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How the US ‘war on woke’ and women risks weakening its own military capability
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Women, Peace and Security initiative ‘woke’ and ‘divisive’. But history shows soldiers of all stripes have served with honour.
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Medicare urgent care clinics: are they Australian healthcare’s saviour or just a Band-Aid solution?
Labor has made the clinics key to its election strategy but critics say there is no long-term evidence they are reducing pressure on emergency departmentsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastMedicare urgent care clinics are a walk-in service but many people, like Chloe*, more accurately hobble in.When the primary school teacher...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: Key markers on the bumpy road to this election
With the election nearly over, Michelle Grattan takes a look back at the key moments of what felt like a very long campaign.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:The Coalition’s costings show some savings, but a larger deficit than Labor in the first two years
Most of the proposed savings seem achievable – except for the cuts to the public service.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Dutton says Labor’s super plan is a ‘quasi inheritance tax’. What’s going on?
Many countries impose a form of inheritance tax on deceased estates, but does Albanese’s policy fit the bill?Polls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has described Labor’s plan to reduce tax breaks...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Tourism to the US is tanking. Flight Centre is facing a $100m hit as a result
Flight Centre’s profit warning signals growing global unease with travel to the US, as safety fears and visa crackdowns deter tourists.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:The rise of right-wing Christian populism and its powerful impact on Australian politics
A network of Australian Christian groups have adapted the language of global right-wing populism to amplify their influence on Australian politics.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Election quiz: have you been paying attention?
It’s time to test your election campaign knowledge.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Who’s eating publishers’ lunch? The rising costs and shrinking margins of Australian books
Books may seem expensive in Australia, but they’re cheap when you take costs into account. For independent publishers, times are tough. What can we do?
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:What message is Clive Palmer trying to send? | Fiona Katauskas
He’s certainly sending a lot of themSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Major YouGov poll has Labor easily winning a majority of seats in election
YouGov’s central forecast is Labor winning 84 of the 150 lower house seats for an 18-seat majority.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Which medications are commonly prescribed for autistic people and why?
The core features of autism can’t and don’t need to be altered. But medications can help manage autistic people’s physical and mental health conditions.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Friday essay: at 42, my mother discovered her half-sister. Would her childhood have been bearable if they grew up together?
Heather Taylor Johnson’s mother had a difficult, lonely childhood. How would it have been different if her half-sister had grown up with her?
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:The Brooke Bellamy accusations join a long tradition of cookbook scandals – from Belle Gibson to bone broth formula
A second author has come forward to accuse Brooke Bellamy of reproducing one of her recipes. Cookbooks are big business – and no stranger to scandals.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump campaign chief tells undercover reporters he advised Liberal party ahead of election – video
Footage of the undercover conversations between veteran Republican strategist Chris LaCivita and undercover reporters shows LaCivita claiming he visited Australia to advise the Liberal party ahead of the election. LaCivita says he made an unpublicised visit to Australia to advise theLiberal partyabout 'structural issues' related to Peter Dutton. 'I was in Australia two weeks ago helping the Liberal party there, on some...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Voters deserve to know what election promises cost. So why has the Coalition left its costings to the last minute? | Kylea Tink
If the opposition is going to indeed deliver a ‘better budget’, I need to know that more than 48 hours before I cast my ballotPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastWe’ve all been there: the deadline for an...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Peter Dutton has 'been very clear about that' many, many times during election campaign – video
What are Peter Dutton's plans for the future of 41,000 civil service jobs, healthcare, working from home, combating Trump's tariffs, climate change and fixing up Labor's mess? He says he has been very clear about that during the 2025 federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:How do candidates skirt Chinese social media bans on political content? They use influencers
Popular Chinese apps WeChat and RedNote are a tool for political campaigning – but such content is banned. Here’s how parties work around it, including by avoiding proper disclosures.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Who would win in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? An evolutionary expert weighs in
Beyond the jokes and memes, this silly debate provides an opportunity to reflect on human evolution.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:The global costs of the US-China tariff war are mounting. And the worst may be yet to come
The escalating US-China trade war leaves everyone worse off. A collective effort to restore the global trading system is urgently needed.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?
One’s about behaviour, the other about emotions. Here’s how to respond to tantrums and meltdowns without losing your cool.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Working in Australian polling places has restored my faith in humanity | Louise Southerden
What started as a way to earn extra income has enriched my life in unexpected ways. You meet people whose paths you might never cross otherwisePolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen I arrived at 7am on my first polling day at the 2016 federal election, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My assigned...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Is WA Health having final say over edits of Paramedics ‘censorship’? Yes. But it’s necessary
There is a difference between factual television entertainment and documentary expose. Here’s what filmmakers have to consider.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Savvy athletes and new technology are flipping traditional sports marketing on its head
The convergence of AI, data mining, immersive technology and the creator economy is drastically changing the world sport landscape.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:3 years on from the ‘integrity’ election, how is Australia tracking on corruption reforms?
Whoever forms government after this weekend, here are 5 key areas to get better value for taxpayers’ money and reduce the sway of powerful lobby groups over policy.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Federal election 2025 live updates: shock new poll predicts majority for Labor and Coalition to have fewest MPs since 1946; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton campaign in final days before Australia votes – latest news
Follow today’s news livePolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastDutton’s Wednesday night visit to KooyongLast night, Peter Dutton was in the inner Melbourne seat of Kooyong, held by independent Monique Ryan....
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Erin Patterson trial live updates: mushroom cook’s murder trial continues in Victoria’s supreme court
Victorian woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her house in South Gippsland in 2023Hello and welcome to Guardian Australia’s live coverage of the Erin Patterson trial, which is expected to restart at 10.30am this morning.Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson by feeding...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Victorian farmer target of 'coordinated' sheep heist costing him $175k
Steve Wheeler has had 1,700 sheep stolen in three incidents over two years. Police suspect he has become the victim of a series of targeted raids.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Professor warns of carbon farming risk in 'unlikely' success areas
A carbon farming project developer is looking to sign up growers in WA's Mid West Wheatbelt region to $15,000-a-year contracts, leading one expert to ring alarm bells.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Yamal hailed as a talent 'born every 50 years' after Barça draw with Inter
Teenager Lamine Yamal stars with a brilliant goal in a thrilling 3—3 draw with Inter Milan at home in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The wildcard seats to keep an eye on this election
A former journalist, a comedian and the man who used to be a Nationals pick — here are the candidates and seats that may land a surprise this Saturday.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Peter Dutton drops vow to change school curriculum, after 'indoctrination' claims
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has dropped his vow to change the national school curriculum, after comments earlier in the campaign that students should be able to think freely without being "indoctrinated" by educators.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:'Why not rip the door down?': International arts festival removing barriers
Two huge First Nations artist-led happenings are taking over the centre of Naarm/Melbourne this month, featuring Amos Roach, Kutcha Edwards, Miss Kaninna, Blackfire, Leonard Sumner and more.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Report into Lynas water deal finds no City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder misconduct
Mayor Glenn Wilson has defended the decision to not publicly release an independent review of the council's water supply contract with Lynas Rare Earths, saying it could risk potential legal claims worth millions.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Climate action not swaying regional voters, despite year of disasters
After an unprecedented disaster season in Queensland, climate action is not on the minds of many voters in some of the hardest-hit regions this federal election.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source: