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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Astounding' negligence revealed: governments turn blind eye to staggering prison death toll

57 inmates died from hanging using known ligature points in prisons, underscoring systemic governmental failure.
fromYahoo Finance
2 days ago

Common tax mistake costing Aussies $1,000 on ATO refund: 'Out of pocket'

"A big one is that we automatically go for a shortcut and a shortcut is never in taxpayers' favour," she said.
NYC parents
#aukus
#soccer
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Socceroos secure World Cup place with come-from-behind win over Saudi Arabia

Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1.
Connor Metcalfe and Mitch Duke played key roles in the win.
The victory is a culmination of a challenging qualification journey.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Socceroos secure World Cup place with come-from-behind win over Saudi Arabia

Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1.
Connor Metcalfe and Mitch Duke played key roles in the win.
The victory is a culmination of a challenging qualification journey.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Pink and Orange Lake in the Australian Outback Only Appears Once in a Lifetime-and You Can See It Now

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre transforms from a desolate salt pan into a vibrant lake every few years, attracting wildlife, travelers, and breathtaking pink waters.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
Arts

Artist talks about being dropped from Venice Biennale

Artistic freedom is being challenged in Australia as the Venice Biennale showcases global art.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

New blood test for coeliac disease can diagnose autoimmune condition without need to eat gluten

A new blood test may diagnose coeliac disease accurately without requiring gluten consumption.
#cricket
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Australian reporter hit by nonlethal round during live report from LA immigration protests

Speaking later Monday to 9News, Tomasi confirmed she was safe and unharmed. "I'm okay, my cameraman Jimmy and I are both safe. This is just one of the unfortunate realities of reporting on these kinds of incidents," she said.
US news
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I used an AI platform to plan my honeymoon. It was helpful, but won't be putting travel agents out of business anytime soon.

Mindtrip helped organize a honeymoon itinerary but lacked personalized travel recommendations.
#murder-trial
Portland food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial

Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms in her beef wellingtons.
#human-rights
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Uzbekistan qualify for World Cup for 1st time

"It hasn't sunk in just yet but when the final whistle went it was a great feeling," Behich said. "It was a tough game and we had to grind it out. It's been a long campaign and we have worked so hard."
Soccer (FIFA)
#conservation
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Winter brings Australia's humpback highway' to life and peak hour is about to begin

Humpback whales migrate annually along Australia's coasts, showcasing a remarkable recovery since near extinction.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Winter brings Australia's humpback highway' to life and peak hour is about to begin

Humpback whales migrate annually along Australia's coasts, showcasing a remarkable recovery since near extinction.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

'Opportunistic' cockatoos wait in line, drink from fountains, study finds

The 'drinking-fountain innovation' is the second time researchers found sulphur-crested cockatoos adapting behavior to their environment, showcasing their successful urban adaptation.
Cocktails
#canada
#tesla
fromForbes
1 week ago

What It Means To Be Wealthy In Australia

Australia is rated fifth-best globally for quality of life and social purpose in 2024, emphasizing its allure for tourists and digital nomads.
Canada news
#climate-change
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US urges Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

What you should do in defence is decide what you need, your capability, and then provide for it, Albanese told reporters.
US politics
#new-zealand
#international-relations
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Australia under pressure to join international push for Palestinian statehood led by Emmanuel Macron

Australia pressured to support Palestinian statehood amid new Middle East peace efforts led by France.
NYC music
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Australia Is Even Better After Dark-From Torchlit Tours and Open-air Theater to Rooftop Climbs Under the Stars

Noctourism is predicted to be the leading travel trend of 2025, emphasizing nighttime experiences.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago

Australian ransomware victims now must tell the government if they pay up

Under the new law, organizations with a turnover exceeding AUS $3 million are required to report any ransomware extortion payments to the government, changing the landscape of cybersecurity legislation.
Cryptocurrency
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Australian man arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Bali

Lamar Aaron Ahchee from Cairns, Australia, was arrested in Bali for allegedly smuggling 1.7 kilograms of cocaine, facing potential death penalty or life imprisonment.
UK news
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

After Mr. Deepfakes shut down forever, one creator could face a $450K fine

Anthony Rotondo faces severe fines for defying a court order against sharing deepfake porn, underscoring legal repercussions for AI-related abuses.
#entrepreneurship
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Startup companies

You need to be financially secure already to even contemplate a side hustle, research shows

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Startup companies

You need to be financially secure already to even contemplate a side hustle, research shows

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Americans and Britons swear more online than Australians, research finds. WTF?

