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Melbourne nurse Sarah is trying to save for a home near work โ€“ neither partyโ€™s housing plan will get her any closer

The major parties are competing for first home buyersโ€™ votes with a range of promises. But who will they actually help?Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Sarah* opens her banking app, she sees an account...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Shocking animal cruelty claims as vets blow whistle on export abattoirs

On-plant vets are an international trade requirement - but dozens have now spoken out about what they claim is Australiaโ€™s lax oversight of the export meat industryGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastVeterinarians stationed inside Australiaโ€™s export abattoirs have revealed shocking instances of animal cruelty, including an incident in which more than 100 sheep died from hypothermia. Leaked...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Two blunders and tap dancing with the truth: election special podcast with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn

This weekโ€™s episode looks at the third week of the election campaign, competing housing policies and the second leadersโ€™ debate.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Old baby cake: the Sydney patisserie that has gone viral on Chinese social media โ€“ video

From Hong Kong and Hornsby people are popping into Sydney's Du Plessy Pralin & Otello, which is enjoying a viral moment after content creator Max Li posted about one of its decadent creations to his 1.5 million followers.The japonaise cake, now affectionately dubbed theโ€˜old baby cake', is a gluten-free hazelnut, meringue and chocolate mousse cake adorned with lorikeets in icing sugar.Happily baffled by the sharp...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The sweet story of how a chance meeting led to Australiaโ€™s โ€˜old baby cakeโ€™ going viral on Chinese social media

Demand for a small Sydney patisserieโ€™s chocolate mousse creation leapt from 100 a week to 150 a day after a vlogger struck up a conversation on a trainWhen Paul Adam sees a long queue forming in front of his patisserie in the northern suburbs of Sydney, โ€œThatโ€™s when I know Iโ€™m going to start working hard,โ€ he says. In the weeks since one of his cakes went viral across several Chinese social media platforms, that has...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Laborโ€™s poll surge continues in YouGov, but itโ€™s barely ahead in Freshwater

With just a fortnight until the federal election, polls continue to show a boost in support for Labor, although to varying degrees.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Train takes, diss tracks and TikTok clips: politicians pull out the stops to win over gen Z voters

Analysis by marketing firm finds Albanese far outpacing rivals on TikTok engagement. Also: leaders drawn to the marginals; and FriendlyJordies hits backPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe 2025 federal...

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Council cracks down on farmers hosting campers without a permit

Show-cause notices have been sent to property owners running small-scale campsites in Queensland's Scenic Rim, but they say the regulations are unfair and should only apply to tourist parks.

Published on: April 18, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Nervous wait for surfers as station around famous break for sale

The future of remote WA surfing hotspot "Tombstones" hangs in the balance as locals hope the future buyer of the station connected to it will keep accommodation affordable.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Luigi Mangione indicted on murder charge in step towards death penalty

The indictment returned by a grand jury also charges Luigi Mangione with two counts of stalking and a firearms count.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Putting politics to the punters at the Humpty Doo pub

At the Humpty Doo pub in Darwin's rural area, thousands of kilometres from Canberra, the views of punters reflect the challenges facing candidates nationwide this election.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Spurs surge to Europa League semifinal with defiant victory

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham side have secured a stirring 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt to progress to the semifinals of the Europa League and deliver the embattled manager a chance of survival.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US citizen hijacks plane in Belize, fatally shot by passenger

A passenger fatally shot the hijacker with a licensed firearm, allowing the small plane to land safely outside Belize City.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Video claiming re-elected Labor would โ€˜plunderโ€™ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group

Exclusive: Video saying Albanese government would adopt โ€˜far-leftโ€™ Greens agenda shared by member of group campaigning in marginal Melbourne seat of AstonPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA video shared...

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Live: Albanese and Dutton back in Sydney for Good Friday's campaign trail

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have both begun their campaigning in Sydney today. Follow live.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Two dead as police officer's son fires old service weapon at US university

Five people were hospitalised when the gunman rampaged through Florida State University, shooting at students, before he was shot and injured by local law enforcement.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Man armed with knife charged officers before fatal shots, police say

Victoria Police says two officers opened fire after a man armed with a knife charged at them in Melbourne's inner west on Thursday night.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

An SA man faces life in prison for sacrilege. What does the controversial charge mean?

The controversial law of sacrilege โ€” which carries the same maximum penalty of life in jail as murder โ€” still exists in South Australia, but some say it shouldn't.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Three rescued after boat flips in hazardous surf

Three men have been rescued after a boat capsized on the Gold Coast, with the BOM warning of hazardous surf conditions in parts of south-east Queensland.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Blast from the past as Callide power plant presents first scandal for LNP

Rocked by a coal-fired controversy, the LNP has been sent into damage control for the first time since its Queensland election win, writes Alex Brewster.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

At 82, Jeanne is still charting a 'marvellous' solo life on the high seas

The oldest woman to sail solo around the world, Jeanne Socrates, still spends most of her days on the ocean with just birds and dolphins for company.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Boarding schools urged to make room for bush students with autism

Dustin's mum says he is "just a normal bush kid", but the 12-year-old has been unable to enrol in school due to his autism.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Horse still missing a week after Man From Snowy River re-enactment goes awry

Rangers are scouring Victoria's high country for a horse that escaped handlers during a re-enactment of Banjo Patterson's Man From Snowy River poem.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

North of North is set in the Arctic but will make you feel warm and fuzzy

North of North is a comedy filmed in the Arctic, but that's not the only reason it's unlike any other show on TV.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Queensland set for 'lovely' camping weather for Easter

Queenslanders can expect dry and sunny conditions across most of the state for the Easter long weekend.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tropical Cyclone Errol expected to hit Kimberley coast tonight

The cyclone is expected to cross the West Kimberley coast as a tropical low this afternoon.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Council's sacking of 86yo lollipop lady found to be unfair

The longtime primary school crossing guard wins an unfair dismissal case against a regional Victorian council that sacked her due to a disputed knee injury.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Cable car crash kills four just days after reopening in southern Italy

A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples crashed on Thursday after the cable snapped, officials say. Sixteen other passengers had to be rescued from a separate cabin that stopped mid-air.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Weekly news quiz: A pop star in space, McIlroy's stirring win and mounds of rubbish

Test yourself with this week's quiz.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Therapy chatbots have been around since the 60s โ€” but how far can they go?

People are turning to AI chatbots for cheap or even free therapy but how does this compare to seeking a professional for help, and what does it mean for the future of mental health treatment?

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Ukraine accuses China of supplying weapons to Russia

China has previously projected an image of neutrality on the Ukraine invasion, but has forged closer ties with Russia as the fighting as raged.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump says 'very good' trade deal will be made with China

Donald Trump's comments came after he indicated Beijing was keen to meet to discuss the tariff war the two countries are locked in.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

A close Australian neighbour is open to military drills with China

Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos Horta has said his country's forces could join with China's as long as the activity is "not directed at any perceived hostile entity".

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Big election energy: power debate relentlessly drives Hunter regionโ€™s politics

In all three seats surrounding the electorate of Newcastle โ€“ Hunter, Paterson and Shortland โ€“ the transition from fossil fuels is furiously contestedPoll tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastNorthbound on the New England Highway to...

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Back to Back Barries: is it all over for the Coalition?

Just over halfway into the election campaign, Australians have now heard from both major parties on their solutions to the housing crisis. But with the flooding of media messaging, are voters able to tell the difference in whatโ€™s being offered?And while there have been missteps on both sides โ€“ Peter Dutton pulling his son in front of the cameras, and Anthony Albaneseโ€™s awkward moment with Tanya Plibersek โ€“ the odds are...

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia