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Overtourism is reshaping communities in Europe – could Australia be next?
Protestors are pushing back against the ‘touristification’ of their towns and cities which they fear are being designed and managed for tourists, not locals.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:
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Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse
In a world impacted by climate change, Antarctica holds the key to everyone’s future.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Homes are more than walls and a roof, especially for Indigenous people. It’s time housing policy reflects that
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely to live in subpar housing than the rest of the population. But the fix is more than just building more homes.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Outback wildlife rescue centres set to close due to lack of funds
Two wildlife sanctuaries in WA's far north are closing amid a funding crisis, leaving vulnerable animals at risk.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Origin bolter is 'more dialled in' for Brisbane, leading to Maroons surprise
Payne Haas could see the difference in Queensland State of Origin bolter Gehamat Shibasaki from the moment he arrived at Brisbane training this pre-season.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Australian-first green gas blend flows to city amid greenwashing accusations
A central Queensland city has become the first in the country to deliver blended green hydrogen gas in its entire distribution network, but experts warn it does not go far enough in reducing emissions.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Prada's $1,200 sandals accused of ripping off traditional Indian fashion
At Milan Fashion Week, models strutted in Prada's new open-toe leather sandals. Thousands of kilometres away in India, the show was met with disbelief.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Capital gains for the rich and persistent gender pay gaps: what we can learn from the ATO’s annual tax statistics | Greg Jericho
Data shows negative gearing remains the favourite of high-income earners, while most Australians’ super balances fall short of what is needed for a ‘comfortable retirement’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn Friday, the ATO released the annual taxation statistics. These provide the data on everyone’s 2022-23 tax returns.If you love spreadsheets, you’ll love this release – one of them has 167...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Footy-loving mates revive outback disability and aged care centre
Two mates reopen an assisted living facility in a tiny outback town, allowing residents who had to move to the city for care to come home.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump is not like other presidents – but can he beat the ‘second term curse’ that haunts the White House?
According to myth, the ghost of George Washington cursed anyone serving more than four years. But a nonconsecutive second term is different – as is Donald Trump.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Road safety expert calls for 30kph speed limit in urban areas across WA
WA's Centre for Road Safety research says the measure is the only foolproof way to protect all road users.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Bec is part of the 'sandwich generation'. She says it's relentless
The mental load of juggling three young kids, while running a household with a husband who works long hours, and now caring for her mum with dementia, is "relentless", says Bec Nolan.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Guards uncover inmate riot and hostage plot at 'overcrowded' prison
Western Australia's Department of Justice relocates nine prisoners who allegedly plot to riot and take hostages at an "understaffed" prison, according to the prison officer's union.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Councillors stage walkout at MP's speech on cultural heritage
Local government representatives walk out during National Party MP Anne Webster's conference speech, calling her comments about Aboriginal cultural heritage "appalling" and "insensitive".
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:India on top after day one following surprise decision to rest Bumrah
India's Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock for his second century of the series against England at Edgbaston.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Scam victim loses home deposit to a security flaw that banks are now targeting
The banking sector is rolling out a new system intended to combat scam losses by telling customers when a payment recipient's name does not match other account details.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:'We'll run out of time': WA farmers in 'desperate need' of rain
The first month of winter has come and gone, delivering above-average rainfall to parts of WA, while leaving some inland farming areas parched and desperate.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Woman who finally bought her own home at age 60 faces losing it all
After falling behind on mortgage repayments, this home owner says she often forgoes meals to feed her cats. Recent data shows she's not alone.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Normality returns to Wimbledon as heavyweights win on day three
Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka and the end of London's tropical heatwave see a sense of normality return to the lawns of Wimbledon on day three.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:'Unusual bunch' of Brisbane dads turn new hobby into Olympic dream
Four Brisbane dads discussed the need to find a new hobby over lunch and some red wine. Just over a year later, they have come so far that an Olympic bid is very much within the realms of possibility.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs guilty on two of five charges, banks ignoring interest calls, pear dinkum giant
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. Although he could still face years in prison for two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, Sean “Diddy” Combs fell to his knees in relief and his supporters celebrated wildly outside after a jury in New York found the music mogul not guilty of the more...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:MS took Susan's ability to walk, but she's determined to get it back
Susan Blackborough was just 12 when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was told she would lose her ability to walk.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Thompson wins another thriller, Aussie comedian shares crowd altercation
Australian Jordan Thompson comes from behind to win a gruelling five-set match for the second time at Wimbledon this week.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Warnings remain for NSW coast, Warragamba Dam spills
Severe weather warnings have been downgraded but emergency services warn damaging winds will linger around the NSW coast today.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:People turning down work shifts to spend months at the mushroom trial
There have been 23 courtroom places for the public in the Erin Patterson triple-murder trial. Competition for those seats starts early each morning.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:'It's taken too long': Minister criticises Working with Children Check reforms
Reforms that would standardise Working with Children Checks across the country "can't happen soon enough", the federal education minister says, in the wake of allegations of child sexual abuse at a Victorian childcare centre.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Phil Walsh's death a decade ago united footy fans divided by their Showdown
When Crows supporters awoke on the morning of July 3, 2015 to the news that their club's coach had been fatally stabbed in his own home at Somerton Park, the shock and anguish were both immediate and palpable.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Roland Barthes declared the ‘death of the author’, but postcolonial critics have begged to differ
Roland Barthes’ notion that the author is dead has been incredibly influential, though it was not as original or revolutionary as it seemed.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending. Should you be?
Superannuation funds are under pressure to justify their expenses after one of Australia’s biggest used members’ savings for corporate hospitality.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Lung cancer screening hopes to save lives. But we also need to watch for possible harms
The new lung cancer screening program needs to be independently evaluated to keep it on track, and to minimise the harms.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Thumbs up: good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language
Do you love using the laughing-crying emoji? If so, you’re probably a Millennial.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:More and more tourists are flocking to Antarctica. Let’s stop it from being loved to death
Visitor numbers to Antarctica could reach 450,000 a year within a decade, according to one scenario. How do we stem the tide?
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Around 250 million years ago, Earth was near-lifeless and locked in a hothouse state. Now scientists know why
The answer confirms scientists’ suspicion that when our planet’s climate crosses certain ‘tipping points’, truly catastrophic ecological collapse can follow.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Gender balance in Liberal party should be based on ‘merit’ not ‘quotas’, says new senator Jess Collins
Newly elected Liberal says she has met with party figure Alan Stockdale who made headlines for saying Liberal women were ‘sufficiently assertive’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNewly elected Liberal senator Jess Collins has hit out at factional bosses and leakers within the party’s NSW branch, insisting a push for quotas to boost female...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Man in critical condition with lyssavirus after bat bite – as it happened
This blog is now closedKhaled Sabsabi reinstated as Venice Biennale representative after independent review into dumpingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW wild weather: ‘Conditions can become dangerous quickly’Wild weather has brought down trees, damaged properties and flooded roads on the NSW coast, NSW SES says.These incidents are a timely reminder that roads are slippery, and conditions...
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