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Mistakes costly for Arsenal as trio of Matildas feature in Champions League

Arsenal goes down 2-1 to Lyon in the Women's Champion League as three Matildas stars make an appearance at Meadow Park.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US attorney-general accused of using justice system to protect Trump

US Attorney-General Pam Bondi has faced heated questioning from senators over claims she's transforming the justice department into a "shield for the president and his political allies".

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

I've read 63 books so far this year. Here's how I did it

Research shows Australians are reading fewer books than ever before. One writer shares her advice on how to make reading a daily habit.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Neighbour pays tribute to Broncos star Staggs after family heartbreak

The neighbour of Kotoni Staggs pays tribute to the Broncos star for helping her through a devastating family death.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Taylor Swift wears Adelaide label Paolo Sebastian in new music video

Founder and designer Paul Vasileff says he's grateful to have his Adelaide-made couture dress on the world stage with pop superstar Taylor Swift wearing it in the new The Fate of Ophelia music video.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Surging price restores growers confidence in Australian merino wool

Amid a run of price rises at Australian wool auctions, the next generation of growers say global demand and fresh confidence could mark a turning point for the fibre.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Premiership Lion part of three-club mega-deal set to ignite AFL trade period

The first big deal of the AFL trade period goes through, and it could be the catalyst for a number of other massive moves. Follow live.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Do you want a player to die?' Heat dominates tennis events in China

Holger Rune says "there is always a limit" as soaring temperatures and humidity in Shanghai and Wuhan tennis events cause player distress.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Beachgoers turn to shark-tracking app in wake of fatal Sydney attack

There has been a surge in downloads of the SharkSmart app following the fatal attack of a Northern Beaches surfer — in a sign the incident has left some nervous to get back into the water.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Aussie dollar jumps to 10-month high against Japanese yen

The Australian dollar surges against the Japanese yen on speculation its central bank will delay lifting interest rates, while the ASX 200 begins its day with a slight fall and the gold price surges above $US4,000 an ounce. Follow live.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Has the WA government made AC Milan an offer they can't refuse?

Italian heavyweights AC Milan look set to play a match, for actual Serie A points, in Perth. What will the state government pay to lure them here, and why are some football supporters unhappy?

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Saltwater crocodile found with mouth zip-tied shut near Darwin

The discovery of a saltwater crocodile with its mouth bound shut by zip ties in a Darwin river has sparked outrage, with animal rights advocates calling for stronger wildlife protections.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Widower living in bus as he waits for answers on fire that destroyed home

Residents who lost their homes in a blaze that ripped through WA's southern wheatbelt in January may have to wait more than two years to seek compensation.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump's Pentagon nominee flags possible 'commonsense' AUKUS changes

The AUKUS submarine pact may need "commonsense" action from both Australia and the US to make it more "sustainable", according to Donald Trump's nominee to oversee US defence strategy in the Indo-Pacific.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Council resorts to security guards, body cameras amid rising violence

A Queensland council is ramping up efforts to protect staff following an alarming rise in verbal and physical abuse.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Police foil alleged 'kill team' hit near Sydney day care centre

Police say tactical officers foiled an alleged planned hit near a day care centre in Revesby in Sydney's south-west on Tuesday afternoon.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Scientists studied 10,000 flowers to see what's happening to pollinators

Researchers behind a new study examining thousands of flower specimens collected over the past century say temperature increases could be behind a pollination decline in native orchids.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Calls for national gambling watchdog grow after NT regulator accusations

The NT government is standing by its de-facto regulation of Australia’s $50 billion online gambling industry, despite allegations that it is too closely linked to the sector.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Gold prices surge as investors watch 'extraordinary global scenario'

The price of gold has hit another record and is set to become Australia's second most valuable resource export after iron ore.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: One Nation soars amid Coalition chaos, Israel deports Australians, genetic clue to depression

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. One Nation says “the ground is shifting” in Australian politics as the far-right party wins over disillusioned conservatives. We look at the factors behind the surge, including the Coalition chaos which is also the subject of today’s Full Story podcast.Plus we go...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Today’s AI hype has echoes of a devastating technology boom and bust 100 years ago

AI is showing some of the hallmarks of another technology’s rapid rise and fall back in the 1920s. These are the lessons we could learn.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project

In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The world’s most sensitive computer code is vulnerable to attack. A new encryption method can help

End-to-end encryption is the gold standard to protect data – and now it can be used beyond messaging platforms such as Signal.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Would you watch a film with an AI actor? What Tilly Norwood tells us about art – and labour rights

Hollywood’s first AI ‘actor’ has officially launched her career. Is this the future of film, or is it a gimmick?

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

We’ve tried and failed to Close the Gap for 15 years. Research shows what actually works

The Family Wellbeing Program has decades of evidence backing it to help Indigenous people live better lives. Here’s how it works.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

Adding fluoride to drinking water is a safe and effective way to prevent cavities. But some councils are removing it from their water supplies.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Jobseeker changes turn young adults into dependent children – and squeeze households further

The Jobseeker changes assume there are enough jobs for young New Zealanders looking for work – when one in eight are already not in a job, training or education.

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The Guardian view on calls to ban sunbeds: prevention in healthcare raises hard questions about risks | Editorial

Regulating unhealthy habits is difficult. But if ministers intend to reduce illness, clarity and courage will be requiredCalls by cancer experts to ban sunbeds in the UK will not be heeded straight away. So far, no minister or opposition party has signalled support for a step that many would regard as overly restrictive. Nor has the public been consulted. While World Cancer Research Fund (a British charity) supports a...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

I was feeling a little smug at how much I had helped a cancer patient. Then came a devastating text | Ranjana Srivastava

Misfortunes shouldn’t have to compete to be meaningful but a combination that fills me with dread is cancer and mental illness“So, what do I say when they call me for surgery?”“Well, that shouldn’t happen because I will talk to them.” Continue reading...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

‘I was barely hanging on with life. Now, I’m coming home’: Cap Carter on the trauma-hungry music industry, ending his career – then becoming a hit

Three years ago, the western Sydney singer staged a farewell tour that lured hundreds of fans to watch him perform in car parks. Now he’s releasing his debut album, a story of healing and hopeGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThree years ago, Cap Carter thought his music career was over. The Manila-born, western Sydney-raised R&B artist had released an EP through a major label but was told he wasn’t...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Birds’ nests, beehives and balloons: new tech tackles old hazards on the wires that run Sydney’s rail network

The city was brought to a standstill in May when an overhead wire snapped. Now inspection by binoculars is about to be replaced by a laser system as the government invests millions in maintenance Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney Trains’ maintenance staff are used to dealing with unusual hazards.Crew members talk of relocating cockatoos who have nested in poles or having to get...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

When Tanya lost her wedding ring in the surf, she thought it was gone forever. Then she met the detectorists

There’s a global network dedicated to recovering lost jewellery. They say ‘if it’s there, we will find it’ – even under 50cm of sand in waist-deep waterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTanya Pelly thought her wedding ring had vanished forever when it flew off her finger while she was swimming at Sydney’s Freshwater beach, far out in the...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

‘The ground is shifting’: what’s driving One Nation’s surge and could it replace the ‘floundering Liberals’?

As its support doubles, One Nation is targeting conservative voters disillusioned with the Liberals and Nationals on immigration and net zeroGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWarren Pickering was in a bullish mood when he addressed a room of One Nation supporters at the Mentone RSL in Melbourne’s south-east.The local wing of Pauline Hanson’s far-right party secured its first upper-house seat at...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Media and political attacks on Australia’s emissions targets ‘straight out of the climate obstruction playbook’, expert says

Prof Christian Downie points to the Business Council of Australia and News Corp newspapers as examples of deliberate obstructionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitical and media attacks on renewable energy and climate action in Australia in recent months have come “out of the climate obstruction playbook” that has been honed over decades...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Fiery Senate exchange reveals investigation into coal firm allegedly clearing endangered greater glider habitat

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young called environment department bureaucrats ‘weak’ - though later withdrew the remarkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian government officials are investigating whether a coal mining company is putting threatened greater gliders and koalas at risk by illegally clearing bushland in central Queensland without approval under federal law.The revelation came...

Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia