposition to resolve its position, with speculation more MPs could join Barnaby Joyce in quitting if the policy isn’t...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Acting PM condemns ‘unsafe and unprofessional’ incident – as it happened

This blog is now closedAlbanese arrives in US for Trump meeting as Republican congressman says Aukus ‘keeps Xi up at night’Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of releasing flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incidentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRecord flu season as vaccination rates plateau or trend down in some age groupsA record flu season which has seen more than 410,000...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The global race is on to secure critical minerals. Why do they matter so much?

Global energy giants are turning their focus to critical minerals. With such deep-pocketed players, Australia must invest heavily if it wants to stay in the race.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Head of ABS defends debunking far-right ‘mass migration’ claims after censorship accusations

Chief statistician David Gruen says bureau did not censor anyone and is ‘trying to take the side of truth’ after misuse of overseas arrivals figuresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s chief statistician, David Gruen, has defended the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ public debunking of far-right claims of “mass migration”, as he...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The Mona Lisa, a gold toilet and now the Louvre’s royal jewels: a fascinating history of art heists

A heist has taken place at the Louvre. It’s just the latest in a long line of cunning art heists.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban avoid a deeper war for now, but how long can the peace hold?

Pakistan cannot blame anyone but itself for the challenges it now faces: it nurtured and supported the Afghan Taliban for decades.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Artist Pat Hoffie’s prints are deeply etched expressions of humanity under duress

Pat Hoffie’s I have loved/I love/I will love at Queensland Art Gallery draws of images, aired day after day, of devastation in Gaza.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Knowingly overblown and gloriously inscrutable: Shadow Ticket is vintage Thomas Pynchon

With Shadow Ticket, Pynchon reminds us the line between chaos and order, corruption and truth, remains as thin, porous and perilous as ever.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Tony Abbott’s argument about Australian democracy is Trumpian in intent and based on half-truths | Marcia Langton

Former PM’s new book reads like a style manual for March for Australia types, weaving together evidence and myth, history and ideologyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAre there two conservative political leaders with the name Tony Abbott? The author of Australia, A History: How an ancient land became a great democracy. And the one who praised Viktor Orbán in his speech at the Hungarian...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

What is AI poisoning? A computer scientist explains

Despite the hype surrounding AI, the technology is far more fragile than it might appear.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Why claims of ‘transformational’ school reading improvement are premature

Data from a ‘phonics check’ of new entrants is too incomplete to draw firm conclusions from, and word recognition is not the same as reading.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Crocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool – video

A crocodile discovered lying in a luxury Queensland resort’s pool has been removed by wildlife rangers. A TikTok user posted footage of what appears to be a juvenile crocodile in the lagoon-style pool at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, in far north QueenslandCrocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool sparks new warnings Continue reading...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

‘This is what was thrown at police’: Victoria police chief condemns Melbourne protests – video

Victoria police say city has had ‘gutful’ of protesters looking to fight officers trying to keep them separated from rivals. Supt Wayne Cheesman said police were pelted with large rocks, glass bottles and spoiled fruit as protesters tried to break through police barricades. One female sergeant was suspected to have suffered a broken hand after being kicked by protesters and a male senior constable sustained a gash to...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

How France’s political dramas threaten more instability in violence-wracked New Caledonia

With a new accord shaky, the situation in New Caledonia is loaded with insecurity and fear.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Bribing kids to eat vegetables might backfire. Here’s what to do instead

If you promise dessert after a few more bites of broccoli or carrot, kids can start to see sweets as the ‘prize’ and veggies as the ‘chore’.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

More than just good ethics: new research links corporate diversity to better investment decisions

New research on Australia’s top 300 listed companies shows diverse board committees make smarter, more efficient investment decisions.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Warning over deadly virus after bat bites Pilbara woman

A Pilbara resident says an attempt to save a small bat stuck in her house has resulted in painful treatment for a deadly virus that can be passed onto humans.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Australia news live: AEC data reveals teals’ biggest spender in 2025 election campaign; record flu season as child vaccination rates fall

Climate200 a repeat big spender in the 2025 election campaign, making $10,857,934 in donations to candidates. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRecord flu season as vaccination rates plateau or trend down in some age groupsA record flu season which has seen more than 410,000 lab-confirmed cases so far in 2025 has led to the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) to call...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

New childcare centres imposing waitlists amid worker shortage

Hundreds of children in a regional Victorian city are on childcare waitlists, but centres say they cannot open to full capacity as they struggle to find qualified staff.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

America, there is still so much to love about you but we have to break up. This is why I’m renouncing US citizenship | Anonymous

A menacing portrait of Donald Trump at the US consulate in Sydney is the final push. I know I am making the right choiceAmerica, it’s been 60 years but I’m breaking up with you. I still love you but I’m not in love with you and I’m calling it quits. I’m going willingly although I’m sad because there is a lot that’s wonderful about you.From your magnificent national parks, soaring redwoods and unique wildlife to the...

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

'Too close' to prioritise McLaren drivers as Verstappen continues charge

Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri says McLaren does not need to prioritise one driver over the other, as four-time world champion Max Verstappen continues to narrow the deficit to both.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Police minister defends use of rubber bullets on Melbourne protesters

Victoria's police minister has backed the police response to protests in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday, when demonstrators were hit with rubber bullets and pepper spray.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Wild weather batters WA's far north with 'unusual' hailstorm

Wild weather hit the Kimberley over the weekend, with some residents witnessing hail falling on their lawns despite it being a 38-degree day.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Scientists question use of burns to cut bushfire risk

Dry winter conditions have resulted in extra fuel reduction burns in regional Victoria ahead of the fire season. But some scientists are asking if fuel burns are the best way to reduce fire risk.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tigers say there's no time to build momentum in short AFLW season

After a 0-7 start to the season, Richmond are starting to notch wins on the board. But it's too late for much momentum to build in the short women's season.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Virtual reality takes hospital patients to Australia's beauty spots

Leukaemia survivor designs a VR program to help patients travel to some of Australia’s iconic locations from their hospital beds

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

India backs Kohli to rebound after ODI duck against Australia

Virat Kohli failed to score in the opening men's ODI in Perth. However, his India teammates expect their ex-skipper to quickly recapture his best form.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Council motion may force caravan owners to find new parking spots

Queensland councils put forward a motion calling on the state government to implement strict laws on caravan street parking.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Police probing claims Prince Andrew tried to smear accuser

British police say they're probing claims that Prince Andrew asked an officer to dig up dirt for a smear campaign against his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Gone bonkers': Tourists flock to world's biggest tractor

One year on from its opening, the orange icon has brought people from all over Australia — and the world — to WA's Midwest.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

England beats India to join Australia in World Cup semifinals

England secures its Women's World Cup semifinal spot with a tense four-run win over tournament co-host India at Indor's Holkar Stadium.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Drone footage reveals Gaza City's destruction as people return home during ceasefire

One week into the ceasefire in Gaza, Palestinians are returning to destroyed homes and trying to find shelter.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Multiple sclerosis support group tries to fill gaps as NT services dwindle

Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can often be an isolating experience, and even more so for those in Darwin who lack access to on-the-ground supports. Despite these barriers, a group of local women have created a support group to help fill the service gap.

Published on: October 19, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia