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Plea for domestic violence bail reform so there's 'not another Molly'
Almost one year on from the alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst, supporters are travelling to Canberra to push for a national approach to domestic violence laws.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:
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Aussie pair claim massive tennis scalps to reach Monte Carlo quarters
Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin both win through at the Monte Carlo Masters are downing two of the biggest names in tennis.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:A 65-year-old circus artist performs a 'dive of death' in new MICF show
For more than 40 years, Circus Oz has been entertaining and terrifying audiences. Its latest show, Non Stop, does both while proving age is no barrier to being in the circus.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: China tariffs in US now up to 145%, aged care commission jobs at risk, bum-breathing turtle 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 newsletterGood morning. President Donald Trump has blamed โtransition problemsโ after the White House clarified China faces 145% tariffs rather than the 125% announced yesterday. US stocks fell again, reversing some of the gains in yesterdayโs sharp rally.In election news, the Coalition plans...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Live: Coalition says 'voluntary redundancies' still on the table after policy backflip
Anthony Albanese is starting the day in the Northern Territory and Peter Dutton is campaigning in Melbourne. Follow live.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Live: ASX set to fall as Wall St ends historic rally on tariff fears
Wall Street reverses some of its gains after a historic rally on Wednesday. The ASX is set to follow as the US-China trade war upends financial markets. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Rare alignment of Easter celebration dates for Eastern and Western churches
The Easter long weekend is coming, which will mean a few days off for many Australians regardless of their religion.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:How the 'Gout Gout effect' continues to leave crowds spellbound
If anyone needs convincing about Gout Gout's impact, perhaps their doubts were erased at the Australian Athletics Championships on Thursday night, writes Luke Pentony.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:New National Museum exhibit 'a celebration' of Aboriginal-Chinese people
Blending contemporary artwork with archival material, a new exhibition at the National Museum in Canberra promises to captivate and educate visitors about the little-known history of Aboriginal-Chinese people in Australia.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Candidates tip ultra-marginal NSW seat to go down to the wire again
With a 0.2 per cent margin, high-profile candidates expect preferences to again decide the winner in Gilmore as Labor's Fiona Phillips faces former NSW Liberal minister Andrew Constance.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Family of five and pilot die in NY helicopter crash in Hudson River
Officials say the tour aircraft lost control and hit the water upside down near Lower Manhattan. The bodies have been removed from the water, New York City's Mayor has confirmed.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:The housing program putting young people at the 'start of the queue'
A housing program in Central Victoria that connects social services with real estate agents is helping to keep young people from sleeping on the streets.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:As dead sea life wash up on SA's coast, concerns rise over algal bloom spread
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the presence of more dead marine life on SA's shores is related to the recent algal bloom on the Fleurieu Peninsula. WARNING: This story contains content that readers may find distressing.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Yes, government influences wages โ but not just in the way you might think
Obviously, the government canโt set wages directly. But research shows recent policies that have increased worker power are associated with strong wage growth.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:As more communities have to consider relocation, we explore what happens to the land after people leave
Managed retreat can be traumatic and hard. But with good planning, the land left behind can serve new purposes, and make public what was once private.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Extinctions of Australian mammals have long been blamed on foxes and cats โ but whereโs the evidence?
Dozens of Australian mammal species have declined and gone extinct since European colonisation โand introduced predators are often blamed. But evidence is lacking.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Sorry gamers, Nintendoโs hefty Switch 2 price tag signals the new normal โ and it might still go up
We saw Sony adjust prices for the PS5 mid-generation in response to production costs. So thereโs no reason to assume the Switch 2 price will remain static.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Friday essay: in an uncertain world, โgreen reliefโ offers respite, healing and beauty
As cost-of-living soars, wars rage and stock markets fluctuate, we could all use a respite. The natural world has been proven to have a healing effect.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third โ and save money
A new study has found improving cleaning practices in hospital could make a big difference. Hereโs what the researchers did.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:A fair go for young Australians in this election? Voters are weighing up intergenerational inequity
Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber Boomer voters at the election. Does that mean we will see policies to close the growing wealth divide between the generations?
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Enigmatic extinct cousin of modern humans confirmed in Taiwan
An analysis of a jawbone found off the Taiwanese coast reveals it belonged to a Denisovan, a mysterious human species that contributed some genetic material to Indigenous Australians and people living in Asia today.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:If you map financial stress, you'll find these 'aspirational Australians'
More than 77 per cent of households in the south-east Queensland electorate of Blair are feeling some form of financial stress โ and as the federal election nears, it's a problem playing out across the country.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Could the Coalition's plans spell the end of this 240km electricity link?
Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:The Labor party has a legacy of action for the natural world. Now is the time for us to do better | Felicity Wade
Addressing the Australian extinction crisis and the decline of our environment will be possible when political leaders embrace it Explore the series โ Last chance: the extinction crisis being ignored this electionGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Mortonโs Clear Air column as an emailIโve been wondering if I remember all my surprise encounters with animals in the wild.I remember sitting totally still on a...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:All to be won in the West: a Coalition catfight, sheep fury and the battle for Bullwinkel
Peter Dutton desperately needs to regain seats in Western Australia, but Labor have made the state a fortress โ and then thereโs the NationalsPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignIn the heart of Kalamunda, a town...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Endangered bum-breathing turtles and the town working to save them โ video
In December 2024, when unseasonable flooding threatened the breeding season of a critically endangered turtle, Marilyn Connell and other members of a Queensland community conservation group sprang into action. The Mary river turtle is one of 2,000 Australian species listed as under threat in what scientists are calling an extinction crisisโEvery year mattersโ: Queenslandโs critically endangered โbum-breathingโ turtle...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Gender politics: will the 2025 election send more female MPs to Australiaโs parliament?
Labor has made great strides towards gender equality among its MPs and senators, but the number of female Coalition members remains stubbornly lowElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe 47th parliament was Australiaโs...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:The Coalition prepares to soften Australiaโs 2030 climate target, while reaffirming its commitment to the Paris Agreement
The Coalition reveals plans to review Australiaโs 2030 emissions reduction target if they win government at the next federal election.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: Will there be leadership changes on both sides of politics next parliamentary term?
No matter who wins this election, there will likely be a change of leader in either Labor or the Coalition, or both. But who is waiting in the wings?
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Greens leader Adam Bandt on what he thinks about working with Albanese โ podcast
As we continue down the path to polling day, it looks increasingly likely we will end up with a minority government.And the Greens could hold the balance of power.Leader Adam Bandt speaks to political reporter Josh Butler and Full Story co-host Reged Ahmad about who he plans to work with in the next parliament, and why Peter Dutton needs to be kept as far away from the Lodge as possible Continue reading...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:When is the next leaders' debate? How and where to watch Anthony Albanese v Peter Dutton on their 2025 Australia election policies
PM and opposition leader to hold second election debate on the ABC at 8pm AEST on Wednesday 16 April. Hereโs what to know about the debates and how to watchPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe race to the 2025 Australian federal election is under way, with major party...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:Coalition confirms it is committed to Paris climate agreement, hours after refusing to rule out withdrawing
Shadow climate and energy minister Ted OโBrien releases statement after ambiguous stance at debate with Laborโs Chris BowenPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe shadow climate and energy minister, Ted OโBrien,...
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:โAlarmist nonsenseโ: Labor and Coalition dismissed security risks over the Port of Darwin for years. Whatโs changed?
Successive governments have reviewed the deal to lease the port to a Chinese company and found no cause for concern. Both major parties have made a sudden about-face.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:This chart explains why Trump backflipped on tariffs. The economic damage would have been huge
The losses under Trumpโs original tariff plan would have been significant. But even after the latest policy U-turn, the costs to the US will still be high.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source:What is dehumanisation? Some want it to replace definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia
Global tensions have put pressure on universities to adopt politicised definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia. Dehumanisation is a more inclusive alternative.
Published on: April 10, 2025 | Source: