As China tensions escalate, Japan builds its own spy agency
ABC News Australiaby Natalie Whiting9d ago
In short: Japan's plans for a new espionage agency, prompted by increasing concerns about countries such as China, are gathering momentum.
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top 88%Smart wallpaper turns your wall into a small indoor powerplant
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi9d ago
Rooftop solar panels power millions of homes around the world. But a team of researchers at Binghamton University is asking what happens if some of that electricity came from inside the house.
Mary Fowler's Man City boost with big WSL win over Arsenal
ABC News Australia9d ago
In short: Aussie Mary Fowler has starred as a sub in Manchester City's comeback win over Arsenal in the Women's Super League.
Legal cigarette sales soar after black market crackdown
PerthNowby Lucinda Garbutt-Young9d ago
Legal cigarette sales soar after black market crackdown Legal cigarette sales have soared in Queensland after a crackdown on black market trade, while calls to Quitline more than doubled, further...
Labor MP hopes for Roosters-style win after horror poll
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer9d ago
‘Football or politics’: Labor MP hopes for Roosters-style comeback after poll plunge A Labor MP says she has hope of a Roosters-style comeback, as fresh polling shows Anthony Albanese’s popularity...
Albanese’s ratings slump in Redbridge poll after interest rate hike
The Conversation Australiaby Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne9d ago
In a federal Redbridge poll, the total vote for One Nation and the Coalition has been steady since late August at 50%, but Anthony Albanese’s net favourability slumped ten points to a record low...
19yo driver allegedly rammed rideshare with two people inside
ABC News Australia9d ago
In short: A 19-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a rideshare vehicle with two passengers at Greenwith in Adelaide's north.
US marine arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery in Japan's Okinawa
ABC News Australia9d ago
In short: A 20-year-old US marine has been arrested in Japan's Okinawa on suspicion of murdering a local woman.
‘Proud’: Newy crash victim speaks from bed
PerthNowby Jack Nivison9d ago
Newcastle crash victim Chris Clancy speaks from hospital bed One of the Newcastle Knights fans who was struck by a P-plater on the Newcastle Link Rd as fans gathered to send off their team for the...
V2G system sucks energy out of parked EVs to supply the grid
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova9d ago
Electric vehicles already solve a lot of problems: they reduce our dependence on gas and help reduce emissions.
Live: AFL trade period officially opens as stars eye blockbuster moves
ABC News Australiaby Dean Bilton9d ago
Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 live AFL Trade Period live updates: Zak Butters, Zach Merrett and Ben King among stars on the move The AFL trade period officially opens as...
What to look for during the AFL trade period
ABC News Australiaby Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson9d ago
Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 Footy never truly sleeps. Just days after the final siren sounded in one of the most chaotic AFL grand finals in memory did the competition...
NT government scrambles for Batchelor dialysis options ahead of YiSSA closure
ABC News Australiaby Felicity James9d ago
In short: The NT government has been exploring dialysis treatment options in the remote town of Batchelor, correspondence provided to the ABC shows.
Opal miners, whip crackers, and teddy makers eye Olympic stage
ABC News Australiaby Lachlan Ford9d ago
In short: Queensland's outback communities are putting forward their ideas for Brisbane 2032. Across Olympic emblems, ceremonies and tourism, they hope to represent the most remote parts of the...
How services failed a foster child's transition to adulthood
ABC News Australiaby Adam Holmes9d ago
Coby wanted independent living skills before he left foster care, but child services didn't get the NDIS support In short: A 19-year-old former foster child with autism and an intellectual...
Dwindling volunteer numbers put seafarers' rights at risk, charity says
ABC News Australiaby Violette Storm9d ago
In short: International seafarers are entitled to shore leave when their ships dock in Australia, but their entry to port is reliant on volunteers.
Residents fear there is no stopping $32b hyperscale data centre
ABC News Australiaby Grace Nakamura9d ago
In short: A proposal to build a massive data centre near the Western Downs town of Dalby has locals wondering about the details of the plan.
Flydubai attacker’s alleged plot as Aussie links probed
PerthNowby Chloe Maher9d ago
Flydubai copilot Hammam al-Hammami’s alleged plot to crash plane as authorities probe Australian links The flydubai copilot accused of attacking his captain and attempting to hijack a flight to...
Roads, renewables and state taxes spark debate at Ripon election forum
ABC News Australiaby Eden Hynninen9d ago
In short: Abut 200 people have attended a forum of election candidates for the Victorian seat of Ripon.
Live: Albanese heads to pre-COP meeting in Fiji
ABC News Australiaby Joshua Boscaini9d ago
live Federal politics live: Albanese heads to pre-COP meeting in Fiji Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend a pre-COP meeting in Fiji today with Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen.