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'I loved that my coach loves me': Gawn defends Goodwin over cryptic comment
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/afl-max-gawn-defends-simon-goodwin-reveals-family-health-issue/105092010
Published: March 24, 2025 22:40
Melbourne captain Max Gawn sees no problem with his coach's post-game comments despite them inadvertently making a private matter public at the weekend.
Mitch Marsh's heroics trumped by opponent's last-over six in IPL classic
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/cricket-ipl-mitch-marsh-super-giants-capitals-result/105091852
Published: March 24, 2025 21:25
Mitch Marsh is overshadowed by Ashutosh Sharma as the Delhi Capitals leave it till late to topple the Lucknow Super Giants in one of the most thrilling finishes in IPL history.
Live: ASX to rise after Wall Street rallies on hopes Trump will narrow tariffs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/asx-markets-business-live-news-march-25-trump-wall-street-/105091786
Published: March 24, 2025 20:27
The Australian share market is set to open higher after Wall Street rallied on hopes US President Donal Trump will narrow the focus of tariffs. Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog.
Reid issued 'please explain' by AFL after giving fans the middle finger
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/afl-harley-reid-please-explain-brisbane-fans-finger-incident/105091722
Published: March 24, 2025 20:05
West Coast has been issued a 'please explain' by the AFL over an offensive gesture made by second-year star Harley Reid in his side's loss to Brisbane.
After 14 years of false starts, Gonski's reforms are finally becoming reality
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/david-gonski-on-public-school-funding-deal/105090326
Published: March 24, 2025 20:00
In 2011 David Gonski proposed school funding reforms with one goal in mind: giving all children an equal shot at an education. Now, after 14 years of false starts, his model will finally be implemented.
A federal budget that's tiptoeing around the edge of reality
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/federal-budget-2025-reality-economic-growth-tariffs/105088238
Published: March 24, 2025 18:38
This year's budget is being delivered at one of the most pivotal points in recent history, yet the federal government has been tempering expectations that there won't be much worth writing home about.
Today's budget will set the tone of the election. Here's everything we know
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/federal-budget-2025-announcements-what-we-already-know/105060650
Published: March 24, 2025 18:35
It was the federal budget that almost didn't happen, but the government is set to deliver its fourth budget tonight before voters head to the polls by mid-May. Here's every announcement that we already know about.
Gas giants could be forced to divert supply to Australia
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/gas-export-divert-domestic-reservation-supply/105090428
Published: March 24, 2025 07:05
Gas giants would be forced to supply more energy to the domestic energy market in exchange for more lax environmental regulations under gas reservation plans that could be adopted by both sides of politics.
Kerr ruled out of playing with Matildas against South Korea
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/sam-kerr-injury-delays-matildas-chelsea-football-return/105089938
Published: March 24, 2025 05:44
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni hoped to have his inspirational captain back in the fold for upcoming friendlies against South Korea, but Sam Kerr's English club has vetoed the plan.
Causes of higher power prices remain as government offers $150 rebate
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/root-causes-of-higher-power-prices-remain-as-labor-offers-rebate/105089488
Published: March 24, 2025 05:33
The federal government is promising another power bill rebate. But questions remain about the long-term solutions to Australia's energy price pains.
PM defends Rabbitohs mascot amid storm over viral video
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/anthony-albanese-defends-south-sydney-mascot/105090096
Published: March 24, 2025 05:33
A viral video appearing to show the South Sydney Rabbitohs' mascot pushing a child has prompted the prime minister to defend the man inside the bunny costume.
Essendon coach slams players' 'totally unacceptable' effort
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/afl-brad-scott-essendon-bombers-struggles-ben-mckay/105089626
Published: March 24, 2025 04:32
Brad Scott is expecting an immediate response from his players and refuses to use inexperience as an excuse in the wake of a humiliating loss to Adelaide at the weekend.
Australia crew unharmed after sail wing collapses before SailGP race
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/australia-sailgp-boat-has-wing-fail-at-san-francisco/105089630
Published: March 24, 2025 04:24
Australia suffered the dramatic wing collapse as they approached the line to begin seventh fleet race of the event.
Staggs back for Broncos as Haas warns he is just getting started
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/brisbane-broncos-kotoni-staggs-return-dolphins-nrl/105089066
Published: March 24, 2025 03:27
Brisbane Broncos enforcer Payne Haas has warned that he is warming into his best work after his man-of-the-match performance last weekend.
Norris 'nervous and excited' as teammate Piastri claims F1 win
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/lando-norris-says-nervous-and-excited-to-battle-oscar-piastri/105088246
Published: March 24, 2025 01:43
McLaren, the 2024 constructors' champions, has made the perfect start to the year with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri claiming the first two grands prix of 2025.
Live: Lambie blasts 'ridiculous' $150 power price promise
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/federal-politics-live-blog-march-24/105087194
Published: March 23, 2025 20:20
The Tasmanian senator blasts the government's plan to dish out another round of energy relief, questioning why the plan wasn't means tested. Follow live.
Live: ASX set to slip ahead of federal budget, Wall Street closes flat
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/105086602
Published: March 23, 2025 20:19
Having made solid gains last week, the ASX looks likely to lose ground ahead of tomorrow's federal budget. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
We're at a turning point in world history but our leaders are distracted
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/democracy-climate-change-ai-robotics-war/105085846
Published: March 23, 2025 18:56
While Australian politicians argue about power bill relief and non-existent nuclear power stations, pressing issues like the great US retreat, global warming and AI are being ignored.
What to expect from tomorrow's federal budget speech and where to watch it
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/when-is-federal-budget-2025-why-does-it-matter/105081304
Published: March 23, 2025 18:49
The release of the budget will inevitably involve a lot of political talk, but the government's plan will impact your financial situation in one way or another.
'What are they thinking?' Lions question midday start time for Eagles clash
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/brisbane-lions-west-coast-afl-game-midday-heat-humidity/105086488
Published: March 23, 2025 18:48
The decision to start the AFL clash between the Lions and Eagles at midday in late March in Brisbane is questioned by coach Chris Fagan and club legend Jason Akermanis.
Dutton's budget reply is a career- and election-defining test
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-24/dutton-budget-reply-a-career-and-election-defining-test/105085850
Published: March 23, 2025 18:37
Your attention is what politicians are seeking, and they will be reaching for it everywhere they possibly can in budget week.
Upgrade for Australia's Bushmasters to counter growing drone threat
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/bushmasters-upgrade-to-counter-growing-drone-threat/105086328
Published: March 23, 2025 08:46
The company that builds the protected mobility vehicles has unveiled a high-tech upgrade to combat the threat of armed drones, used with devastating effect in Ukraine.
'Class act': Delly gives NBL finals MVP to victorious Hawks opponent
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/matthew-dellavedova-gives-nbl-finals-mvp-to-illawarra-hawk/105086456
Published: March 23, 2025 07:56
Melbourne United's Matthew Dellavedova is named MVP of the NBL Championship Series but hands it over to Will Hickey of the victorious Illawarra Hawks.
De Minaur to face teen sensation after good day for Aussies in Miami
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/alex-de-minaur-to-face-joao-fonseca-at-miami-open/105086378
Published: March 23, 2025 07:07
Australian Alex de Minaur will likely have the crowd against him for his next match at the Miami Open, facing a showdown with 18-year-old superstar Joao Fonseca.
Aussies go 1-2 in high jump at indoor world championships
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/nicola-olyslagers-eleanor-patterson-high-jump-indoor/105086390
Published: March 23, 2025 06:36
Nicola Olyslagers defends her indoor high jump world championship, with fellow Australian Eleanor Patterson second in Nanjing, China.
Live: Addo-Carr makes Eels debut against club who sacked him last year
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/nrl-live-updates-eels-bulldogs-sea-eagles-raiders/105083174
Published: March 23, 2025 03:38
Josh Addo-Carr plays his first NRL match since his suspension last year over failed roadside drugs tests. Follow live.
Hanif Kureishi fell off a chair and broke his neck. From his rage came a 'spark of life'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/shattered-book-hanif-kureishi-private-man-public-piece-meat/105069662
Published: March 23, 2025 03:26
Hanif Kureishi does not pretend his new life is anything but often hellish and a profoundly unwelcome shock. But he has also been moved and sustained by new discoveries about connection, creativity and love.
Live: Lions legends at the Gabba to unveil premiership banner before Eagles clash
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/afl-live-lions-eagles-north-demons-dockers-swans/105085002
Published: March 23, 2025 01:16
Fresh off an 87-point demolition by the Suns, West Coast travels to Brisbane to take on the AFL premiers. Later, North Melbourne host the Demons, and Fremantle take on the Swans in Perth. Follow live.
'No ambiguity' on Coalition spending and migration cuts but specifics unconfirmed
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/coalition-public-service-migration-cuts/105085682
Published: March 23, 2025 00:47
Angus Taylor confirms the Coalition plans to reduce overall government spending growth and temporary migrant numbers, but says figures will be finalised after Tuesday's budget.
Who came up with the idea to cut thousands of public service jobs?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/why-should-we-cut-thousands-of-public-service-jobs/105084480
Published: March 22, 2025 21:02
The leader of the federal Liberal Party is making some big announcements, including plans to sack thousands of public servants. It is 1951.
'Shedding the past': How celebrating her divorce helped Leigh move on
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/celebrating-divorce-and-all-of-life-milestones/105071728
Published: March 22, 2025 21:00
Psychologists say a ritual or celebration can help a person move forward from a difficult phase of their life.
Think you're smart? Show us what you've got
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/hard-quiz-weekly-trivia/105062538
Published: March 22, 2025 20:27
You just couldn't stay away, could you? Let's see how poorly you do this week. It’s time to play, HARD!
There's still another fortnight of daylight saving time. Here's why
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/when-does-daylight-saving-end-australia-2025-april-6/105084452
Published: March 22, 2025 18:53
The days are starting to get a little bit cooler, which means daylight saving time will soon be ending in the jurisdictions that observe it. But there are still two weeks until the clocks change.
Under-the-radar Australian team out for 2028 glory in returning Olympic sport
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/lacrosse-on-rise-2028-olympics-australia-medal-chance/105070462
Published: March 22, 2025 18:52
After an 80-year hiatus, lacrosse is returning to the Olympic program in time for 2028. Members of Australia's women's team say there has never been more excitement surrounding the sport.
Coalition loses some momentum as 'thought bubbles' float into the policy void
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/peter-dutton-coalition-policy-delayed-election-momentum/105078014
Published: March 22, 2025 18:00
Peter Dutton's misstep on the referendum is far from fatal but it comes alongside other hints the Coalition's campaign has stumbled in recent weeks.
Labor promises to shave $150 off energy bills in fresh election pledge
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/labor-promises-to-shave-150-off-energy-bills/105084994
Published: March 22, 2025 11:30
The federal government will extend its energy bill subsidies until the end of 2025 as it frames its re-election pitch to voters around the cost of living.
Ash Gardner sent home from NZ tour with broken finger
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/ash-gardner-leaves-nz-t20-tour-with-broken-finger/105084954
Published: March 22, 2025 08:50
Uncapped Charli Knott is called into the Australian squad in New Zealand to replace Ash Gardner, who has been sent home with a broken finger.
Ingles handed first NBA start since 2022 so son with autism can see him play
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/joe-ingles-starts-for-first-time-in-nba-season-so-son/105084708
Published: March 22, 2025 04:52
Just days after Joe Ingles's son made it through his first live NBA game, Minnesota coach Chris Finch starts the 37-year-old so his family can see him play.
Live: Walsh in trouble for shoulder charge on Origin winger
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/nrl-live-updates-sharks-rabbitohs-dolphins-tigers-titans-knights/105083164
Published: March 22, 2025 03:32
Brisbane superstar Reece Walsh is facing a fine for his shoulder charge on Murray Taulagi. Meanwhile, Cronulla and South Sydney begin Saturday's NRL matches with a clash at Shark Park. Follow live.
Australian woman killed as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/australian-woman-killed-as-snorkelling-boat-capsizes-off-bali/105084400
Published: March 21, 2025 23:12
The boat was carrying 13 people, including 11 Australian tourists, when it capsized in rough seas off Bali.
The 'worst word in the world' is now used to describe a must-have hairstyle
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/see-you-next-tuesday-reclaimed-white-lotus-bob-kpop/105074682
Published: March 21, 2025 21:00
A quick search reveals how common, casual and uncoupled from shame and insult the term now is.
A year-long probe into supermarkets has reinforced what we already knew
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/woolworths-coles-supermarket-dominance-competition-accc/105083096
Published: March 21, 2025 20:20
Australia's supermarket sector looks ripe for the picking to an outside operator, but the latest probe into Woolworths and Coles confirms their dominance of the industry isn't going anywhere.
Greens promise $4b for 'self-defence' missiles in first defence spending policy
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/greens-unveil-first-ever-defence-policy/105083166
Published: March 21, 2025 20:18
Australian industry would receive $4 billion to manufacture drones and missiles under a new Greens party policy, which would come from scrapping billions of dollars in US contracts.
AFLW player Emma O'Driscoll on using ADHD to her benefit
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/adhd-neurodivergence-sport-aflw-emma-o-driscoll-anxiety/105053164
Published: March 21, 2025 19:39
The Fremantle Dockers star has found a force in having ADHD, especially on the football field. Can having neurodivergent traits like hyper-focus give athletes a real advantage?
Your supermarket points program may influence you more than you realise
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/accc-inquiry-supermarket-loyalty-programs/105081258
Published: March 21, 2025 19:18
The "gamification" of supermarket loyalty programs could be influencing customers without them realising, according to the ACCC inquiry.
Bushland the size of New Zealand to be protected under budget boost
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/federal-budget-boost-to-conserve-bushland/105081336
Published: March 21, 2025 19:14
The government will pledge an additional $250 million in next week's federal budget, as part of efforts to conserve an additional 30 million hectares of Australian bushland.
Labor to lift income and property price caps on 'Help to Buy' scheme
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/labor-to-expand-help-to-buy-shared-equity-scheme-before-it-begin/105083546
Published: March 21, 2025 11:30
Income and property price caps for the housing scheme are set to rise as part of next week's federal budget.
Deputy PM's former chief of staff settles legal dispute with government
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/jo-tarnawsky-settles-dispute-with-government/105083292
Published: March 21, 2025 06:56
A workplace dispute between Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and his former chief of staff has been settled, months after she alleged she was pushed out of her job for raising a bullying complaint against colleagues in the office.
Live: Radley passes HIA after yet another head knock in return from concussion
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/nrl-live-blog-warriors-roosters-broncos-cowboys/105078938
Published: March 21, 2025 06:03
Spencer Leniu and Victor Radley bolster the Roosters forward pack for their showdown with the Warriors in Auckland before the Broncos host a Queensland derby against the Cowboys. Follow live.
Legendary pace trio headlines 15 Aussies in action in this year's IPL
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/cricket-ipl-2025-australian-players-list-starc-hazlewood-cummins/105082262
Published: March 21, 2025 04:28
The new season of the Indian Premier League is upon us once again as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood all return to action after spending some time on the sidelines.
Flights to Bali to resume after volcanic eruption grounded planes
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/bali-flights-resume-after-lewotobi-volcanic-eruption/105081924
Published: March 21, 2025 04:19
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupted Bali flight schedules on Friday.
Are the supermarkets price gouging? It's 'very difficult' for the ACCC to say
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/accc-supermarkets-inquiry-key-takeaways-coles-woolworths-aldi/105079916
Published: March 21, 2025 04:08
Allegations of price gouging by the supermarket giants prompted an inquiry into the sector by the ACCC — but after a year of investigating, its final report hasn't been able to say whether it's taking place.
Live: Australia bowl first against world champions in series opener
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/cricket-nz-women-australia-women-1st-t20-live-updates/105080412
Published: March 21, 2025 01:42
Australia begins its three-match T20 series against the world champions New Zealand in Auckland.
Live: Coles argues supermarkets 'highly competitive' despite ACCC findings
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/asx-markets-business-live-news-21-03-25/105079680
Published: March 20, 2025 21:26
Coles and Woolworths will be in focus as they respond to the ACCC's inquiry into supermarket pricing and competition. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
'Flawed to the core': How self-hatred can impact mental health
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2025-03-21/self-hatred-explained-treatment-origins-mental-health/105014806
Published: March 20, 2025 20:30
Self-criticism, guilt and low self-worth are among the features of a toxic form of self-loathing that can have serious consequences.
An AI fat-filter is trending on TikTok — here's why it can be harmful
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/tiktok-trending-ai-fat-filter-why-it-can-be-harmful/105075950
Published: March 20, 2025 20:25
The latest TikTok trend is an AI filter that shows people what they would like if they were fat.
How a chat over dinner offered Aussie cyclists a life-changing opportunity
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-21/provelo-super-league-q-tour-development-contracts-green-edge-uci/104946996
Published: March 20, 2025 20:23
The National Road Series was being run "on the smell of an oily rag" and fading into insignificance. Now, the Pro Velo SuperLeague is on a mission to re-energise domestic cycling by offering a huge carrot to its most successful riders.
Woolies and Coles have 'limited incentive' to compete hard on price, ACCC finds
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/woolworths-coles-accc-supermarkets-inquiry/105077616
Published: March 20, 2025 11:30
The consumer watchdog's hotly anticipated report into Australian supermarkets concludes the two major players have so much power, they don't need to compete "vigorously", but the ACCC stopped short of declaring grocery prices excessive.
Live: Socceroos take on Indonesia in key World Cup Qualifier
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/socceroos-indonesia-fifa-world-cup-qualifier-live/105077682
Published: March 20, 2025 08:14
After an uninspiring start to the third stage of World Cup qualification, the Socceroos take on Indonesia in what is approaching a must-win encounter. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Live: Boom Panthers recruit to make club debut in NRL grand final rematch
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/nrl-live-blog-melbourne-storm-vs-penrith-panthers/105071988
Published: March 20, 2025 07:19
The Storm are well rested off a bye after an electric start to 2025, while the reigning premiers are stinging from a surprise loss to the Roosters, making for a mouth-watering NRL grand final rematch. Follow live.
How sought-after Plibersek became persona non grata in a key seat
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/braddon-salmon-farming-tanya-plibersek-referendum-pbs-drugmakers/105074518
Published: March 20, 2025 06:26
A referendum dies before it is born, US drug makers find an enemy in both of Australia’s major parties and a popular Labor minister’s charms are useless in Tasmania.
Daniels continues historic tear, LeBron sniffs title and old trade haunts 76ers
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/basketball-nba-daniels-lebron-curry-lakers-warriors/105075096
Published: March 20, 2025 05:43
Dyson Daniels does things not seen in decades and a trade re-opens LeBron James's title window, as the Philadelphia 76ers continue to pay for an ill-fated signing. Here are your NBA quick hits as the playoffs approach.
Largest 3D map of the universe hints dark energy is becoming weaker
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-03-20/largest-3d-map-universe-hints-dark-energy-weakening/105074914
Published: March 20, 2025 05:29
Physicists may need to come up with a new theory for how the universe works, after a dark energy experiment has produced confounding results.
Dutton confident he can find 'common ground' with Trump
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/dutton-confident-of-common-ground-with-trump/105076752
Published: March 20, 2025 04:38
The opposition leader has also escalated his criticism of China and taken aim at the prime minister's willingness to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in a major foreign policy speech at the Lowy Institute.
Wondering what the PBS is? Here are your most common questions answered
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/what-is-pbs-medicine-free-scripts-and-medicare/105074814
Published: March 20, 2025 01:46
You've probably heard a lot about something called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme — or the PBS — this week. Here are some of your most commonly asked questions.
Labor and Coalition vow PBS will not be bargained over in US trade war
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/labor-coalition-vow-pbs-safe-tariff-trump-war/105074484
Published: March 20, 2025 01:00
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton say the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, a cornerstone of Australia's health system, will never be a negotiating chip in US President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff campaign.
Unemployment rate steady despite shock job losses
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/unemployment-rate-steady-in-february-abs/105074546
Published: March 20, 2025 00:56
Australia's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1 per cent in February, as labour force participation declined from a record high.
Rising Matildas talent talks 'huge emotional toll' of repeated ACLs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/holly-mcnamara-melbourne-city-champions-league/105074186
Published: March 19, 2025 23:09
Holly McNamara is set to play a starring role in Melbourne City's AFC Women's Champions League quarterfinal against Taiwanese club Taichung Blue Whale.
Live: Butler stares down US drug giants' demand for Trump to impose tariffs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/federal-politics-live-blog-march-20/105074086
Published: March 19, 2025 20:11
Health Minister Mark Butler says the government is lobbying the White House to not impose tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals as he guarantees there will be no change to the PBS. Follow live.
Live: ASX set to gain as Wall Street rallies on Fed Reserve rate cut forecast
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/asx-markets-business-live-news-date-year/105074114
Published: March 19, 2025 20:02
The Australian share market is expected to extend gains on Thursday after Wall Street stocks rallied on the Fed Reserve's forecast rate cuts. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
How the Tigers pulled off one of the biggest AFL upsets in recent memory
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/afl-richmond-tigers-carlton-blues-analysis/105070092
Published: March 19, 2025 20:00
Naysayers may suggest Richmond's win over Carlton in round one was a fluke, but there was a method to the way the Tigers achieved the upset defeat.
