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CCTV released from Adass Israel synagogue arson attack in Melbourne โ€“ video

Footage released by the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team shows those allegedly responsible for last yearโ€™s Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack in Victoria, while also reiterating their suspicion it was 'politically motivated'. A blue Golf sedan is seen parked outside the main entrance to the synagogue. Three individuals dressed in hoodies and masks emerge and use an axe to damage the entrance before pouring the...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Itโ€™s wild mushroom season in Australia. Hereโ€™s how to stay safe and avoid poisoning

We know people do forage and consume wild mushrooms, whether intentionally or accidentally. Sometimes, the consequences can be serious.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Dishevelled, dehydrated delirium: new Aussie film The Surfer, starring Nicolas Cage, is an absolute blast

It is impossible to think of an actor other than Nicolas Cage who could make The Surfer so enjoyable to watch.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

What on Earth is happening with Australiaโ€™s political parties? | Fiona Katauskas

Itโ€™s been a helluva weekSee more of Fiona Katauskasโ€™s cartoons here Continue reading...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Ferocity, fitness and fast bowling: how Virat Kohli revolutionised Indian cricket

Virat Kohliโ€™s Test retirement signals the end of an era for Indian cricket after he drove significant changes with his fierce leadership.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Return of the huia? Why Mฤori worldviews must be part of the โ€˜de-extinctionโ€™ debate

There is nothing to stop de-extinction companies using specimens from museum collections, despite little Mฤori support for reviving lost native species.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Curious Kids: if our eyes see upside down, how does the brain flip the picture?

Light comes in through our eyes upside down โ€“ but we can still interact with the world just fine.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Patsy finally gets a birth certificate after 75 years of 'not existing'

Patsy Bedford and hundreds of others across the Kimberley were not formally registered at birth, which authorities are now working to change later in life.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Builder picked for new WA maternity hospital goes into administration

One of the joint venture partners chosen to build Perth's new maternity hospital enters voluntary administration after months of uncertainty, but the WA government is adamant the project remains on track.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Breaking: Manhunt after Australian Border Force workers stabbed, assaulted

A Tongan national is on the run after an early morning border force operation saw one official assaulted and another stabbed in the neck.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Postecoglou's Spurs suffer major injury blow ahead of Europe League final

Ange Postecoglou has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to steer Tottenham to the Europa League crown with star man Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of the final against Manchester United following surgery on his right knee.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

TikTok star's outback reno side hustle boosts father-daughter bond

A social media star who purchased her first home during a road trip to outback NSW says renovating it and two other properties with her dad helps her unwind from her busy life.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

After an autocratic leader was toppled in Bangladesh, democratic renewal remains a work in progress

Urgent and sustainable reforms are needed, but itโ€™s unclear if the interim government has the time, authority or support to deliver them.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Australian feared dead in Ukraine 'always wanted to be a soldier', family says

The family of Caleb List, feared killed fighting in Ukraine, says they are in shock and holding onto hope he is alive.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

This Australian artist was imprisoned in Iceland. To endure it, she painted

Australian artist Nara Walker's name made international headlines after she was convicted for assault and imprisoned in a high-security Iceland jail. Now she's home, she explains how painting helped her endure the experience.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trade wars and AI drive demand for critical mineral unearthed in WA

As the world faces an AI revolution, demand for gallium โ€” used to make "lightning speed" computer chips โ€” is expected to skyrocket.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Mackenzie Anderson's mother welcomes appeal against killer's sentence

The DPP will appeal the minimum 15-year murder sentence handed down to Tyrone Thompson for stabbing ex-partner Mackenzie Anderson more than 70 times in 2022.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Critically-endangered Mary River cod found feasting on invasive tilapia

A routine survey confirms conservationists' hope that the apex predator will take care of its pest fish problems when big enough.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

New study reveals vitamin D deficient babies at higher risk of mental disorders

In the largest study of its kind, researchers tested the vitamin D status of more than 70,000 people as babies.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Hefty cost for business after Yorke Peninsula's 24-hour blackout

Business owners are urged to review their policies after a blackout that took 26,000 properties offline. Just one of 70 surveyed traders says their insurance has covered the losses.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

SES members hope controversial funding path will pass

A bill aimed to raise money for Victoria's emergency services through a levy is expected to return to parliament after it was delayed on Tuesday.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Why this trophy continues to surprise its winners after almost being lost for good

The PGA Championship's Wanamaker Trophy is a beast of a jug, and it continues to shock the men who win it.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Sacrificial community' pushes back against $1.5b waste incinerator

The facility proposed for Parkes could turn 600,000 tonnes of waste into energy each year, but residents fear it may have dangerous health consequences.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'We're on the cusp': Launch of Australia's first home-grown rocket delayed

After years of planning and preparations, Gilmour Space Technologies finally has clearance to launch its 23-metre Eris rocket from a purpose-built pad in north Queensland.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Tech stocks continue to gain but Wall St ends mixed

Technology companies led gains in US trade, with Nvidia, Tesla and Alphabet among the best performers. ASX futures point to a dip at the open after a mixed finish on Wall St. Follow live.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Tears blur my vision': Detained Yang thanks Australia as health declines

The Australian government continues to lobby for Dr Yang, who is imprisoned in China and has a cyst on one of his kidneys.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Environmental Defenders Office funding completely cut in Queensland

The office provides legal aid to those dealing with environmental and planning disputes and has received about $500,000 per year over the past five years from the Queensland government.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Low-intensity alternatives to run clubs gain popularity

Outdoor exercise groups surge in popularity as people look for low-intensity alternatives to keeping fit while staying social.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Antisocial behaviour sparks plea to help social housing tenants

Social service advocates are pleading for support for public housing tenants as residents express their fears after a spate of violent attacks and antisocial behaviour in the Perth suburb of Inglewood.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

How one concussion led to a saga forcing the AFL into a stunning backflip

The AFL is embroiled in a firestorm following the serious concussion sustained by Collingwood's Lachie Schultz, and the miscommunication that has followed.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Victorians urged to see all drivers as family after 11 deaths in week

First responders and trauma experts urge Victorians to drive with extra care after a devastating series of fatal crashes.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: tears of Yang Hengjun, Greens to pick new leader, how labels fool shoppers

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. A Chinese Australian academic jailed for life in China and whose health is failing has written an emotional letter to Anthony Albanese thanking him for his efforts to obtain his freedom.Plus: the Greensโ€™ parliamentary caucus meets today to elect a new leader,...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Can we confront cancel culture by finding common ground between moderate leftists and โ€˜wokistsโ€™?

A. C. Graylingโ€™s new book Discriminations explores the history and ethics of cancelling and exclusion, sounding a warning against ideological intolerance.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Economic pessimism is behind the drift of voters to minor parties and independents

While minor parties lost seats this election due to preferences, their primary vote is the highest ever. This is largely due to votersโ€™ frustration with poor economic management.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Justice on demand? The true crime podcasts serving up Erin Pattersonโ€™s mushroom murder trial

Unlike cold case investigations, real-time true crime pods unpack the complex issues of a case while itโ€™s still under judgement.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)