Morning Mail: Woman’s plea for imprisoned husband; renters hit by online fees; and the ‘BYD effect’ Australian democracy activist ‘uncontactable’ after being detained in Vietnam The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
More part-time bosses and co-CEOs could keep women in leadership and narrow Australia’s pay gap Uneven caring responsibilities combined with a lack of flexible work options have prevented women from staying in senior positions, research suggests The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
‘BYD effect’: electric vehicle boom becomes unexpected tool to combat inflation More and more Australian consumers are expected to ‘unplug themselves from the oil shock’ with at least five EVs priced around or below $30,000 The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
A handful of fans but $350K in bets: low-stakes cricket match exposes new threat to Australian sport Millions of dollars are being wagered via largely unregulated overseas sports prediction platforms, prompting legal experts and law enforcement to meet this week in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
A job that changed me: As a jeweller, I wanted to avoid sweatshops. Then I realised I’d built one for myself When I toured an overseas workshop I was amazed. In contrast my own space lacked safety basics and the hours were far too long The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Rescued turtles return home after NSW government cut flows to wetland Environmental water to the area was halted after a complaint from a private landholder, leading to the deaths of wildlife and sheep The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Rent-tech platforms sidestepping credit card surcharge ban with new fees and paid ‘memberships’ Tenants encouraged to seek free options after online property platforms respond to Reserve Bank’s credit card payment reform The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Australia may risk a diplomatic spat with the Trump administration if it limits the viewing of a US execution A history of tech giant legal challenges and US politicians’ fierce criticism shows there’s no easy solution for the eSafety commissioner The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Dystopian and dehumanising: that’s what it felt like when I was interviewed by an AI assistant Outsourcing the essential task of interviewing job applicants to a machine seems lazy at best, negligent at worst. I want better for all of us The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
‘We always do everything together’: Chloe has no way to contact her husband, a democracy campaigner detained in Vietnam Tran Hiep spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detention centre in Ho Chi Minh City after his sudden arrest last month The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says Opinion piece by head of union Michael Slezak sparks disagreement with new ABC director of news, Simon Robinson The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
South Africa v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened Australia are six wickets away from victory after another dream day – with bat and ball – for Matt Renshaw The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Zelenskyy says ‘increasingly clear’ Russia does not want energy ceasefire after strikes on energy facilities – as it happened Zelenskyy had proposed a 60-day total ceasefire to allow Ukraine to hold presidential elections The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
Doctor warned Elizabeth Struhs would not be safe years before sect killed her by withdrawing medicine Inquest hears paediatricians pleaded with child safety for action to protect the eight-year-old from her parents and other Toowoomba sect members The Guardian - AU · Oct 12
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 Melbourne Islamic leader rejects centre’s alleged Flydubai hijacker links after Facebook video MyCentre leader Samir Mohtadi, who also goes by Abu Hamza, says claims associating him with flyDubai pilot are unfounded
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 Australian government says online platforms have ‘responsibility’ to block US military execution live stream Federal government urged to prevent Australians from viewing planned broadcast of Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan’s execution
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 Lawyers who helped detained Australian Robert Pether leave Iraq criticise Wong for announcing news Penny Wong welcomes Iraqi government’s decision to allow engineer to leave Baghdad but Pether’s team criticise timing of media statement
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks multiple power plants after Trump energy ceasefire claim Zelenskyy says Ukrainian skies filled with Russian drones after truce claim, which Moscow has yet to confirm, as six killed in strikes. What we know on day 1,692
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 The Beach Boys’ Mike Love returns to the stage despite ‘facing serious health challenges’ The 85-year-old was helped on stage by actor John Stamos, who shared an emotional message about his ‘musical hero and mentor’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 Total fire ban for Sydney, with high temperatures and risk of bushfires from ‘dry lightning’ Olympic Park records high of 35.2C after Rural Fire Service warned of high fire danger across city
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12 ABC appoints David Chau to replace veteran finance reporter Alan Kohler Broadcaster says Chau will be new finance presenter while Jessica Irvine has been appointed money correspondent
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11 ‘So, so grateful’: Nathan Cleary confirms reason behind Mary Fowler’s Matildas absence The injured NRL star has expressed deep appreciation to his partner, after she flew back to Australia to spend time with him post-surgery
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11 Minns government’s only meeting before reopening gas exploration was with fossil fuel lobby Exclusive: Peak body for oil and gas industry met with minister’s office before a 2014 freeze on new licences was overturned, documents show
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11 ‘Absolutely senseless’: Boy, 13, charged with murder after man stabbed to death in Sydney’s west The 36-year-old victim had withdrawn cash to give to some young people when he was allegedly stabbed, according to police
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11 Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’ – as it happened This blog is now closed