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In the trade war, China has moved to curb supply of critical minerals. Can Australia seize the moment?
With the United States and China fighting over access to critical minerals used in tech and defence, Australia finds itself in a unique strategic position.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:
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βThe pay is not worth the stressβ: research finds 10% of lawyers plan to quit within a year
A major new study of Australian lawyers shows workplace culture is critical to improving staff wellbeing.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:This election, Peter Dutton leaves us, the female Liberal diaspora, in no better place than 2022 | Paula Matthewson
When forced to look into the policy cupboard for the folder named βwomenβ, he finds it bare β just as Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison did before himElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Thailandβs fragile democracy takes another hit with arrest of US academic
The law against insulting the Thai monarchy has become a common tool for silencing Thai activists. Now, a foreign academic has been targeted.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Contemporary television is rarely as good as The Narrow Road to the Deep North
The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a masterpiece of the Australian war genre.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Most bees nest in the ground. Offering rocks and gravel is a simple way to help them thrive
The findings of a new study have important implications for native bee conservation, particularly in urban and agricultural areas.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:NZβs over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
Despite thousands of kilometres of coastline, 93% of domestic freight is transported on New Zealandβs roads. But shipping β and rail β can help build resiliency.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:'I'm not a scientist': Dutton responds to climate change question in ABC leaders' debate β video
When asked if he accepts we are already seeing the impacts of climate change, the opposition leader responded 'there's an impact', but said the real question is what Australia can do about it. Pressed further, Dutton said 'I don't know' and 'I'm not a scientist' when asked if he was willing to say 'this is climate change happening right now'Dutton looks shaky as he fights Albanese to a draw at best β and heβs fast...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Appeal hearing date set for former NSW Police officer who avoided jail over taser death
Kristian White was handed a two-year community correction order, which included 425 hours of community service, for fatally tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Elusive colossal squid filmed swimming in deep ocean for first time
New footage filmed 600 metres below the surface of the Southern Atlantic Ocean shows rare juvenile from world's heaviest squid species.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Ping pong helps people with Parkinson's disease 'feel and move better'
With a cure for Parkinson's disease remaining elusive, the sport of ping pong is providing relief for people living with pain and fatigue from the condition.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Regional representation in WA Upper House slashed
Regional representation in WA's Upper House has been reduced by more than a third, prompting calls for some of the state's metropolitan politicians to set up offices in the country.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:One man's campaign to highlight devastating road toll ahead of Easter
As people hit the road across Australia for the Easter holidays, Albany's Allan Faulkner hopes his tracking of the state's road toll will help save lives on WA's roads.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump
The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost tradeDonald Trumpβs return to the White House has stoked fears over Washingtonβs commitment to the security of its allies in the Asia Pacific at a time when tensions are running high in the region, home to several potential flashpoints.Countries across the region are urgently...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Medical examiner says Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications
The office of the New York City medical examiner says it amended the cause and manner of the 39-year-old's death following a review of laboratory test results.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Shein, Temu to get pricier as Trump cracks down on cheap imports
The two companies said they will be increasing prices starting April 25 and encouraged shoppers to purchase "now at today's rates".
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Arsenal run riot against Real Madrid to storm into Champions League semi-finals
Arsenal have swept past Real Madrid with a 5-1 on aggregate to progress to the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Starc yorkers help Capitals force a super over win in intense IPL clash
Clutch bowling from Australian star Mitchell Starc helps the Delhi Capitals to a super over victory against the Rajasthan Royals.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:When and where do Easter double demerits apply?
To help curb the road toll, some states double demerit points during busy holiday periods. These rules vary so here's a state-by-state guide of what to expect.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Mobile black spots blamed for GPS tracker failure in regional WA
Mobile phone black spots contribute to the WA government's inability to roll out a key domestic violence policy in the state's regions, the ABC understands.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Liberal candidate for Kooyong Amelia Hamer beneficiary of $20m trust
Court documents posted to social media show Ms Hamer received payments in 2020 and 2021 from a trust.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Tourism plea as Queensland's rain creates 'brilliant' outback landscapes
Outback Queensland tourism providers are desperate for visitors to return to the region, after record-breaking floods impacted some β but not all β communities.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Worst fears confirmed for Matildas star Mary Fowler after knee injury
Matildas attacker Mary Fowler faces up to a year on the sidelines after scans confirmed she had ruptured her ACL.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Pair sentenced for burglary after murder not guilty verdict in 'sinister' case
Claims by two men acquitted of murder that they knew nothing about a violent and deadly assault on a man they were robbing in rural Tasmania three years ago were "obvious lies", a judge says.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Live: Australian shares headed for more losses, as Wall Street closes down again
Wall Street closes lower, after concerns about tariffs were aired by the US central bank's chair and by chip maker Nvidia. Follow the day's events and insights as they happenwithour business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Oyster grower claims Australia's most prestigious food prize
The inaugural winner of the Sydney Royal Easter Show President's Medal has taken it home again nearly two decades later.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:As Perth rents soar, Melbourne's are staying more affordable. Why?
Renters in Perth are feeling the pinch as it becomes the nation's second-most expensive capital to rent in, and an economic expert says the state desperately needs to increase its building capacity.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Farms 'full of life' after quenching rains in north-west NSW
As farmers in parts of western New South Wales prepare to be isolated by floods, other properties are brimming with life after heavy rain.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The NRL's newest English import faces a debut like no other in front of 70,000
It's hard enough for any Englishman to make it in the NRL but South Sydney's new import Lewis Dodd will be forced to contend with a totally unprecedented first grade debut on Good Friday.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Missing toddler found safe on Gold Coast
A missing Gold Coast toddler has been found safe after police issued an amber alert.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:'Thought I was dying': Menopause symptoms can be debilitating, but experts say there's hope
A physical trainer in the Army, Claire ran marathons for fun, until menopause 'stopped her dead'. Menopause Hormonal Therapy proved a game changer for her motivation and physical stamina.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Call for ban on gifts from gambling companies to members of NT regulator
Crossbench politicians in the Northern Territory are calling for a ban on gifts from corporate bookmakers to members of the NTβs gambling regulator, after revelations its chair declared he had accepted hospitality from gambling companies.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Live: Albanese diverts campaign to Brisbane as politicians react to leaders debate
Anthony Albanese is in Brisbane and Peter Dutton is in Sydney today, following last night's leaders debate. Follow live.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Shingles is not the only viral condition that can affect the brain
The virus that causes shingles is just one of a number of pathogens that may be linked to brain conditions. Here are some of the other bugs scientists have under the microscope.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Dutton admits mistake in leadersβ debate, UK court rules on definition of βwomanβ, gliders in danger
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. Peter Dutton was forced to admit during the second leadersβ debate last night that heβd made a mistake when speaking about potential Russian bases in Indonesia. Bridget McKenzie also yesterday admitted she was wrong to claim China wanted Anthony Albanese to win the...
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