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Older Australians could rent out spare rooms to help ease the housing crisis, new research suggests
Published: October 7, 2024 03:29
Filling millions of spare bedrooms could help ease rental and cost of living pressures for vulnerable Australians in the short term, new research suggests.
Meninga swings axe as Kangaroos captain Tedesco dropped, Dally M winner dropped from Jillaroos
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-07/australia-kangaroos-and-jillaroos-squads-announced/104422160
Published: October 7, 2024 02:28
James Tedesco's non-selection comes after he lost the NSW State of Origin captaincy earlier this year, with his Blues replacement at fullback, Dylan Edwards, picked in Mal Meninga's squad.
Live: Dan Houston looming as centrepiece as AFL trade period officially opens
Published: October 6, 2024 22:29
Dan Houston, Clayton Oliver and Bailey Smith are among the big names who could find new homes as the AFL trade period officially opens up. Follow live.
Live: ASX set to rise after surprise US job data sent Wall Street higher
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-07/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/104438456
Published: October 6, 2024 20:33
Surprisingly robust US jobs data drove Wall Street higher on Friday and that momentum is expected to flow through to the ASX this morning. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Peter Dutton says this is the kind of nuclear reactor Australia needs. How is it working for the US?
Published: October 6, 2024 18:57
As Australia considers the possibility of a nuclear-powered future, the US gives us insights into what does, and doesn't, work.
If we can’t show empathy to each other in Australia, how do we expect the Middle East will ever change?
Published: October 6, 2024 18:47
October 7 was not just another wave of Middle East violence; it was a massacre and kidnapping so unconscionable and cruel it has radically changed everything. But as we mark this day, a deal for peace seems further away than ever.
Penrith prove that rugby league immortality comes by winning one play at a time
Published: October 6, 2024 12:12
The Panthers show yet again they are a team that finds joy in the struggle, who like the fight more than they like the win — and they like the win an awful lot.
Grand final quick hits: Biting allegation rocks grand final as the NRL bunker makes a controversial call
Published: October 6, 2024 11:31
Cameron Munster's season ends with allegations he bit a Panther, while the Bunker supported a no-try decision but Melbourne believed footage showed the ball on the ground. Here are the quick hits from the 2024 NRL grand final.
Cronulla Sharks fall short of impossible comeback against Sydney Roosters, compounding pain of grand final defeat
Published: October 6, 2024 08:14
The Sharks fought their way off the canvas just enough to inspire a dream of the greatest comeback in women's rugby league history, only for the Roosters to steady when it counted most.
Live: NRL grand final day kicks off with Sharks and Roosters facing off for women's premiership
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/nrl-grand-final-live-storm-panthers-roosters-sharks/104426796
Published: October 6, 2024 04:01
The Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks face off in the NRL Women's premiership decider before Melbourne and Penrith line up in the NRL grand final. Follow live.
Marles says Israel has right to respond to Iran but urges de-escalation amid scramble to get thousands of Australians out of Lebanon
Published: October 6, 2024 01:18
The defence minister says Israel is entitled to respond to Iranian strikes but there should be a de-escalation to avoid adding to the "totally unacceptable" death toll in Gaza and Lebanon.
Immigration has provided 'marginal economic benefit', says the assistant minister. A lot rides on what happens next
Published: October 6, 2024 00:08
Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite has offered a scathing assessment of Australia's approach to immigration. A lot rides on the government's efforts to re-establish bipartisanship, writes Gareth Hutchens.
Signing Sua'ali'i' and a league legend's son gives rugby a boost, but NRL is set to keep dominating code war
Published: October 5, 2024 20:08
Rugby Australia is hoping Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i's code switch will help it retain its star juniors, however a cashed-up NRL will make no apologies in its recruitment efforts, writes Luke Pentony.
You think you know it all? Don’t be shy now. Let’s play … HARD!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/104387348
Published: October 5, 2024 19:44
Oh, you won a trivia night once? Cute. Now it’s time to play … HARD!
Former Labor senator Fatima Payman to announce new political party
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/fatima-payman-forming-new-political-party/104437098
Published: October 5, 2024 19:44
WA senator Fatima Payman, who resigned from Labor to sit as an independent, is set to announce the formation of a new political party targeting progressive voters in every state and territory.
Relief, but concern for those left behind as Australians land safely in Cyprus
Published: October 5, 2024 19:03
The first two Australian government charter flights land in the Mediterranean island to help Australian citizens, permanent residents and their family members flee the worsening conflict in Lebanon.
As house prices and inflation bite, is Australia's middle class falling behind?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-06/is-australia-s-middle-class-falling-behind-/104431132
Published: October 5, 2024 18:30
Across Australia, households on six figure incomes are struggling to pay the rent or mortgages – let alone afford little luxuries. Others are delaying retirement or working extra jobs to pay the bills.
Mooney to the rescue as Australia beat Sri Lanka
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/mooney-to-the-rescue-as-australia-beat-sri-lanka/104437294
Published: October 5, 2024 13:36
Pace star Megan Schutt equals a record and opener Beth Mooney produces a steadying knock as Australia open their T20 World Cup title defence with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Flights to evacuate up to 500 Australians and their families from Lebanon as situation deteriorates
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/500-people-fly-out-of-lebanon-to-sydney-via-cyprus/104436566
Published: October 5, 2024 02:35
The two charter flights will take Australian citizens, permanent residents, and their family members out of the Lebanon capital Beirut to the nearby island of Cyprus.
With nothing to lose and a premiership to gain, Annessa Biddle has the Roosters in her sights for the NRLW grand final
Published: October 5, 2024 00:11
The Sharks weren't supposed to make the NRLW grand final just like Annessa Biddle wasn't supposed to dominate one of the game's best attacking players last week, but things have a habit of going the Cronulla centre's way.
How Melbourne Storm's captain went from surfing the beaches of Yeppoon as a kid to an NRL grand final
Published: October 4, 2024 21:32
Growing up on the Queensland coast as the youngest of four boys, Harry Grant's parents knew he had enough "mongrel" in him to tackle any challenge on or off the footy field.
What time is the 2024 NRL grand final? What about the women's match?
Published: October 4, 2024 21:01
The NRL grand final is on tomorrow, which just happens to be the first day of daylight saving time in some states. Get the timing right so you can be on the couch in time for kick off.
Singapore real estate prices are so shocking, the city-state is bulldozing this racecourse for the land
Published: October 4, 2024 19:38
Horseracing will end in Singapore when The Turf Club holds its last meet before handing its land back to the government to build apartments to help with housing affordability issues in the city-state, which has one of the most expensive property markets in…
What happened to global oil prices this week? What does it mean for Australia's petrol prices?
Published: October 4, 2024 19:02
Global oil prices have been falling until increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East saw jumps this week. So what does that mean for Australia in coming weeks?
Hope a rate cut could be on the way as Aussies continue to cut down on costs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-05/aussies-hopeful-for-rba-interest-rate-cut/104434516
Published: October 4, 2024 19:00
Australians are increasingly optimistic that cost of living pressures are about to ease and expect to receive an interest rate cut soon, according to new polling.
Peter Dutton says the PM has put Australia 'at odds' with its allies on Israel. The truth is far more complicated
Published: October 4, 2024 19:00
The reality of the Middle East conflict is that of an ever-widening fight between two terrorist organisations and an increasingly militant state that is ignoring international calls for restraint, including from its most powerful ally.
PM opens the door to softer ban for teens on social media
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/social-media-ban-anthony-albanese-letter/104432268
Published: October 4, 2024 12:31
Teens already on social media could be exempt from a ban under options being canvassed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Israeli air strikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key crossing into Syria
Published: October 4, 2024 08:53
Israel carried out a series of massive air strikes overnight in southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off the main boarder crossing between Lebanon and Syria.
Tony Armstrong hangs up the boots at ABC News Breakfast
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/tony-armstrong-hangs-up-the-boots-at-news-breakfast/104432892
Published: October 4, 2024 07:01
Tony Armstrong makes his last appearance as a sports presenter on ABC News Breakfast, describing his time on the program as a "joyride".
X Corp loses court challenge to avoid fine over child abuse notice
Published: October 4, 2024 06:17
X (formerly Twitter) has unsuccessfully challenged Australia's eSafety Commissioner's fine for allegedly failing to respond to questions about harmful content on its platform, particularly child sexual abuse material.
'Our heads were spinning': Moses Leota recalls 'weird' moment James Fisher-Harris told him of decision to leave Panthers
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/nrl-moses-leota-james-fisher-harris-panthers/104434560
Published: October 4, 2024 05:57
Penrith's bruising front-row duo have been inseparable in the club's three consecutive premierships, but Sunday's grand final will be the final time they play together.
'I hope Clayton knows that': Max Gawn's message to wantaway star, as free agent deals start to roll in
Published: October 4, 2024 04:54
Max Gawn sends a message of support to Clayton Oliver as he looks for a trade to Geelong, while free agent deals start to roll in.
Australia is now a more 'powerful' nation than Russia. Here's how it ranks in eight key areas
Published: October 4, 2024 04:23
This year's Lowy Institute Asia Power Index ranks Australia as the fifth most influential player in the continent, but its strength may not have grown all that much.
Luongo comes out of international retirement for Socceroos ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Published: October 4, 2024 03:46
Massimo Luongo has been named as part of Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos boss, as Australia attempts to get their World Cup qualification back on track.
'Changes the vibes completely': Eagles players in awe as Daisy Pearce continues to spark remarkable turnaround
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/aflw-daisy-pearce-west-coast-eagles-coaching-impact/104433172
Published: October 4, 2024 03:43
West Coast has gone from a bunch of easybeats to formidable force so far in this AFLW season. According to the players, there is one 'pretty simple' reason for the change in the club's fortunes.
Australian Grand Prix champion wants one more triumph before leaving Ferrari
Published: October 4, 2024 00:55
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will leave the team at the end of the season, as seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton takes his seat. But the Spaniard is wanting one more win for Ferrari, like his triumph in Melbourne earlier this year.
Why you should give opera a go and how to pick the right opera to start your journey, even on a shoe-string budget
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/a-simple-guide-to-opera/104419846
Published: October 3, 2024 23:00
Opera might feel intimidating if you've never experienced it, but it doesn't have to be. We break down the opera with help from some musicians immersed in the art form.
Live: ASX 200 remains near record highs, Wall Street falls in last trading day for the week
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/103582628
Published: October 3, 2024 22:04
The ASX 200 remains near record highs, with Wall Street falling in the last trading day for the week. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Weekly news quiz: A Veep off, a Haka record, and the surprising place to find cheap groceries
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/weekly-news-quiz-october-4/104427480
Published: October 3, 2024 21:02
Time to test how much attention you've been paying to the news!
Australia's prison newspapers have been tolerated, encouraged or banned — but never silenced
Published: October 3, 2024 21:00
Prison newspapers made by and for prisoners have battled censorship and bans. But they've proven that, more than 70 years later, they're not going anywhere.
'I'm pretty good': Ben Simmons is talking tough, but needs his game to back it up to save his basketball career
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/basketball-nba-ben-simmons-analysis-brooklyn-nets/104423390
Published: October 3, 2024 20:28
After a nightmare three-year run, Ben Simmons insists he is fit and firing ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Whether he is able to take to the court consistently will determine just how long his future in the game is.
Australia is bankrolling a $1b quantum computer in Brisbane. Big corporations will use it first
Published: October 3, 2024 20:00
Australia is making a billion-dollar bet on a "useful" quantum computer in the Queensland capital, but surprisingly few experts agree on what the nation will get in return for its investment.
The completely legal trick scammers can exploit to target millions of Australians
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/scammers-using-system-for-ads-to-con-australians/104426750
Published: October 3, 2024 19:56
Ever received a scam text from Australia Post while you're waiting for a package? Or a fake toll notice after you've driven on a toll road? Experts say data collected by the online advertising industry could be behind it.
The Greens say you could live in this 'beautiful' home, but the scheme would cost taxpayers $40b
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/greens-public-property-developer-costing-40-billion/104428086
Published: October 3, 2024 19:16
Artist renderings of public housing built by a proposed government-owned developer have been released by the Greens — as well as their $40 billion price tag.
Skipped the dentist in the past 12 months? You and half the population, research shows
Published: October 3, 2024 19:00
A new report shows many Australians are delaying dentist visits or waiting years to receive publicly funded care — and in some parts of the country, wait times are going up.
Biden urged to speed up sensitive military exports to Australia, over 'grave and imminent' China threat
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-04/biden-aukus-urged-speed-up-military-exports/104430674
Published: October 3, 2024 18:56
The White House has been urged to speed up sharing of sensitive military technology with Australia, agreed under the AUKUS deal, so the nations can jointly develop future weapons.
Wallaroos eyeing first Test win over South Africa in a decade in star's record-setting appearance
Published: October 3, 2024 08:50
Ashley Marsters will tie the record set by Liz Patu by becoming the equal most-capped Australian women's Test player when she takes the field against South Africa this weekend.
Greens leader Adam Bandt cites privacy concerns in tense press conference, after WA senator accused of bullying office staff
Published: October 3, 2024 07:05
The Greens leader deflects questions about whether he will discipline his WA senator Dorinda Cox, following claims of bullying in her office.
A blunt surplus assessment from Jacqui Lambie shows just how far our budget discourse has shifted
Published: October 3, 2024 06:41
After the federal government announced another budget surplus, Jacqui Lambie had a blunt assessment: "Nobody gives a stuff." It shows how far the political discourse has moved in recent years.
Lions premiership star Joe Daniher announces retirement
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-03/joe-daniher-announces-afl-retirement/104429062
Published: October 3, 2024 06:15
Brisbane forward Joe Daniher has announced his retirement from the AFL, just days after helping the Lions win the grand final.
Sri Lankan cricketer banned from all forms of cricket for a year after breaching anti-corruption code
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-03/cricket-praveen-jayawickrama-banned-icc-corruption/104428864
Published: October 3, 2024 05:18
A failure to report an approach to fix international matches has landed Sri Lankan spinner Praveen Jayawickrama in big trouble with the ICC.
It's time to fertilise your spring veggies. Here's what works best
Published: October 3, 2024 04:52
Spring has sprung and now is the best time to fertilise many food plants. So, what do you need to know and what should you feed your veggie patch or pots?
Craig Bellamy to dispel any lingering doubts in his 10th NRL grand final
Published: October 3, 2024 04:22
As Craig Bellamy turns 65, the Melbourne Storm coach is ready for an equal-record 10th grand final — and win or lose he has proven his place as one of the best the game has seen, writes Paul Kennedy.
Changes made to the Bathurst 1000 as different tyres are hoped to bring more action
Published: October 3, 2024 03:56
This year's Bathurst 1000 will have more battling on track according to driver Thomas Randle, as Supercars make a change in tyre compounds for the Great Race.
Five easy and cheap design tips to make a big difference to your home
Published: October 3, 2024 01:45
Changing the design of your home — whether you rent or own — doesn't have to be as big as knocking out a wall or redoing the bathrooms. There are lots of little ways you can make a space feel different that cost little to nothing to do.
'Remarkable human' Jaclyn Narracott, Australia's first Olympic skeleton medallist, retires
Published: October 3, 2024 01:07
Skeleton racer Jaclyn Narracott achieved her Olympic dream "on the smell of an oily rag", but has "nothing left" as she bows out of the sport an "Australian winter sport trailblazer".
Government secures flights for stranded Australian citizens to leave from Beirut
Published: October 3, 2024 00:35
The foreign minister said hundreds of seats had been reserved on commercial flights set to depart Beirut on Saturday.
