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As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead
South Australiaโs new Biodiversity Act will achieve things no federal or state law has done before. It shows states and territories can achieve ambitious reform.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:
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Overhead power lines kill millions of birds a year. Scientists found a way to help cut the devastating toll
As electricity networks expand, the risk of birds becoming injured or electrocuted by power lines increases. How can we protect them?
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:The Australia-US alliance is facing a decisive test, and not just over the Middle East | Hugh White
The question of Australia joining the US in a conflict with China over Taiwan looms over the debate about our military preparedness and defence spendingWould Australia go to war to support the United States in conflict with China over Taiwan โ or elsewhere? The government avoids discussing the question, let alone answering it, by dismissing it as hypothetical. But it will not go away, for two reasons.First, the...
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Horse whipping is painful and cruel. The latest incident shows why it should be banned
Just like any other animal, horses feel pain, which is why more needs to be done to minimise the use of whips.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Popular period-tracking apps can hold years of personal data โ new NZ research finds mixed awareness of risk
Some period trackers can import information from other apps and wearables, and data can be used by third parties, sometimes without app usersโ consent.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Australian citizens in Iran and Israel are desperate to leave. Is the government required to help?
While the Australian government has frequently helped its citizens flee crises overseas, it is not legally obligated to do so. And repatriating citizens is complex.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Migrating bogong moths use the stars and Earthโs magnetic field to find ancestral summer caves each year
Australiaโs iconic bogong moths are the first creatures other than humans and some birds known to navigate by the night sky.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Matildas star considers Montemurro the 'missing piece' of the puzzle ahead of Asian Cup
Experienced striker Emily Gielnik says Joe Montemurro's arrival can help deliver the current generation of Matildas' elusive silverware at the 2026 Asian Cup.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Calls for e-bike and e-scooter owners to pay rego, CTP insurance
A Gold Coast politician says out-of-control e-bikes are the number one complaint in his electorate, but active transport advocates argue registration is unnecessary because they're already illegal.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:State of Origin Quiz: Were you paying attention?
Origin Game II saw one team's lead nearly evaporate amid a ferocious comeback in soaking conditions. But how closely were you following last night's clash?
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Post-Juukan Gorge mining talks split Pilbara traditional owners
While some traditional owner groups in WA's Pilbara have reached new deals with mining companies, others say they are dissatisfied with the state of negotiations.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Sole Air India plane crash survivor carries brother's coffin
Viswashkumar Ramesh helped carry his brother Ajay's coffin through the town of Diu on India's west coast on Wednesday, just days after being discharged from hospital.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Popyrin scares Draper but exits Queen's ahead of Wimbledon campaign
Australia's Wimbledon preparations take a hit at the Queen's Club Championships, with Alexei Popyrin exiting the tournament at the hands of home favourite Jack Draper.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Qld commercial fishers rejoice as investment warnings lifted
The state government's investment warnings, which had been in place for decades in some areas, are lifted with commercial fishers saying they can approach banks to invest in the industry with confidence.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:How Australia's native bees could help curb a global health crisis
Australian scientists are looking for creative ways to stop drug-resistant superbugs in their tracks โ and bees could be the solution.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Eddie the echidna released after surviving swim from Bribie Island
The juvenile echidna, believed to have become stranded on a rapidly shrinking chunk of land before braving an ocean swim to the mainland, spent weeks in care.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:'Need to be exercising caution': Soccer heading can alter brain chemistry
It is an integral part of the game, but newly published research shows that heading a soccer ball can have "acute" effects on the brain.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Scenic Rim couple heartbroken after landslides damage 'forever home'
Leon and Olga Radunz say they were not told prior to purchasing their block that the area was prone to landslides. In Queensland the onus is on the buyer to do such checks despite new disclosure laws.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Live: US rates held steady as central bank cuts growth outlook
The Federal Reserve has left rates unchanged despite Donald Trump's calls for cuts, and it now sees a slightly slower pace of easing. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Australia has a GP shortage so why are we turning students away?
Australia has a shortage of doctors, especially in regional areas, yet experts say every year medical schools turn away thousands of highly eligible Australian applicants.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:State of Origin sends powerful message against domestic violence
Almost 60,000 people attending the second State of Origin game at Perth Stadium have seen a powerful rallying cry against domestic violence, featuring some of Australia's biggest stars.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Locals struggle to make ends meet in Australia's richest state
As the WA government prepares to deliver its first budget since being re-elected, West Australians are hoping their calls for cost-of-living and housing relief are heard.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Live: Wong says PM's potential NATO trip not about Trump
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is downplaying suggestions the prime minister's potential trip to NATO is linked to Donald Trump, insisting it is important to be there given the conflict in the Middle East. Follow live.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Are you at risk of weak bones? How to know if you need a scan
After Debra cracked both a tooth and a bone in her foot in the same year, a scan revealed she had osteopenia. We explain how bone density is tested, and who is eligible for a Medicare rebate.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Doctors push to rename body parts named after 'dead old white men'
Some of our body parts have descriptive names. Others are named after some very controversial men.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump ponders Iran action, Liberal suggests tax breaks for mothers, Maroons come good in Perth
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. Donald Trump says he might order a strike on Iran, or he might not, pointing out that โnobody knowsโ what heโs going to do in response to the Israel-Iran conflict. He also spoke about the potential for a peace deal. We have an expert team of reporters and...
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:NT government says it will not implement 2030 emissions reduction target
The Country Liberal Party committed to a 43 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 leading into last year's NT election, which it won from opposition. The environment minister now says that target will not be implemented.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Vine-covered car parks helping to cool Sydney heat islands
Surface temperatures at a busy car park in Western Sydney are being reduced by as much as 35 degrees by vine-covered trellises which were installed two years ago.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Pet owners turn to veterinary telemedicine for non-emergencies
Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic telemedicine has exploded โ not just for humans, but for pets too.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Would you cheat on your tax? Itโs a risky move, the tax office knows a lot about you
Penalties of 25% to 75% of the tax owed may apply for falsely claiming deductions. The more dishonest the claim, the higher the fine.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:With their coach under fire, Queensland's love language is winning
Cameron Munster made no secret that Queensland wanted to perform for coach Billy Slater, but the performance they put on was not the most convincing way to shut down critics heading into a decider.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Is Sabrina Carpenterโs Manโs Best Friend album cover satire or self-degradation? A psychology expert explores our reactions
Sabrina Carpenterโs Manโs Best Friend album cover has fans divided. Where does irony end and objectification begin?
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Companies are betting on AI to help lift productivity. Workers need to be part of the process
Workers still know things that algorithms donโt. Theyโre essential to designing AI systems to enhance, not replace, jobs.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:โRadical acceptanceโ: Yiyun Li lost both her sons to suicide. Her rigorous memoir reveals her as a very special writer
โIf an abyss is where I shall be for the rest of my lifeโ, writes Yiyun Li, โthe abyss is my habitat.โ Her book is a major contribution to literature on mourning.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source:Winter viruses can trigger a heart attack or stroke, our study shows. Itโs another good reason to get a flu or COVID shot
Catching the flu or COVID can trigger a heart attack or stroke in vulnerable people. Hereโs what we can all do to lower our risk.
Published on: June 18, 2025 | Source: