Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports. AAP · Oct 4
Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal Global campaign group 350.org urges Cop31 hosts to announce a coal phase-out date and national roadmaps to get off fossil fuels The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues Annual population growth for the North American nation has slowed to just 0.5% – and the economy is ‘adjusting’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Best Australian books out in October: Magda Szubanski, delicious recipes and a picture book ‘masterpiece’ Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
From India to Australia: How 6 countries got caught up in flydubai terror On September 30, the flydubai Flight FZ1073 faced a cockpit attack when Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The injured pilot bravely opened the cockpit door, allowing crew and passengers to subdue the co-pilot. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where al-Hammami was apprehended by authorities.… The Times of India · Oct 4
Oat of this world: cooks descend on Scotland for ultimate porridge making contest Technical mishaps and plenty of whisky as competitors from as far afield as US and Australia vie for Golden Spurtle The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
Flydubai incident: Multiple countries probe co-pilot’s background after cockpit attack: Reports Authorities are investigating Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami for an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight. The incident occurred during flight FZ1073, resulting in severe injuries to Captain Smit Machchhar. Investigators from Australia and Israel are examining al-Hammami's ties and motives. He was previously banned from flying in Oman due to… The Economic Times · Oct 4
Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates Australia's auction clearance rates have dropped to nearly their lowest levels of the year as another interest rate rise eats into buyer budgets. AAP · Oct 4
Sydney shopper’s A$4 cup turns out to be worth A$75,640 A shopper discovered a unique Chinese libation cup at a thrift shop in Sydney, Australia. They bought the cup for A$4 despite its significant chip. After assessing the item, a Sotheby's specialist appraised it at A$20,000 to A$30,000. The item was later auctioned for A$75,640, significantly exceeding the original purchase… The Times of India · Oct 4
Treasurer to sell Australia's AI capability in Japan Treasurer Jim Chalmers will travel to Japan as he seeks to convince investors and officials Australia is a safe haven for their cash amid global uncertainty. AAP · Oct 4
Chalmers says global economic turmoil will drive budget cuts, but Australia should avoid recession Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflict The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attack The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
Housing update to show target slipping further away Two years into its five-year bid to build 1.2 million new homes, Australia is running more than 100,000 behind schedule. AAP · Oct 4
'Tight ship': public told to expect scant budget help Households are unlikely to receive significant cost-of-living help in the coming months as the government tries to curb high inflation and rising debt costs. AAP · Oct 4
AAP · Oct 3 Brand-ed Australians put to the sword in Test warm-up Australia used 11 different bowlers and Neil Brand dined out in a low-key but entertaining build-up to the three-Test series against South Africa.
AAP · Oct 3 Aussie lacrosse teams begin historic Olympics journey Australia's quest for an Olympics berth in lacrosse will begin when they host the Asia-Pacific sixes championships on the Sunshine Coast.
AAP · Oct 3 World Cup coaches watch and wait on NRL grand final More than half of the combatants in Sunday's NRL grand final will wake up on Monday to learn if they have earned World Cup selection.
AAP · Oct 3 Silky Smoothy: Aussie's amazing NRL-Super League double Wakefield Trinity's Tyson Smoothy has achieved the amazing rugby league double of back-to-back grand final wins in Australia and the UK in successive years.
AAP · Oct 3 Fossil fuel phase-out, climate funds top pre-COP agenda A Pacific event will set the agenda for the United Nations' global climate summit and groups are calling for Australia to push ambitious goals.
AAP · Oct 3 'Never be the same': the grim legacy of October 7 Three years on from the deadliest attack in Israeli history, communities across Australia are reflecting on October 7 and the ensuing war on Gaza.
AAP · Oct 3 Festival to tackle the questions keeping us up at night A festival curated at Australia's premier performing arts centre is investigating the overwhelming issues in pop culture, politics, science and technology.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3 Australia’s interest rate rise is the wrong medicine and an even worse alibi Inflation is again being used as an excuse for acts of vandalism on some of Australia’s important institutions
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3 Australia’s wealth gap is growing and so is the anger over it. How do we fix this absolutely hopeless state of affairs? Prices beyond our control, climate change, big tech, crime, the government itself. It’s no wonder people are so furious
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3 Hegseth calls US-built nuclear submarines the ‘apex predator’ of the seas. But are they right for Australia? Some experts argue Virginia-class submarines government is buying second hand are good for fighting American wars, but not for defending Australia
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3 Whales on Australia’s ‘humpback highway’ are at growing risk of injury from boat and propeller strikes Exclusive: Images show deep cuts and damage to tails and fins, as experts warn the migrating species often aren’t able to avoid a collision