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Australian air base used as staging ground for US strike on Houthi weapon stores
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/australian-airbase-used-in-us-strike-on-houthi-stores-yemen/104490578
Published: October 18, 2024 04:07
A remote Northern Territory air base was used as a staging post for the United States' air strike on underground Houthi weapons stores in Yemen.
Sacked home affairs boss says losing his Order of Australia 'does not amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/mike-pezzullo-order-of-australia-honour-stripped/104489112
Published: October 18, 2024 03:08
Mike Pezzullo's Order of Australia honour was stripped late last month after he was found to have breached the Australian public service code of conduct as home affairs department secretary.
Wallaroos urged to embrace challenge after receiving nightmare World Cup group featuring tournament favourites England
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/womens-rugby-world-cup-pools-2025-wallaroos/104489536
Published: October 18, 2024 02:28
Coach Jo Yapp has encouraged her side to embrace the challenge that comes with facing the host nation England in the tournament opener.
Women in the AFL left hurt and disappointed in wake of GWS costume scandal
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/women-in-the-afl-left-hurt-and-disappointed/104489114
Published: October 18, 2024 02:11
Women who work within the AFL community and fans of the game are left feeling hurt and angered by the fallout of the GWS post-season function saga, while many have been targeted online after speaking out against the behaviour.
Why Liam Payne's death is hitting one demographic particularly hard
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/liam-payne-death-one-direction-demographic/104484592
Published: October 18, 2024 02:03
Directioners recall their memories of the band with pride. For one demographic, there'll never be another One Direction or Liam Payne.
Plum is an unflinching look at rugby league, Australian masculinity and the impact of concussion
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/plum-tv-series-brendan-cowell-concussion-rugby-league-cronulla/104479786
Published: October 18, 2024 01:41
Brendan Cowell's new limited ABC series Plum shines a light on rugby league, poetry and the impact of a life hard-lived while also shining a light on the toll concussion can take on a sporting hero.
Photographers capture brightest supermoon of the year
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/hunter-supermoon-full-moon-photos/104488456
Published: October 18, 2024 01:31
If you noticed the moon seemed a little brighter than usual on Thursday night, you weren't imagining it.
Deadly hazards found in Temu products spark calls for 'rebooted' consumer safety laws
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/temu-products-detected-with-high-level-of-toxic-substances/104484712
Published: October 18, 2024 00:48
CHOICE purchased and tested 15 toys at random from Temu, with most carrying deadly coin and button battery hazards. Every product failed safety testing against Australian regulations.
Alyssa Healy laments sitting out losing semifinal against South Africa despite having 'one game in me'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/cricket-alyssa-healy-t20-world-cup-semifinal-wrong-risk/104488326
Published: October 17, 2024 23:42
Australia's captain was could not do anything but watch from the sidelines as South Africa romped home in the semifinal, and fears she could have made a difference in the result.
Ricciardo offered words of encouragement to the man who took his F1 seat
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/liam-lawson-praises-daniel-ricciardo/104484210
Published: October 17, 2024 23:34
Facing the prospect of losing his spot in Formula 1, "great guy" Daniel Ricciardo showed his class, according to the man who has replaced him.
After years of fighting to build their reputation, the GWS men have let their club down appallingly
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/gws-giants-players-have-let-the-club-down-with-costume-skits/104488068
Published: October 17, 2024 22:56
The Greater Western Sydney Giants have always had to go above and beyond to make a mark in rugby league heartland. But its antics at an end-of-season function have damaged its reputation, writes David Mark.
Watch the moment legend Kostya Tszyu surprises his son ahead of his world title fight
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/kostya-tszyu-surprises-son-tim-tszyu-at-press-conference/104487990
Published: October 17, 2024 21:41
With 14 heartfelt words, the great Kostya Tszyu buries the myth that he has been estranged from his sons for more than a decade as Australian boxing's royal family finally comes together in Florida.
Live: ASX poised to fall as investors eye China economic update
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/asx-markets-business-live-news-date-year/104487952
Published: October 17, 2024 21:15
Local stocks look set for a soft start, despite a mostly positive lead from the US market. China will release growth figures today but it's expected to be too early to see the impact of recent stimulus. Follow the day's events and insights from our…
Bulldogs bounce back from goalless fortnight to record big win over Blues
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/western-bulldogs-defeat-carlton-blues-by-33-points-in-aflw/104487900
Published: October 17, 2024 21:05
The Western Bulldogs bounce back from a forgettable, goalless fortnight with their highest score of the AFLW season.
Weekly news quiz: Politicians with property portfolios, a bold starship test and mysterious balls surface on Sydney beaches
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/weekly-news-quiz-october-18-2024/104484000
Published: October 17, 2024 20:30
It's time to test how much attention you've been paying to the news!
The 20-year-old that makes Tonga more dangerous than ever
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/australia-tonga-pacific-championships-isaiya-katoa-squads/104468332
Published: October 17, 2024 19:35
The Tongan rugby league team has always been brimming with power and athleticism, and young Isaiya Katoa is the halfback who can truly unleash it in tonight's Pacific Championships opener.
Why measuring body 'roundness' could be a better indicator of health than BMI
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2024-10-18/body-roundness-mass-index-health-risks-weight-obesity/104456116
Published: October 17, 2024 19:30
Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" is gaining traction as a viable alternative. What's stopping it being used?
Whatever his policy, Peter Dutton will be a big target on workplace relations
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/peter-dutton-election-big-target-labor-industrial-relations/104487136
Published: October 17, 2024 19:06
The Coalition is well-placed for next year's election, but the looming battle over industrial relations could be more dangerous for Peter Dutton than his risky gamble to promote nuclear energy.
Politicians may not be criticising the PM's house, but his housing policy is another story
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-18/teals-turn-on-government-housing-target/104486926
Published: October 17, 2024 18:56
The federal government is facing fresh pressure over its housing policies after seven teal independents urged a rethink of its plan to build 1.2 million homes.
Congressional report suggests Australia could dump plans to acquire AUKUS nuclear submarines
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/report-suggests-australia-dump-aukus-nuclear-submarine-plans/104486868
Published: October 17, 2024 10:58
Research prepared by top US congressional experts argues Australia should abandon its $368 billion AUKUS push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
Nine's culture of bullying and sexual harassment revealed after review finds company 'lacks accountability'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/nine-s-culture-of-bullying-and-sexual-harassment/104485990
Published: October 17, 2024 05:42
Bosses in Nine's broadcast division would belittle, intimidate, gaslight and sexually harass employees, and when complaints were made against management, HR would cover it up.
Publicly, Albanese's colleagues are defending his new house. Privately, they're telling a different story
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/elizabeth-lee-finger-and-anthony-albanese-copacabana-house-polit/104483482
Published: October 17, 2024 05:11
From flipping the bird at a journalist to scooping up a clifftop abode before an election, "leaders who made decisions that felt good in the moment but have brought with them distracting headaches" has been a theme in politics this week.
Why using straw panels to protect against bushfire was a 'no-brainer' for this couple
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/straw-compressed-panels-bushfire-resistant/104377962
Published: October 17, 2024 02:53
Straw might seem like the last product you'd use if you wanted to protect your house from fire, but these straw panels, made from waste material, are a secret weapon against flames.
Demon is back and winning again as he chases ATP Finals
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/alex-de-minaur-returns-from-injury-to-win/104483880
Published: October 17, 2024 01:40
Australian men's tennis number one Alex de Minaur could make a late push for a maiden appearance at next month's ATP Finals after a victory at the European Open in Antwerp.
Police make arrest over Nazi salute at Sydney football match
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/police-make-arrest-over-nazi-salute-at-sydney-football-match/104482808
Published: October 17, 2024 00:38
A man who allegedly performed a Nazi salute during a soccer match in Sydney has been charged by police.
Olympic bronze medal saga continues with appeal to Swiss court
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/jordan-chiles-olympic-bronze-medal-saga-continues/104482382
Published: October 16, 2024 21:38
US gymnast Jordan Chiles has filed an appeal in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn a decision that stripped her of her Olympic bronze medal in the women's floor event at the Paris Games.
Everything to know about the year's brightest supermoon set to light up skies tonight
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/hunter-supermoon-2024/104478598
Published: October 16, 2024 21:27
Our skies have already been graced by two supermoons this year but tonight's hunter's moon will be the brightest.
How to assess which clubs improved or failed in the AFL trade period
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/how-to-assess-which-clubs-improved-in-afl-trade/104482226
Published: October 16, 2024 21:18
After a week and a half of furrowed brows and frantic paperwork, the dust has begun to settle on a new footy future for all 18 AFL clubs.
Live: ASX to rise ahead of unemployment figures, Dow Jones hits record high
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/asx-markets-business-live-news/104482256
Published: October 16, 2024 21:14
The Australian share market is likely to rise in morning trade ahead of the latest ABS jobs data, while banking stocks pushed Wall Street to another record high. Follow live.
Matildas score for Man City in Champions League win
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/matildas-score-for-man-city-in-champions-league-win/104482314
Published: October 16, 2024 21:13
Australian internationals Alanna Kennedy and Mary Fowler have book-ended a see-saw European win for Manchester City with splendid goals in the Women's Champions League.
Captain Healy racing against the clock to be fit for World Cup semifinal
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/australia-captain-alyssa-healy-not-ruled-out-semifinal/104482162
Published: October 16, 2024 20:27
Alyssa Healy has not ruled out the prospect of leading her Australia team out in their T20 World Cup semifinal and team medics are giving the skipper every possible chance to be fit for the clash against South Africa in Dubai.
Many single mothers have fled violent relationships, so why are these women still subject to negative stereotypes?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/single-mother-stereotypes-and-myths-domestic-violence/104449196
Published: October 16, 2024 20:00
Contrary to outdated beliefs, the majority of single mums are educated and in paid employment. So how do we bust the stigmas still facing single mothers?
Eight years ago, my brother gave his DNA to 23andMe. We can't take it back — and it may soon get sold
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-10-17/23andme-genetic-data-privacy-bankrupt-dna-test-ancestry/104455816
Published: October 16, 2024 19:00
Eight years ago, in what now seems like an act of reckless naivety, I bought my brother a 23andMe at-home DNA-test birthday present. Now the struggling company may sell its treasure trove of genetic data.
New Zealand's economic woes lure thousands of Kiwis to Australia
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/new-zealand-economic-woes-lure-thousands-of-kiwis-to-australia/104472148
Published: October 16, 2024 18:46
Staring at a third recession in just two years, Kiwis are moving across the ditch to Australia in substantial numbers, seeking a sunnier economic climate.
Moken was working on a NSW farm when he drowned. His family in Vanuatu want answers
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/family-wants-answers-after-vanuatu-seasonal-worker-drowns/104474606
Published: October 16, 2024 18:43
A former striker for Vanuatu's national youth soccer team drowned in a dam while on the job in Australia. He's one of at least 84 Pacific seasonal workers who have died here since 2020.
Ukraine to receive aging Abrams tanks in latest Australian military aid package
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/ukraine-to-receive-aging-australian-abrams-tanks/104480368
Published: October 16, 2024 11:30
The announcement was welcomed by Ukraine's ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko.
Early in Montaigne's music career, they made a 'big mistake' with their money
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/pay-day-with-sydney-musician-singer-songwriter-montaigne-/104433628
Published: October 16, 2024 05:06
Jess Cerro — aka the singer-songwriter Montaigne — didn't study music in school because the tuition was expensive, but taught themselves guitar and pursued music anyway.
