Melbourne council endorses antisemitism action plan in Victorian first
ABC News Australiaby Costa Haritos13d ago
In short: A Melbourne council has become the first in the state to endorse a plan to curb growing rates of antisemitism.
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top 95%The surprising origin of Tasmania's cherry blossom festival
ABC News Australiaby Kelsey Reid13d ago
The annual blooming of the cherry blossoms attracts thousands of visitors to Japan's islands each year.
Mayor defends cocktails, AirPods, steaks, KFC credit card spend
ABC News Australiaby Duncan Bailey13d ago
In short: Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood has taken to social media to reject allegations he misused public funds. Documents show $17,000 was spent on his work-issued credit card over three years.
For Xi, America is no longer the centre of China's strategy
ABC News Australiaby Bang Xiao13d ago
At the high point of the White House state dinner, the hierarchy of the world’s two great powers was laid bare.
What North Korea is really building with new bridges to Russia and China
ABC News Australiaby Tessa Flemming13d ago
North Korea has long held the reputation as the world's most closed-off and secretive nation. Now, the "Hermit Kingdom" is set to have two bridges linking it to its closest allies.
OpenAI's delayed warning drives tougher approach to rogue AI
ABC News Australiaby Clare Armstrong13d ago
In short: Australia is moving to ensure cyber authorities and affected organisations are alerted when AI agents cause security incidents.
Waning trust in Trump's economy is about to hit your mortgage
ABC News Australiaby Ian Verrender13d ago
It is a phrase synonymous with American dominance, especially when it came to matters financial. In God We Trust.
The race against time to save Ukrainian kids from Putin's war machine
ABC News Australiaby Kathryn Diss13d ago
Kateryna Fedosenko barely looks up from her phone as she paces back and forth, frantically switching between encrypted text and voice notes.
At 56, Catherine Zeta-Jones is finally using her real accent on screen
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Story13d ago
It was an Australian who convinced Catherine Zeta-Jones to take on her latest role. About five years ago, Peter Lawson, the Sydney-born executive producer of Spotlight and John Wick, sent...
What to watch these holidays: A guide for parents
ABC News Australiaby Ruth Barber13d ago
School holidays. A time for families to relax and connect (theoretically at least). In reality, it can be a juggle that has parents digging deep into the parenting toolkit to survive the fortnight...
Russian drone hits Kyiv scientific centre near embassies
ABC News Australia13d ago
In short: Russia has carried out another wave of attacks across Ukraine, including on a scientific institute in the capital Kyiv.
Men arrested near air base suspected of preparing terror act, say UK police
ABC News Australiaby Riley Stuart13d ago
In short: Police say five men arrested near a UK air base at the weekend are suspected of preparing a terrorist act. The men are all British citizens from London and aged in their 20s. What's next?
Bangkok locals rally to help each other as flood wreaks havoc
ABC News Australiaby Lachlan Bennett13d ago
In short: Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone on the weekend after torrential rain led to widespread flooding.
Controversial Sydney data centre project pulled amid community anger
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson and Ange Lavoipierre13d ago
A controversial proposed data centre has been withdrawn by its developer after it became a flashpoint amid growing opposition to the AI infrastructure development across the country.
Inquest told man died after lying unconscious in police cell for hours
ABC News Australiaby Kristian Silva13d ago
In short: Mistakes made by Victoria Police officers and Triple Zero Victoria staff have been outlined at a Melbourne-based coronial inquest into the death of a 58-year-old man in 2023.
Bombers poach former Swans premiership coach John Longmire
ABC News Australia13d ago
Essendon have poached former Sydney premiership coach John Longmire as their new general manager of performance in a huge recruiting coup.
Homes invaded by 'millions' of migrating bogong moths
ABC News Australiaby Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro, Eddie Williams, and Declan Bowring13d ago
In short: Swarms of bogong moths are being reported across NSW as the endangered species makes its annual pilgrimage to the Snowy Mountains.
Inquest hears Qld mum felt 'dismissed' by doctors after asking for C-section
ABC News Australiaby Emily Anderson13d ago
In short: A coronial inquest is investigating the death of newborn Alby Spreadborough at Emerald Hospital in February 2023.
Weapons seized in SA shopping centres since new police powers a year ago
ABC News Australiaby Sophie Landau and George Yankovich13d ago
In short: South Australia Police have seized more than 80 weapons in shopping centres over the past year under measures to reduce knife crime across the state.
Qld opposition says premier needs to 'front up' after child deaths report
ABC News Australiaby Claudia Williams13d ago
In short: Queensland's opposition has hit out at the state government's response to a report into child deaths.