Healy ready to fill 'big shoes' as Australia defends their World Cup crown
Published: October 3, 2024 00:14
Alyssa Healy will captain Australia at the T20 World Cup following the end of the peerless reign of Meg Lanning.
Live: ASX set to edge higher after Wall Street ends flat as investors monitor developments in the Middle East
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-03/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-october-3/104423710
Published: October 2, 2024 21:31
The Australian share market is set to edge higher after US markets closed mostly flat. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Greens launch election pitch for 1,000 free GP clinics, to be a key bargaining chip if Labor is forced into minority government
Published: October 2, 2024 19:24
A $54 billion pitch for clinics staffed with free general practitioners, dentists and psychologists, higher bulk-billing rates and improved trainee doctor pay will be a central plank of the Greens' election campaign — and a key point in negotiations if…
'I must win back that money': Fears gambling ads are 'exporting' problems to the Pacific
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-03/png-rugby-league-gambling-issue/104417356
Published: October 2, 2024 19:02
Rugby league is one of Australia's most celebrated cultural exports, but experts fear its ties to gambling are having an insidious effect on Pacific communities.
Bill Shorten defends releasing critical details of NDIS changes 48 hours before they start
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-03/bill-shorten-defends-ndis-changes/104422544
Published: October 2, 2024 19:01
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten rebuffs criticism that participants were given less than 48 hours' notice about crucial changes to items that can be funded by the scheme.
The sensitive data of Australia's security personnel is at risk of being on-sold to foreign actors
Published: October 2, 2024 18:51
The federal opposition has called for urgent action to prevent the personal data of Australia's national security personnel being on-sold to foreign actors after a new report exposed a blackmail risk.
'Shrinkflation' is lightening your grocery cart while you pay the same price. The government wants to redo pricing rules
Published: October 2, 2024 12:47
Ever noticed more air and less chips in a packet, even though it's being sold for the same price? The federal government says it has a plan to tackle "shrinkflation" by setting stricter rules around pricing.
'Difficult to say goodbye': Matildas great Clare Polkinghorne announces retirement after record-breaking career
Published: October 2, 2024 08:55
Clare Polkinghorne will call time on a career spanning almost two decades when she takes the field against Brazil in December, and says she is leaving "the best job in the world".
Live: Jahrome Hughes the heavy favourite to win first Dally M Medal
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/dally-m-medal-live-blog-2024-jahrome-hughes-nrlw/104423526
Published: October 2, 2024 08:01
Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes is an overwhelming favourite to win the NRL's top award, while Tamika Upton is looking to become the first woman to go back to back. Follow live.
'I have a big connection with her': Mother's memory driving Roosters star Isabelle Kelly towards NRLW glory
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/nrlw-grand-final-isabelle-kelly-mothers-death/104424254
Published: October 2, 2024 07:08
Isabelle Kelly's world was rocked when she suddenly lost her mother at just 17 years of age. Despite her mother never getting to watch her play rugby league, it is her memory driving the Roosters star towards a premiership.
Costly venture or healthcare game changer? The fight over Australia's Urgent Care Clinics
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/are-australias-urgent-care-clinics-working/104401478
Published: October 2, 2024 07:06
Many Australians have never used an Urgent Care Clinic as an alternative to an emergency department, but more are on the way and some medical professionals are not happy.
Lachie Neale to avoid surgery despite hearing 'pop' in injured foot during Brisbane's grand final triumph
Published: October 2, 2024 05:54
Brisbane's star player will not be required to go under the knife as the club confirmed it would take a "conservative approach" towards the recovery of his troublesome foot.
Pop-up store organisers respond to TikTok criticism over US cookie disappointment
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/sydney-cookie-crumbl-controversy-tik-tok/104422390
Published: October 2, 2024 05:44
An unauthorised cookie pop-up store in Sydney has faced serious backlash online for "deceptive" marketing and expensive, stale cookies. Here's what happened.
Lions coach says greater transparency needed over under-fire score assist technology
Published: October 2, 2024 05:31
The AFL admitted a costly mistake was made last round when Gold Coast incorrectly had a goal overturned during a three-point loss to Collingwood.