Grace Harris takes opportunity to plug key top order gap in place of Alyssa Healy
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/grace-harris-takes-opportunity-plug-top-order-gap-alyssa-healy/104479020
Published: October 16, 2024 03:30
Hard-hitting batter Grace Harris is taking her opportunity for Australia to fill the gap left by Alyssa Healy's injury at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Government to ban dynamic pricing and hidden fees following Four Corners’ music industry investigation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/dynamic-pricing-hidden-fees-government-ban-four-corners/104477926
Published: October 16, 2024 01:26
Hidden fees and practices like dynamic pricing — which sees ticket prices go up as an event becomes more popular — have outraged consumers.
Mining giant Rio Tinto breaks ranks to back Plibersek nature protection reforms
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/rio-tinto-backs-plibersek-nature-reforms/104478452
Published: October 16, 2024 01:24
The company says there needs to be a stronger environmental cop as well as recognition of climate impacts of new renewables and other projects.
Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/giants-facing-afl-sanction-over-post-season-function/104478406
Published: October 16, 2024 01:07
GWS players face potential AFL sanctions, with an investigation underway after an anonymous complaint about an end-of-season function.
From Michael Jackson to Scientology: Here's what we learnt from Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/lisa-marie-presley-memoir-riley-keough-book/104473062
Published: October 15, 2024 23:31
Lisa Marie Presley died before she had the chance to finish her memoir, From Here To The Great Unknown. Per her wishes, her eldest daughter Riley Keough helped it make its way into the world.
Live: Shai Bolton set to join Fremantle as star Bulldogs trio remain in limbo ahead of trade deadline
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/afl-trade-period-deadline-live-blog-smith-bolton-stringer/104477838
Published: October 15, 2024 23:08
Fremantle has reached an agreement with Richmond on the talented forward, while a number of stars face a nervous wait on the final day of the AFL trade period. Follow live.
Live: ASX expected to dip as Wall Street pulls back; oil prices plunge
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/asx-markets-business-live-news-october-16-2024/104477492
Published: October 15, 2024 22:33
Australian shares are likely to fall after losses on Wall Street where all three benchmarks fell. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Socceroos credited for not letting late arrival phase them against Japan
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/socceroos-bus-delay-japan-world-cup-qualifier-saitama/104477480
Published: October 15, 2024 21:54
The Socceroos arrived 45 minutes later than expected at Saitama Stadium for their World Cup qualifier against Japan, leaving them just 10 minutes to warm up on the pitch.
Live: ASX expected to dip as Wall Street pulls back, oil prices plunge
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/asx-markets-business-live-news-october-16-2024/104443446
Published: October 15, 2024 20:41
Australian shares are likely to fall after losses on Wall Street where all three benchmarks fell. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Ticketmaster and Live Nation could face class action from music fans over 'dynamic' ticket pricing
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/ticketmaster-live-nation-dynamic-pricing-tickets-class-action/104469646
Published: October 14, 2024 07:59
A legal firm says it is investigating allegations of "deceptive, misleading or unconscionable conduct". The ticketing company says it is not responsible for setting prices.
Steve Smith to move and Australia to name new opener after Cam Green injury
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/steve-smith-to-move-australia-to-name-new-opener-after-cam-green/104471130
Published: October 14, 2024 06:10
Cameron Green opts to undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his back, with selectors abandoning the Steve Smith experiment, leaving Australia to find a new top-order batter for the Test series against India.
Teenage rising star named in Australia A squad after historic two centuries in one Sheffield Shield game
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/sam-konstas-named-in-australia-a-cricket-squad-to-face-india-a/104470260
Published: October 14, 2024 03:37
Sam Konstas's whirlwind summer could include a maiden Australian cap after the teenage batting prodigy was named in the Australia A squad to face India A.
Peter Dutton has plenty to smile about as major poll gives him the lead
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/peter-dutton-coalition-pass-albanese-labor-newspoll/104469260
Published: October 14, 2024 03:14
It's not that long ago that reports of Peter Dutton's premature death as opposition leader were being greatly exaggerated. Now he's suddenly found himself leading Labor for the first time.
Cameron Green set to miss six months as 'unique defect' adjacent to stress fracture forces him into surgery
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/cameron-green-back-surgery-confirmed/104469174
Published: October 14, 2024 01:13
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the five-Test series against India and the tour of Sri Lanka after going in for surgery on his back.
Bathurst 1000 crew member allegedly assaulted during victory celebrations
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/nsw-police-investigate-alleged-assault-bathurst-1000-crew-member/104468972
Published: October 14, 2024 00:44
Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki says an engineer for his team, Erebus Motorsport, has been hospitalised after celebrating the crew's Bathurst 1000 victory.
Live: Carlton given fresh hope in Dan Houston chase as legend whacks Hawks over 'bonehead' trade call
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/afl-trade-period-day-6-live-blog-houston-bailey-oliver-stringer/104468608
Published: October 13, 2024 22:52
A pick swap from last week has Carlton once again in the hunt for Dan Houston. Meanwhile, Hawthorn is under fire for placing its deal for Tom Barrass in jeopardy. Follow live.
Live: ASX primed to rise but disappointing news from China may weigh on sentiment
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/104467684
Published: October 13, 2024 20:35
A lack of detail in the latest Chinese stimulus package over the weekend may weigh on investor sentiment after a record Wall Street close boosted ASX futures. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets…
$600 million deal to help PNG's NRL team bid may hinge on promise to avoid security pact with China
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/png-australia-nrl-deal-security-pact-with-china/104467706
Published: October 13, 2024 19:29
A potential deal that would see Australia provide $600 million to help set up an NRL side in Port Moresby includes an assurance no security deal with China is signed by the Pacific nation, the ABC can reveal.
A year ago today Albanese's post-election honeymoon ended — and the government has never recovered
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/voice-to-parliament-threatens-to-define-albaneses-term/104467242
Published: October 13, 2024 19:28
Rather than a National Apology-style watershed moment, today's anniversary of the failed Voice to Parliament referendum is one that many Indigenous people and the more than 6 million who voted Yes want to forget.
Woolworths pounced when this block of land went up for sale. A decade on, there's no supermarket in sight
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/supermarket-land-banking-woolworths-coles-accc-planning-laws/104467200
Published: October 13, 2024 18:41
Complex state planning laws and allegations that Woolworths and Coles are hoarding blocks of land to keep competitors out are facing further scrutiny from the ACCC as it investigates the country's concentrated supermarket sector.
Burney on why Albanese backed the Voice vote even as support crumbled
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/voice-referendum-anniversary-linda-burney-set-record-straight/104467412
Published: October 13, 2024 18:39
On the first anniversary of the failed Voice referendum, Linda Burney - the minister responsible for delivering the vote - wants to set the record straight.
Who's your concert ticket really paying? The global music giant angering both bands and fans
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/live-nation-hidden-fees-in-tickets-four-corners/104357146
Published: October 13, 2024 18:37
Inside a Ticketmaster transaction, there are hidden and public fees that are filtered back to parent company Live Nation. But how much is really being charged, and for what?
T20 live: Unbeaten Australia faces India in final World Cup group match
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/cricket-t20-world-cup-australia-india/104467532
Published: October 13, 2024 13:47
Australia can clinch top spot in its group at the women's T20 World Cup with victory over India in Sharjah. Keep across the action in our ScoreCentre.
Labor sets out $95 million to combat potential arrival of deadly bird flu strain H5N1
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/labor-announces-95m-in-funding-for-bird-flu-h5n1/104467622
Published: October 13, 2024 11:32
Biosecurity, environmental funding for protected native species and a top-up of the national stockpile of flu vaccines are part of preparations for the arrival of H5N1 to Australia.
Australia's thumping PM's XIII win in PNG soured by injury
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/australias-pm-xiii-nrlw-win-in-png-soured-by-injury/104467448
Published: October 13, 2024 05:19
Australia will count the cost of the 50-0 win over its PNG rivals in the women's Prime Minister's XIII match, with Lauren Brown suffering an injury only days out from the Pacific Championships.
