Concerns over lack of specific training in ADHD for GPs amid care reforms
Queensland is becoming the first jurisdiction in Australia to allow specialist GPs to diagnose ADHD in adults and prescribe treatment, but some hold concerns about the lack of mandatory specific training. ⌘ Read more

‘The Family’ murders which stole Adelaide’s innocence
One of South Australia’s most notorious murderers was this week rushed to an infirmary on the brink of death, prompting recollections of the time when young males disappeared across Adelaide in a set of gruesome crimes dubbed “The Family” murders. Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more

Slováci v Kirgizsku
V Kirgizsku žije malá, ale aktívna slovenská komunita, ktorej prítomnosť je historicky spojená najmä s medzivojnovým družstvom Interhelpo. V 20. rokoch 20. storočia, v rámci československého komunistického družstva Interhelpo, skupinu nadšených komunistov, robotníkov a ľudí, ktorí doma stratili prácu, chcela pre svoje rodiny zabezpečiť lepší kúsok chleba a pomôcť pri budovaní nového štátu. S tým úmyslom sa organizovane vydala na dlhú cestu vlakom, do Strednej Ázie. V piatok 28 … ⌘ Read more

Sterile flies take to the sky in Kangaroo Island eradication push
Researchers on Kangaroo Island have been breeding and releasing millions of sterile Australian sheep blowflies in an attempt to eradicate the pest. ⌘ Read more

Emotional scenes as AFLW premiers rush to embrace sidelined star after GF
During their AFLW premiership celebrations, North Melbourne players make sure to take time for Mia King, who just missed the grand final with a knee injury. ⌘ Read more

Solus Linux 4.8 Released With Python 2 Finally Removed, Abandons Solus Software Center
In addition to the releases today of updated Endeavour OS and CachyOS, Solus 4.8 is out as the latest version of another desktop Linux distribution popular with enthusiasts… ⌘ Read more

Rubio, Witkoff to meet Ukraine delegation, US official says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida for talks on a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, a senior US official says. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds of Free Software Supporters Tuned in For ‘FSF40’ Hackathon
The Free Software Foundation describes how “After months of preparation and excitement, we finally came together on November 21 for a global online hackathon to support free software projects and “put a spotlight on the difficult and often thankless work that free software hackers carry out…”

Based on how many of you dropped in over the wee … ⌘ Read more

The things people with diabetes want you to be aware of
We spoke to six people with three different types of diabetes to find out what they wish more of the public knew. Here’s what they had to say. ⌘ Read more

Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel opens today. Here’s what you need to know
It’s the biggest upgrade to Melbourne’s rail network in more than 40 years, and it’s arrived — the long-awaited Metro Tunnel, along with its five new inner-city stations, opens to the public on Sunday. ⌘ Read more

Before experiencing postpartum depression, this mother had never heard of it
Nilupulie Karunaratne thought asking for help was a sign of weakness. Then her husband referred her to a psychologist. ⌘ Read more

The 10 albums our critics couldn’t stop listening to in November
Sensitive song-smiths, reinvented boy bands, rock and rap upstarts — it’s all here in an Ausmusic Month edition of the best new music. ⌘ Read more

Piastri’s perfect day sees him edge closer to teammate in F1 championship
Australian driver Oscar Piastri is doing everything he can to catch McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the world championship race, winning the sprint race and qualifying in pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more

63% of Americans Polled say Four-Year College Degrees Aren’t Worth the Cost
Almost two-thirds of registered U.S. voters “say that a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost,” according to a new NBC News poll:

Just 33% agree a four-year college degree is “worth the cost because people have a better chance to get a good job and earn more money over their lifetime,” while 63% agree more with the con … ⌘ Read more

Thai PM admits flood failures after trapped victims wait days for help
Thailand’s Health Ministry estimates that more than 160 people were killed in the disaster across nine provinces, but at least 110 of those died in Songkhla, where Hat Yai is the capital. ⌘ Read more

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Yes or no? Hobart sits at the crossroad of two futures
Since its inception, the stadium project has divided the Hobart community in a tug of war between development and preservation of its historic waterfront. In just days, the door will shut forever on one side of the debate. ⌘ Read more

CachyOS Improves Intel Video Acceleration Experience
In addition to the release today of a big refresh to Endeavour OS, CachyOS is out with their latest ISO refresh for this additional Arch Linux powered desktop OS. CachyOS for its November 2025 refresh brings installer improvements, now installs additional packages for media acceleration when capable Intel graphics are detected, handling for Bcachefs with its DKMS module, and other improvements… ⌘ Read more

Young women say social media didn’t prepare them for realities of sex work
Sex workers say viral social media content, which often promotes a life of luxury, needs to be more transparent to avoid duping young followers. ⌘ Read more

Gamers can earn cryptocurrency tokens but experts warn of risks
As the crypto sector expands its appeal beyond tech insiders, the gamification of cryptocurrencies is appealing to younger users, which experts warn is walking the line between gaming and gambling. ⌘ Read more

Uber Launches Driverless Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi, and Plans Many More
“A year after launching a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide and partner Uber can finally call that service driverless,” reports TechCrunch.
A company official hailed it as “a historic transportation milestone, as the first driverless AV deployment outside of the U.S … ⌘ Read more

Think you’ll nail this week’s Hard Quiz? Cute
I’m not going to stop you from trying, but it might be worth readjusting your expectations. Let’s play, HARD! ⌘ Read more

Why tiny Barbados said good by to the royal family
With countries like Australia still debating whether or not the time has come to become a republic, what prompted tiny Barbados with its population of less than 300,000, to take the leap? ⌘ Read more

How Bad Will RAM and Memory Shortages Get?
Digital Trends reports:
A wave of shortages now threatens to ripple across RAM, SSDs, and even hard drives, affecting not only performance-hungry rigs but also everyday systems.

— CyberPowerPC has publicly confirmed it will raise prices on all systems starting December 7th due to RAM costs spiking by 500% and SSD prices doubling since October.
— Memory suppliers warn of a global DRAM … ⌘ Read more

‘Foot falls off’: Photos raise questions over injured horse owned by Olympian
As questions around horse welfare grow, can equestrian sport’s Olympic dream survive? ⌘ Read more

Linux 6.18 Features From Apple M2 To Sheaves, DM-PCACHE & More Intel + AMD Hardware
With the Linux 6.18 stable kernel release expected to take place tomorrow on 30 November, here is a reminder about some of the new hardware support and other interesting features coming in this next stable version of the Linux kernel… ⌘ Read more

New Hyperloop Projects Continue in Europe
Hyperloop One ceased operations in December 2023, notes CNN. “Yet nearly two years on, in other parts of the world, hyperloop projects are ongoing.” For example, Rotterdam-based Hardt Hyperloop has a cool web site — and the company’s managing director tells CNN that hyperloops are the only “actionable, sustainable solution to replace short-haul air travel” over distances greater than 300 mil … ⌘ Read more

Viral Song Created with Suno’s genAI Removed From Streaming Platforms, Re-Released With Human Vocals
An EDM song by the British group Haven ran into trouble in October after it shared clips of upcoming song “I Run” on TikTok.

The song “was an overnight viral sensation online,” writes Digital Music News — racking up millions of plays “even before it hit streaming serv … ⌘ Read more

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Fixing the “Civilization 6 is Damaged” Error on Mac
Civilization 6 may be an older strategy game, but it retains immense popularity and replay value for fans of the Civilization franchise. If you’re a Mac gamer who has Civilization VI (Civilization 6 for those who aren’t fans of roman numerals), you might have come across a situation where you go to play Civilization 6 … Read More ⌘ Read more

GNOME Gains New Clipboard Manager Option With “Copyous”
For those looking to improve their clipboard management experience on the GNOME desktop, Copyous is a new GNOME Shell extension serving as a new clipboard manager… ⌘ Read more

Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed
US President Donald Trump says the entire airspace above the South American nation of Venezuela should be considered closed in its entirety. ⌘ Read more

OpenAI Partners Amass $100 Billion Debt Pile To Fund Its Ambitions
OpenAI’s data centre partners are on course to amass almost $100 billion in borrowing tied to the lossmaking start-up, as the ChatGPT maker benefits from a debt-fuelled spending spree without taking on financial risks itself. Financial Times: SoftBank, Oracle and CoreWeave have borrowed at least $30 billion to invest in the start-up or help build i … ⌘ Read more

Arch Linux Based Endeavour OS Updated After ISO Refresh Hiatus
Endeavour OS is one of the popular desktop Linux distributions built around Arch Linux providing a nice out-of-the-box experience. Since their last ISO refresh back in March there hadn’t been much news from the project nor any new ISO releases for this rolling-release distro. But thankfully today they are back in the saddle with a new ISO release, Endeavour OS 2025.11.24 “Ganymede”… ⌘ Read more

Framework Computer Now Sponsoring LVFS / Fwupd Development
With the Linux Vendor Firmware Service serving more than 135 million downloads for Linux users updating their system and device firmware, LVFS has been working to get more hardware vendors to contribute either engineering resources or directly contributing annual dues as sponsors. Framework Computer is now the first one to have executed an agreement under these new sponsorship efforts… ⌘ Read more

Intel Hiring Two More Experienced Linux Kernel Engineers
While there have been a number of Intel Linux engineers laid off over roughly the past year, other Linux kernel engineers opting to pursue employment opportunities elsewhere amid the ongoing challenges and restructuring at the company, and shifts in their open-source strategy, there’s some good news as we work toward the 2025 holidays. Intel is currently hiring for two more experienced Linux kernel software engineers… ⌘ Read more

Kangaroos make history in the books and on the field in flag defence
North Melbourne proves to be ground breakers and history makers as it extend its match-winning streak to 27 games in a comprehensive win over Brisbane. ⌘ Read more

Officials Clashed in Investigation of Deadly Air India Crash
The investigation into the June 12 Air India crash that killed 260 people has been marked by tension, suspicion and poor communication between American and Indian officials, including an episode where NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy instructed her black-box specialists not to board a late-night Indian military flight to a remote facility, WSJ reports.

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KDE Plasma 6.6’s KWin Implements RandR Emulation For Better XWayland Experience
KDE developers have been busy ending out the month of November with a number of new features and fixes queued up for next year’s Plasma 6.6 desktop release… ⌘ Read more

Lanning fires again as Stars down Renegades to move top of WBBL
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning hits 73 not out to help the Stars to a convincing 45-run derby victory over the Renegades at Junction Oval. ⌘ Read more

Australian performer Toni Lamond dies aged 93
Australian screen and stage actor Toni Lamond was known for her roles in Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady, Number 96 and The Last Frontier. ⌘ Read more

Perth braces for scorching start to summer as new beach bus launched
WA capital is bracing for a 38C start to December, as the state government launches a free bus service to one of the city’s most popular beaches. ⌘ Read more

Feeney pips Mostert as Supercars championships goes down to the wire in Adelaide
Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney overcomes engine dramas to take victory in the penultimate Adelaide grand final race. ⌘ Read more

Counting begins in bitterly contested Queensland by-election
The count has begun in a bitterly contested by-election in North Queensland, that the premier is desperate to win. ⌘ Read more

The Mysterious Black Fungus From Chernobyl That May Eat Radiation
Black fungus found growing inside Chernobyl’s destroyed reactor may be feeding on radiation, and researchers have tested samples of the same species aboard the International Space Station to explore whether it could eventually shield astronauts from cosmic rays. Ukrainian scientist Nelli Zhdanova first discovered the melanin-rich mould colonizi … ⌘ Read more

Woman rescued after eight-metre fall into cave in remote WA
A 60-year-old woman survives a 12-hour ordeal after falling into a cave in remote Western Australia, prompting a large rescue effort in the Goldfields. ⌘ Read more

Live: Kangaroos and Lions meet in blockbuster AFLW grand final trilogy
North Melbourne carries a 26-game winning streak into the AFLW grand final in a bid to become the first club in league history to win consecutive premierships. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

‘We all love you’: Plea for missing man to return home
Police are searching for missing man Chris Thorne, who was last seen in Melbourne’s western suburbs last week. ⌘ Read more

Giddey involved in heated row with NBA courtside spectator
A frustrated Josh Giddey has an altercation with a spectator during the Chicago Bulls’ 123-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. ⌘ Read more

Albanese and Haydon have wed in a ceremony that will go down in history
Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon can trace their relationship back five years, but the historic nature of their secretly planned wedding at The Lodge runs far deeper. ⌘ Read more