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Live: Australian shares likely to slip as markets assess US debt ceiling deal
The Australian share market is likely to start its day lower, following a quiet session on global markets as investors assess the tentative deal reached by US politicians to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avert a default.
Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in Halifax, Canada
A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax has led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, and officials said residents will not be not allowed to return until advised by municipal authorities. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the evacuations impacted about 18,000 people. The orders issued Sunday
DNA tests show most wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids
The majority of dingoes in Australia are pure-blooded and not a genetic mix with domestic dogs, according to surprising research. Scientists at the University of NSW say the results of their study challenge the existing view that pure dingo numbers are on the decline due to crossbreeding. Dingoes are genetically
As a ban on new pokies comes to an end in Alice Springs, punters say their ‘town doesn’t need any more’
A No New Pokies Mparntwe survey of more than 1,000 people reveals 98 per cent are opposed to any more pokies.
Aussie breakdancers struggling for support ahead of sport’s Olympic debut
With breakdancing to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Australia’s top B-boys and B-girls are chasing respect for their sport in a bid to represent the nation on the world’s biggest stage.
A Queensland lime could save the world’s citrus fruits — and make orange juice cheaper
Researchers say native limes from Gympie could hold the cure for a devastating citrus disease that has killed crops and sent orange juice prices soaring worldwide.
Live: Australian shares likely to slip as markets assess US debt ceiling deal
The Australian share market is likely to start its day lower, following a quiet session on global markets as investors assess the tentative deal reached by US politicians to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avert a default.
Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in Halifax, Canada
A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax has led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, and officials said residents will not be not allowed to return until advised by municipal authorities. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the evacuations impacted about 18,000 people. The orders issued Sunday
DNA tests show most wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids
The majority of dingoes in Australia are pure-blooded and not a genetic mix with domestic dogs, according to surprising research. Scientists at the University of NSW say the results of their study challenge the existing view that pure dingo numbers are on the decline due to crossbreeding. Dingoes are genetically
As a ban on new pokies comes to an end in Alice Springs, punters say their ‘town doesn’t need any more’
A No New Pokies Mparntwe survey of more than 1,000 people reveals 98 per cent are opposed to any more pokies.
Aussie breakdancers struggling for support ahead of sport’s Olympic debut
With breakdancing to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Australia’s top B-boys and B-girls are chasing respect for their sport in a bid to represent the nation on the world’s biggest stage.
A Queensland lime could save the world’s citrus fruits — and make orange juice cheaper
Researchers say native limes from Gympie could hold the cure for a devastating citrus disease that has killed crops and sent orange juice prices soaring worldwide.
‘Finally, closure’: Stolen Generations survivors reach settlement for historic abuse
Eileen Cummings recalls physical abuse from missionaries for speaking in her language and a beating with an electric cord, but final compensation and a chance to share her story has finally brought closure to a dark period in Australian history.
Study shows COVID vaccine produces effective immune response in First Nations people
The study offers immunological evidence that supports the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations among First Nations Australians, according to researchers.
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Today’s Commentary from Independent Media
Nats say No to Dutton
Nationals Leader David Littleproud does not and will not support Liberal Leader Peter Dutton’s claim the Voice will ‘re-racialise’ Australia, and Australians who rent pay nearly a third of their
Mark McGowan quits in his own time, after dominating Western Australian politics
One of the most dominant premiers in recent Australian political history, Mark McGowan, has resigned as Western Australian premier and the member for Rockingham. Put simply, McGowan has dominated WA politics since becoming premier in March 2017. His Labor Party holds 53 of 59 seats in the Legislative Assembly, and
Can high-stakes debt-ceiling brinkmanship in the US lead to unprecedented political unity?
Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP/AAPCongress appears to be on the cusp of passing legislation that would not only avoid an unprecedented US government default – and economic catastrophe – but also provide some much-needed political stability in Washington. Both Republicans and Democrats are claiming victory in the deal and
Erdogan’s debts are piling up
President Erdogan once again emerged victorious in Sunday’s presidential elections. In the highly contested race, he secured 52 per cent of the votes, beating his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu by four points. With challenges mounting from his previous terms, the next five years will be one of the most challenging for
The next Chinese tech threat is already here
In recent years we’ve had fierce debates about the safety and security of Huawei, 5G, TikTok, semiconductors, ChatGPT and artificial intelligence. All of which may have given you technological indigestion. Let me add something even more threatening to the mix of the threat from China: the security of cellular (internet
Bring Julian home
Australian voices rally to bring Julian Assange home. Dr John Jiggens highlights the growing pressure and heartfelt plea for his freedom. read now…
Disruptive Protest Is Necessary, Says Extinction Rebellion, as SA Antiprotest Regime Likely to Pass
Amnesty International organised a 500 hundred strong protest in the Adelaide CBD last Friday evening, as civil society groups, unions and climate defenders marched united in their demand that the Malinauskas government’s proposed extreme antiprotest regime is not...
The French academic paying a heavy price for probing the Muslim Brotherhood
Loitering by the entrance, I clock a large gentleman with tattoos crawling up his neck from underneath his collar. It’s immediately obvious he’s not there for lunch: he is there on behalf of the French state to prevent an assassination. Specifically, the targeting of the academic I am meeting: Dr.
Goodbye to WA’s worst ever Premier, Mark McGowan
Western Australia’s Labor Premier Mark McGowan has resigned after over six years and two months in the job. He said at the press conference announcing his resignation: ‘But the truth is I’m tired, extremely tired. In fact, I’m exhausted. The role of political leadership does not stop, it is relentless
10 new albums to fuel your fire
Mat Ward looks back at May’s political news and the best new music that related to it.
We need to change how we think and act
By Callen Sorensen Karklis Neoliberalism is an illness: unregulated capitalism, it is not just a political theory, it is a sick, deranged blight on the way we run our society. If anybody hasn’t watched the John Carpenter film “They Live”, I recommend seeing it. It is a film where society
The trouble with Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra
It’s the worst thing to happen to Cleopatra since that snake in the mausoleum. Queen Cleopatra is the second season of African Queens, a revisionist Netflix strand touting itself as a documentary series on black monarchs. Produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, it is an attempt to repackage history for
Aged care labor migration pathway full of ‘risks’
More aged care workers are required, but there are questions over the new Aged Care Labour Agreement, writes Dr Abul Rizvi. read now…
WA Premier Mark McGowan quits in shock announcement, declaring he is ‘exhausted’
Aaron Bunch/AAPWestern Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced he is quitting as premier and leaving parliament. In a shock announcement, McGowan told a news conference in Perth on Monday he had “loved the role.[…] But the truth is I’m tired, extremely tired – in fact I’m exhausted.
The Answer Isn’t Blowing in the Wind
As do all religions, the new climate “religion” has a number of constituent parts. An evolving, increasingly ominous canon; namely, IPPC reports. Prophets galore: Al Gore, Michael Mann, Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Tim Flannery, ad infinitum. God? Gaia, possibly. And, lest we repent, a hurtling in sinful steps towards
Pressure mounts to remedy racial pay inequity in APS bargaining
Mind the gap. Public service pay talks reveal a glaring racial element to where big pay differences occur. The post Pressure mounts to remedy racial pay inequity in APS bargaining appeared first on The Mandarin.
The legal challenge to assisted suicide
Lonnie VanHook was preparing to board the train to Oregon when his body gave out. The Navy veteran is accustomed to these sorts of betrayals. He is quadriplegic and legless to boot; a rare form of cancer is eating away at his skeletal-muscle tissues and bladder. He awoke in a
Are electric vehicles really the future?
It’s a cloudless spring day, made for a country drive. Chartreuse trees explode with pollen and glow to near neon. I wind past pastures and stone and brick farmhouses and amiable old barns that could set the scene of a Beatrix Potter story, elatedly adding to the hum of provincial
How can we make the media less toxic?
“We in the media must ask if we are truly honouring a world worth living in. Too often we are the poison in the bloodstream of our society.” So said the Indigenous journalist, academic and Q+A host Stan Grant last week, explaining his decision to take a break from the
The Anxiety of Influence: Harold Bloom’s (not so) influential idea at 50
Last Judgement – Michelangelo (c.1541): the image used for the cover of Harold Bloom’s The Western Canon. Wikimedia Commons.Joshua Cohen’s ribald campus novel The Netanyahus (2021), winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is set during the winter of 1959-60. It depicts Ben-Zion Netanyahu, father of the current Israeli Prime Minister, during
Truck Driver Found Not Guilty of Attempting to Possess 400kg of Unlawfully Imported Cocaine
A truck driver accused of driving from Melbourne to Far North Queensland to collect 400 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of $140 million has been found not guilty of attempting to possess a commercial quantity of unlawfully imported border controlled drugs....
Melbourne earthquake 2023: are they becoming more common? A seismology expert explains
Report locations from people who felt the Sunbury earthquake on May 28. Geoscience AustraliaLast night at 11:41pm local time, the greater Melbourne region was shaken by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake – as calculated by the Seismology Research Centre – centred near Sunbury, approximately 30km north of the CBD. Geoscience Australia
34-year old Tatiana Dokhotaru found dead, after triple-0 calls fail to locate her
NSW Police are opening its fourth critical incident inquiry in less than two weeks after 34-year-old Tatiana Dokhotaru was found dead inside an apartment in south-west Sydney, less than 24 hours after an anonymous triple-0 call. Dokhotaru’s body was found by police on Saturday night in a
Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss
Pexels/Andres Ayrton, CC BYWhen people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort. But expert guidelines typically recommend slower weight loss for the treatment of obesity. This
Latest News
Live: Australian shares likely to slip as markets assess US debt ceiling deal
The Australian share market is likely to start its day lower, following a quiet session on global markets as investors assess the tentative deal reached by US politicians to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avert a default.
Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage in Halifax, Canada
A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax has led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, and officials said residents will not be not allowed to return until advised by municipal authorities. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the evacuations impacted about 18,000 people. The orders issued Sunday
DNA tests show most wild dingoes are pure, not hybrids
The majority of dingoes in Australia are pure-blooded and not a genetic mix with domestic dogs, according to surprising research. Scientists at the University of NSW say the results of their study challenge the existing view that pure dingo numbers are on the decline due to crossbreeding. Dingoes are genetically
As a ban on new pokies comes to an end in Alice Springs, punters say their ‘town doesn’t need any more’
A No New Pokies Mparntwe survey of more than 1,000 people reveals 98 per cent are opposed to any more pokies.
Aussie breakdancers struggling for support ahead of sport’s Olympic debut
With breakdancing to make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Australia’s top B-boys and B-girls are chasing respect for their sport in a bid to represent the nation on the world’s biggest stage.
A Queensland lime could save the world’s citrus fruits — and make orange juice cheaper
Researchers say native limes from Gympie could hold the cure for a devastating citrus disease that has killed crops and sent orange juice prices soaring worldwide.
World News
‘I’ll take it to anyone’: De Minaur positive after first-up win in Paris
Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he’s a different customer on clay these days.
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid – Reuters
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid Reuters
Exploiting loopholes: Big banks still lending billions to coal, oil and gas firms
Key PointsAustralia’s four biggest banks are accused of $7 billion fossil fuel lending despite Paris climate goals.Loopholes allow for indirect corporate finance for coal, oil, and gas projects.Banks are being criticised for greenwashing and urged to disclose fossil fuel lending.Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than
Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTIQ+ law imposing death penalty for same-sex acts
Key PointsUganda’s anti-LGBTIQ+ law signed by President Museveni has sparked global outrage risking aid sanctions.The law imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and severe penalties for “promoting” it.Outrage has spread worldwide against the stringent anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation.Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws, including the
As per your politics, debt ceiling plan is good or a ‘disaster’
The reviews are starting to come in as details emerge about the debt ceiling agreement reached by United States President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Even before seeing those details, some politicians were criticising the deal as not doing enough to tackle the nation’s debt, while others worried it
Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests
Iranian journalist Elaheh Mohammadi, one of two Iranian reporters accused of conspiring against national security, was tried in a closed court on charges linked to her coverage of Mahsa Amini’s funeral.An Iranian journalist has gone on trial behind closed doors on charges linked to her coverage of the funeral of
‘I’ll take it to anyone’: De Minaur positive after first-up win in Paris
Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he’s a different customer on clay these days.
