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Nationals say Coalition split not unanimous as Littleproud takes swipe at election policy โfiascoโ
Nationals deputy leader said party room was โnot unanimous but was quite conclusiveโ on the question of breaking away from Liberal partyHow Littleproudโs irresistible force met Leyโs immovable objectSussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclearWhat does the split mean for Australian politics? โ Full Story podcastThe Nationals were divided on the decision to abandon the Coalition, David...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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Thousands isolated after floods in NSW โ as it happened
Conditions are expected to persist into the rest of the day, with 150 to 200mm of rainfall predicted in the mid-north coast. This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople trapped by flooding as river rise breaks recordIntense falls and major flooding have hit Australiaโs most populous state as a slow-moving system dumps rain, causing a major river to rise to the highest level...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:View from The Hill: Coalition split puts Victorian and NSW Nationals Senate seats at high risk
The Coalition split threatens to unseat two National senators at the next election.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Architect of Laborโs crushing win flags Duttonโs fatal flaw and outlines what PM must do next
Peter Dutton got stuck in โecho chamberโ and was too quick to import Donald Trump-style political tactics, Paul Erickson tells National Press ClubAustralia 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 podcastThe architect of Laborโs election victory says Anthony...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Footage shows helicopter rescue airlifting residents stranded in NSW floods โ video
Residents of the NSW mid-north coast have described their anxious wait to be rescued as unprecedented flooding struck the Manning River, inundating homes and businesses across the region. Sam Halloran posted this video on Facebook of a NSW police helicopter crew coming to their aid, and wrote: "We are now all out and safe including our two doggos"NSW floods: residents stranded โawaiting rescue since 1amโ as...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:A single incident brought Sydneyโs train network to a standstill โ again. Hereโs why it keeps happening
Poorly planned rail lines and a reliance on hand-delivered messages combined with 170-year-old infrastructure provides a picture of a network with myriad vulnerabilitiesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnce again, vulnerabilities of Sydneyโs rail network have been exposed, bringing the city to a standstill. Unlike train systems in most global cities,...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:NSW is copping rain and flooding while parts of Australia are in drought. Whatโs going on?
In some areas of NSW, more than 200 mm of rain has fallen in 24 hours. At the same time, dry conditions have gripped much of the continent.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?
Procrastinating can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, but usually only works in the short term.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Counts in Bradfield and Calwell become clearer, while Jacqui Lambie faces a possible problem in the Tasmanian Senate
Some seats are so close they may qualify for a re-count.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:In the wake of the Coalitionโs very public split, I can only offer this time-honoured break-up advice: work on yourself | James Colley
The Nationals say theyโre doing this โfor the right reasonsโ, and part of you has to respect that โ provided itโs the part incapable of adding up numbersYou might hear the clink of bottles into recycling bins this morning, the sounds of Fleetwood Macโs Rumours pumping out of a tinny phone speaker and the occasional pleading howl into the wind.The Coalition is going through a rough breakup.Sign up for Guardian Australia...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:A sculpture made from 80 tonnes of sand, Mirrorscape is remarkable โ but too much is left unsaid
Mirrorscape, by the French artist Thรฉo Mercier, is on display at MONA. The commitment to realism is impressive โ but the lives behind this wreckage are invisible.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Whatโs the obscure Australian online safety standard Elon Muskโs X is trying to dodge in court? An expert explains
The standard aims to prevent the spread of child exploitation and pro-terror content. But there are problems with it.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Interest rates are coming down. Hereโs what homeowners should know about refinancing
Refinancing means replacing your existing home loan with a new one โ either from your current lender or a new one. Why? To take advantage of better loan terms.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Semicolons are becoming increasingly rare; their disappearance should be resisted
The Apostrophe Protection Society is going along very strongly; perhaps we need a Semicolon Supporting Society?
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Whatโs the difference between skim milk and light milk?
