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Mobile black spots blamed for GPS tracker failure in regional WA

Mobile phone black spots contribute to the WA government's inability to roll out a key domestic violence policy in the state's regions, the ABC understands.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Liberal candidate for Kooyong Amelia Hamer beneficiary of $20m trust

Court documents posted to social media show Ms Hamer received payments in 2020 and 2021 from a trust.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tourism plea as Queensland's rain creates 'brilliant' outback landscapes

Outback Queensland tourism providers are desperate for visitors to return to the region, after record-breaking floods impacted some โ€” but not all โ€” communities.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Worst fears confirmed for Matildas star Mary Fowler after knee injury

Matildas attacker Mary Fowler faces up to a year on the sidelines after scans confirmed she had ruptured her ACL.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Pair sentenced for burglary after murder not guilty verdict in 'sinister' case

Claims by two men acquitted of murder that they knew nothing about a violent and deadly assault on a man they were robbing in rural Tasmania three years ago were "obvious lies", a judge says.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Australian shares headed for more losses, as Wall Street closes down again

Wall Street closes lower, after concerns about tariffs were aired by the US central bank's chair and by chip maker Nvidia. Follow the day's events and insights as they happenwithour business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Oyster grower claims Australia's most prestigious food prize

The inaugural winner of the Sydney Royal Easter Show President's Medal has taken it home again nearly two decades later.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

As Perth rents soar, Melbourne's are staying more affordable. Why?

Renters in Perth are feeling the pinch as it becomes the nation's second-most expensive capital to rent in, and an economic expert says the state desperately needs to increase its building capacity.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Farms 'full of life' after quenching rains in north-west NSW

As farmers in parts of western New South Wales prepare to be isolated by floods, other properties are brimming with life after heavy rain.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The NRL's newest English import faces a debut like no other in front of 70,000

It's hard enough for any Englishman to make it in the NRL but South Sydney's new import Lewis Dodd will be forced to contend with a totally unprecedented first grade debut on Good Friday.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Missing toddler found safe on Gold Coast

A missing Gold Coast toddler has been found safe after police issued an amber alert.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Thought I was dying': Menopause symptoms can be debilitating, but experts say there's hope

A physical trainer in the Army, Claire ran marathons for fun, until menopause 'stopped her dead'. Menopause Hormonal Therapy proved a game changer for her motivation and physical stamina.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Call for ban on gifts from gambling companies to members of NT regulator

Crossbench politicians in the Northern Territory are calling for a ban on gifts from corporate bookmakers to members of the NTโ€™s gambling regulator, after revelations its chair declared he had accepted hospitality from gambling companies.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Albanese diverts campaign to Brisbane as politicians react to leaders debate

Anthony Albanese is in Brisbane and Peter Dutton is in Sydney today, following last night's leaders debate. Follow live.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Shingles is not the only viral condition that can affect the brain

The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of the other bugs scientists have under the microscope.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: Dutton admits mistake in leadersโ€™ debate, UK court rules on definition of โ€˜womanโ€™, gliders in danger

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. Peter Dutton was forced to admit during the second leadersโ€™ debate last night that heโ€™d made a mistake when speaking about potential Russian bases in Indonesia. Bridget McKenzie also yesterday admitted she was wrong to claim China wanted Anthony Albanese to win the...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

With the end of Flybuys NZ, what happens to the personal data of nearly 3 million Kiwis?

Customer data has become a valuable asset for businesses. But privacy laws need to be clearer about what happens to this information when businesses go into liquidation.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Cracks in social cohesion - the major parties must commit to reinvigorating multiculturalism

Multicultural policy is adrift in the election campaign, with the major parties refusing to commit to the changes needed to minimise mounting community tensions

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

New Aussie film The Correspondent is an extraordinary retelling of Peter Gresteโ€™s story

The Correspondent is based on the jailing of Australian journalist Peter Greste and his Al Jazeera English colleagues. It is a masterclass in political subtlety.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

โ€˜They are like my childrenโ€™: research reveals 4 types of indoor plant owners. Which one are you?

Many of us form highly meaningful connections with our leafy companions โ€“ including mourning a plant when it dies.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

People are โ€˜microdosingโ€™ weight-loss drugs. A GP explains what to watch out for

There are a number of reasons people are โ€˜microdosingโ€™ weight-loss drugs. But hereโ€™s what to consider before you try it.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

State of the states: six experts on how the campaign is playing out around Australia

Weโ€™re more than halfway through the march to polling day and politicians are zig-zagging across the country. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s happening in each state.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The trend is in, but Australian votersโ€™ views are soft and fragmented โ€“ how should we read the polls?

After the 2019 election result confounded the polling, research companies went back to the drawing board. But a changing electorate poses ever knottier challengesElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Lab coats, red boards and oiled bodies: inside the world of junior pig showing

Competitors from across Australia converged on the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Monday to show off their pig-handling skills and see who would win best pig in showSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTwo young competitors enter the ring wearing matching white coats and serious expressions. Theyโ€™re holding red plastic boards. Braced between the...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Excuse my cynicism, but after 25 years of the same housing policies, could Australian leaders try something else? | Greg Jericho

First homeownersโ€™ grants have long been the go-to policy by state and federal governments. And yet here we are in 2025 with a worsening housing affordability crisisElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Victoria human rights body to slash budget and cut jobs as new laws increase workload

Exclusive: Budget cuts come at โ€˜absolute worst timeโ€™ as commission prepares for surge in complaints thanks to new anti-vilification legislation and revised bail lawsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastVictoriaโ€™s human rights commission has been forced to slash its budget by almost 20% as it braces for a surge in complaints...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Election Diary: there were a couple of โ€˜momentsโ€™ in second Albanese-Dutton encounter

Both leaders were caught on difficult questioning, but overall neither strayed far from well-rehearsed lines.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Second leadersโ€™ debate is a tame affair befitting a โ€˜deeply uninspiringโ€™ campaign

The debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton had its moments, but viewers learned little more than they already knew.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Housing, health, the economy, education and the environment โ€“ our assessment on the key questions in the leadersโ€™ debate

Guardian reporters and editors give their verdict on how Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton responded to the major issues in this electionElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast Continue reading...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Poll shows Australians hate Trump policies and have lost trust in US, but still strongly believe in alliance

A new Lowy poll shows Australians are losing faith with the American government but still value the alliance.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Lambie says Russia-Indonesia matter โ€˜overblownโ€™ by Dutton โ€“ as it happened

This blog is now closedโ€˜Let Rome burnโ€™: Coalition MP says allowing blackouts the only way to turn voters off renewable energyAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The Russians arenโ€™t coming: Peter Duttonโ€™s poor judgment distracts from Australiaโ€™s rare geopolitical opportunity | Allan Behm

As we recover from our infatuation with Anzus, we can now look at Asia and the Pacific as a region in which we can make our own wayNever waste a good beat up, especially when your political opponent calls a non-event a catastrophe. The foreign minister, Penny Wong, the defence minister and deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, and the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, have had a great time punishing the opposition...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Coalition's super policy will 'significantly disadvantage women', housing minister says โ€“ video

Labor's housing minister Clare Oโ€™Neil has criticised the Coalitionโ€™s 'super for housing' policy for entrenching gender inequality and raising house prices. 'Not only will it jack up house prices instantly by giving millions of people the ability to ransack their retirement savings but itโ€™s also going to significantly disadvantage women when theyโ€™re at an auction bidding against a man,' Oโ€™Neil said while debating...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

We compared the Labor and Coalitionโ€™s income tax proposals to see who benefits most

In an unexpected twist, it seems neither party is targeting its usual voters with these tax cuts.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Labor and the Greens likely to gain Senate seats at the election

There will be a half Senate election on May 3, with the all-important balance of power in play.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)