Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Basin communities feeling drained as more water buybacks considered
ABC News Australiaby Emma Field, Fiona Broom, and Petra Oates·8d ago
In short: A draft Murray-Darling Basin report shows a massive water efficiency project will fall short of its target.
Trauma support urged for witnesses of Knights fans car crash
ABC News Australiaby Giselle Wakatama; Keely Johnson; Ben Clifford·8d ago
In short: Trauma experts have warned people who witnessed the Newcastle Knights crowd crash need support. Thousands of Knights fans were lining Newcastle Link Road when a car struck 10 pedestrians.
Concerns as new $1.2b recycling facility will service data centres
ABC News Australiaby Digby Werthmuller and Nabil Al-Nashar·8d ago
In short: Concerns are being raised about a $1.2 billion water facility meant to bolster drought resistance being directed to service data centres.
'Huge gap' between employers and abuse survivors over workplace support
ABC News Australiaby Thomas Morgan and Rudi Maxwell·8d ago
In short: Research by the Humans for Purpose Academy has found the vast majority of survivors felt inadequately supported by their workplaces as they escaped domestic and family violence (DFV).
Psychedelic drugs were once considered ‘revolutionary rocket fuel’, but could they be life-changing medicines?
The Conversation Australiaby Marty Branagan, Associate Professor in Peace Studies, University of New England·8d ago
The cover and title of Rich Haridy’s Trip Reports are reminiscent of a poster for a psychedelic rock band or a 1960s “happening”. They immediately suggest the book’s leanings.
Slow down, reminisce if it feels right: practical tips for talking to people with dementia
The Conversation Australiaby Nikki-Anne Wilson, Lecturer, School of Psychology, UNSW ; Neuroscience Research Australia·8d ago
No one likes to feel left out of the conversation – including people living with dementia. Sometimes, all it takes is a little extra thought to make sure everyone feels included.
This chart tells you everything you need to know about the downturn in property prices
The Conversation Australiaby Hal Pawson, Emeritus Professor of Housing, UNSW·8d ago
With national property values down by 5.2% in September from their March peak, Australia’s housing market is in a distinct downturn.
Three years after October 7, global attention on Gaza has receded. The real test will come after Israel’s election
The Conversation Australiaby Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney·8d ago
This week marks three years since Hamas’ massacre of October 7 2023, in which some 1,200 people, most of them Israeli civilians, were killed and 251 taken hostage.
SA government advertising spend hits record levels
ABC News Australiaby Thomas Kelsall·8d ago
In short: The Malinauskas government has spent nearly $200 million on advertising in its first four years in office, including a record spend last financial year.
Large protest expected at controversial weapons expo
PerthNowby Aaron Bunch·8d ago
Large protest expected at controversial weapons expo Anti-war activists planning a large protest outside a controversial weapons expo vow not to repeat the violence that marred the last event.
Do you have what it takes to be a delivery driver in China?
ABC News Australiaby Allyson Horn·8d ago
Qi Yuesen has only had one day off in the last two months. The 20-year-old can't stop yawning as he gets ready for another 13-hour day of delivering food across Beijing.
How much is the European trade deal at risk over NZ’s climate commitments?
The Conversation Australiaby Vernon Rive, Associate Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau·8d ago
New Zealand has long traded on its reputation as a forward-thinking, environmentally and socially responsible international partner.
Andrew told not to use King's money for legal action
PerthNowby Staff Writers·8d ago
Andrew told not to use King's money for legal action Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been warned not to use King Charles' private money to fund his legal action against Thames Valley police.
Overdose death involving possible synthetic opioid sparks health warning
ABC News Australiaby Bec Pridham·8d ago
In short: Authorities in Tasmania have called on health care professionals to be prepared with opioid counteracting drugs.
Jobseekers exploited by scammers on LinkedIn
ABC News Australiaby Yiying Li·8d ago
Tony Young is one of many Australians who have applied for work only to realise afterwards it was a scam.
Ex-cop allegedly attacked by teens stealing from supermarket calls for change
ABC News Australiaby Bec Pridham·8d ago
In short: A former police officer who was allegedly attacked by teenagers stealing from a supermarket says the strategy to combat crime is failing and that more needs to be done to keep the...
Bruising lead-up to inquiry as OpenAI executive set to take stage
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson·8d ago
It is a bruised OpenAI that is set to limp into the Australian political spotlight today. It had been pencilled in for a centre stage performance, tapping into a bit of Silicon Valley star power...
A 'broken Britain' mentality has taken hold. Alastair Campbell sees a way out
ABC News Australiaby Rhiannon Shine·8d ago
Alastair Campbell is a self-described pessimist, and the past decade of UK political turmoil certainly hasn't helped.
Ways to financially protect yourself in a relationship — even a healthy one
ABC News Australiaby Lacey Filipich·8d ago
If you're in a new relationship, you're likely more focused on the buzz of the romance than planning out any financial pitfalls.
Tracey Moffatt is known to be 'controlling' but now she's letting go of all her work
ABC News Australiaby Rudi Bremer·8d ago
When Tracey Moffatt was five years old, she won a children's art competition and was asked to donate her winning entry to the local children's hospital. The problem was, it wasn't Moffatt's work.
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