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'Time capsule' artefacts returned to Larrakia country from California museum
A kangaroo-tooth headdress and 10 glass spearheads are on their way back to Larrakia country, almost a century after they were first taken from inmates at Darwin's Fannie Bay Gaol in 1929.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:
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Groves edged out in hectic final Giro sprint
Flying Dutchman Olav Kooij wins the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia as Australian sprint ace Kaden Groves settles for fifth in the mass finish.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:'Toxic': Former Affinity childcare staff say baby fell off change table
Former childcare educators are revealing serious incidents at Affinity Education's Canberra centres, including a case of a baby rolling off a change table.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Man remains missing as fourth body found amid flood disaster
Four people are dead and another remains missing as the weather system behind the record floods tracks towards Sydney and the South Coast.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Festival goers fork out thousands for Spilt Milk accommodation
People are paying thousands of dollars for accommodation as beds run low across Ballarat for a major music festival.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Australian roads are getting deadlier - pedestrians and males are among those at greater risk
More lives are being lost on Australian roads despite safer cars and road safety campaigns. We breakdown the groups that are most vulnerable to fatalities.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:There is a growing number of βsuper-sizedβ schools. Does the number of students matter?
Itβs not uncommon to hear of schools having more than 2,000 students, particularly for high schools.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:From peasant fodder to posh fare: how snails and oysters became luxury foods
Oysters and escargot are recognised as luxury foods around the world β but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap sources of protein.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Friday essay: βthe Boy-Girlβ, a crime journalist and a Black activist β meet the radical ratbags of 19th-century Melbourne
Gender subversion, radical journalism and Black activism all feel startlingly modern β but Lucy Sussex profiles three pioneering Melburnian rebels.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ditching the Liberals can put the grunt back into the Nationals β Australiaβs rural party | Gabrielle Chan
Country Australia holds the balance of power β if it wants to exercise it β in pretty much every parliamentAustralia news live: latest politics updates Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastItβs been a lonely week for the Nats. Personally, I am on Team Split. I think itβs high time they...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food
Until now, little was known about foraging flights of critically endangered southern bent-wing bats, which roost in cavesGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Mortonβs Clear Air column as an emailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tiny, critically endangered bat β roughly the size of a matchbox β can fly about 150km in a single night, new research has found.Southern bent-wing bats...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Newsroom edition: could Coalition chaos be good for country voters? - podcast
As this episode was recorded, the Liberal and National parties were still locked in discussions over the Coalition agreement, after the parties dramatically parted ways earlier in the week. But with a reunion already on the cards, Bridie Jabour spoke with Mike Ticher and former rural and regional editor Gabrielle Chan about why the breakup could be good for regional voters Continue reading...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: if Ley and Littleproud find a way to cohabit, it will be a tense household
After a gesture of overreach, Nationals and the Liberalsβ are beginning to mend the Coalition split. But even if they do the union wonβt necessarily be harmonious.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Thousands isolated as NSW faces worse flooding than many have seen in their lifetimes β video
A third person has died in flood waters on the New South Wales mid-north coast while authorities hold grave fears for another person still missing. NSW premier Chris Minns said 'many people would have never seen this level of inundation or flooding in their communities' as rain battered parts of the state for a third consecutive day. Late Thursday afternoon, there were more than 100 active warnings, including 37...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Littleproud says discussions about reuniting Coalition a βpositive moveβ β as it happened
Liberals will attend a virtual party room meeting this afternoon after Ley and Littleproud attempt to broker agreement two days after dramatic split. Follow todayβs news liveNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsThree dead, one missing as NSW faces worse flooding than many have seen in their lifetimesDrowned herds. Towns underwater. Farmers in NSW are facing βabsolute devastationβGet our breaking news...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The Ross and Rachel of Australian politics are still on a break β but the Coalition will probably give things another go
The Liberals and Nationals are likely to get back together β not because the bickering exes are a perfect match, but because thereβs too much to lose in the divorceAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTake the Taylor Swift songs off your Spotify queue, put the ice-cream back in the freezer and hold fire on the angry diary entries: the Liberals and...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:The deluge in NSW sounds a warning to rural and regional communities elsewhere
Flooding in eastern NSW shows just how vulnerable rural catchments and regional communities are to extreme and extended rainfall events.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Back to Back Barries: can the Coalition kiss and make up? β podcast
On Tuesday, Nationals leader David Littleproud announced it was over β his party could no longer support the Liberals and the Coalition was finished. But by Thursday, things were looking less certain, with negotiations between the parties back on in an effort to try to save the decades-long political partnership. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry on the future of an unsteady political marriageEmail:...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Murray Watt knocks back objections to Woodsideβs North West Shelf extension and clears way for final decision
Environment minister due to decide on controversial plan by end of the month in one of his first major challenges in new portfolioGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Mortonβs Clear Air column as an emailThe environment minister, Murray Watt, has knocked back two last-minute objections to Woodsideβs North West Shelf extension, clearing the way for a final decision on the controversial development.Greenpeace...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Floods, fires and even terrorist attacks: how ready are our hospitals to cope when disaster strikes?
Research shows hospital administrators can better plan for how theyβd cope if a disaster or terrorist attack impacts a hospitalβs ability to function as normal.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:As the Million Paws Walk takes its last lap, other charity fundraising events face serious challenges
After some 30 years and thousands of wagging tails, the Million Paws Walk takes its final steps, revealing a deeper crisis threatening Australiaβs charities.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Could cold sores increase the risk of Alzheimerβs disease? A new study is no cause for panic
Alzheimerβs is a complex disease caused by many interacting factors. Itβs possible the herpes virus could play a small role β but the evidence isnβt conclusive.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Too many people with back pain call ambulances or visit the ED. Hereβs why thatβs a problem
People with back pain are increasingly accessing emergency health care that isnβt required and may leave them worse off.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:'Give these blokes the clothes off my back': Taree man films SES flood rescue β video
Taree resident Phill Smith captured the moment a woman was rescued from flood waters, declaring the crew involved in the rescue 'definitely deserve an Australia Day just for themselves'. Unprecedented flooding has hit the New South Wales mid-north coast, with further rain predicted to comeNSW floods: one dead and βgrave fearsβ held for three missing people as crisis worsens Continue reading...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:In a flood, first responders balance helping others while their own families are at risk. Itβs an impossible choice
Many volunteer first responders will have loved ones also affected by the Mid North Coast floods in NSW.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:NSW on alert: these maps show the areas at risk of flooding and storms
The maps show the areas of immediate danger, current and predicted flooding, and where residents should be ready for storms.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Australia is forecast to fall 262,000 homes short of its housing target. We need bold action
A new report offers a roadmap to a healthier housing system. But its recommendations will require bold action.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:NZ Budget 2025 at a glance: follow the money here
As expected, Budget 2025 held few surprises, with spending aimed at promoting future growth rather than fixing more immediate problems.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Compression tights and tops: do they actually benefit you during (or after) exercise?
Compression gear is everywhere β worn by weekend warriors, elite athletes and influencers. But do these skin-tight tops and leggings actually help?
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Australiaβs knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now
Despite its geographical distance, Russiaβs actions have real consequences for Australia. We need to stay properly informed and pay attention.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Can Albanese really see what needs to be done? | Fiona Katauskas
Maybe it needs to be spelt out for himSee more of Fiona Katauskasβs cartoons here Continue reading...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:βPerfect bodies and perfect livesβ: how selfie-editing tools are distorting how young people see themselves
Selfie-editing technologies are leading some young people to want to start altering their physical bodies.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Parramatta Eels unveil $70m centre of excellence in Kellyville
Parramatta has entered a new era, officially opening its $70 million training facility that covers 11 hectares and gives the team the largest facility of its kind in the NRL.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:NZ Budget 2025: tax cuts and reduced revenues mean the government is banking on business growth
It seems likely the government will focus on boosting business growth rather than raising new taxes. How it finances core operations remains the big question.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Long-awaited repairs begin on vandalised headstones
Almost a year on from more than 100 headstones being smashed by young vandals, a southern Queensland community has started major repairs.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source: