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AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination. Hereโs how we could better protect them
In 2024, 62% of Australian organisations used AI โmoderatelyโ or โextensivelyโ in recruitment. Legal regulation is yet to catch up.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:
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Laborโs second-term defence priorities โ could they include a pact with Europe?
The AUKUS sub project is crowding out other priorities across all three arms of the defence force. What does this mean for the proposed defence pact with the EU?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:David Littleproud cites nuclear energy disagreement as major factor in Coalition split
Littleproud could not balance his partyโs competing views on energy policy while inking a deal with the Liberals. Instead, the party will go it alone.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Nationals break the Coalition, in a major blow to Sussan Ley
Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud formally announced an end of the Coalition agreement.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why Netflixโs The Eternaut is one of the most important shows to come out of Argentina in recent years
The science-fiction show, which is currently topping the non-English charts in 24 countries, has come to symbolise the Argentine struggle for resistance.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can you treat headaches with physiotherapy? Hereโs what the research says
Physiotherapy can help with some types of headaches, alongside medical management. If you get frequent headaches or have a new or unusual headache, see a doctor.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can cats drink milk? Despite the stereotypes, itโs actually a bad idea
Dairy is not a natural part of catsโ diet โ in fact, it can be harmful to their health.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us
We live in a fast-paced society that subjects us to information overload and high stress. It might be time to embrace the pause.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Does drawing on memory help us solve problems? Our experiment gave some surprising answers
Research shows people remember the past to solve problems in the present. But memory might be most effective when defining a problem or implementing a solution.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now itโs time for action
An AFL mental health round can play a significant role in reimagining the national conversation on mental health. But there are pros and cons.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Unusually dry and warm autumn conditions taking a big toll on farmers
Autumn rainfall in the Canberra region is well below average, forcing some farmers to sell stock. A climatologist says the capital may be heading towards its hottest May on record.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:'Strongest in the broken places': Biden thanks supporters after cancer diagnosis
Former US president Joe Biden makes his first public remarks about his cancer diagnosis, thanking supporters for lifting him and his family up.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UN labels Queensland's tough youth crime laws 'incompatible' with child rights
Queensland parliament is expected to pass the second tranche of "adult crime, adult time" laws this week, which will see a further 20 offences added to the bill.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:A homophobic man has to marry a gay ghost in this deeply silly Thai rom-com
After starring in the first Thai film ever shortlisted for an Oscar, actor and singer Billkin leads the way in a story that starts like a rom-com, turns into a quirky buddy comedy bromance and still manages to tug at the heartstrings.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Clinicians voice fears over lack of public psychologists in SA
A clinician says a "mass exodus" of public psychologists in South Australia has created long waits for those seeking mental health treatment, as SA Health admits it is struggling to retain staff.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Charges laid against AGL over 'unsafe' lead exposure
SafeWork SA has lodged criminal proceedings against energy giant AGL alleging the company exposed workers to "unsafe levels of lead" at its Torrens Island plant.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Record-breaking cold snap hits Victoria after unusually warm start to May
Temperatures plummeted to record lows across Victoria this week after an unseasonably warm start to autumn, with snow building in alpine regions.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Safety concerns as trashed rest stop bulldozed and shut down
The West Australian roads authority has drawn fire for bulldozing and closing off a rest stop used as a dumping ground for illegal campers.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Calls for Vic premier to 'hold a hose' as firies rage against new levy
Volunteer firefighters and farmers say the Victorian government's new tax is "totally unfair" and will send communities to the wall. As the budget looms, they are in the state capital to raise their voices.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:DNA solves 60yo mystery of Australian Jane Doe found on Californian cliff
Dorothy Jean Vaillancourt moved to the United States for love. Decades later she has been identified as a Jane Doe whose body was found in California in 1966, leaving her relatives searching for answers.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Cleary and Moses have both starred in Origin. But can they do it together?
Nathan Cleary and Mitchell Moses have both proven their mettle as lead State of Origin playmakers. But finding a way to do it together is a different kind of challenge for the new Blues halves combination.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Postecoglou should stay if he wins Europa League, says Tottenham legend
Tottenham legend Micky Hazard says Ange Postecoglou should get the chance to continue with Tottenham should he lead Spurs to victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Dams empty, farmers sell livestock as southern NSW dries out
Record numbers of sheep and cattle are being sold at saleyards in southern New South Wales as the region's drought continues.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Live: RBA interest rate cut considered a near certainty
Some relief is in sight for home loan borrowers, with the Reserve Bank to deliver its interest rates decision at 2:30pm AEST. Economist forecasts and financial markets are strongly pointing to a 0.25 percentage point cut. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Green tunes up for World Test Championship with match-winning County knock
Cameron Green continues his tune-up for the World Test Championship with a perfectly paced match-winning innings for English county Gloucestershire.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:More allegations surface about dive company that left men behind in water
The ABC has uncovered allegations of two separate incidents where Perth Diving Academy customers were left in the ocean and rescued by passing boats after drifting away from their dive boat, claims the company disputes.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Live: Nationals consider split as Coalition negotiations continue
Nuclear energy, regional funding and forced divestiture of supermarkets are proving to be key policy sticking points in negotiations between the Liberals and Nationals. Follow live.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Man dead in second Western Sydney shooting in a week
The man in his 20s dies after being gunned down in Condell Park, the second shooting to rock Western Sydney in a week.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Building a second dwelling on a residential Canberra block could soon be easier
The ACT government signals it's looking at zoning changes to enable construction of more "missing middle" housing โ such as townhouses, duplexes, terrace houses, and small apartment buildings.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: row over right-wing campaigners, inside the โwomanosphereโ, Trumpโs call to Putin
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. Our exclusive lead story reveals that some senior Liberal figures have damned the campaign efforts of Advance Australia as ineffectual โ but in turn drew a spray from the rightwing advocacy group that its critics are โanonymous โbed-wettersโ.We also have another...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:'George Town struggles as it is': Smelter work pause worries locals
Liberty Bell Bay employs more than 250 full-time workers, mostly from the George Town area. Locals say they are worried about the impact of job losses as the smelter announces it's limiting operations.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Overnight evacuations, flood warnings as heavy rain continues in NSW
Dozens of residents across parts of the Hunter region were forced out of their homes overnight after evacuation orders were issued due to fears of major flooding.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Warning pre-made bee hotels could be harming native species
A bee hotel is a great way to attract native bees to your backyard, but experts say some pre-made models are unsuitable and can even harm their guests.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The federal government wants to boost productivity. Science can help
Science can help boost national economic productivity in many ways. But it needs to be properly supported.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Surviving swamps on South Australiaโs parched Fleurieu Peninsula are a lifeline to wildlife โ and farmers
For decades, the Fleurieu Peninsulaโs swamps were routinely drained. But as the region battles the driest conditions on record, the remaining swamps are a lifeline
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