More than 430,000 Australians could have owned their own home today – if not for inaction from seven PMs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/negative-gearing-what-will-albanese-and-chalmers-do/104419190
Published: October 2, 2024 04:44
Previous governments have kicked the can down the road on negative gearing. What will Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers do?
Aussie Hannah Green calls for mixed-gender revamp of one-sided Presidents Cup
Published: October 2, 2024 04:39
World number seven Hannah Green, speaking ahead of her Australian Open return, says there's been plenty of chat about a mixed-gender international event among LPGA Tour players amid the latest Team USA win at the Presidents Cup.
PM condemns Iran's strike on Israel, calls for ceasefire
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/albanese-condemns-iran-israel-missile-strikes/104422148
Published: October 2, 2024 03:35
Anthony Albanese has condemned Iran's overnight missile attack on Israel as he reiterated calls for a ceasefire to de-escalate tensions.
Aerials legend Alisa Camplin-Warner to lead Australia's winter Olympics charge
Published: October 2, 2024 01:35
Aerial skiing great Alisa Camplin-Warner will be chef de mission for the Australian team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Richmond president takes swipe at leaving players, Martin says he will stay retired
Published: October 2, 2024 01:17
Richmond's president has taken a swipe at a departing quartet of premiership stars as megastar Dustin Martin shuts down speculation of coming out of retirement.
'He is just such a legend': Alanna Kennedy backs interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/alanna-kennedy-backs-matildas-legend-tom-sermanni/104421014
Published: October 1, 2024 23:22
Alanna Kennedy is preparing to face European champions Barcelona next week, but she is also looking forward to a Matildas reunion with her old boss Tom Sermanni.
Australia favourites for Women's T20 World Cup in UAE
Published: October 1, 2024 22:38
Defending champions Australia will begin the Women's T20 World Cup as favourites in the UAE, but the competition will be fierce, with India looking to match their male counterparts and bring home the trophy.
Live: Oil prices up as Middle East conflict intensifies, while ASX to modestly rise
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-02/asx-markets-business-live-news-october-2-2024/104420760
Published: October 1, 2024 21:32
Fears of an all out war in the Middle East are impacting financial markets, with the price of crude oil rising as Iran strikes Israel. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen on the live markets blog.
Panthers' Nathan Cleary labels Jahrome Hughes the NRL's best player this year
Published: October 1, 2024 21:24
Jahrome Hughes wins high praise from Nathan Cleary as he enters the Dally M awards night as favourite to snare the NRL's most prestigious individual prize.
Everybody goes bananas, then nothing happens: The flawed truth about the latest negative gearing outrage
Published: October 1, 2024 19:00
News that Treasury was looking at modelling changes to negative gearing was treated as a scandal. But when it comes to Australia's housing affordability problem, wouldn't the real scandal be if Treasury officials WEREN'T examining every possible pullable…
'Serious proposition': Government moves to reintroduce failed housing bill, reviving threat of double dissolution election
Published: October 1, 2024 18:40
The federal government claims it is "serious" about going to the polls over its unsupported housing bill, which it will reintroduce to parliament, setting up a double dissolution election trigger.
Visiting US general warns 'there is a fight coming', as he stresses importance of Australian alliance
Published: October 1, 2024 18:40
In candid remarks during last month's International Land Forces conference in Melbourne, visiting Brigadier General Frank J Lozano expressed confidence that a "coalition of the willing" could outpace Beijing's rising regional dominance.
University responses to anti-Semitism 'woefully inadequate', but Labor-led committee rejects judicial inquiry
Published: October 1, 2024 08:46
Anti-Semitism is a "sad indictment" on the Australian university sector, a Senate inquiry has found, but holding a royal commission-like investigation into the issue would be "too slow".
Eisenhuth could lose spot to 'best mate' in heartbreak story as Panthers, Storm confirm NRL grand final squads
Published: October 1, 2024 08:13
Every grand final has a tough selection story, and self-proclaimed Panthers 'toiler' Matt Eisenhuth knows he is in line to be robbed of yet another appearance on the game's biggest stage.
