Virginia Trioli to leave ABC Radio Melbourne for new TV arts show Popular host of morning program will remain at public broadcaster and says ‘life circumstances’ are behind television return The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023
First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda' The incoming governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, will have a full plate overhauling the major institution and laying out new ground rules. AAP · Jul 16, 2023
Pressure for more vehicles to be added to Ukraine aid The federal government is facing pressure to ensure special armoured vehicles are included in Australia's next round of military support for Ukraine. AAP · Jun 26, 2023
Linda Burney ’emotional’ as voice bill heads for vote The final form of the Indigenous voice referendum will be locked in, with the Senate to vote on Monday, leaving a key minister emotional. The New Daily · Jun 18, 2023
Dutton urges embattled Senator to quit, as third woman comes forward Peter Dutton wants embattled senator David Van to quit parliament, after revealing a third woman has made accusations against him. The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023
Labor rejects claim wage rise to blame for rates hike Ahead of the latest news on Australia's economic performance, the federal government says it's determined to provide as much cost-of-living relief as it can. The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023
Acting NT Children's Commissioner Nicole Hucks calls for formal ban of spit hoods Northern Territory Police last year implemented an internal ban on the devices, but calls are now growing for the ban on spit hoods to be enshrined in law. ABC News · Jun 6, 2023
New bargaining system for workers kicks into action Some of the federal government's new workplace laws have come into effect and will allow employees from different businesses to team up for better conditions. The New Daily · Jun 5, 2023
The last King Island emu died a stranger in a foreign land In 1805 black swans, kangaroos, and the world's last King Island emu lived amongst the sweeping lawns of the Château de Malmaison in Paris. So how did this creature make it to an empress' garden? ABC News · Jun 4, 2023
Fully fledged competition for Australia's most beautiful budgies Les Trumper is among budgerigar breeders across Australia vying for a place on their state team so they can compete in the national title. ABC News · Jun 4, 2023
Parents happy for IVF success, but clinics' business-like behaviour has lasting impact Over a decade, she went through a tragic stillbirth, 16 rounds of IVF, and hundreds of thousands of dollars. She says clinics behaved more like a business than a health service. ABC News · Jun 4, 2023
Queensland professor's life potentially saved by South Australian doctor who saw him on TV Professor Dan Angus was being interviewed in a ABC News television story when a doctor he'd never met noticed a sinister spot on his face while watching from home. ABC News · Jun 3, 2023
Noongar musician Phil Walleystack shares story of recovery from anxiety and depression Phil Walleystack was on his way to perform at the 2018 Commonwealth Games when he was suddenly overwhelmed with crippling anxiety. Several years later he is on the road to recovery with the help of a hypnotherapist. ABC News · Jun 2, 2023
The physical and mental benefits of ballet — and why you're never too old to join They're known as the Silver Swans and their numbers are growing across Australia as dancers enjoy physical and mental health benefits. ABC News · Jun 2, 2023
ABC News · May 30, 2023 Protesters condemn public obstruction penalties in SA as 'attack on fundamental rights' Hundreds of demonstrators gather below South Australian parliament's upper house to voice opposition to changes to the state's protest laws.
ABC News · May 30, 2023 Perth vets speak up about abusive clients amid mental health scourge in veterinary profession Vets say they are seeing a rise in aggressive behaviour from clients, prompting concerns about the impact in a profession with elevated suicide rates.
ABC News · May 29, 2023 Heidi will never stop grieving for her lost child, now she's speaking about the risks of stillbirth Sophie is one of 2,000 babies to be stillborn every year. Her mother wants medical staff and the community to know her daughter is not just a statistic.
Reuters · May 25, 2023 PwC to remove staff involved in Australia tax leak scandal from govt work PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has agreed to remove staff with links to the leak and use of confidential Australian tax plans from government work, a senior government official told an inquiry on Thursday.
LiveScience · May 24, 2023 'Mini kangaroos on steroids' make comeback in South Australia after disappearing for 100 years The tiny marsupials have a penchant for peanut butter, which researchers have used to help them monitor and conduct health checks on the population.
ABC News · May 21, 2023 Forensic science discovery suggests bacteria could help convict sex offenders without DNA Ruby Dixon says it's the pervasiveness of sexual assault that drives her to find new ways of gathering evidence to hold perpetrators accountable.
ABC News · May 20, 2023 City of Melbourne's Urban Forest project still attracting weekly love letters to trees More than a decade ago, every council-owned tree in Melbourne was given an email address. It was a way to keep on top of maintenance, but it soon took a more romantic turn.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 At Magnolia's Art Class, participants draw in the nude and embrace 'body neutrality' At a former strip club in Kings Cross, Magnolia's Art Class encourages participants to drop their robes and take out their sketch pads.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 Army of volunteers credited for stepping up as Melbourne food relief service reports doubling of demand Demand for a twice-weekly free community meal program has almost doubled in a year as residents across Melbourne's bayside suburbs feel the pinch.
ABC News · May 10, 2023 Scientists say WA government's prescribed burns targets have no scientific basis A forum hears the WA government's approach to fire management is outdated, with concerns about the medical and environmental harm caused by prescribed burning techniques.
ABC News · May 10, 2023 It's not just Joe Biden. These Australians are still working in their 70s with no plan to retire From running a restaurant to giving dogs a haircut, some Australians share the US president's enthusiasm for work in later life.