Shadow home affairs minister says it is not 'remarkable' for his position on ceasefire in Gaza to differ to from Biden administration's
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/federal-opposition-clarifies-position-on-calls-for-ceasefire/104466742
Published: October 13, 2024 02:47
The Coalition has outlined the conditions that would need to be met before it would support a ceasefire deal in the Middle East, acknowledging that its position is out of step with that of Australia's main ally, the United States.
Sydney Roosters star Millie Elliott's NRLW premiership ring stolen
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/millie-elliott-sydney-roosters-premiership-ring-stolen/104467038
Published: October 13, 2024 02:06
After winning an NRLW premiership with a third club, Sydney Roosters prop Millie Elliott says her personalised championship ring has been stolen.
It's wrong to say Australia hasn't had an immigration strategy for decades — we're living with its consequences
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/australia-immigration-strategy-temporary-visa-thistlethwaite/104460500
Published: October 13, 2024 00:46
Australia's had a particular immigration strategy for decades, but it's in major need of repair.
Live: Early drama at Bathurst as Payne goes off during practice
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/bathurst-1000-live-updates-mount-panorama/104427036
Published: October 12, 2024 23:16
The marquee race of the Supercars season is here as Australia and New Zealand's best drivers tackle the famous Mount Panorama. Follow live.
Wallaroos win first major trophy and lock in Rugby World Cup spot
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/wallaroos-beat-scotland-for-first-major-trophy/104466478
Published: October 12, 2024 21:07
The Wallaroos officially book their spot at the Women's Rugby World Cup with a thrilling victory over an ill-disciplined Scotland side.
Daniel has salary sacrificed for 20 years. His superannuation balance is more than $50,000 better off
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/how-to-boost-your-superannuation-amount/104298778
Published: October 12, 2024 20:57
Small actions, especially early on, can make a meaningful difference to your final superannuation amount.
Think your trivia skills are unbeatable? Let's put that theory to the test
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/104417394
Published: October 12, 2024 20:06
It's time to take that ego down a peg or two. Get ready to play … HARD!
Ten burning issues as NRL free agents prepare to go to market
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/november-1-nrl-talking-points-after-2024-season/104461316
Published: October 12, 2024 20:06
At the start of next month, a new season begins in the NRL as players entering the final year of their contracts can start talking to other clubs. Here are 10 of the biggest talking points ahead of November 1.
Can’t afford the gym? Here are some easy ways to get active at home
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/fitness-gym-health-active-home-cost-of-living-personal-trainer/104348778
Published: October 12, 2024 20:01
With the rising cost of living, many Australians can’t afford a gym membership. We spoke to an exercise physiologist and a personal trainer about the best ways to stay active at home, including what equipment you need, and how to write and progress your…
Can coal survive the solar spread? Major Australian power plant notches 'extraordinary' first
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/australian-coal-plant-in-extraordinary-survival-experiment/104461504
Published: October 12, 2024 19:07
A remarkable first for coal power in Australia gave the beleaguered industry hope recently. But news this week might have snuffed it out again.
Tim Winton's Juice is eco-anxiety on steroids. Surely its lesson is not to accept we are hopeless, but to act
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/tim-winton-juice-eco-anxiety-steroids-knowledge-is-power/104459720
Published: October 12, 2024 18:30
Tim Winton's sobering, grimly-compelling new book, Juice, is a reminder that knowledge is power — if we can do something with it. Eco-anxiety can only fester if we feel we are unable to effect change.
Ex-Wallabies captain reportedly facing international arrest warrant
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/rugby-union-ex-wallabies-captain-rocky-elsom/104465786
Published: October 12, 2024 05:12
French media is reporting an international arrest warrant has been issued for Rocky Elsom — who captained the Wallabies between 2009 and 2011 — over his conduct as president of rugby union club Narbonne.
Lebanese firefighters and paramedics allege Israeli military strikes are putting them in danger
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/lebanon-civil-defence-deaths/104459298
Published: October 11, 2024 22:41
Lebanese firefighters and paramedics claim they have been fired upon, or warned by the Israeli military not to rescue people or put out fires caused by bombing.
