Long live the King – but for how long?
"By God, it was good for the character. If you want to develop character, go to Australia" - King Charles III
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Queen’s perennial pride in Australia
The head of the Commonwealth can't be seen to have a favourite country, any more than a parent can have a pet son or daughter.
Queensland-Japan hydrogen and new energy economy commitment
QUT has continued its investment in clean and green energy in Queensland by renewing its International Cooperation Agreement with the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) to develop joint venture projects and facilitate joint academic and scientific activities.
Fossil fuel subsidies make “no economic sense”
Australian federal and state governments’ total fossil fuel subsidies cost $11.6 billion - up $1.3 billion on the previous year.
The fraying kangaroo: Why the national carrier’s descent will continue
Europe and China are bone dry and Pakistan is underwater: A climate scientist’s view on what is going on
Princess Diana: why her death 25 years ago has sparked so many conspiracy theories
Australia lacks skills for energy bonanza
Australia's energy future will be limited without a much larger and well-prepared workforce, experts warn.
Tea drinkers live longer: study
Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a large study.
Millennials still leaving the big smoke
Millennials are making up the bulk of Australians moving to regional areas even as migration out of big cities trends back down to pre-pandemic levels.
Stage set for jobs and skills summit
The stage has been set ahead of this week's jobs and skills summit, with migration policy, training and industrial relations reforms likely to dominate the two-day agenda.
Whale freed from Queensland shark net is 10th entanglement of migration season
The danger for humpback whales negotiating Queensland shark nets is far from over as the state records a tenth incident this migration season.
Treaty promises seismic shift on high seas
Most of the planet's ocean and the bounty of life it supports lack basic protection but that could be about to change under a landmark conservation treaty being thrashed out in New York.
“Hi Mum” message scam hits peak as ACCC urges caution
Scamwatch says there’s been a significant spike in so called “Hi Mum” message scams in Australia over the past two months.
Pandemic waste could be recycled to make concrete stronger
COVID-19 has challenged us in many ways, including how to dispose of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that’s an essential part of our pandemic response. Engineers at RMIT University may have an answer
Caesarean birth adds cardiovascular risk
Australian children born via caesarean section have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new study.
Australia urged to bump up cyber defences
Government and industry have been warned to invest in stronger cyber defences as part of a national push to fight crippling ransomware and other online attacks.
Energy change needs thousands of sparkies
Australia must train tens of thousands of new sparkies if it wants to be a renewable energy superpower, according to the Electrical Trades Union.
Ampol backs EVs, wary on efficiency rules
Ampol is betting on more electric vehicle drivers fast-charging at service station forecourts as the petroleum company navigates the energy transition, but is less upbeat about prospects for hydrogen.
Repeat waves prompt long COVID fears
COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to rise as a leading infectious diseases expert warns Australia is losing its battle with the virus.
Housing downturn endures, outlook unclear
The two biggest housing markets in Australia are leading the property downturn but may have already seen their sharpest declines, some analysts say.
Insurance gap widens for most vulnerable
Australia's most vulnerable households are spending an average of more than seven weeks of their annual income on home insurance premiums due to the impact of extreme weather events.
Jobless rate hits 3.4 per cent: ABS
Australia's unemployment rate has dropped to 3.4 per cent, with 20,000 jobs added. It's the lowest unemployment rate since August 1974,
Emissions safeguard has failed: minister
The federal government is beginning consultations about lowering the safeguard mechanism, which was put in place to ensure large companies reduce their emissions.
Wages, migration on jobs summit agenda
Boosting real wages to ensure worker pay keeps up with inflation will feature in the upcoming jobs and skills summit next month.
Doctors ‘need a carrot’ to stay rural
Rural medical clinics say doctors are leaving to work in urban areas or asking for more money to stay in the bush since the Labor government increased the number of workforce priority areas.
Morrison defends secret ministry roles
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is resisting calls to quit parliament following revelations he secretly appointed himself to five ministerial portfolios.
Wuhan lab leak theory is dead says COVID academic
The Huanan market was the pandemic epicentre. From its origin there, the SARS-CoV-2 virus rapidly spread to other locations in Wuhan in early 2020 and then to the rest of the world.
Do all teachers deserve a pay rise?
Ministers are talking about “rewarding” high-performing teachers. International studies show unexpected things can happen when teachers strive for “excellence” to receive monetary bonuses.
Race to save Antarctica’s sleeping giant
The world's largest ice sheet is called a 'sleeping giant' for good reason and Australian scientists say the race is on to prevent a horrible awakening.
The many phases of Olivia Newton-John
She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases, and who found success exploring many facets of her talent.