Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
NZ election poll watch: minor parties gain as Labour and National slide
The Conversation Australiaby Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne·12d ago
Six weeks out from the November 7 election, the latest 1News Verian poll (conducted September 23–27 from a sample of 1,004 voters) recorded a fall for the major parties and gains for most minors: -...
TikTok tourists blamed for visitor damage at Victoria's Pink Cliffs
ABC News Australiaby Molly Paynter·12d ago
In short: Visitors to a fragile central Victorian landscape are heading off designated paths and damaging the site.
Cornell University gang-rape allegations to be reinvestigated
ABC News Australia·12d ago
In short: A prosecutor's investigation has been relaunched into allegations a woman gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024.
Live: Canavan says rate hike could be 'straw that breaks the camel's back'
ABC News Australiaby Joshua Boscaini·12d ago
live Federal politics live: Canavan says rate hike could be 'straw that breaks the camel's back' Matt Canavan says a further interest rate hike could be the "straw that breaks the camel's back" for...
Shock shift in Australian phone cycles
PerthNowby Paige Fryer·12d ago
Number of Australians keeping old smartphones doubles amid rising device costs Australians are keeping their phones for longer as the price of new devices continues to climb, with some of the...
This $2K electric dirt bike looks like a toy – it isn't
New Atlasby Utkarsh Sood·12d ago
There’s a particular category of motorcycle that exists somewhere between a proper dirt bike and something you’d expect to find leaning against a teenager’s garage wall.
Regional women share postpartum journeys to create change
ABC News Australiaby Josh Brine and Becc Bird·12d ago
In short: Women in SA's south-east have gathered at a forum to discuss the gaps in perinatal care in the region.
Recalling the news no-one saw as South Australia plunged into darkness
ABC News Australiaby Leah MacLennan·12d ago
On September 28, 2016, no-one knew the entire state of South Australia would be plunged into darkness, but everyone knew a massive storm was on the way.
Counting the cost: tool estimates fossil fuel impacts
PerthNowby Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson·12d ago
Counting the cost: tool estimates fossil fuel impacts Emissions from coal, oil and gas projects will be translated into extreme heat, rising seas, poverty, and coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef...
Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm'
PerthNowby Stephanie Gardiner·12d ago
Mass drownings spike ahead of summer's 'perfect storm' A family sets out on a country drive, a group of mates embark on a boat trip, or a couple go on a quiet coastal walk.
Russia has launched fresh mobilisation drive: Zelenskiy
PerthNowby Staff Writers·12d ago
Russia has launched fresh mobilisation drive: Zelenskiy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has begun a new mobilisation drive.
Foster care reunification model broken, experts say
ABC News Australiaby Coco Veldkamp and Eden Hynninen·12d ago
In short: Families reuniting with their biological children need better support, foster care experts say.
The exhibition Rome: Empire, Power, People is a tour through our history of looking at ancient Rome
The Conversation Australiaby Alina Kozlovski, Senior Lecturer in Digital Innovation (Ancient History and Archaeology), University of New England·12d ago
Ancient Rome is very used to being looked at. We see versions of it everywhere: in films and TV series, in school syllabi, and in contemporary politics.
Can we predict genocide by listening to what leaders say? Research finds common threads
The Conversation Australiaby Sascha Nanlohy, Honorary Associate, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney; Australian National University·12d ago
On the eve of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech. Several things stood out.
Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here’s what can help
The Conversation Australiaby Cher McGillivray, Assistant Professor in Psychology, Bond University·12d ago
Throughout October and November, Year 12 students across Australia will sit their final exams. If you’re one of these students, you might experience increased anxiety due to pressure to perform.
Is it safe to charge your phone overnight?
The Conversation Australiaby Meena Jha, Associate Professor, College of Information & Communication Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, CQUniversity Australia·12d ago
It’s bedtime. You set your alarm, notice your phone is down to 23% battery, plug it in beside the bed and go to sleep.
Do calorie-restricted diets work? Or will I just re-gain the weight?
The Conversation Australiaby Olivia Wills, Associate Lecturer, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Wollongong·12d ago
In the last few years, there’s been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss.
We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature
The Conversation Australiaby Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW·12d ago
We have long known every tonne of carbon dioxide matters to the climate. But governments keep approving new fossil fuel projects – even as climate change worsens.
The political divide moving into the family home
ABC News Australiaby April McLennan·12d ago
In short: Polling data shows gen Z is the least likely demographic to vote for One Nation, with support coming from older generations.
Lab-grown blood offering hope for family with ultra-rare grouping
ABC News Australiaby Janelle Miles·12d ago
In short: A new research collaboration between the University of Queensland and Lifeblood will explore new manufacturing techniques for laboratory-grown blood to increase production and reduce...
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