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Politics and ‘free media’ can meet demands of moment, Albanese to say, after journalist shot with rubber bullet in US
Prime minister will use an address to the National Press Club to argue distrust can be countered through economic stabilityAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says government and democratic institutions “including a free media” can meet the demands of global uncertainty, despite both facing growing attacks around the world.A day after...
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Albanese says the government’s focus on delivering commitments is essential to reinforce faith in democracy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his second term government is “focused on delivery” of its commitments in a speech to the National Press Club.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Trump has long speculated about using force against his own people. Now he has the pretext to do so
It’s always suited Trump to manufacture crises to further his agenda. By demonising protesters as insurrectionist mobs, he could be laying the groundwork for further escalation.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Australia engaged in ‘unprecedented’ level of surveillance of Chinese flotilla, Marles says – as it happened
This blog is now closedAustralian reporter shot with rubber bullet while covering anti-Ice protests in Los AngelesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMaroons drop captain Daly Cherry-Evans before next State of Origin gameQueensland have made a huge call ahead of game 2 of this year’s State of Origin series, dropping its captain, Daly Cherry-Evans, from the team as the Maroons seek to turn around...
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Australian government to declare almost a third of its oceans ‘highly protected’ in the next five years
Murray Watt tells UN conference in France a review of Australia’s marine parks will ‘lay the foundation’ for increasing ocean protectionsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe Australian government plans to declare 30% of its ocean “highly protected” by 2030, raising expectations from conservationists it will ban fishing and drilling in nearly a third of the country’s...
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:NZ homes are notorious for being cold and damp. Here are 4 ways to make yours feel warmer this winter
Even homes build to code can have built-in health risks, such as being prone to mould. By targeting the places where heat is lost, you can make winter more bearable.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Queensland to review social housing after finding couple making $200k
The state government claims there are some recipients earning well above the income limit that determines who is eligible for social housing.
Published on: June 09, 2025 | Source:Skipper dropped as Maroons coach makes shock Origin II calls
Daly Cherry-Evans becomes the first Maroons captain in almost 30 years to be dropped mid-series from the Origin team.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Scientists breed coral from 'hot' and 'cool' parents to stop bleaching
After one generation of breeding, scientists say they have been able to double the heat tolerance of Ningaloo Reef coral.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:'Treacherous' rescue continues for people stuck in snow near Mt Hotham
Half a dozen people remain stuck in their vehicles after heavy snow caught travellers unaware in Victoria's alpine region.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Surfing priest saves swimmers at iconic WA beach
A Catholic priest and bravery award recipient rescues a father and son who were struggling to swim at Cable Beach in Western Australia's north.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:'Do you love your wife?': What this architect asked when designing a home
Enrico Taglietti came to Canberra in the late 1960s when the capital was a blank canvas. Decades later his buildings are a central part of the city's soul, with an exhibition offering an insight into the architect's world.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:How an impulse purchase gone wrong became town's unofficial mascot
An unexpected online auction buy lands an 8-metre-long, 3m-high dinosaur in a Milang front yard, bringing smiles and new visitors to the struggling town.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Woman left a 'reproductive refugee' after being denied her choice
Jane was shocked to find she could not use her frozen eggs for IVF in WA, all because she was a single woman with no reproductive health problems — forcing her on an expensive and lonely interstate mission.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Flooded-out family discovers more than 30 snakes upon return
Mud and mould aren't the only issues facing those returning home after major flooding in northern NSW, as animals take refuge in flood-impacted properties.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Live: 'They spit, we hit': Trump threatens consequences for LA protesters
Scattered protests continue around Los Angeles for the third day, with the National Guard called in by the president. Follow live.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Coffee prices up to $12 needed to make industry viable, supplier says
US tariffs and supply issues are creating uncertainty for an already strained coffee market, and roasters say it's only a matter of time before Australians will pay more for their brew.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Trump sends armed troops into LA; how data brokers get your number; Alcaraz wins epic French Open final
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. There are fears over rising authoritarianism in the US after Donald Trump deployed armed national guard troops on the streets of Los Angeles against protests over immigration raids.Meanwhile, Victorian Labor MP Emma Vulin tells us why being diagnosed with motor neurone...
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles amid protests against ICE
Hundreds of National Guard troops arrive in LA on the order of Donald Trump, following days of street protests against federal immigration raids.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Victoria is in the grip of drought, but what's different about this one?
Victorian Country Hour host Warwick Long reflects on how farmers focus on mental health, modern farming practices and climate change preparation.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
High US tariffs on Chinese-made goods didn’t halt the fast fashion industry. They just rerouted it, and the Australian market has been flooded.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war? Here’s what the law says
Many nations agreed Israel had a right to self-defence after the October 7 2023 Hamas attacks. Whether this defence still holds 20 months later is now debatable.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Can Israel still claim self-defence to justify its Gaza war?
Many nations agreed Israel had a right to self-defence after the October 7 2023 Hamas attacks. Whether this defence still holds 20 months later is now debatable.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Measles cases are surging globally. Should children be vaccinated earlier?
Vaccination is key to protecting against measles – but the question of when exactly is best to give the vaccine is not black and white.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:What can you do if you don’t like your child’s friends?
Perhaps the friend is bossy, has poor manners or jumps on your furniture. Maybe you don’t like the way your child behaves when they are together.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Curious Kids: Why do dolphins jump out of the water?
Ever seen images of dolphins jumping out of the waves and performing impressive acrobatics? Let’s explore why they do it.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:2-million-year-old pitted teeth from our ancient relatives reveal secrets about human evolution
Curiously uniform dimples on the teeth of ancient hominins may give scientists a new way to trace their origins and relationships.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Up to 1,000 families to take part in newborn heel-prick screening research
Researchers in Adelaide are looking to expand newborn heel-prick screening to help identify up to 600 additional genetic conditions early.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Why this queer satire is resonating with audiences — and plenty of mums
From independent theatre La Mama to off-Broadway, queer satire Trophy Boys has taken off with its exploration of misogyny and masculinity, through drag and debating.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Queensland braces for cold snap with below-average temperatures and frost
The Sunshine State is set for a cool wintry week with temperatures forecast to be below average from Tuesday.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Private mental health hospital closure in Brisbane 'just the tip of the iceberg'
The private hospitals association blames the facility's shut down and the potential closure of others on health insurers, but a representative for insurers rejects the accusation and says how we fund mental health must change.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Doctors deliberately hiding equipment: Inside a worsening hospital crisis
Doctors at the troubled Northern Beaches Hospital say they warned management about understaffing and inadequate equipment before the facility even opened.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:'Insanity': Alcaraz topples Sinner in legendary French Open final
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeats Italy's Jannik Sinner in a French Open final that will go down as one of the greatest in history.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Immortality at a price: how the promise of delaying death has become a consumer marketing bonanza
Lengthening life has become big business for the wellness industry, with consumers being sold the idea they can delay death –if they are willing to pay for it.
Published on: June 08, 2025 | Source:Thousands of Australians receiving ECT without consent every year
Last year, more than 1,700 orders for involuntary electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) were approved by tribunals in Australia. Advocacy groups say clinicians need to be better informed.
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