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Politics, protest and some seriously inappropriate songs: who gets censored at Eurovision, and who doesn’t?
Eurovision 2025 is a reminder of how music can force us to to confront the uncomfortable.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:
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Tracking apps might make us feel safe, but blurring the line between care and control can be dangerous | Samantha Floreani
Apps like Life360 and Find My Friends are changing the landscape of what’s considered to be an expression of love – and not necessarily for the betterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWho knows where you are right now? Your friends, your boss? Maybe your parents? How about your partner? According to recent research by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, “nearly 1 in 5 young people believe...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal
You’re scrolling, you see a dreamy holiday image, and suddenly you’re halfway through checkout. But check these five ways to protect yourself first.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Why it’s time to delay tackling in junior sports until the age of 12
New research has backed the call to delay tackling in junior sports before the age of 12 due to the risk of sports-related concussions.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ambition is not a dirty word: female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’
Australia’s new wave of female political leaders should be judged on ability and performance, not outdated and harmful stereotypes.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:What does it mean to ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ all cookies, and which should I choose?
Cookie consent pop-ups are annoying, but it’s worth understanding what you’re agreeing to.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Little World, what are you? Josephine Rowe’s latest novel is a precisely drawn enigma
The inexorable passage of an incorruptible body gives this strange, spare story its shape.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:What causes ADHD? What we know, don’t know and suspect
There is a strong genetic component, but there is still a big gap in knowledge.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Bunbury business calls for help amid escalating crime in CBD
As Bunbury is preparing to host the Matildas and the AFL for the first time, local businesses are grappling with reported rises of crime and homelessness in the CBD.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:EU floats security pact with Australia as Albanese meets with world leaders in Rome
European Commission president raises prospect to two-way ‘stability’ as PM reaffirms support for Ukraine and speaks to Pope Leo XIV about his mother Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe European Union has raised the prospect of a security pact with Australia as Anthony Albanese met with world leaders in Rome, including a brief conversation with Pope...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Maroons turn to three Origin debutants as Queensland counts the cost of injury
With several star players sidelined, the Maroons will look to debut three players against the Blues in Origin I.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Fisher says dingo was submerged when it bit him on K'gari
The man was alone when the animal approached him from behind and left him with puncture wounds.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Scammers use social media to connect with people looking for rentals
More than 60 per cent of rental scams are on social media and a majority of those are created by organised crime groups overseas, a cyber support service says.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Closed recruitment of ex-gas boss to 'extraordinary' public job criticised
The NT government has faced criticism over its move to hand a former gas executive "extraordinary powers" to green-light private development, without publicly recruiting for the "highly-paid" position.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:How has generative AI changed life for you?
Whether generative AI has helped you manage mundane tasks or changed the way you work and live substantially, we want to hear your story.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Concerns growing after alleged Kimberley sex assaults
After two alleged attacks were reported across the town in the space of a week, a support group says everyone has the right to feel safe.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:FBI links Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing suspect to 'nihilistic ideations'
FBI investigators identify a primary suspect connected to a bombing near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs in California, saying he held "nihilistic ideations".
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Tenant awarded compensation amid calls for bad landlord register
A tribunal orders a landlord to pay a New South Wales tenant for causing stress, frustration and intimidation. As new rental laws come into effect, tenants' advocates say they don't go far enough.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:As interest in combat sport grows, athletes look to protect their heads
Knockouts are the aim of the game, but competitive boxers are looking to minimise head trauma as knowledge of its impact grows.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:How the Catholic Church ended up with its own sovereign state
Pope Leo isn't just the leader of the Catholic Church. He's also the head of the Holy See, the central governing body of Vatican City.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Tennis ball-sized meteorite that lit up WA skies found on salt lake
A fireball dubbed the Mother's Day Meteorite has been found in a salt lake in Western Australia by a country police officer and a university team known as the Desert Fireball Network.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Albanese cautious over EU push on defence ties, promises tanks 'on the way' to Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tells Ukrainian President Zelenskyy that Australia is doing "whatever we can" to pressure Russia.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Eight flood rescues as heavy rain lashes parts of NSW
The SES is urging communities across the Hunter and Mid North Coast to be on alert for flash flooding as heavy rainfall batters the coast.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Former Supercars champ involved in terrifying crash ahead of Indianapolis 500
Former Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin survives a terrifying crash in practice ahead of the Indianapolis 500.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Live: Nationals leader weighing up options on way forward for nuclear
Nationals leader David Littleproud has charted a potential path forward for the Coalition's nuclear policy. Follow live.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Cost blowout for AFL high-performance centre with Tasmania to pay $45m more
The Tasmanian government reveals the cost of building a new AFL high-performance centre for the Tasmania Devils has increased from a proposed $70 million to $115m.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Live: ASX set to slip after US credit downgrade
Wall Street closed just before the US credit rating was cut by Moody's over concerns about mounting debt. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Church seeks to sell property to pay child sex abuse claims
The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland is on the brink of financial collapse as it struggles to pay millions in compensation to victims of historic child sexual abuse.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Israel launches new Gaza assault; NSW police ‘extraordinary’ search power; Biden’s cancer diagnosis
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. We lead today with Israel declaring it is launching a renewed “extensive” ground offensive to seize territory in Gaza, where the war-ravaged civilian population is already facing starvation.Also overseas: former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an...
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Rare 'scraggly looking' Tasmanian eucalypt thrives while others die
Plant scientist Rebecca Jones recommends planting the heat-tolerant Risdon peppermint, which is currently found only on Hobart's eastern shore.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasised to the bone, his office says in a statement.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Sexyland workers allege 'disgusting and traumatic' harassment and sales
Workers at adult store chain Sexyland say they are harassed and threatened by customers on an almost nightly basis, with the stores lacking reporting systems to monitor abuse.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end?
Southern Australia is suffering some of the lowest rainfall levels on record. The drought won’t break until the return of low pressure systems bringing heavy rain.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Wine is still Australia’s most popular alcoholic drink – but many producers face an uncertain future
Changing consumer tastes and the dominance of a few big players are putting sustained pressure on the industry – especially smaller producers.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:1 in 5 Gazans face starvation. Can the law force Israel to act?
International law is clear: ‘the use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited’. Israel’s blockade of the strip is in clear defiance of this.
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