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid – Reuters
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid Reuters
Exploiting loopholes: Big banks still lending billions to coal, oil and gas firms
Key PointsAustralia’s four biggest banks are accused of $7 billion fossil fuel lending despite Paris climate goals.Loopholes allow for indirect corporate finance for coal, oil, and gas projects.Banks are being criticised for greenwashing and urged to disclose fossil fuel lending.Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than
Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTIQ+ law imposing death penalty for same-sex acts
Key PointsUganda’s anti-LGBTIQ+ law signed by President Museveni has sparked global outrage risking aid sanctions.The law imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and severe penalties for “promoting” it.Outrage has spread worldwide against the stringent anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation.Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws, including the
As per your politics, debt ceiling plan is good or a ‘disaster’
The reviews are starting to come in as details emerge about the debt ceiling agreement reached by United States President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Even before seeing those details, some politicians were criticising the deal as not doing enough to tackle the nation’s debt, while others worried it
‘I’ll take it to anyone’: De Minaur positive after first-up win in Paris
Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he’s a different customer on clay these days.
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid – Reuters
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid Reuters
Exploiting loopholes: Big banks still lending billions to coal, oil and gas firms
Key PointsAustralia’s four biggest banks are accused of $7 billion fossil fuel lending despite Paris climate goals.Loopholes allow for indirect corporate finance for coal, oil, and gas projects.Banks are being criticised for greenwashing and urged to disclose fossil fuel lending.Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than
Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTIQ+ law imposing death penalty for same-sex acts
Key PointsUganda’s anti-LGBTIQ+ law signed by President Museveni has sparked global outrage risking aid sanctions.The law imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and severe penalties for “promoting” it.Outrage has spread worldwide against the stringent anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation.Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws, including the
‘I’ll take it to anyone’: De Minaur positive after first-up win in Paris
Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he’s a different customer on clay these days.
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid – Reuters
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid Reuters
Exploiting loopholes: Big banks still lending billions to coal, oil and gas firms
Key PointsAustralia’s four biggest banks are accused of $7 billion fossil fuel lending despite Paris climate goals.Loopholes allow for indirect corporate finance for coal, oil, and gas projects.Banks are being criticised for greenwashing and urged to disclose fossil fuel lending.Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than
‘I’ll take it to anyone’: De Minaur positive after first-up win in Paris
Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he’s a different customer on clay these days.
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid – Reuters
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid Reuters
Exploiting loopholes: Big banks still lending billions to coal, oil and gas firms
Key PointsAustralia’s four biggest banks are accused of $7 billion fossil fuel lending despite Paris climate goals.Loopholes allow for indirect corporate finance for coal, oil, and gas projects.Banks are being criticised for greenwashing and urged to disclose fossil fuel lending.Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than
Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTIQ+ law imposing death penalty for same-sex acts
Key PointsUganda’s anti-LGBTIQ+ law signed by President Museveni has sparked global outrage risking aid sanctions.The law imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and severe penalties for “promoting” it.Outrage has spread worldwide against the stringent anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation.Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws, including the
World News
‘I’ll take it to anyone’: De Minaur positive after first-up win in Paris
Alex de Minaur is ready to give anyone a run for their money at the French Open, saying after his first-round win he’s a different customer on clay these days.
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid – Reuters
Biden says he and Erdogan talked about F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid Reuters
Exploiting loopholes: Big banks still lending billions to coal, oil and gas firms
Key PointsAustralia’s four biggest banks are accused of $7 billion fossil fuel lending despite Paris climate goals.Loopholes allow for indirect corporate finance for coal, oil, and gas projects.Banks are being criticised for greenwashing and urged to disclose fossil fuel lending.Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than
Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTIQ+ law imposing death penalty for same-sex acts
Key PointsUganda’s anti-LGBTIQ+ law signed by President Museveni has sparked global outrage risking aid sanctions.The law imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and severe penalties for “promoting” it.Outrage has spread worldwide against the stringent anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation.Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws, including the
As per your politics, debt ceiling plan is good or a ‘disaster’
The reviews are starting to come in as details emerge about the debt ceiling agreement reached by United States President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Even before seeing those details, some politicians were criticising the deal as not doing enough to tackle the nation’s debt, while others worried it
Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests
Iranian journalist Elaheh Mohammadi, one of two Iranian reporters accused of conspiring against national security, was tried in a closed court on charges linked to her coverage of Mahsa Amini’s funeral.An Iranian journalist has gone on trial behind closed doors on charges linked to her coverage of the funeral of
Business & The Economy
Australians not racist if they don’t vote for voice: PM
Australians who oppose the Indigenous voice to parliament are not racist, Anthony Albanese says. It follows Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accusing the prime minister of name calling over the voice debate. Asked if people who didn’t back the advisory body were racist, Mr Albanese responded “no” and said voters will
Big banks lending billions to coal, oil, gas companies
Australia’s biggest four banks have been accused of pouring more than $7 billion into the expansion of fossil fuels in the past two years despite backing the Paris climate goals. Environmental group Market Forces says that in the seven years since the global Paris Agreement, ANZ, NAB, Commonwealth Bank and
Treasury officials set to be questioned on PwC scandal
Treasury officials are set to be questioned on their knowledge of the PwC tax advice leak, as the consultancy firm stood down multiple partners involved in the scandal. Officials, including department secretary Steven Kennedy, will appear before Senate estimates on Tuesday, where questions on the tax advice scandal are set
Women working full-time at record-high levels
More women are working full-time than ever before as the ultra-competitive labour market draws more female workers into the 38-hour week. New analysis of official labour market data found women’s total employment is up 193,400 since May 2022, with most taking on full-time rather than part-time gigs. About 4300 women have
Biotech success starts with precinct mindset
Australia’s commercialisation woes have plagued the country for decades now. Despite having world-leading research and tech entrepreneurs ready to bring it to the world, Australia has traditionally struggled to commercialise this research into viable products to be sold globally. This is very much on the radar
Warning on Indigenous voice debate becoming ‘racist’
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan has warned against creating a racially charged debate over the Indigenous voice to parliament. The call for civility came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese received a standing ovation after he delivered the Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration in Adelaide on Monday night. Mr Albanese took aim
Environment
First major solar farm to be added to a big battery starts operations in Australia
Reverse engineering: First solar farm to be built next to a pre-existing battery project sends its first output to the grid. The post First major solar farm to be added to a big battery starts operations in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in
Windy conditions in south-eastern Australia last week led to an interesting energy generation mix for Tasmania, including more wind than hydro. The post Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Singapore hydrogen tech startup SunGreenH2 eyes Melbourne talent with new hub
The startup is offering 30 jobs at its new site but will need to compete hard for a limited number of skilled hydrogen employees. The post Singapore hydrogen tech startup SunGreenH2 eyes Melbourne talent with new hub appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Putting green hydrogen plants next to green steelworks would kickstart both industries
Co-locating plants in sun-rich, iron-rich parts of Australia can help overcome the “first mover problem” for green hydrogen. Here’s how it would work. The post Putting green hydrogen plants next to green steelworks would kickstart both industries appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Squadron forges ahead with 400MW wind and big battery project in NSW
Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy says an Environmental Impact Statement is underway for proposed wind farm and battery in Wiradjuri Country. The post Squadron forges ahead with 400MW wind and big battery project in NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australian oil and gas company Beach makes move into offshore wind
Belgian company Parkwind teams up with Australia oil and gas company Beach in an effort to beat a powerful field of licence applicants. The post Australian oil and gas company Beach makes move into offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.
