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‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too
‘No kings’ would effectively be the watchword through the Roman republic’s entire history. ‘Rex’ was a word the Romans hated. It was short-hand for ‘tyranny’.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:
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Police investigating woman's death from stab wound at Cooloola Cove
Queensland police have declared a crime scene after a woman died from a stab wound overnight at Cooloola Cove near Tin Can Bay, north-east of Gympie.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Dark Mofo comes to a fiery end as Maugean skate Ogoh-Ogoh burns
Ten days of cold nights filled with experiential art, food and fire has come to a close with the burning of this year's Ogoh-Ogoh effigy.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:What weapons does Iran have to continue Israel strikes?
Iran had the largest and most diverse ballistic missile stockpile in the Middle East, but recent Israeli strikes on the country's military infrastructure may limit its capabilities to keep fighting back.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Lisa Millar secures nod as women dominate 2025 Gold Logie nominations
The annual celebration of Australian TV also announces a new award named for journalist Ray Martin.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Kiwi amateurs face brutal Club World Cup lesson against German giants
Auckland City FC — a team made up of part-time footballers — lose to Bayern Munich 10-0 at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Trailblazing GP brought mental healthcare to communities that had none
Dr Margaret Niemann has been honoured for providing groundbreaking antenatal and mental healthcare in regional communities.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Air India crash remains handed to relatives, second black box found
Authorities locate the ill-fated plane's second black box as the investigation continues, ordering inspections of Air India's Boeing Dreamliners.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Quick shears and cheers a much-needed escape for flood-hit town
Two months after being inundated by record flooding, Thargomindah hosts one of the richest quick-shear competitions in Australia, giving the community a break from dealing with the disaster's aftermath.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Students in PFAS 'hotspot' build app to detect contaminated groceries
A group of high school students are pushing for change by creating an app prototype that can detect so-called forever chemicals in everyday items.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Hundreds of bus drivers walk off job in Victoria
Some Victorian commuters will this morning find themselves stranded for the second time in a matter of weeks as bus drivers strike.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Burn that toppled estimated 400yo tingle tree killed 'hundreds more'
The felling of what is estimated to be hundreds of tingle trees in a burn last December has sparked fresh calls for a review of prescribed burning in WA.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Man charged with torturing newborn baby in Brisbane's south-west
Police will allege medical examinations found the baby had "extensive injuries" consistent with "prolonged and repeated" abuse.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Live: Markets brace for Middle East conflict as stocks fall and oil soars
The exchange of missile fire between Israel and Iran has global markets on edge, with equities under pressure and oil and gold in demand. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Australian denied entry to US after being grilled on Israel-Gaza views
Melbourne writer Alistair Kitchen was detained for 12 hours at Los Angeles International Airport, had his phone seized and was "interrogated" about his views on the conflict in the Middle East.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson oppose plan to redevelop Snapper Rocks
Some of the Gold Coast's most influential figures speak out against the council's controversial plan to transform Snapper Rocks' foreshore which could include knocking downthe Rainbow Bay Surf Club.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Olyslagers wins Diamond League high jump, Duplantis breaks pole vault record
Nicola Olyslagers wins her latest Diamond League high jump duel in Stockholm on a night pole vault legend "Mondo" Duplantis again soars to new heights.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Israel and Iran threaten further escalation; severe jobseeker penalties exposed; Piastri collides with teammate
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. World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict – but as yet there is no sign of either country stepping back from the brink as they continue to exchange missile fire. There are reports that Donald Trump “vetoed” an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran...
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Opera House piano tuner can barely play but makes every note perfect
When Terry Harper first set foot inside the Sydney Opera House it was an "empty cavern". He would spend a lifetime inside its venues making sure every piano note was perfect.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:The new frontier: AI that can read your mind
Sydney researchers have developed an AI model that can decipher words and sentences from brainwaves detected by a wearable cap. It opens up a new frontier to help patients with cognition, but could also revolutionise how humans interact with computers.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Relief ahead for Queensland as big chill to give way to milder weather
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast minimum temperatures will generally move back towards average in most of the state tomorrow with possible rain in parts of the north.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Canberra man told to 'make different friends' in prison riot sentencing
Canberra 28-year-old Jett Black, who was among a group of detainees that in late 2020 started a prison riot sparked by a lack of cigarettes, no dessert and COVID restrictions, walks free from court.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Would you accept a 30kph school zone speed limit?
Canberra mother Veronica Fortune says the road past her local school is an accident waiting to happen. She's written to MLAs about safety improvements and campaigned for adjustments to the roads, but so far nothing has changed.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Ninth bottle shop proposed for Swan Hill as councils lose veto power
Victorian councils want to retain their power of veto over new liquor outlets in country towns amid fierce debate about the links between family violence and access to alcohol.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu's agenda is clear, but Trump wants plausible deniability
There are many things happening in the Middle East at the moment but beneath them lies one single through-line: Israel is attempting to reshape the political map of the region.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Decades on from the Royal Commission, why are Indigenous people still dying in custody?
Indigenous people are again grieving the deaths of loved ones in custody. Would they have occurred if the royal commission recommendations had been fully implemented?
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Small businesses are an innovation powerhouse. For many, it’s still too hard to raise the funds they need
Australia is awash with cash looking for investment opportunities. So why do small and medium-sized businesses often struggle to access it?
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Need to see a specialist? You might have to choose between high costs and a long wait. Here’s what needs to change
Too many people miss out on seeing specialist doctors, while others face long waits or high costs. A new Grattan Institute report outlines a blueprint for reform.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:A 3-tonne, $1.5 billion satellite to watch Earth’s every move is set to launch this week
The NISAR satellite will be able to detect centimetre-sized changes on Earth’s surface, providing crucial data for agriculture and climate modelling.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
Older rooftop solar systems are being scrapped – often well before the end of their useful life. Establishing a product stewardship scheme is part of the solution.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:In Vaccine Nation, Raina MacIntyre reflects on science, misinformation and the threat to 200 years of progress
Vaccine Nation is a timely, urgent and often deeply personal account of vaccination’s role in our world.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Kelly’s jobseeker payments were cut off during a hospital stay for psychosis. It’s far from an isolated case
In February, the highest month for suspensions this year, for every minute, more than one recipient had their payments pausedAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKelly was sitting up in her hospital bed. Through the haze of heavy medication she was trying to tell the woman at the end of the phone line – an officer at Centrelink – what had happened. On 26...
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
There are few clear paths to an immediate end to the fighting between Israel and Iran. And what comes after the war could be even more concerning.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
Despite not relying on Iran for its oil supplies, petrol and other prices in Australia will rise due to the global impact of the Israel–Iranian war.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Israel’s ambassador to Australia disparages calls for diplomacy after Wong urges dialogue
Foreign affairs minister says situation in Middle East ‘very perilous’ as Anthony Albanese urges Australians to leave the regionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIsrael’s ambassador to Australia has disparaged calls for diplomacy in comments made shortly after the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, called for de-escalation and a “return to dialogue”.While Australia backs Israel’s “right to...
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: