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A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

Australians will rally this weekend to mourn Kumanjayi White, a Warlpiri man with disabilities who stopped breathing after being restrained by NT policeFive years ago thousands of Australians defied Covid restrictions to pour on to the streets of our cities and towns as part of the global Black Lives Matter movement.The protests here highlighted the appalling rates of Aboriginal people dying in police and prison...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Artist Janenne Eaton’s retrospective is a compelling account of our troubled times

Respected painter and teacher Janenne Eaton has influenced generations of Australian artists.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

β€˜Not available in your region’: what is a VPN and how can I use one safely?

VPNs are becoming a popular option for people wanting to access overseas content. But they’re much more than that – and sometimes legally murky.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties

NZ’s Local Government Act requires councillors to put local concerns first. But local politics is rife with party affiliation, and tensions are likely to increase.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The chicks are alright: what songbirds can teach us about divorce and moving on

Parental separation in humans can deeply affect children. But in another monogamous pair-bonding species, it has no such effect.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Live: No-confidence motion in Tasmania's premier

A no-confidence motion in Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff appears set to succeed. Follow the coverage live.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Colorado fire-bomb suspect's family being held for deportation

Federal agents are investigating "to what extent" Mohamed Sabry Soliman's family knew about the attack, and if they provided any support.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Everyone needs joy': Gala celebrates women affected by domestic and family abuse

An event, designed to create a space of connection and celebration, has been held in Greater Hobart for women with lived experience of domestic and family abuse.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Erin Patterson to face more questions in triple-murder trial

Erin Patterson will give evidence for a third day in her triple-murder trial in Morwell. She's accused of murdering three relatives by serving them a meal that contained poisonous mushrooms. Follow the trial live.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

This internationally award-winning Australian film has no script

Fwends is a uniquely Australian story that follows two 20-somethings who travel interstate to revive their long-distance friendship.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Lifesaver who founded club at dangerous NSW beach hangs up cap at 82

Col Laing became a surf lifesaver in 1958 and went on to found a club at a hotspot for rescues, but is now ready to leave North Entrance beach patrols to the younger generations.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Clever cockies not only open bins, they can use water fountains too

The behaviour has spread among a mob of more than 100 sulphur-crested cockatoos that roost in the Western Sydney Parklands.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'We advocated really hard': Why AFLW clubs wanted double-headers

GWS was surprised this year's AFLW fixture would feature no double-headers after being one of the "strong advocates" for the initiative.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

WA quietly scraps $9.8m contract for anti-puppy-farming program

The government has cancelled a contract with software provider Seisma to develop a statewide digital pet registration portal, a key move in its fight against puppy farming.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

New child protection laws pass SA parliament after late-night sitting

The South Australian government has passed new child protection laws, after securing enough support from the state's crossbench.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

RAMS sued over allegations of dodgy home loans

ASIC has accused the now-defunct Westpac brand of breaching its obligations under credit laws and engaging in "widespread unlicensed conduct" between June 2019 and April 2023.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Should you still isolate when you are sick with COVID or influenza?

What has changed since the pandemic when it comes to isolating when sick, whether it's COVID or a bad cold?

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

It's taken Alex decades to feel comfortable with the kind of man he is

Alex Mills has battled with stereotypes of what a man should be for years. He's now shedding light on toxic masculinity in a bid to get more men to think about the type of man they want to be and stamp out certain behaviours.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Farmers urge gardeners to check tomato plants as virus plans scrapped

Fearing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, farmers are pleading with industry and home gardeners to help them limit the spread of a highly contagious tomato virus.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The southern lights have been spectacular lately. It won't last

We've been treated to some stunning aurora australis light displays over the past few days. But the solar cycle means that'll settle down soon.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sabalenka wants 'equal treatment' over scheduling of French Open women's matches

Playing in front of a half-empty stadium in the morning leaves world number one Aryna Sabalenka questioning the scheduling of women's matches at the French Open.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Adam's a star in his home town, but tough choices are on the horizon

Adam is a local celebrity, but his 67-year-old parents are planning for when they're no longer around to care for him β€” and it means a 700km move.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Indian legend in tears as Bengaluru finally break IPL hoodoo

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat the Punjab Kings in the IPL final to claim their first title after finishing runners-up three times.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: ASX to rise ahead of first-quarter GDP data release

A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while the Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release the GDP figures for the March quarter at 11:30am AEST.Follow the latest updates in our live blog.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Victorian principals given greater powers to expel students

From next term, students in Victoria could be suspended or expelled for misbehaviour outside of school or online. The rules currently only apply to behaviour on school grounds.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: 'Can't remember': Waters brushes off reports of a heated exchange with Cox

Greens leader Larissa Waters says she "can't remember" if Dorinda Cox told her to "grow a spine" during a heated exchange after the senator's failed leadership bid. Follow live.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Tornado flips car as storms sweep across southern WA

A farmer is stunned as he assesses the damage from a tornado that formed during a storm near Frankland River.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Completely worthless': Flawed abortion pill 'study' cited in parliament

A recent US report on an abortion pill which experts have called "misinformation", "not scientific" and "scaremongering" has been cited in NSW Parliament by no less than 11 MPs across the spectrum.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: Ukraine strikes Crimea bridge, Musk’s ire at Trump’s β€˜abomination’ tax bill, e-scooter injury toll revealed

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood morning. Ukraine has made another surprise strike against Russia, this time detonating an explosive under the bridge linking Russia to Crimea.In other world news, at least 27 people were killed by Israeli fire as they waited for food at a Gaza distribution point. And the world’s...

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Government labels NT art gallery fallout 'a shemozzle' as chair resigns

The long-standing chair of the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT has quit her position, just weeks after an announcement that a planned $150 million Darwin CBD art gallery may not be going ahead.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

In the trade wars, there are lessons for the US from Brexit. Australia and our trading partners should take note

Amid the chaos of Trump’s tariff wars, there is an opening for Australia to seize the moment with new trade partnerships.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

A two-state solution is gaining momentum again. Does it have a chance of success?

Several nations are contemplating recognising a Palestinian state to revamp the two-state solution. However, major obstacles remain.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

A two-state solution is gaining momentum again for Israel and the Palestinians. Does it have a chance of success?

Several nations are contemplating recognising a Palestinian state to revamp the two-state solution. However, major obstacles remain.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

With a government review underway, we have to ask why children bully other kids

If we understand their motives, we can help children who bully change their behaviour.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Senior public servants think GenAI will boost productivity – but are worried about the risks

Should GenAI be rapidly rolled out to improve public service policymaking and delivery? Or is a more cautious approach needed to rebuild trust after Robodebt?

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)