Gladys Liu has Coalition's 'full support', Cormann tells Senate
Labor is facing accusations it is using "dog whistle" politics in its attack on Liberal backbencher Gladys Liu, who is under sustained pressure amid allegations about her links to China.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 12:23 pm
Senator refers John Setka's comments to police, as union leader tells crossbench to 'toughen up'
The Australian Federal Police are "looking into" union leader John Setka's comments that senators would "wear the consequences" if they voted for a Coalition bill to curb union power, a key crossbench senator tells Federal Parliament.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 11:08 am
Senator refers John Setka's comments to police, as union leader tells crossbench to 'toughen up'
The Australian Federal Police are "looking into" union leader John Setka's comments that senators would "wear the consequences" if they voted for a Coalition bill to curb union power, a key crossbench senator tells Federal Parliament.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 11:08 am
GWS flag hopes rest on Greene AFL appeal
GWS will mount a last-ditch appeal after the AFL tribunal upheld Toby Greene's suspension for Saturday's AFL preliminary final against Collingwood.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 11:05 am
GWS flag hopes rest on Greene AFL appeal
GWS will mount a last-ditch appeal after the AFL tribunal upheld Toby Greene's suspension for Saturday's AFL preliminary final against Collingwood.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 11:05 am
'It's the elephant in the room': Prostate cancer nurses address sexual dysfunction, incontinence
This specialist nurse teaches thousands of prostate cancer survivors how to revitalise their sex life after diagnosis, but she is the only one of her kind in an area spanning 48,000 square kilometres.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 8:45 am
'I would feel guilty if I didn't try': Families embark on expensive, unproven medical treatments
What's driving Australian families overseas to gamble on "magical" stem cell treatments at sky-high prices?
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 8:34 am
This tiny parasite has crippled the world's honey bees. It isn't in Australia — yet
Australia is the last inhabited continent on Earth that is free of the varroa mite, a parasite which has crippled honey bees everywhere it has taken hold. The threat is real — but our beekeepers are preparing to meet it head on.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 8:30 am
Tom Boyd speaks about his mental health on Fox Footy
AFL premiership player Tom Boyd tells Mike Sheahan his mental health struggles were not the reason he walked away from professional football.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 8:08 am
The 'brown girls' out to conquer Instagram
South Asian women are proudly taking ownership of their identities on social mediaSource: BBC News - Australia | 18 Sep 2019 | 7:25 am
Cameron Ortis: Trudeau reassures allies amid alleged spying case
The prime minister's remarks come after the arrest of senior RCMP intelligence official last week.Source: BBC News - Australia | 18 Sep 2019 | 6:36 am
Tom Boyd says quitting AFL was 'crisis of vocation', not because of mental health
AFL premiership player Tom Boyd speaks at length for the first time about his mental health struggles and reasons for quitting the game, saying he had not enjoyed playing footy "for a long time" before calling it quits in May this year.
Source: ABC News | 18 Sep 2019 | 12:22 am
Toby Greene cops AFL ban, ruled out of Giants' preliminary final
Toby Greene will miss Greater Western Sydney's AFL preliminary final against Collingwood after the tribunal upheld the one-match ban handed to the Giant.
Source: ABC News | 17 Sep 2019 | 9:32 pm
Cardinal Pell makes final attempt to quash sexual abuse convictions
Ex-Vatican treasurer George Pell asks Australia's top court to review his sexual abuse convictions.Source: BBC News - Australia | 17 Sep 2019 | 7:10 pm
Where have all the bogong moths gone?
Billions of bogong moths that migrate to alpine reaches each year have all but disappeared, but there are hopes that citizen scientists will fill knowledge gaps and save an endangered possum in the process.
Source: ABC News | 17 Sep 2019 | 6:31 pm
George Pell's lawyers look to appeal judges' 2-1 split for High Court bid to have convictions quashed
George Pell's lawyers lodge an application seeking leave to appeal the jailed 78-year-old's child sexual abuse convictions in the High Court of Australia.
Source: ABC News | 17 Sep 2019 | 5:46 pm
Gladys Liu: The row over a trailblazing Chinese-Australian MP
Gladys Liu faces loyalty questions - but some say she is the victim of "xenophobic paranoia".Source: BBC News - Australia | 17 Sep 2019 | 3:34 am
Who made your combined Ashes XI?