Ashley Klein to officiate NRL grand final, as league snubs video referee slammed by Ivan Cleary
Published: October 1, 2024 05:44
The NRL has made its decision on who will oversee Sunday's grand final, with one official paying a big price for a blunder that took place during last weekend's preliminary finals.
'Hurt, helplessness': ABC review finds racism within broadcaster and staff targeted by external organisations
Published: October 1, 2024 04:00
The ABC's managing director apologises after a review finds "systemic" issues of racism have caused hurt to First Nations and culturally linguistic staff.
'Wanted him out of the car': Red Bull boss says Ricciardo could have been axed earlier
Published: October 1, 2024 03:58
Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 season could have been over as early as June according to Red Bull Racing's team principal Christian Horner.
Big changes are coming to the NDIS this week, including what participants can spend money on
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-01/ndis-changes-section-10-list-explained/104313864
Published: October 1, 2024 03:51
Significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme start kicking in this week. Here's what you need to know.
The changes that brought Sam Bremner back from retirement and to the brink of an NRLW premiership
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-01/sam-bremner-sydney-roosters-nrlw-grand-final/104415476
Published: October 1, 2024 02:13
Sam Bremner had nothing left to prove when she retired from rugby league two years ago, but after a twist of fate, her love of the game and the lure of a premiership brought her back and have her on the edge of a maiden title.
Hezbollah flags at protests shape as test of new hate-symbol laws
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-01/hezbollah-flags-to-test-new-hate-symbol-laws/104416418
Published: October 1, 2024 01:09
Federal police are investigating a Melbourne protest where Hezbollah flags were displayed in what shapes as an early test of hate-symbol laws passed earlier this year.
Injury blow for AFLW leaders North Melbourne as Emma Kearney ruled out for six weeks
Published: September 30, 2024 22:11
AFLW ladder leaders North Melbourne suffer a serious blow to their premiership hopes, with skipper Emma Kearney out until well into the finals series with a high-grade hamstring injury.
Live: ASX 200 near record highs as data set to shed light on consumption and confidence
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-01/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-october-1/104415526
Published: September 30, 2024 21:54
The flagship ASX 200 index remains near record highs as the market waits on retail and construction data that will shed light on consumption and confidence. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
In a decade, petrol cars will be banned in some parts of Australia. So what will we be driving?
Published: September 30, 2024 21:00
Some manufacturers said we'd be in self-driving cars by now and that hasn't quite played out. So where do driverless, hydrogen and electric vehicles fit in Australia's driving future.
Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona fails to overturn NRL ban, will miss grand final
Published: September 30, 2024 20:55
Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss the NRL grand final after failing to have his high tackle charge downgraded.
Vapes are now available without a prescription. But not all pharmacies are selling them
Published: September 30, 2024 20:00
Australians aged 18 and over looking to buy a vape without a prescription can now do so legally under changes to national vaping legislation that come into effect today.
Australia's bird flu time bomb is ticking, with scientists and farmers bracing for the worst
Published: September 30, 2024 19:22
Two million Australian chickens have already been killed in the nation's bird flu outbreak — and that's before the deadliest strain of bird flu hits our shores.
Here's how Tuvaluans determined to stay put are fighting to save their island nation
Published: September 30, 2024 19:14
As rising tides grip Tuvalu, many citizens are considering migration. But what will life look like for those who chose to stay?
With 'borrowing capacity still pretty constrained', Australia's house price rises are slowing
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-01/corelogic-house-price-data-september-rise/104407384
Published: September 30, 2024 14:03
National home prices rose in September, new data shows, but some of the heat continues to come out of the housing market as more owner-occupiers and investors consider selling.
Coles' and Woolworths' alleged land hoarding comes under the microscope, as treasurers seek zoning law changes
Published: September 30, 2024 12:30
Federal and state treasurers will meet to change planning and zoning laws to end alleged "land banking" by the supermarket giants, where property is purchased and sat on to prevent competitors from entering.
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