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These modern stay-at-home mums are redefining what it means to be a tradwife
What is it about the tradwife movement and its strict traditional gender roles that has struck a chord with modern day mothers?
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Nervous Kasatkina vomits courtside before leading Aussie Wimbledon revival
Daria Kasatkina overcomes a huge bout of nerves before her Wimbledon debut representing Australia, as Alex de Minaur, Aleksandar Vukic and Rinky Hijikata help lead an Aussie revival on day two.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:What will it take to break the drought in Victoria?
Parts of south-west and western Victoria have been experiencing their lowest rainfall since 1900 and climatologists say recent downpours won't be enough to end the drought.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Belongings destroyed as K'gari rangers warn of four-legged thieves
Rangers on the World Heritage-listed island off Queensland's coast urge visitors to secure their food, bait and rubbish from dingoes.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:The National Anti-Corruption Commission turns 2 – has it restored integrity to federal government?
The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nation’s federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,500 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:The National Anti-Corruption Commission turns 2 - has it restored integrity to federal government?
The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nation’s federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,500 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:New laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax
From this week, large companies including BHP, Apple and Meta will have to publish detailed tax information to stamp out tax avoidance.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Our memories are unreliable, limited and suggestible – and it’s a good thing too
Memories are constantly revised in acts of recollection. They are moulded by new information, beliefs and emotions, and other people’s versions of events.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:What did ancient Rome smell like? Honestly, often pretty rank
We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: why people with mental illness have poorer oral health
Poor mental health can lead to poor oral health – and vice versa. Here’s what can be done to tackle this problem.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Farming within Earth’s limits is still possible – but it will take a Herculean effort
Flexitarian diets and breeding better livestock can make farming more sustainable. But it will take much more to farm within the planet’s limits
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Evacuation orders and delays across rail network as wild weather smashes NSW
Multiple emergency warnings from NSW SES remain in place between the South Coast and Central Coast, after powerful winds and heavy rain overnight.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:‘Shit in, shit out’: AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers aren’t convinced
Investors are sinking billions into high-tech agriculture systems, but farmers are still waiting for simple, adaptable and reliable tools.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Memo to Shane Jones: what if NZ needs more regional government, not less?
Rather than get rid of regional councils, maybe the government should look at expanding their role to deliver core services – something common in many other countries.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Liberal figures push for expiry dates on gender quotas in bid to win party support
Exclusive: Meeting in NSW to discuss proposal but pushback likely, with one new senator saying policy would ‘take the party backwards’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberals pushing for changes to party rules to boost female representation in parliament will propose gender quotas with enforceable expiry dates, in a bid to win the broadest...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Does the Liberal party need to change its values to survive? - podcast
The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is in a battle to raise the Liberal party from the electoral ashes and remake it into something that can win again. And that includes fixing its women problem.Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, discusses whether Ley needs to consider reforming her party to return to power – and recruit womenRead more: Continue reading...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Antarctic summer sea ice is at record lows. Here’s how it will harm the planet – and us
New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to extra icebergs, it’s bad news we must hear.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Victoria’s Indigenous people experienced ‘genocide’, truth-telling inquiry says
Yoorrook Justice Commission splits on final report but makes 100 recommendations aimed at healing and reconciliationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s first truth-telling inquiry has labelled the injustices experienced by First Nations people in Victoria a “genocide” and urged the state government to provide redress for injustices...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Wong meets Rudd in US ahead of Quad meeting – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Follow the latest NSW and Sydney weather news in our Wednesday live blogNSW and Sydney weather live updates – latest newsThousands without power in NSW and at least 200 properties affected by floodingNSW weather mapsGas market review will ‘drive efficiencies in the system’, King saysThe resources minister, Madeleine King, says a review into gas market regulations will drive efficiencies into...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Distressed by all the bad news? Here’s how to stay informed but still look after yourself
Distressing news can make us feel anxious, sad and scared. But simply ‘switching off’ is not always an option.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Labor is open to fresh options to secure east coast gas supplies. Is it about to make a radical shift?
Further intervention seems on the cards after the federal government announced a broader review of the gas market, despite its criticism of Peter Dutton’s reservation planFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA sweeping review of domestic gas market regulation will be conducted over the next six months as the federal government attempts to shore...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:What are police allowed to do at protests and who keeps them in check?
Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas’ injury during a recent Sydney protest has been in the headlines. Here’s what the law says.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Trump demands an end to the war in Gaza – could a ceasefire be close?
Buoyed by the truce with Iran, President Trump is pushing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. But it could entail unacceptable conditions for the Palestinians.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Midwives and supporters protest cuts to staffing at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred hospital – video
Midwives and supporters rallied outside the Royal Prince Alfred hospital in Camperdown on Tuesday, protesting against cuts to the number of staff deployed across the birth and delivery unit. The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association says the reductions will mean the hospital won't be able to provide one midwife to each woman. O'Bray Smith, the association's president, said nine beds in the maternity ward would be cut,...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:A new ‘prac payment’ has just kicked in. But it ignores many uni students
Some nursing and teaching students will have access to a new $331 a week payment. But medical, physio and psychology students all miss out.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:2 polls have Tasmania headed for another hung parliament, but disagree on which party is ahead
Early voting has begun in the island state’s snap election - but the pollsters can’t decide which party might win.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Weather warnings for flash flooding and wind gusts as coastal low intensifies off NSW – video
The NSW SES deputy commissioner, Debbie Platz, says a severe wet weather system forecast to pummel NSW is 'dynamic' and 'fast moving' with the potential for flash flooding and wind gusts of up to 125km/h. 'As this system tracks southwards we will expect to see greater impacts from mid–afternoon today into tonight and tomorrow for the Sydney, Illawarra and south coast areas,' Platz said. 'What we expect is the rain will...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Trauma is carried in your DNA. But science reveals a more complicated story
While trauma can ripple across generations, its effects aren’t hard-coded in our genes.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Popular sunscreens accused of ‘greenwashing’ by ACCC over ‘reef friendly’ claims
Consumer regulator claims owner of Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreens misled consumers, but the company stood by the products’ claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe consumer regulator is taking the owner of the popular Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat sunscreens to court over allegations they misled consumers by claiming their...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Why helping students study in home towns is critical to regional areas
University students in regional Western Australia say study hubs are a lifeline for those completing higher education.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:A ‘vigorous’ coastal low is hitting Australia’s east coast. What does it mean, how worried should we be and why isn’t it a bomb cyclone?
The low-pressure system has similarities to an east coast low but experts say there are important differences, and it is not a ‘bomb cyclone’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA “vigorous coastal low” has formed off Australia’s east coast, the Bureau of Meteorology says, bringing potentially damaging winds, hazardous surf and persistent...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:1 July changes: minimum wage, Centrelink payments, parental leave, road fines and everything else coming for the 2025-26 financial year
New financial year means improved benefits for the less well off, and cameras that can see drivers using their phonesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA wage increase for low-paid workers, changes to superannuation and significant reforms to the pension are part of sweeping changes being made on 1 July.The end of the financial year is typically when state and federal governments change a range...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Aamir Khan’s big screen comeback, Sitaare Zameen Par, features an all-star neurodivergent cast – a Bollywood first
The funny and heartwarming new film is already a box office hit.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Heavy rain lashes the east coast as vigorous coastal low intensifies off NSW
Weather warnings for Sydney and mid north coast region, SES on standby in several areas as Jervis Bay records 109mm of rain by 7.30am TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesA ‘vigorous’ coastal low is hitting Australia’s east coast. What does it mean, how worried should we be and why isn’t it a bomb cyclone?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDestructive winds and heavy...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Ambulance ramping at regional WA hospitals hits record high
Ambulance ramping hours hit a record high in regional WA, with more than 240 hours spent waiting to transfer patients in June.
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