Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
We analysed 30 years of debate on genetic modification. This is what’s been missing
The Conversation Australiaby Raven Cretney, Senior Lecturer, Department of Tourism, Sport and Society, Lincoln University, New Zealand·6d ago
A quarter-century ago, genetic modification stood as one of the most contentious political and environmental issues in New Zealand.
Eliza, a theatrical thriller about the first chatbot, feels emotionally distant. That’s the point
The Conversation Australiaby Kat Henry, Lecturer and Researcher, Theatre Department, Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne·6d ago
During talk therapy one day, my psychologist said to me, “Look, the human mind is a mystery. We may never fully work things out.” For me, it was at once shocking that a psychologist was so candid...
Bilbies' predators caught on camera in Great Sandy Desert
ABC News Australiaby Esse Deves·6d ago
In short: The first camera survey of a sacred Aboriginal site in Western Australia's Kimberley region has detected a "concerning number" of feral cats and foxes.
ATO convenes snap meeting over credit card ban
ABC News Australiaby Erin Handley·6d ago
In short: Business groups have accused the ATO of having "double standards" for refusing to accept credit card payments from November 30.
Deadlines to send Christmas gifts, letters
PerthNowby Jack Nivison·6d ago
Australia Post urges Aussies to send Christmas parcels earlier than usual Australia Post has revealed the final dates Aussies will be able to send parcels and letters to their loved ones this...
Ukraine says South Korean exports helped ease Russia's drone-strike crisis
ABC News Australia·6d ago
In short: More than 176,000 tonnes of petroleum products were shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August.
Yemen fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthis
PerthNowby Edward Carron·6d ago
Yemen fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthis Video posted by government forces in Yemen shows them driving armoured cars over Houthi fighters as they recapture areas around the vital Bab...
Canberra Airport proposes all-event stadium in city centre
ABC News Australia·6d ago
Canberra Airport has unveiled a proposal to build a new stadium in the city centre at a site previously ruled out for development by the ACT government.
Eva Marie Saint has died age 102: the last star of Hollywood’s Golden Age
The Conversation Australiaby Marcus Harmes, Professor in Pathways Education, University of Southern Queensland·6d ago
Eva Marie Saint, who has died aged 102, was showered in awards across her long career. Her performances spanned from her first stage appearances in 1942 to her final film appearance in 2019.
Fashion company loved by Aussies hacked
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam·7d ago
‘Pretty sick’: ASOS customers warned after major hack, personal information compromised Australian shoppers have been warned after a popular shopping app was hacked, with an unsettling message sent...
Watchdog identifies 'psychological harm' at world's largest lithium mine
ABC News Australiaby Georgia Loney·7d ago
In short: WorkSafe has found poor workplace culture and conditions at Talison's Greenbushes Lithium Mine have left workers exposed to significant psychological harm.
Semi-solid-state ebike looks like a game-changing 100-mile quiver bike
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·7d ago
Berlin-based ebike startup Lemmo has been shaking up the European market with a small selection of handsome mid-range models since 2022.
NZ election poll watch: Opportunity holds as potential kingmaker in tight race
The Conversation Australiaby Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne·7d ago
With a month to go to the New Zealand election on November 7, a Reid Research poll for RNZ has given the left bloc its first lead over the right in any poll since June.
Protests across France cause 'heaviest toll in decades'
PerthNowby Tilman Blasshofer, Cecile Mantovani and Lucien Libert·7d ago
Protests across France cause 'heaviest toll in decades' Demonstrations have again swept across France as teachers and parents took to the streets with high school pupils on the biggest day of what...
Sombre Bondi vigil marks October 7 terror attack
ABC News Australia·7d ago
In short: Hundreds of people have gathered at Bondi for a vigil commemorating the October 7 attacks.
‘Dark anniversary’: Leaders mark October 7
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer·7d ago
‘Dark anniversary’: Leaders mark October 7 Hamas attack Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor have marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attack in Israel in remarks condemning the Islamist...
Athletes drive to make table tennis a smash at national Special Olympics debut
ABC News Australiaby Nikki Sorbello·7d ago
In short: Table tennis will make its debut at Australia's Special Olympics later this month. Queensland will have 14 competitors in the sport, three from the same regional club. What's next?
Tennessee execution survivor 'conscious and speaking'
PerthNowby Staff Writers·7d ago
Tennessee execution survivor 'conscious and speaking' Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a...
Live: Suspended Swans star may seek shock AFL trade
ABC News Australiaby Dean Bilton·7d ago
Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 live AFL trade period live updates: Nick Blakey reports intensify, Rowan Marshall and Zak Butters deals drag on Reports suggest suspended...
‘Well loved’: Young cop to be mourned
PerthNowby Jack Nivison·7d ago
Funeral for Police Constable Mia Lay to be held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney The funeral for a police officer tragically killed in a car crash in Sydney’s south will be held at a famous...
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