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#tesla
fromForbes
15 hours ago

What It Means To Be Wealthy In Australia

Australia is rated fifth-best globally for quality of life and social purpose in 2024, emphasizing its allure for tourists and digital nomads.
Canada news
#climate-change
#marine-life
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Winter brings Australia's humpback highway' to life and peak hour is about to begin

Humpback whales migrate annually along Australia's coasts, showcasing a remarkable recovery since near extinction.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My heart's pounding': Australians wade into ocean to save great white shark stranded in shallow water

A family helped rescue a stranded great white shark in South Australia, showcasing unusual human-shark interactions and raising concerns over marine wildlife.
Nash Core, accompanied by his son, experienced fear yet acted heroically, reflecting on the importance of respecting marine animals and their habitats.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US urges Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

What you should do in defence is decide what you need, your capability, and then provide for it, Albanese told reporters.
US politics
#new-zealand
#international-relations
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Australia under pressure to join international push for Palestinian statehood led by Emmanuel Macron

Australia pressured to support Palestinian statehood amid new Middle East peace efforts led by France.
NYC music
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Australia Is Even Better After Dark-From Torchlit Tours and Open-air Theater to Rooftop Climbs Under the Stars

Noctourism is predicted to be the leading travel trend of 2025, emphasizing nighttime experiences.
#cybersecurity
#law-enforcement
#coffee-culture
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

After Mr. Deepfakes shut down forever, one creator could face a $450K fine

Anthony Rotondo faces severe fines for defying a court order against sharing deepfake porn, underscoring legal repercussions for AI-related abuses.
#entrepreneurship
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Startup companies

You need to be financially secure already to even contemplate a side hustle, research shows

fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Startup companies

You need to be financially secure already to even contemplate a side hustle, research shows

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Americans and Britons swear more online than Australians, research finds. WTF?

The research found Australians were more restrained online, coming only third in the swearing stakes after the UK and the US.
UK news
#flooding
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
#murder-trial
Portland food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial

Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms in her beef wellingtons.
Portland food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial

Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms in her beef wellingtons.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We bear the brunt of the climate crisis. A Pacific Cop could help shape the global response | Surangel Whipps Jr

If well-delivered over the coming two years, these twin objectives might ultimately be viewed as the hallmarks of a nation that successfully left the climate culture wars for dead and cemented a legacy of new climate leadership.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NSW floods: one dead and thousands stranded as BoM warns of intense' rain and flash flooding

The NSW premier, Chris Minns, said communities in rain-affected areas along the north coast... need to brace for more tough times in the next two days.
UK news
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

You Can Now Spend the Night in One of Australia's Most Famous National Parks for the First Time Ever-What to Know

Visitors can now book overnight stays inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, with guided treks integrating local Anangu culture.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Anangu people's handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago

Beach mansion, Benz and Bitcoin worth $4.5m seized from League of Legends hacker Shane Stephen Duffy

Luxury assets worth over $4.5 million linked to Queensland hacker Shane Duffy have been forfeited after a lengthy investigation into stolen cryptocurrency and cyber crimes.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

If you get lost in rugged bush, these are the SES searchers who'll be sent to track you. Just don't call them elite

"What are the chances? says Paul Campbell-Allen, BSAR's commander, who remembers the call coming through on the radio, with the prefix no duff this is not part of the exercise."
Remote teams
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

'Everything is possible' or 'Genuinely impossible'? - The Giro d'Italia could start in Australia in 2027

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

UCI Gravel World Series - Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

Luke Plapp downplays chances of the Giro d'Italia going Down Under in 2027 - 'It's going to be very hard'

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

'Everything is possible' or 'Genuinely impossible'? - The Giro d'Italia could start in Australia in 2027

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

UCI Gravel World Series - Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

fromCyclingnews
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

Luke Plapp downplays chances of the Giro d'Italia going Down Under in 2027 - 'It's going to be very hard'

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Government records show emergency killings of thousands of livestock after transport to Australian export abattoirs

Thousands of sheep, pigs and cattle are being subjected to emergency killings after transport to Australian export abattoirs, an analysis of internal government records shows.
UK news
#cost-of-living
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Connection, storytelling and laughter: if book clubs aren't your thing, I urge you to join a PodClub | Nicole McKenzie

The beauty of PodClub lies in its ability to foster connections among friends of friends, all bound by a mutual love for podcasts, making it an enriching social experience.
Podcast
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Single mom, influencer defends gender selection of new baby: 'For me'

"People don't know me. The media will take what they want to take. I can assure you that I'm a good person and I love my kids."
Women
Startup companies
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

A privately developed Australian rocket is ready for a historic launch

Gilmour Space's Eris rocket is set to launch, marking Australia's first attempt to reach orbit with a locally designed rocket.
#evolution
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Americans lose their mind over Australian town name

In Tiddy Widdy Beach, just off of Tiddy Widdy road, there's a little bed and breakfast called the Schmidty at Tiddy Widdy. Feeling giddy, doing a little diddy, being witty at The Schmidty.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cricket Australia backs players reluctant to return to India with IPL slated to resume

Alyssa Healy described the experience of being in India during heightened tensions as terrifying, emphasizing the psychological concerns for players considering a return to the IPL.
Coronavirus
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 weeks ago

Professional Fighters League Announces Launch of PFL Pacific

PFL Pacific launches to enhance MMA's accessibility in Australia and New Zealand.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Australia has been hesitant but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?

The future of delivery robots hinges on legal clarity and safety concerns, hindering their adoption in Australia.
Artificial intelligence
Digital life
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Simon Harris says social media ban for under-16s under 'serious consideration'

Australia's legislation banning social media for under 16s prompts calls for similar measures in Ireland.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Neighbor caught on security camera doing this 'disgusting' act on driveway

To the lady who defecated on our driveway... at approximately 7.15am this morning (26 April), while walking your dog, you were recorded on our security cameras, defecating on our private driveway.
Pets
#albanese
#labor-party
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

'Dead cheap' trip through Qantas-owned holiday website TripADeal ends in $3.2K shock

When the couple's flight details dropped two weeks after booking their August holiday, they were shocked to discover they had been dumped in economy class seats on the Qantas flight back to Perth.
Travel
#anthony-albanese
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily: Revisited - "A dingo's got my baby" - The story that divided Australia

In one of the most shocking events in Australian history, the disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain during a family holiday led to intense media scrutiny and public fascination.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australians have soundly rejected Trump-style culture wars. Now Albanese must act with courage and vision | Julianne Schultz

Australians are defining who they are by identifying what they are not—angry little Americans or cultural warriors. Their decency shines through a rejection of these identities.
US politics
#election
#elections
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Loses Another Election Abroad

Albanese's win reflects mounting global opposition to Trumpism, as conservative leaders face backlash linked to Trump's actions and rhetoric.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

How Trump's second term has affected elections around the world

Trump's foreign policies, specifically tariffs, significantly influenced recent electoral outcomes in Australia and other nations.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump Loses Another Election Abroad

Albanese's win reflects mounting global opposition to Trumpism, as conservative leaders face backlash linked to Trump's actions and rhetoric.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

How Trump's second term has affected elections around the world

Trump's foreign policies, specifically tariffs, significantly influenced recent electoral outcomes in Australia and other nations.
#housing-crisis
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A climate election? The Coalition wants to take Australia backwards, while Labor is standing still | Clear Air

The Coalition's approach under Peter Dutton threatens Australia's climate progress by dismantling emission-reduction programs and focusing on fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When you're this big, the world is your oyster: top shellfish vie for title of Australia's heaviest

This year's entrants will be weighed on Saturday, and it is customary for a vet to be present at the weigh-in, to ensure all competitors show signs of life.
Wine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spruiking, fake tradies and corflute stoushes: how to understand the Australian election

Voters hate rorts, and politicians love to accuse each other of rorting. Election rorts are when the parties distribute taxpayer dollars unfairly to boost their chances of winning votes.
US Elections
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Chinese Australians, Previously Scorned, Are Now Courted as Nation Nears Tight Election

While Australia has been inhabited by Aboriginal peoples for at least 65,000 years, the first European settlers arrived in 1788, with the first Chinese following just 30 years later.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When is the Australian election? All you need to know about early voting, how to apply for a postal vote, what to do if you are overseas and more

The upcoming federal election in Australia is set for Saturday, 3 May, after the dissolution of Parliament on 28 March, placing the government in caretaker mode.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Trial to begin for woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushroom lunch

Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws by allegedly poisoning them with death cap mushrooms during a lunch at her home in regional Australia.
Dining
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nasal spray similar to ketamine to be added to PBS for treatment-resistant depression

Esketamine nasal spray offers a new and accessible treatment for Australians suffering from treatment-resistant depression.
Alternative medicine
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

ATO checklist for 9 million Aussies claiming $3,000 expenses: 'Must check'

Nearly nine million Australians claim work-related expenses on their tax returns each year, with around half of the claims related to working from home.
Travel
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Teen recalls scary moment she got struck by lightning while scrolling on TikTok: 'Everything was exploding'

"There was this big bang and everything went white and my whole body started shaking - everything was exploding," Kermode told 10 News.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gender Queer graphic novel reapproved for sale in Australia after federal court fight to ban book

Australia reapproved the graphic novel Gender Queer for distribution, affirming its importance in discussing gender identity despite conservative opposition.
LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I grew up in the US and lived in England, but I later found my forever home on a completely different continent

Moving to Australia immediately felt like a breath of fresh air. After spending a year in London's endless gray skies and gloomy weather, I enjoyed feeling the sun on my skin in Australia.
London politics
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago

YOUKNOW. Embraces Seasonal Style with a Community-Driven Pre-Season Collection | stupidDOPE

YOUKNOW. crafts pieces that resonate beyond trends, emphasizing unity and authenticity in contemporary streetwear, merging practicality with understated style for everyday wear.
Fashion & style
Running
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gout: Record-breaking sprinter selected for World Athletic Championships

Gout Gout has been selected for the Australian team for the World Athletics Championships after winning a national title in the 200m, timing 19.84 seconds.
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