'Never have a fixture like this again': AFLW schedule under fire after Essendon's 'scrappy' win over Bulldogs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/essendon-beats-bulldogs-in-ugly-aflw-clash/104465134
Published: October 11, 2024 22:09
There are calls for the AFLW to admit it was wrong and scrap the condensed fixture that has seen Essendon win four games in 15 days.
A juror's job is to apply the law. But what happens when they're the one breaking it?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/juror-misconduct-contempt-of-court-mistrial-and-rule-breaking/104454874
Published: October 11, 2024 21:00
Jury duty is an important civic duty that most people take seriously. Yet some rules keep being broken, at a significant cost to everyone involved in a trial. What can courts do?
This older Australian has been renting out his spare rooms to ease the housing crisis
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/this-older-australian-renting-sparerooms-to-ease-housing-crisis/104459480
Published: October 11, 2024 20:38
There's no silver bullet to suddenly ending the housing crisis, but filling some of the spare bedrooms across the country could be part of a larger housing solution.
'People shop differently now': Stall operators fear the future of markets
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/cost-of-living-crisis-affecting-community-markets/104448518
Published: October 11, 2024 20:15
Business owners say changing consumer habits, rising costs, and an increase in theft are driving many family-run stalls to the brink.
Lobsters, tense words and a big idea dead on arrival at this week's ASEAN summit
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/asean-summit-laos-lobster-exports-albanese-south-china-sea/104464516
Published: October 11, 2024 19:43
The good news regarding Australian lobster exports wasn't the only headline out of the gathering in Laos this week, with plenty of simmering tensions in the region regarding thorny security issues.
China looks set to lift bans on Australian lobsters. Here's what happened to the last items to make it back in
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/australian-wine-struggling-to-re-enter-china-market/104448874
Published: October 11, 2024 19:11
When China lifted tariffs on Australia's bottled wine exports, winemakers, connoisseurs and importers were excited, but now they face new challenges and changing consumer behaviour.
BOM predicts one of the hottest summer’s on record with thunderstorms, heatwaves and severe cyclones
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/australia-facing-one-of-hottest-summers-on-record-bom/104464014
Published: October 11, 2024 19:10
Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record according to the Bureau of Meteorology's weather modelling which tips well above average temperatures across the country.
Big nets and blood tests: how scientists check wild birds for avian flu
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-10-12/bird-flu-avian-influenza-wild-migratory-pcr-blood-test-virus/104419128
Published: October 11, 2024 19:00
As millions of migratory birds wing their way to our shores, avian influenza surveillance is ramping up. Here's how teams of scientists and volunteers keep tabs on wild bird health.
When things are going badly in politics, even the wins end up feeling like losses
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/tourette-lobster-diplomacy-hamas-economy-difficult-week-politics/104461710
Published: October 11, 2024 18:00
For Anthony Albanese and Labor, there hasn't been much to laugh about this week as war in the Middle East impacts politics at home, parliamentary gaffs and toxic staffer culture overshadow a worsening economic outlook.
Live text updates: Australia vs Pakistan, Women's T20 World Cup
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/women-s-t20-world-cup-australia-vs-pakistan-live-text/104461954
Published: October 11, 2024 14:00
Ball-by-ball text updates of Australia's Women's T20 Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan in Dubai. Follow live.
Uluru Statement architect says she was open to calling off Voice referendum after polls showed it would fail
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/megan-davis-insiders-on-background-indigenous-recognition/104464418
Published: October 11, 2024 10:48
Speaking to the ABC's Insiders: On Background podcast, constitutional law expert Megan Davis also ruled out supporting any purely symbolic constitutional recognition for Indigenous people, and said it would be a broken promise if the Albanese government…
Tips for disclosing you have an STI, including anonymous ways to share
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/tips-for-disclosing-you-have-an-sti/104416154
Published: October 11, 2024 04:20
About half of people disclosed, or believed they should disclose, an STI to a partner before having sex, a recent review from the Journal of Sex Research found.
