Wallaroos edge towards their version of the 'Matildas effect'
ABC News Australiaby Luke Pentony27d ago
In short: The Wallaroos produced an encouraging performance against England in last weekend's 48-15 loss in Salford.
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top 99%Mitigation debate looms as WA shark attack deaths hit six-year high
ABC News Australiaby Andrea Mayes; Miral Fahmy; Kenith Png27d ago
The death of a swimmer at a Perth beach yesterday was the 24th fatal shark attack in Western Australia in 26 years and the third this year.
Spring see-saw to deliver hottest September weather in years
ABC News Australiaby Tom Saunders27d ago
Following a polar blast this week, temperatures across south-east states will soar as much as 12 degrees Celsius above average this weekend.
Labor bets house on migration figure that won't behave
PerthNowby Will Nicholas27d ago
Labor bets house on migration figure that won't behave For years, one stubborn number has hypnotised Australia's migration debate.
Labor's migration target comes with a political catch
ABC News Australiaby Clare Armstrong27d ago
Labor has made a lasting concession to a migration debate that shows little sign of rewarding them for joining it.
Harry plays pickleball with kids amid uncle book storm
PerthNowby Staff Writers27d ago
Harry plays pickleball with kids amid uncle book storm Prince Harry has appeared in good spirits while playing pickleball with schoolchildren as the royal family continued to be embattled by...
Mum tells of 'harrowing' voyage on ferry that later sank in Vanuatu
ABC News Australiaby Kyle Evans, Jordan Fennell, and Lillyrose Welwel27d ago
Kat Finnerty thought she had conquered the most dangerous part of her trip after successfully climbing Manaro Voui — an active volcano on the northern Vanuatu island of Ambae in 2024.
Young people pushing back against artificial intelligence
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Miles27d ago
There's an episode of The Twilight Zone, from late 1960, in which newlyweds Don and Pat Carter take shelter in an Ohio diner after their car breaks down en route to New York City.
Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement
ABC News Australiaby Caitlin Kelly, Laura Tingle, and Stephen Dziedzic27d ago
Sources say Australia withdrew from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of statement In short: A coalition of 12 countries that released a statement on the West Bank last week were "disappointed" when...
Being Heumann already a big win for disability representation on screen
ABC News Australiaby Claudia Forsberg27d ago
A key scene in upcoming film Being Heumann features a woman with mousy brown hair and 70s glasses, driving her wheelchair down the middle of the road, flipping the bird to a bus driver as she goes...
A Kennedy Center homage moved Led Zepplin. Now it's the stage for political drama
ABC News Australiaby Tessa Flemming27d ago
Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones sit perched above a crowd. Below them, Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson belt out a cover of the UK rock band's hit Stairway to Heaven, backed...
In a world of conflict and terrifying new weapons, where is the UN?
ABC News Australiaby Laura Tingle27d ago
When Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong attended the United Nations General Assembly 12 months ago, it felt like something significant might be happening.
Pakistan mosque bombing near police office kills 21
PerthNowby Staff Writers27d ago
Pakistan mosque bombing near police office kills 21 A vehicle bomb has exploded at a mosque near police offices in northwestern Pakistan as gunmen tried to storm the compound in an attack that...
Iran says it struck oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
PerthNowby Staff Writers27d ago
Iran says it struck oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Iranian force say they have struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz while hundreds of thousands of people rallied in...
Popular Nedlands shopping precinct to receive major revamp
PerthNowby Eliana Hullett27d ago
Final design for upgraded Mt Claremont village shopping precinct will go out for tender The final design to upgrade the Mt Claremont Village precinct has been completed, featuring wider footpaths...
Diana's brother says he's 'telling truth' about king's 'monstrous' phone call
ABC News Australiaby Riley Stuart27d ago
In short: Charles Spencer has given his first interview after a week of making explosive claims about Britain's royal family.
Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns
PerthNowby Nick Wilson27d ago
Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns Australia is taking steps to shield its defence technology as data centres become targets in military conflicts.
Aussie investors using AI to trade in a volatile market
PerthNowby Morgan Reinwald27d ago
Aussie investors using AI to trade in a volatile market Mum and dad investors are increasingly using artificial intelligence to inform their stock market decisions in a fast-moving investment...
Ukraine hosts leaders from seven countries for talks
PerthNowby Staff Writers27d ago
Ukraine hosts leaders from seven countries for talks President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has launched a new regional grouping of eight countries from the Carpathian region of central and eastern Europe...
Macron orders protection of French infrastructure from Russian hybrid attacks
ABC News Australia27d ago
In short: France's Emmanuel Macron has ordered additional protection for critical infrastructure. The French president says the threat to Europe from Russia's hybrid warfare has "intensified".