Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
The government’s migration policy prioritises knee-jerk politics over careful planning
The Conversation Australiaby Peter McDonald, Honorary Professor of Demography, Centre for Health Policy, The University of Melbourne·26d ago
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the government’s long-awaited migration policy yesterday. It’s been a week dominated by the topic, with One Nation unveiling its policy on Monday, too.
What Jones accuser told ex-athlete
PerthNowby Steve Zemek·26d ago
What Alan Jones accuser told high-profile ex-athlete Warning: Distressing A prominent former athlete who has accused Alan Jones of kissing him told a fellow high-profile sportsman that “something...
This $42 box gives you remote access even if Windows is dead
New Atlasby Howard Armitage·26d ago
There is a particular sort of helplessness that comes from knowing exactly how to fix a computer while being hundreds of miles away from it.
The BOM revamps rain radar on maligned new website
ABC News Australiaby Justine Longmore·26d ago
In short: The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has made major changes to the rain radar on its new website. The $96.5 million dollar revamp of the BOM website sparked a major backlash. What's next?
AI companies would need to report 'rogue' incidents under proposed laws
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson·26d ago
In short: The government has released a consultation paper with proposals for its anticipated national standards for AI and data centres.
I love my skincare routine. Do I have a body image problem?
The Conversation Australiaby Gemma Sharp, Professor, Head of Body Image, Eating and Weight Disorders Research, Adelaide University·26d ago
A 12-year-old watches a “get ready with me” video. Then she adds a retinol serum, exfoliating acid and several “anti-ageing” products to an online shopping cart.
Anthropic's AI helping to build next version of itself
PerthNowby Staff Writers·26d ago
Anthropic's AI helping to build next version of itself Anthropic's Claude is helping the company develop the next, more intelligent version of the model, the artificial intelligence lab has...
Sydney woman sentenced to minimum three years' jail over husband's killing
ABC News Australiaby Jamie McKinnell·26d ago
In short: Nirmeen Noufl, who killed and dismembered her husband, Mamdouh Noufl, has been handed a minimum jail term of three years.
‘Dangerous time’: Bushfire threat spikes
PerthNowby Blair Jackson·26d ago
East coast bushfire threat escalates as dry winter rolls into spring It’s been a bone-dry start to spring for huge parts of Australia’s east coast on the back of historically dry winters as the El...
As AI reshapes jobs and workers change industries, employers need to be more flexible too
The Conversation Australiaby Marzena Baker, Senior Lecturer and Head of Discipline - HRM & Management & OHSE, Australian Catholic University·26d ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the tasks people do at work and the skills they need. As work changes, being able to move between jobs, and sometimes industries, may become increasingly...
Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ
PerthNowby Ankur Banerjee·26d ago
Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investors contended with global policymakers ramping up efforts to rein in inflation...
A-League season start under threat with referees on strike
ABC News Australiaby Simon Smale·26d ago
It is seemingly a rare occurrence indeed that Australian football does not find itself in some degree of turmoil.
NASA scientists uncover MCG-sized crater on the moon
PerthNowby Ben O'Shea·26d ago
‘Once-in-a-century event’: NASA scientists uncover MCG-sized crater on the moon’s surface The discovery of the largest, newly formed crater in the solar system has provided a stark reminder of the...
RBA inflation fears come true, another rate rise likely
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman·26d ago
RBA inflation fears come true, another rate rise likely The Reserve Bank's fears about inflation have materialised, governor Michele Bullock says, which could force it to raise interest rates...
‘Time to do life’: Today star’s teary exit
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam·26d ago
Today’s Tim Davies makes emotional farewell after seven years The co-hosts of Today have made an emotional goodbye to Tim Davies, who is making one final weather report before leaving the show...
Russia’s parliamentary elections will not be a referendum on the Ukraine war – or anything, really
The Conversation Australiaby Pete Lentini, Foundation Director, Global Terrorism Research Centre, Monash University·26d ago
Russia is not a democracy. However, Russia does have elections – many of them, in fact. From September 18-20, Russian voters will elect their national parliamentary representatives (to the Russian...
LA driver charged over bus collision before fatal news helicopter crash
ABC News Australia·26d ago
In short: The driver who slammed into an LA bus before a news helicopter crash is set to face murder charges.
Airport dreaming • Peter Spearritt
Inside Storyby Administrator·26d ago
When Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport opened in 1970 air travellers welcomed it as a marvel of modern efficiency.
School holidays flight disruption fear as QantasLink staff threaten action
ABC News Australiaby Alison Branley·26d ago
Qantas is at the Fair Work Commission trying to prevent the Transport Workers Union (TWU) from going ahead with industrial action next week.
The International Olympic Committee wants mental health screening in elite sports. Here’s why
The Conversation Australiaby Rosemary Purcell, Professorial Fellow, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne·26d ago
Elite athletes are exposed to a range of sport-specific factors that can heighten their vulnerability to mental ill-health.
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