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fromIndependent
2 days ago
London politics

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Challenges will come thick and fast for Andy Farrell and his Lions once they touch down in Oz

fromIndependent
2 days ago
London politics

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Challenges will come thick and fast for Andy Farrell and his Lions once they touch down in Oz

#housing-market
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Digest: BBC Threatens Perplexity AI Over Content Scraping; Australia's Social Media Ban for Under 16s Moves Closer to Implementation - ExchangeWire.com

The BBC's legal threat against Perplexity AI marks a significant moment in the fight over intellectual property rights in AI development.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Why one couple, two kids and 10 camels are trekking almost 6,000km through the Australian outback

"As long as I don't ask which one comes first, then we don't have a problem." This light-hearted comment underscores the Parrotts' deep bond with both each other and their camels.
Pets
#tax-returns
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Australia's first lab-grown meat will be on menus within weeks

For over a decade, lab-grown meat has been hailed as the food of tomorrow a plate changing technological innovation that is right around the corner.
Silicon Valley food
#cryptocurrency
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

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

fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

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

#cybersecurity
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We're so big we could do a gig on the moon': tribute acts on fame, money and what it takes to make it

Bjorn Again, the world's biggest Abba tribute act, have played gigs most artists only ever dream of. They perform 300 and 400 times a year, and have toured about 120 countries.
London music
#world-test-championship
#mental-health
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Astounding' negligence revealed: governments turn blind eye to staggering prison death toll

57 inmates died from hanging using known ligature points in prisons, underscoring systemic governmental failure.
#aukus
#soccer
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Socceroos secure World Cup place with come-from-behind win over Saudi Arabia

Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1.
Connor Metcalfe and Mitch Duke played key roles in the win.
The victory is a culmination of a challenging qualification journey.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Socceroos secure World Cup place with come-from-behind win over Saudi Arabia

Australia qualifies for 2026 World Cup after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1.
Connor Metcalfe and Mitch Duke played key roles in the win.
The victory is a culmination of a challenging qualification journey.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Pink and Orange Lake in the Australian Outback Only Appears Once in a Lifetime-and You Can See It Now

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre transforms from a desolate salt pan into a vibrant lake every few years, attracting wildlife, travelers, and breathtaking pink waters.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Arts

Artist talks about being dropped from Venice Biennale

Artistic freedom is being challenged in Australia as the Venice Biennale showcases global art.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

New blood test for coeliac disease can diagnose autoimmune condition without need to eat gluten

A new blood test may diagnose coeliac disease accurately without requiring gluten consumption.
#cricket
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Australian reporter hit by nonlethal round during live report from LA immigration protests

Speaking later Monday to 9News, Tomasi confirmed she was safe and unharmed. "I'm okay, my cameraman Jimmy and I are both safe. This is just one of the unfortunate realities of reporting on these kinds of incidents," she said.
US news
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I used an AI platform to plan my honeymoon. It was helpful, but won't be putting travel agents out of business anytime soon.

Mindtrip helped organize a honeymoon itinerary but lacked personalized travel recommendations.
#murder-trial
Portland food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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
2 weeks ago

We just sit here': the broken men Australia's offshore detention regime left behind in Papua New Guinea

Samad Abdul, a refugee from Pakistan, highlights the despair of being stuck in Papua New Guinea, stating, "We do nothing, do nothing all day. We just sit here, wasting our lives."
Canada news
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Uzbekistan qualify for World Cup for 1st time

"It hasn't sunk in just yet but when the final whistle went it was a great feeling," Behich said. "It was a tough game and we had to grind it out. It's been a long campaign and we have worked so hard."
Soccer (FIFA)
#conservation
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

'Opportunistic' cockatoos wait in line, drink from fountains, study finds

The 'drinking-fountain innovation' is the second time researchers found sulphur-crested cockatoos adapting behavior to their environment, showcasing their successful urban adaptation.
Cocktails
#tesla
fromForbes
2 weeks 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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
France politics

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

EU floats security pact with Australia as Albanese meets with world leaders in Rome

The EU and Australia may establish a security pact focusing on defense and mutual cooperation.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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 weeks 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.
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Australian man arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Bali

Lamar Aaron Ahchee from Cairns, Australia, was arrested in Bali for allegedly smuggling 1.7 kilograms of cocaine, facing potential death penalty or life imprisonment.
UK news
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 weeks 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
1 month ago
Startup companies

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

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Startup companies

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month ago
Bicycling

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

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

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

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

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

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

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

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Bicycling

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

fromCyclingnews
1 month 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
1 month 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
Renovation
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Gen Z homeowners 'give up' on classic renovation project: 'It's tough work'

DIY home renovations can lead to unexpected challenges, and sometimes hiring professionals is the better choice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Turning point': claw print fossils found in Australia rewrite story of amniotes by 40 million years

Fossilised claw prints indicate amniotes evolved 40 million years earlier than previously believed, profoundly changing our understanding of their evolution.
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After Canada and Australia, could Donald Trump really be the saviour of centre-left politics?

Both Pierre Poilievre and Peter Dutton lost significant seats, leaving their parties out of government despite early year optimism.
fromcointelegraph.com
1 month ago

Industry calls for urgent crypto law reforms after Australian election

The Australian crypto industry has called on the newly reelected Labor government to urgently make digital asset legislation a top priority to ensure Australia doesn't fall further behind global markets.
Cryptocurrency
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