'Enchanting' aurora display wows photographers and stargazers once again
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/aurora-australis-stunning-return-australia-photos/104459912
Published: October 11, 2024 02:37
The aurora australis has returned, lighting up the skies in intense colours over southern states. If you missed out on seeing it last night you may get another chance.
Australian government no longer scheduling flights out of Lebanon
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/government-flights-out-of-lebanon-not-scheduled/104460912
Published: October 11, 2024 02:10
Seats are still available on flights departing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Sam Kerr still out as new era begins for Matildas with squad named for this month's friendlies
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/matildas-squad-tom-sermanni-switzerland-germany/104459922
Published: October 11, 2024 00:50
Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni names his squad for matches against Switzerland and Germany, with Sam Kerr still out but young gun Daniela Galic called up for the first time.
Minister says platforms, not parents, will be responsible for the social media age limit
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/platforms-not-parents-to-enforce-social-media-ban/104459876
Published: October 11, 2024 00:30
Social media platforms will bear the onus of enforcing the federal government's age limit, not parents, the communications minister has confirmed.
Live: Essendon's contract ploy to unlock Jake Stringer's trade, as Tigers cop heat over monster extension
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/afl-trade-period-day-5-live-blog-stringer-houston-oliver-smith/104459652
Published: October 10, 2024 22:45
Essendon is desperate to see the back of their leading goal kicker Jake Stringer as Richmond forks out a massive seven-year deal for Noah Balta. Follow live for all the updates on day five of the AFL trade period.
Deadly's US fight confirmed as Aussie prepares for 'life-changing' moment on the world stage
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/dana-coolwell-excited-to-box-on-jake-paul-mike-tyson-undercard/104416348
Published: October 10, 2024 22:24
Australian featherweight Dana Coolwell is fighting on the undercard of Netflix's plunge into the world of live sport.
Cameron Green considering back surgery that would rule him out of India Test series
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/cameron-green-back-injury-test-cricket-india/104454844
Published: October 10, 2024 22:13
Cameron Green's surgery would mean Australia's selectors must find a new batter to slot into the Test top six as they ponder a possible rejig to the batting line-up.
Australian Opals to face off in WNBA finals to complete dream season
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/australian-opals-alanna-smith-sandy-brondello-wnba-finals/104459380
Published: October 10, 2024 21:13
Opals forward Alanna Smith and the Minnesota Lynx will clash with Australia and New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello when the WNBA Finals start this morning.
Weekly news quiz: Hurricane Milton, Laneway lineups, and is your car watching you?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/weekly-news-quiz-october-11/104452256
Published: October 10, 2024 20:42
Time to test how much attention you've been paying to the news!
Live: ASX to follow Wall Street lower on US inflation, jobs data
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/asx-markets-business-live-news-11-oct-2024/104459270
Published: October 10, 2024 20:36
The local share market could lose ground at the open after inflation and jobless claims data slightly eased expectations of a US rate cut. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
For ordinary voters, the Middle East crisis remains 'over there' — until it comes to the fuel pump
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/middle-east-crisis-collides-with-australia-cost-of-living/104457162
Published: October 10, 2024 20:31
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the foreign crisis could feed directly into the domestic cost-of-living crisis, via the price of oil.
How Fremantle has turned a star duo's absence into a chance for growth
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/how-fremantle-turned-star-duo-absence-into-chance-for-growth/104454768
Published: October 10, 2024 20:02
Fremantle went into this year of AFLW without key players Kiara Bowers and Ange Stannett — but a combination of new personnel, a change in game style and better team defence has the Dockers on track for their best return in three seasons.
A two-decade age gap hasn't got in the way of this couple's happiness, but stigma has threatened to
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-11/age-gaps-couples-of-different-ages-still-face-sigma/104448720
Published: October 10, 2024 20:00
While stigma about couples with big age gaps still exists, it's shifting thanks to young people's dissatisfaction with the relationship models they've inherited. And for these happy couples, different ages have proven to be a non-issue.
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