Which one contains the most fat, skim milk or light milk? How about protein or calcium? A nutrition researcher explains.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Australian para sport has issues everywhere โ hereโs what must be fixed ahead of the Brisbane Paralympics
Australiaโs 2024 Paralympic result was a step backwards โ now is the time to rebuild grassroots disability sport across the country.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The fault line that opened up a Coalition chasm can be traced back decades | Judith Brett
The four policy sticking points that split the Nationals from the Liberal party highlight their vastly different stances on privatisationHow Littleproudโs irresistible force met Leyโs immovable objectSussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclearWhat does the split mean for Australian politics? โ Full Story podcastThe Coalition came unstuck over four policy areas: nuclear power, the $20bn...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:AI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision
For AI to be beneficial in accessibility tech, the people who use it must be involved in its development.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:House prices and Trump tariffs: what does the RBA's rate cut mean for you? โ video
The Reserve Bank of Australia has just issued its second rate cut for 2025. Patrick Commins, Guardian Australia's economics editor, explains how the cut is likely to impact the housing market and what it has to do with US president Donald Trump's tariffs Continue reading...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Years of effort sees WA woman locked in for New York Marathon
An education worker and advocate in her hometown of Karratha, Chanti McHenry is one of 12 competitors from across Australia training with the Indigenous Marathon Project.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Broncos star explains why he punched friend in face for social media
Reece Walsh says a video of him punching a friend in the face while wearing a boxing glove is "not a good look".
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Calls to extend restrictions after burn-off sparks bushfire emergency
A veteran volunteer firefighter in Western Australia's Midwest urges farmers and residents to hold tight on planned burns as dry conditions create an escalated fire risk.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:NZ Budget 2025: science investment must increase as a proportion of GDP for NZ to innovate and compete
New Zealand trails far behind other wealthy countries in research funding and strategy. This inhibits the innovation that could drive a more productive economy.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:'I'm not a clown': Defiant Postecoglou puts Spurs first ahead of Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou says he has no concerns about his future as Tottenham manager, arguing all his focus is on his side's Europa League final against Manchester United.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Report reveals new health risks faced by first digital native generation
Teenagers and young people are facing new threats that could see their health and wellbeing go backwards, a new Lancet report warns.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Outback sewing classes help migrants learn English and find friendship
A group of women in the outback are meeting up over a cuppa to learn how to sew and speak English.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Live: ASX set to rise as markets price in further rate cuts
The Australian share market is likely to start its day higher following the Reserve Bank's decision to slash interest rates to a two-year low. That move came despite a fall on Wall Street as investors sold their shares in major tech stocks, leading to the S&P 500 snapping its six-day winning streak. Follow live.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:American handed three-game ban for stamping on Wallaroo's head
A disciplinary committee bans US women's rugby star Alev Kelter for three games for stomping on Wallaroos centre Georgina Friedrichs's head.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Live: Power back on Sydney train network but 'significant' delays continue
Sydney Trains are working to get six tracks operational on the network after a heavy rail collided with overhead wires near Strathfield on Tuesday afternoon. Follow live.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why 'the fear of the unknown' has some runners questioning this man's record
British runner William Goodge broke the record for completing a trans-Australia run by a whopping four days โ but there are a handful of people in ultra-running who have questions.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:It wasn't cheap, but these old silos have been transformed into luxury
Old silos that were once used for storing food are undergoing glamorous transformations to become luxury accommodation, providing new income streams for farmers.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Aussies keep Roland Garros dream alive in French Open qualifying
Six Australians remain in contention to claim a main draw place in Paris after the first round of qualifying at Roland Garros.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Clubs dismayed star footballer allowed to return to play following criminal sentence
One club has requested the matter be referred to the AFL integrity unit concerned the decision could set a โdangerousโ precedent of their league being used as a gateway of integration back into the community for people convicted of serious crimes.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:As two headaches confront new environment minister in WA, a third looms
New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in WA sounding out two big issues, including the potential extension of Woodside's North West Shelf. But his big task is to avoid upsetting a man used to getting his way.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:โAppallingโ behaviour derails junior rugby league season
Players and parents are being warned action will be taken if referees continue to face threats of violence, as one league reveals a junior referee had to be escorted to their car due to threatening behaviour.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: