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Will the federal election results be replicated at next year's SA contest?
After hitting 'rock bottom' at the federal election, the SA Liberals will be hoping the only way from here is up, writes state political reporter Leah MacLennan.
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James Foley, director of Glengarry Glen Ross, dead at 71
James Foley, an American journeyman director best known for Glengarry Glen Ross but with a range of other films as well as music videos and TV episodes among his credits, has died. He was 71.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Hill Roundtable: What's next for AI infrastructure
The following is an executive summary from a roundtable breakfast that focused on discussing roadblocks and solutions surrounding the integration and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) into our everyday lives. Participants cautioned against oversimplifying AI as "magic" and emphasized the importance of understanding its actual capabilities and limitations. It was held under Chatham House Rules,...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Measles roars back in the US, topping 1,000 cases
The surge comes as US Health Secretary RFK Jnr continues to undermine confidence in the highly effective MMR vaccine.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees
Reports say the first set of white South Africans could arrive in the US next week.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:A girl's police interview brings 'truth' into focus during mushroom murder trial
The second week of the Erin Patterson murder trial has seen a cavalcade of crucial witnesses, including the daughter of the accused killer.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Shredder helps recycle 'half a footy field' of plastic from oyster farms
A Coffin Bay oyster farmer and his recycling team have spent weeks shredding waste plastic from producers on the NSW coast in the hopes of boosting the industry's recycling.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US reports second air traffic control outage at New Jersey airport
The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire more staff.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Cuban President Miguel DΓaz-Canel Concludes Successful Visit to Russia: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
Cuban President Miguel DΓaz-Canel concluded his official visit to Russia with a significant meeting in Moscow with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Related: Cuban President Diaz-Canel Highlights Biotech Cooperation During Visit to Russia Strengthening Ties: DΓaz-Canel Meets Xi Jinping in Moscow This meeting not only highlighted the excellent state of relations between Cuba and China [β¦]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Taipan inquiry shows defence has some hard truths to face
Designed to probe the devastating downing of an army helicopter that killed four people, the Taipan inquiry became something so much more β exposing deep flaws within the Australian Defence Force and exploring the very core of its culture.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Bessent urges Congress to act on debt limit by mid-July
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Congress Friday to raise the nationβs debt ceiling by mid-July to keep the federal government from defaulting on its more than $36 trillion debt. In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Bessent said there is βreasonable probabilityβ that the governmentβs βcash and extraordinary measures will be exhausted in...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Captive-Bred Axolotls Were Successfully Introduced to the Wild. Can This Work for Other Species?
If an animal is born in captivity, can it ever truly thrive in the wild? The answer is complicated. As escalating threats, from climate change to development, decimate biodiversity, scientists and conservationists are scrambling to raise certain species in captivity. The goal: Eventually release them back into their habitats to rebuild populations. The latest poster [β¦]
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:What is 'Gideon's Chariots', Israel's latest plan for Gaza?
What is 'Gideon's Chariots', Israel's latest plan for Gaza? TheIsraeliarmy is planning to seize complete control of theGaza Strip, displacetheentire population to a small area of land in the south and provide Palestinians with only enough food so they don't starve to death, as part of an expanded military operation ominously called "Gideon's Chariots". Israel's security cabinetunanimouslyapprovedthe planlate on 4 May,...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian praises Kasatkina's courage in stepping away from Russia
After years of refusing to acknowledge Russian players after matches, Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk shakes the hand of Daria Kasatkina after her defection to Australia.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Romantasy might seem like pure smut but to its fans it's so much more
For millions of devoted readers, romantasy is more than spicy sex scenes and towering warriors with impressive wingspans. It's escapism in its purest form.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Trade talks in two acts: Canada-U.S. poised to negotiate in stages
The process is still taking shape. But the two-step idea is emerging in comments following this week's meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:India, Pakistan exchange claims over drone strikes
India and Pakistan have been trading drone and artillery strikes in some of the most intense fighting in nearly 30 years
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US-China trade talks in Switzerland are unlikely to yield breakthrough: analysts
Instead, top officials are expected to focus on frameworks, minutiae and setting boundaries with an agreement merely to meet again.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Is your name extinct now? Federal government releases new baby name popularity data
A massive trove of government name data, updated and released to the public Friday, may make you feel old.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Woman charged with murder of her two grandsons
The bodies of the boys, aged six and seven, were found inside a home at Coonabarabran on Monday.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Brumby cull makes way for 'magical landscape change' in national park
Native vegetation returns in abundance to Victoria's Barmah National Park in an "amazing" rebound an ecologist says has never been witnessed before.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:WATCH: White House asked about Pope Leo XIV’s past criticism of Trump administration
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said having an American pope is βa great thing for the United States of America and the world, and we are praying for him.β
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Social media erupts after Indian media falsely claims destruction of Pakistan's Karachi Port
Social media erupts after Indian media falsely claims destruction of Pakistan's Karachi Port Submitted by Pauline Ertel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:22 On Twitter, users are both propagating and debunking fake news that India's Navy has destroyed the Port of Karachi Indian news outlet India Today announces a supposed attack, later debunked, on Pakistan's Karachi by the Indian Navy (Screengrab X/India Today) Off In what...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Mohsen Mahdawi tells Al Jazeera why he refuses to be afraid
Palestinian peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi recounted his arrest and imprisonment to Al Jazeeraβs Kristen Saloomey.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:WATCH: White House weighs in on why Trump plans to attend memecoin dinner
President Donald Trump will attend a May 22 dinner at his Virginia golf club for the largest investors in the memecoin $TRUMP, and has used his social media site to drum up interest.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:No feed, no water and no money β drought smashes farmers on all fronts
Farmers running out of feed and water are being forced to sell livestock in huge numbers as drought conditions roll on in southern Australia.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Mexico sues Google over βGulf of Americaβ name change
Trump had signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico, but it carries authority only within the US.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Lyft closes 28% higher after issuing buyback and posting bookings growth
Lyft shares popped 28% after the ride-sharing company upped its share buyback plan and posted better-than-expected gross bookings.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Mali Opposition Politicians Feared Forcibly Disappeared
Click to expand Image People protesting the junta's decision to ban political parties at the Palais de la Culture in Bamako, Mali, April 29, 2025. 2025 Private In Mali on Thursday, two political opposition leaders went missing, sparking fears they may have been forcibly disappeared.Abba Alhassane, 68, is the secretary general of the opposition party Convergence for the Development of Mali (Convergence pour le...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Gunmen kill 30 during βviciousβ attack in southeast Nigeria: Rights group
Attack in Imo State 'shows callous disregard for the sanctity of life', rights group Amnesty International says.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:UK mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies
He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Sleepy coastal towns becoming 'next Sunshine Coast' as development booms
Thousands of blocks are hitting the market in Queensland's Wide Bay as communities grapple with population growth and changing identities.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:US grants dozens of white South Africans refugee status
US grants dozens of white South Africans refugee status Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 19:33 The Afrikaners, or descendants of Dutch colonisers in South Africa, are set to arrive in the US this month South African farmer Tewie Wessels addresses a group of white South Africans who support US President Donald Trump and South African and US tech billionaire Elon Musk, in front of the US embassy in Pretoria,...
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Newark mayor arrested at immigration detention facility where he was protesting
Mayor Ras Baraka has aggressively pushed back against the construction and opening of the 1,000-bed detention center, arguing that it should not be allowed to open because of building permit issues.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Bolton: Trump shouldnβt test Pyongyang before Seoul settles down
President Donald Trump marked the first 100 days of his return to the White House on April 29. Though largely symbolic, this milestone is often a gauge of the incumbentβs governing instincts, priorities, and direction moving forward. Historically, the opening stretch offers a window of political momentum β a chance to push bold initiatives before [β¦] The post Bolton: Trump shouldnβt test Pyongyang before Seoul settles...
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