Greek astronomy is ancient; this Wiradjuri knowledge is far older
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge. ⌘ Read more
Matildas coach calls out Australian football’s ‘inferiority complex’
Joe Montemurro echoes the words of former Matildas boss Alen Stajcic in offering a frank review of the culture surrounding the world game in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Princess’s popularity spurs calls to ditch male-only succession in Japan
Historically, Japan has had numerous women monarchs. But current laws prevent the emperor’s daughter from succeeding him — and politicians, including the prime minister, support the status quo. ⌘ Read more
Five women accuse father-son Bowen therapists of sexual misconduct
Five women allege sexual misconduct against a Ballarat Bowen therapy business run by a father-son duo. ⌘ Read more
Government appointments often ‘look like nepotism’, long-awaited review finds
A report into government appointments to boards has savaged the system, which it found too often allowed governments to award friends or pick candidates for political purposes, eroding trust with the public. ⌘ Read more
Insider speaks out after major charity rocked by mass resignations
A Lions Club member who ordered an investigation into how Need for Feed subsidised volunteer drivers is speaking out after recommendations to improve transparency were not implemented. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street wobbles as Bitcoin continues to dive
Cryptocurrency prices continue to come under pressure, while global stocks fell and bond yields rose overnight. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Egg shortage becomes egg oversupply with farmers unable to sell product
The industry was plagued by bird flu 12 months ago, but some producers are now struggling to sell their product due to a faster-than-expected recovery. ⌘ Read more
NT announces childcare compliance ‘crackdown’ after toddler’s death
The Northern Territory government has announced a “crackdown” on compliance at childcare centres across the territory, following the death of a toddler at a rural Darwin centre in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleads guilty to US drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal. ⌘ Read more
‘Everything’s gone’: Man who lost home in Geraldton fires grateful for support
A home owner who lost his house and his cat to a bushfire in Geraldton, in WA’s Mid West, says “karma” is looking for anyone who may have deliberately lit the blazes. ⌘ Read more
Filmmaker breaks silence on Aboriginal clan leader’s alleged murder by police
Acclaimed filmmaker George Gittoes has revealed a former NT police officer told him he witnessed his colleagues taking a Yolŋu clan leader out to shoot him and dump his body in Darwin Harbour in 1934. ⌘ Read more
Premier’s Bendigo East electorate flagged as ‘target seat’ for Nationals
Nationals favourite Andrew Lethlean is tight-lipped on whether he will challenge Premier Jacinta Allan in Bendigo East next year. ⌘ Read more
Live: Government to establish landmark probe into ADF sexual violence
A landmark inquiry into sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force will be announced today. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Schools desperate for solutions as teacher shortage nears ‘crisis point’
As staff shortages “near crisis point”, these Queensland schools are going to extraordinary lengths to put teachers in classrooms — and keep them there. ⌘ Read more
Secret audit reveals how big travel companies can overcharge clients
The document, prepared for the Queensland government, has been exclusively obtained by the ABC. ⌘ Read more
Uber driver says rideshare app tells workers to flout road rules
The NSW government introduces legislation that would require employers to ensure their algorithms and automation practises do not risk a worker’s health and safety. ⌘ Read more
Two teenage boys charged over fire that extensively damaged NSW high school
The 15- and 16-year-olds are released on conditional bail and will front court next week. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy eyes talks with Trump on ‘key issues’ as Witkoff heads to Moscow
The Ukrainian president meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as he sounds out European allies on Washington’s blueprint to end Russia’s war. ⌘ Read more
The mostly unsuccessful history of breakaway leagues as R360 postponed
R360’s announcement it is not going to be ready in 2026 brings back memories of previous attempts to set up rebel sporting competitions, almost all of which have failed. ⌘ Read more
Two SA men found guilty of charges arising from AN0M app
Two South Australian men are the first in the state to be found guilty after standing trial for charges arising from the major police operation. ⌘ Read more
Victoria changes ‘unconstitutional’ donation laws amid court challenge
A financial election advantage for the three biggest Victorian political parties will be removed in the face of a High Court challenge that has argued the state’s donation laws are unconstitutional. ⌘ Read more
Deaf man ‘gutted and sick’ after NDIS slashes interpreter funding
Disability advocates say cuts to Deaf participants’ NDIS funding is a “systemic” problem that reflects a belief that Deafness can be “fixed”. ⌘ Read more
Bitcoin slinks to shadows as crypto bros turn to new kid on the blockchain
It remains a useful tool for some nefarious operators, including global crime gangs and questionable governments, but Bitcoin’s role has been usurped by stablecoins — one in particular. ⌘ Read more
Is social media masking the challenges of bushwalking?
There are concerns that social media is leading to poor bushwalking decisions with trends such as “rawdogging” a hike glorifying a lack of preparedness. ⌘ Read more
Woolworths accused of exploiting affordable housing schemes to ram through projects
The retail giant is using development fast-track schemes to push ahead with new supermarket and apartment projects opposed by local councils. ⌘ Read more
‘Hopefully it’s not like the Spirits’: Opinions mixed as Hobart stadium vote looms
By the end of this week, Tasmania will know whether or not Hobart will have a new AFL stadium. Many Tasmanians are still making up their own minds about whether they support it or not. ⌘ Read more
A phone call. A manhunt. A gunshot: Inside Pablo Escobar’s last day
More than three decades since his death in a rooftop shootout with police, the legacy of cocaine king Pablo Escobar continues to affect Colombia. ⌘ Read more
Put the fun back into fungi. Test your mushroom facts in our quiz
Mushrooms hit the headlines this year, but not for the best reasons. It’s time to change that — take our quiz to see how many fun fungi facts you know. ⌘ Read more
Burned nets and an arrest signal a growing Hong Kong-mainland divide
The blaze that consumed Wang Fuk Court burned for two days, but its political shock waves may echo for weeks, even months. ⌘ Read more
Luigi Mangione faces key evidence hearings over US healthcare executive’s killing
Mr Mangione, who was arrested in 2024, has been charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. ⌘ Read more
More than 1,000 dead after extreme flooding across Asia
Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka are reeling from flooding that has killed hundreds in each country and destroyed communities. ⌘ Read more
WHO gives green-light to Ozempic-style drugs for obesity
Ozempic-style medications have been recommended as long-term treatments for obesity under new guidelines released by the World Health Organization. ⌘ Read more
iPhone 16e Has Apparently ‘Failed’ Just Like iPhone Air
Apple’s entry-level iPhone 16e model is selling poorly, just like the iPhone Air, according to an Asia-based leaker.
The Weibo user known as “ Fixed Focus Digital” said that the iPhone 16e is not selling well a … ⌘ Read more
The Political State of Generation Z
Oct 30, 2025, CEO of PRRI - PRRI
Stephan: Gen Z, individuals born between 1997 and 2012, played a role in ‘king” Trump’s election to his second term, and I have been wondering what role they will play in the 2026 elections. We will get a first glimpse on Tuesday, and here is the best fact-based research I could find on the attitudes of Gen Zers.
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** Delta chatting **
I’m trying out delta chat. If that’s your jam, feel free to say“hi.” ⌘ Read more
** Autumnal week notes **
Someone I grew up with happened to go to the same college as me, and now we happen to live in the same relatively small city. We’ve been totally casual but pretty consistent mainstays of each others’ lives for going on 20 years at this point. She’s also one of the few people that I run into who knows that I can’t actually see well enough to reliably tell people apart from any further away than like 4 or 5 feet, and I always feel really appreciative whenever she waves that she also always says“hi” and who … ⌘ Read more
Today, eight years ago, our time together came to an end, and the void you left behind is still immense. ⌘ Read more
Medical Societies Are Facing an Existential Crisis
Hemant Kalia MD, MPH, Mark Adams, MD, MBA, and David Jakubowicz, MD, -
_Stephan: I grew up in a multi-generational medical family. My father was an internationally recognized anesthesiologist, my mother was a nurse, two of my great aunts were nurses who founded national organizations, two uncles were physicians, and it all traced back generations. Nurses were employees of medical corporations, universities, and foundatio … ⌘ Read more
DHS Wants States to Hand Over Driver’s License Data for Citizenship Checks
Jen Fifield and Zach Despart, Reporters - ProPublica
_Stephan: Even in the Soviet Union, at the height of the Cold War, it was not as dangerous to walk the streets, particularly if you are not a White person, as it is today in the United States, and it is about to get worse, as this article describes. If you are a person of color I urge you to get a passport card. They cost … ⌘ Read more
Warning As Decline in Tourism to US Risks Thousands of Jobs: Experts
Soo Kim, Life and Trends Reporter - Newsweek
_Stephan: ”king” Trump and the Republicans are dismantling the United States, both as a democracy and a world leader nation. It has become so dangerous to come to the United States, particularly as a person of color, that people aren’t coming, as this article describes. It is impacting the lives and wellbeing of thousands of American families … ⌘ Read more