BBC Sport reveals the England-Australia combined XI from the 2019 Ashes, as voted for by readers.Source: BBC News - Australia | 17 Sep 2019 | 2:13 am
Magpie attack: Australian cyclist dies while fleeing swooping bird
The man suffered head injuries after swerving his bicycle in a bid to avoid the aggressive bird.Source: BBC News - Australia | 16 Sep 2019 | 12:47 pm
England win final match to level Ashes
England end their memorable summer by earning a 2-2 draw in the Ashes with a 135-run defeat of Australia in the fifth Test.Source: BBC News - Australia | 16 Sep 2019 | 5:49 am
Kylie Moore-Gilbert named as British-Australian academic held in Iran
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a Middle East specialist at Melbourne University, was detained "months ago".Source: BBC News - Australia | 14 Sep 2019 | 11:00 pm
‘No-one asks new dads how they’re feeling at work’
Companies are doing more to support working dads but may overlook postnatal mental illness in men.Source: BBC News - Australia | 14 Sep 2019 | 9:00 am
Julian Assange to stay in prison over absconding fears
A judge says he won't be freed ahead of his extradition hearing because of his "history of absconding".Source: BBC News - Australia | 13 Sep 2019 | 11:20 pm
Rainbow Shines Over Panama City Beach Before Alberto’s Arrival
A rainbow appeared across the sky as Subtropical Storm Alberto approached Panama City Beach, Florida, on Monday, May 28. The storm was still about 50 miles southwest of the city on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Tropical storm warnings had been issued across the Gulf Coast ahead of the storm. Heavy rain was expected in Florida, Alabama and Georgia on Monday with the possibility of a storm surge along the coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tornadoes and waterspouts were also possible. Credit: Woody Thornton via StoryfulSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Neighbour charged after ‘hammer’ attack
A MAN has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his neighbour during a violent attack in Flinders Park.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Surfers Ride Waves Along Florida Coast Ahead of Alberto
Subtropical Storm Alberto was due to make landfall along the Florida panhandle on Monday, May 28, but the storm was weakening as it approached land. With a maximum wind speed of 50 miles per hour, Alberto was expected to come ashore in Destin, Florida, in the afternoon, a news report said. Some tropical storm warnings in Alabama had been canceled as the storm approached the mainland. Rough conditions didn’t stop surfers in Navarre, Florida, near Pensacola, from hitting the waves Monday as the storm approached. Credit: Moona Joyner via StoryfulSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Man charged for allegedly murdering neighbour with a hammer
A man has been charged with murder in Adelaide after allegedly beating his 74-year-old neighbour to death with a hammer. It is alleged the attack on Dion Hewitt occurred inside his Flinders Park home. His 33-year-old neighbour has been charged and is due to face court today.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Energy policy sets Coalition back in latest Newspoll
The latest Newspoll has revealed more voters trust Labor to deliver lower power prices and secure supply than the Coalition. The poll shows 39 per cent trust Labor, 37 per cent back the coalition, while 24 per cent remain uncommitted to keep prices down and secure supply, the Newspoll conducted for The Australian showed. It comes as the federal government has pushed its NEG while facing mutiny in the partyroom over coal-fired power stations, such as Liddell.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Nationals hail shock Senate recruit in Tasmania
The Nationals have hailed a shock Senate recruit in Tasmania. Steve Martin has joined the party, three months after replacing his one-time party leader Jacqui Lambie after dual citizenship forced her to resign. The move marks a boost for the government's numbers in the upper house. Meanwhile, the Tasmanian Liberals will reportedly refuse to let the new National share their Senate ticket.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Daughter of ambulance worker shares story about father’s suicide (ABC Q&A)
Kim, an audience member on the ABC’s Q&A program, told the panel on Monday night that her father Tony had recently taken his own life and how she feels like the system didn't do enough to help. CREDIT: ABC/Q&ASource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Superannuation industry exposed in landmark report
A report by the Productivity Commission has found Australians are losing $2.6 billion a year in fees and insurance premiums on extra superannuation accounts. The landmark inquiry into the super industry has found a third of accounts are unintended multiple accounts. The commission wants people to only be placed in a default fund when they enter the workforce and for Australians to be given a ‘best in show’ list of 10 high-performing funds identified by an independent expert panel.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
RUSH HOUR: Hugging illusion baffles internet
Live: Rush HourSource: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |
Killer laughs before pleading guilty
A FORMER Bandidos bikie has been convicted of murder for a second time after he admitted killing Gold Coast father Greg Dufty.Source: AAP National | news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site |