Both sides of politics are playing it safe as the spectre of increasing uncertainty looms
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/jim-chalmers-uncertainty-federal-budget-geopolitics/105070314
Published: March 19, 2025 18:00
If two ongoing wars weren't enough uncertainty into which to deliver a federal budget, there's the precariousness of the Trump administration's trade agenda.
PBS medication to cost no more than $25 under Labor re-election pitch
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/pbs-medication-to-cost-no-more-than-25-labor-pitch/105072988
Published: March 19, 2025 11:31
As US big pharma comes for Australia's PBS, Labor is promising even cheaper medicines.
US pharmaceutical giants urge Trump to put further tariffs on Australia
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/australia-defends-pbs-us-pharma-urges-reciprocal-tariffs/105072750
Published: March 19, 2025 07:41
American medical giants want tariffs imposed on Australia as punishment for its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which sees the government negotiate cheaper prices for medicines for Australians
Bennett gets his man as Smith locked in for Rabbitohs from 2026
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/brandon-smith-joining-rabbitohs-from-sydney-roosters/105073070
Published: March 19, 2025 06:59
Brandon Smith will join the South Sydney Rabbitohs and supercoach Wayne Bennett, with the Kiwi hooker signing a two-year deal from 2026.
How Canterbury will cover the loss of two of its biggest stars
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/bulldogs-eels-matt-burton-viliame-kikau-canterbury/105072018
Published: March 19, 2025 05:32
Canterbury has leant heavily on Viliame Kikau and Matt Burton to start the season. With both men missing for the next few weeks, here's how the club will cover for them.
Dutton won't need help identifying MP breaking his pre-election edict
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/peter-dutton-distracted-on-national-security-as-election-looms/105070144
Published: March 19, 2025 04:46
The opposition leader put his team on notice. He vowed he would remember the name of anyone who freelanced on policies. A month on, there's one name on the list of offenders — Peter Dutton.
Coalition MPs told to hose down Dutton's dual national referendum idea
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/coalition-mps-hose-down-dutton-referendum/105070638
Published: March 19, 2025 01:52
Peter Dutton's decision to float the idea of holding a national vote on criminal dual citizens has Liberal MPs privately questioning the Coalition's messaging and strategy.
Richard White misled WiseTech board on personal relationships, review finds
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/wisetech-global-richard-white-review-findings/105070034
Published: March 19, 2025 00:57
WiseTech co-founder and executive chair Richard White accepts the findings of a board review into his conduct and will remain in his current role, after a tumultuous period for the software firm.
Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant for the US first, but Canada snuck past Trump
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/canada-snuck-past-trump-buy-jorn-defence-radar/105069292
Published: March 18, 2025 23:20
For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia's world-leading JORN radar technology to the United States, but after Donald Trump's return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt.
Club culture investigation drags on as Firebirds look for fresh start
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/queensland-firebirds-club-culture-investigation-drags-on/105066116
Published: March 18, 2025 21:58
The Queensland Firebirds are looking for redemption in 2025, with a new coach, captains and imports on board. But can they find it with last year's club culture investigation still hanging over their heads?
Coalition pressed for detail on key housing pledge
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/labor-questions-coalition-half-million-homes-claim/105068680
Published: March 18, 2025 21:22
The federal opposition is being pressed for more detail on one of its key housing projects, with both Labor and some housing economists questioning whether it can meet its ambitions.
Australia's junk food problem is set to get worse. How do we fix it?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/less-fruit-vegetables-more-discretionary-food-by-2030-study/105061998
Published: March 18, 2025 20:34
The CSIRO says the average Australian's diet is likely to get worse within five years, hurting our health and the taxpayers' purse. So what is standing in the way of better eating?
Live: Wall Street plunges ahead of US Fed interest rates decision, ASX to follow suit
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/asx-markets-business-live-news-dec12-2023/105069228
Published: March 18, 2025 20:33
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, as investors exercise caution ahead of a monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
Live: PM agrees to sell $6.5b missile detection system to Canada
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/federal-politics-live-blog-march-19/105069154
Published: March 18, 2025 20:12
Anthony Albanese and new Canadian PM Mark Carney formalise a $6.5 billion deal for Canada to purchase an Australian-made military missile detection system. Follow live.
Bottle feeding toddlers to sleep linked to health risks, study finds
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2025-03-19/bottle-feeding-toddlers-sleep-link-higher-weight-cavities-decay/105065874
Published: March 18, 2025 19:00
An Australian study has found that bottle feeding toddlers to help get them to sleep is linked to dental cavities and overweight in early childhood. But there are other strategies that can help settle them.