The research found Australians were more restrained online, coming only third in the swearing stakes after the UK and the US.
UK news
#flooding
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

We bear the brunt of the climate crisis. A Pacific Cop could help shape the global response | Surangel Whipps Jr

If well-delivered over the coming two years, these twin objectives might ultimately be viewed as the hallmarks of a nation that successfully left the climate culture wars for dead and cemented a legacy of new climate leadership.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

NSW floods: one dead and thousands stranded as BoM warns of intense' rain and flash flooding

The NSW premier, Chris Minns, said communities in rain-affected areas along the north coast... need to brace for more tough times in the next two days.
UK news
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

You Can Now Spend the Night in One of Australia's Most Famous National Parks for the First Time Ever-What to Know

Visitors can now book overnight stays inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with guided treks integrating local Anangu culture.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Anangu people's handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta.
fromDatabreaches
3 weeks ago

Beach mansion, Benz and Bitcoin worth $4.5m seized from League of Legends hacker Shane Stephen Duffy

Luxury assets worth over $4.5 million linked to Queensland hacker Shane Duffy have been forfeited after a lengthy investigation into stolen cryptocurrency and cyber crimes.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

If you get lost in rugged bush, these are the SES searchers who'll be sent to track you. Just don't call them elite

"What are the chances? says Paul Campbell-Allen, BSAR's commander, who remembers the call coming through on the radio, with the prefix no duff this is not part of the exercise."
Remote teams
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

'Everything is possible' or 'Genuinely impossible'? - The Giro d'Italia could start in Australia in 2027

fromCyclingnews
4 weeks ago
Bicycling

UCI Gravel World Series - Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

Luke Plapp downplays chances of the Giro d'Italia going Down Under in 2027 - 'It's going to be very hard'

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

'Everything is possible' or 'Genuinely impossible'? - The Giro d'Italia could start in Australia in 2027

fromCyclingnews
4 weeks ago
Bicycling

UCI Gravel World Series - Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

Luke Plapp downplays chances of the Giro d'Italia going Down Under in 2027 - 'It's going to be very hard'

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Government records show emergency killings of thousands of livestock after transport to Australian export abattoirs

Thousands of sheep, pigs and cattle are being subjected to emergency killings after transport to Australian export abattoirs, an analysis of internal government records shows.
UK news
Renovation
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Gen Z homeowners 'give up' on classic renovation project: 'It's tough work'

DIY home renovations can lead to unexpected challenges, and sometimes hiring professionals is the better choice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Connection, storytelling and laughter: if book clubs aren't your thing, I urge you to join a PodClub | Nicole McKenzie

The beauty of PodClub lies in its ability to foster connections among friends of friends, all bound by a mutual love for podcasts, making it an enriching social experience.
Podcast
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Single mom, influencer defends gender selection of new baby: 'For me'

"People don't know me. The media will take what they want to take. I can assure you that I'm a good person and I love my kids."
Women
Startup companies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A privately developed Australian rocket is ready for a historic launch

Gilmour Space's Eris rocket is set to launch, marking Australia's first attempt to reach orbit with a locally designed rocket.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Turning point': claw print fossils found in Australia rewrite story of amniotes by 40 million years

Fossilised claw prints indicate amniotes evolved 40 million years earlier than previously believed, profoundly changing our understanding of their evolution.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Americans lose their mind over Australian town name

In Tiddy Widdy Beach, just off of Tiddy Widdy road, there's a little bed and breakfast called the Schmidty at Tiddy Widdy. Feeling giddy, doing a little diddy, being witty at The Schmidty.
US news
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Professional Fighters League Announces Launch of PFL Pacific

PFL Pacific launches to enhance MMA's accessibility in Australia and New Zealand.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australia has been hesitant but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?

The future of delivery robots hinges on legal clarity and safety concerns, hindering their adoption in Australia.
Artificial intelligence
Digital life
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Simon Harris says social media ban for under-16s under 'serious consideration'

Australia's legislation banning social media for under 16s prompts calls for similar measures in Ireland.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Neighbor caught on security camera doing this 'disgusting' act on driveway

To the lady who defecated on our driveway... at approximately 7.15am this morning (26 April), while walking your dog, you were recorded on our security cameras, defecating on our private driveway.
Pets
fromcointelegraph.com
1 month ago

Industry calls for urgent crypto law reforms after Australian election

The Australian crypto industry has called on the newly reelected Labor government to urgently make digital asset legislation a top priority to ensure Australia doesn't fall further behind global markets.
Cryptocurrency
#trump
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

How Trump's second term has affected elections around the world

Trump's foreign policies, specifically tariffs, significantly influenced recent electoral outcomes in Australia and other nations.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

How Trump's second term has affected elections around the world

Trump's foreign policies, specifically tariffs, significantly influenced recent electoral outcomes in Australia and other nations.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Dead cheap' trip through Qantas-owned holiday website TripADeal ends in $3.2K shock

When the couple's flight details dropped two weeks after booking their August holiday, they were shocked to discover they had been dumped in economy class seats on the Qantas flight back to Perth.
Travel
#elections
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Loses Another Election Abroad

Albanese's win reflects mounting global opposition to Trumpism, as conservative leaders face backlash linked to Trump's actions and rhetoric.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Loses Another Election Abroad

Albanese's win reflects mounting global opposition to Trumpism, as conservative leaders face backlash linked to Trump's actions and rhetoric.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily: Revisited - "A dingo's got my baby" - The story that divided Australia

In one of the most shocking events in Australian history, the disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain during a family holiday led to intense media scrutiny and public fascination.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australians have soundly rejected Trump-style culture wars. Now Albanese must act with courage and vision | Julianne Schultz

Australians are defining who they are by identifying what they are not—angry little Americans or cultural warriors. Their decency shines through a rejection of these identities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Andrew Bolt says it was the voters who were wrong as Sky News commentators grieve Dutton election loss | Amanda Meade

'People don't like Peter Dutton,' Clennell said matter of factly as he recounted what happened when he went door knocking.
UK politics
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