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Gift bags and cruise ship fallout part of Adelaide's COP31 considerations Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
A heavily redacted feasibility study into Adelaide's capacity to host the COP31 UN climate summit provides a fleeting glimpse into what was under consideration — including politically fraught floating hotels.
Women's shelter funding welcomed, as most turned away Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
A women's shelter struggling to meet enormous demand says it will soon be able to almost double its capacity.
Fourth man charged over alleged kidnapping murder of Chris Baghsarian Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The 85-year-old's abduction triggered an 11-day search, with his remains later found near a golf course in Pitt Town, in the city's north-west.
Junior clubs and brain experts welcome NRL training changes Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Junior rugby league clubs and neuroscientists have welcomed changes to address growing concerns around injuries but say more should be done to protect children.
Carpooling an 'effective solution' to fuel prices, so why aren't more doing it? Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Despite fuel prices soaring in March, the number of vehicles travelling along a key carpooling lane in Sydney increased by just 1 per cent. A transport expert says more needs to be done to encourage people to share their commutes.
Closure of specialist centres for children with autism puts spotlight on NDIS funding Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The nationwide closure of specialist centres has put a spotlight on the adequacy of National Disability Insurance Scheme funding for children with "severe, profound, lifelong" autism.
The growing problem stopping Melbourne residents using their microwave Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
A power company warns that growing electricity demand is creating an undervoltage issue as Victoria's infrastructure struggles to keep up with the transition from gas.
In a split second, Keelie made the 'surreal' decision to reveal her abuse Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
As Australia marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, experts and victim-survivors say sexual violence remains pervasive and under-reported.
500,000 Australians wait for end to 'limbo' as Butler readies NDIS plan Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
NDIS Minister Mark Butler must end the uncertainty half a million people have been living in when he announces changes to the nation's disability scheme, mental health advocates say.
Travel quiz: Grab your bags and see if you can beat our quiz Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Which city is hosting the first game of the World Cup? What's the name of Egypt's currency?
Five artworks to see at Adelaide Biennial Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The legacy of nuclear testing, environmental degradation and more among the challenges facing Australia, as explored by artists in the Adelaide Biennial of Australian art.
'It's been horrible': Your experiences with family estrangement Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Our recent stories about the grief of family estrangement resonated strongly. Here is how some Australians have been affected by it.
Live: JD Vance cancels Pakistan trip as US-Iran talks still uncertain Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The US president has said he expects the bombing to resume if a peace deal is not struck. Follow live.Â
Japan to sell lethal arms in move away from post-war pacifism Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Japan has overhauled its decades-long defence export rule, allowing the country to sell lethal weapons internationally amid rising global tensions.
Government to pay for showers for at-home aged care recipients Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
The decision to scrap the plan to charge older Australians $50/hour for showers was made after months of sustained criticism, including warnings that people were forgoing other care to afford the service.
Police allege trio used edged weapons, slingshot in 'violent incident' Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
A man remains in a critical condition in hospital, and three others have been charged by police, after a "violent" altercation in the remote Northern Territory community of Ngukurr.
Paramedics unable to help bleeding mother for almost an hour, inquest hears Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
A paramedic tells an inquest she decided to wait for police back-up before attending to a woman who was actively harming herself in a Northern Territory domestic violence shelter.
What life is like for those trapped on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
For months seafarers have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, tanker captain Raman Kapoor is speaking out about the fears and uncertainty of his crew.
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Workers to be axed, production slowed at one of WA's last coal mines Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
Premier Coal confirms job losses at its Collie operation, with workers set to be informed of the details.
Call for support for Queensland tourism operators during 'core months' Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026
A Far North Queensland caravan park manager says more people are ringing up to cancel than to book a spot with concerns over fuel prices and availability.
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No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role. Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister. Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night. Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation. Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lost Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way. Migrant first to be convicted of endangering others under new crossing law Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather. Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir. No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle. Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins. Trapped nerve and wee stops - running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks pregnant Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career. Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame. Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes. After the departure of Tim Cook, how will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman. Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador. Carey Mulligan on the Gen Z v millennial feud at the heart of Netflix's Beef Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Mulligan and Oscar Isaac play a couple who get into a dramatic row with a pair of younger employees. From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from confirmation hearing of Trump's Fed chair pick Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank. The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work. Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump will share a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route Posted on Tuesday April 21, 2026 Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.
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