Dutton's 'insane' proposal for referendum leaves some Liberals fuming
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/dutton-citizenship-referendum-leaves-liberals-fuming/105068674
Published: March 18, 2025 18:55
The ABC's conversations with almost a dozen senior Coalition figures have revealed widespread frustration and confusion about a referendum some say will take focus away from the cost of living.
Centrelink and other payments will change tomorrow to address inflation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/centrelink-payments-indexation/105041540
Published: March 18, 2025 18:53
Indexation changes kick in today, meaning several welfare payments will go up by several dollars.
Dutton vows fast-track approval for Woodside's gas behemoth
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/dutton-vows-approval-for-woodside-north-west-shelf-gas/105068672
Published: March 18, 2025 11:30
The opposition leader would move to facilitate approval for the WA gas expansion within 30 days, and crack down on appeals against approval decisions.
Molo to pay 'sizeable' fee to break Dragons contract after coach dispute
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/rugby-league-nrl-francis-molo-dragons-termination-fee/105068468
Published: March 18, 2025 08:18
Francis Molo's two-month-long dispute with the St George Illawarra Dragons looks set to come to an end, but only after he agreed to pay a termination fee to be released from his contract.
Former attorney-general rubbishes Dutton's 'very bad' referendum idea
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/peter-dutton-referendum-bad-idea-george-brandis/105067550
Published: March 18, 2025 07:24
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his proposal to hold a referendum to change the constitution to allow citizenship to be stripped from dual nationals who break the law.
Archer loses tribunal case despite victim saying clash was not his fault
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/afl-kangaroos-jackson-archer-tribunal-suspension-upheld/105067578
Published: March 18, 2025 07:19
Kangaroos defender Jackson Archer's three-match suspension was upheld by the AFL tribunal with the league successfully arguing his conduct was "unreasonable in the circumstances".
Prime minister rules out royal commission into childcare sector
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/prime-minister-rules-out-royal-commission-into-childcare-sector/105068078
Published: March 18, 2025 07:04
The call came in the wake of a Four Corners investigation that exposed a flawed, inconsistent regulatory system and an increasingly profit-driven industry that has resulted in some centres cutting corners, hiring unqualified staff and eroding the overall…
Fish fossil discovered in NSW is so well preserved we can see its lunch
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-03-18/15-million-year-old-fish-fossil-central-nsw-australia/105066458
Published: March 18, 2025 06:07
The serendipitous discovery of an exquisitely preserved fossil near Gulgong in NSW provides a glimpse into the evolution of Australian fish around 15 million years ago when the area was a tropical lake.
If we elect a hung parliament, voters are sending a message that can't be ignored
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/hung-parliament-independents-crossbenchers-election/105062236
Published: March 18, 2025 05:03
Voters have demonstrated they're not afraid of creating a bit of political disruption to the major parties.
Six-figure salary needed to afford average rental apartment, report finds
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/six-figure-salary-rental-affordability-australia-high-income/105064814
Published: March 18, 2025 04:54
A new report from campaign group Everybody's Home finds that Australian renters now need to earn at least $130,000 a year to comfortably afford the national weekly asking rent for a typical unit.
Socceroos star says coaching switch infuses team with 'new intensity'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/football-jackson-irvine-tony-popovic-socceroos-impact/105067184
Published: March 18, 2025 04:47
Tony Popovic is so far undefeated since taking over the Socceroos coaching job and Jackson Irvine has given an insight into the uptick in professionalism since the move.
Decline in swimming abilities puts a generation at risk
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/australian-school-children-falling-behind-swimming-skills/105066288
Published: March 18, 2025 04:10
Royal Life Saving research shows nearly half of school children entering their teens are failing to attain basic swimming skills, making thousands vulnerable to drowning in adulthood.
Egg shortages are predicted for the next three years. Here are some substitutes
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/egg-substitutes-and-making-those-you-have-last-longer/105017042
Published: March 18, 2025 02:58
Egg shortages are predicted to continue for at least three years. We look at substitutes you can use to keep things moving in your kitchen.
Usain Bolt reveals he was a bet away from never running 100m events
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-18/athletics-usain-bolt-glen-mills-100m-sprint-bet/105065744
Published: March 18, 2025 02:52
Twelve months before redefining the 100m sprint at the Beijing Olympics, Usain Bolt had to convince his coach, Glen Mills, to let him run in the event by winning a bet.
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