Sharing beds with strangers: inside Australia’s rent-saving ‘hot-bedding’ craze
‘Hot-bedding’ involves sharing a mattress with a stranger and usually while sleeping in shifts. It’s increasingly being used by migrants and international students to combat the high cost of living and housing crisis.
Dr Who was right, Australia study finds: time really is ‘wibbly-wobbly’ stuff
Observations of a ferocious class of black holes called quasars have shown how time in the early universe passed only about one-fifth as fast as it does today – meaning time travel and warp drives can’t be ‘ruled out’.
Observations of a ferocious class of black holes called quasars have shown how time in the early universe passed only about one-fifth as fast as it does today – meaning time travel and warp drives can’t be ‘ruled out’.
Australia’s resource exports to decline amid weaker Chinese demand: report
Australia’s resources exports and mining sector are heavily reliant on Chinese demand, with record export earnings set to fall to US$230 billion in 2024-25.
Australia’s resources exports and mining sector are heavily reliant on Chinese demand, with record export earnings set to fall to US$230 billion in 2024-25.
Australia legalises psychedelic drugs for PTSD, depression treatment
Authorised psychiatrists can prescribe the drugs after it was decided they are ‘relatively safe’ when used in a ‘medically-controlled environment’.
Authorised psychiatrists can prescribe the drugs after it was decided they are ‘relatively safe’ when used in a ‘medically-controlled environment’.
‘Step in right direction’: China to ease economic, trade rules to aid CPTPP bid
China will introduce measures on a trial basis to help with its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
China will introduce measures on a trial basis to help with its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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New Zealand avoiding getting pulled from ‘pillar to post’ amid US-China spat
Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta said Wellington was carefully managing its ‘complex relationship’ with Beijing to prevent being sucked into superpower clash.
Inquiry sheds light on dealings of China-linked Australian politician
The state’s graft watchdog said Berejiklian failed to notify it of her concerns that Maguire, with whom she was in a relationship, may have engaged in corrupt conduct.
The state’s graft watchdog said Berejiklian failed to notify it of her concerns that Maguire, with whom she was in a relationship, may have engaged in corrupt conduct.
Global mining giant calls for Australia to scrap nuclear power ban
Nuclear ‘must be part of the conversation’, Laura Tyler, chief technical officer at BHP Group said, but Australia has never had nuclear power.
Nuclear ‘must be part of the conversation’, Laura Tyler, chief technical officer at BHP Group said, but Australia has never had nuclear power.
Australian defence minister in Solomon Islands for security talks
Australia’s deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles visits the Solomon Islands as China takes a bigger role in the Pacific nation’s police force.
Australia’s deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles visits the Solomon Islands as China takes a bigger role in the Pacific nation’s police force.
China’s Asia-Pacific trade deal, digital economy pact bids backed by New Zealand
New Zealand on Wednesday backed China’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA).
New Zealand on Wednesday backed China’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA).
Lewis Capaldi cancels Singapore, Philippines, South Korea tour dates
The Scottish singer-songwriter was also set to play in Australia and New Zealand, but said he would be taking a break from touring to adjust to the impact of Tourette’s syndrome following his diagnosis last year.
The Scottish singer-songwriter was also set to play in Australia and New Zealand, but said he would be taking a break from touring to adjust to the impact of Tourette’s syndrome following his diagnosis last year.
‘Lazy investments’ hinder deeper Australia-Asean business ties: experts
Many of Australia’s biggest investors lack exposure and presence in the region, say experts at the Australia-Asean Business Forum in Sydney.
Many of Australia’s biggest investors lack exposure and presence in the region, say experts at the Australia-Asean Business Forum in Sydney.
New Zealand PM Hipkins heads to China with 2 jets, fearing breakdown
Opposition parties said Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ need to take a second aircraft was an environmental embarrassment to the country and illustrated the poor state of New Zealand’s defence force.
Opposition parties said Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ need to take a second aircraft was an environmental embarrassment to the country and illustrated the poor state of New Zealand’s defence force.
Australia evicts Russian squatter-diplomat, pledges US$73 million to Ukraine
Moscow dispatched a mystery diplomat to squat at the site of a proposed new embassy in Canberra last week, but on Monday the high court ruled that Russia had to vacate the premises – for now.
Moscow dispatched a mystery diplomat to squat at the site of a proposed new embassy in Canberra last week, but on Monday the high court ruled that Russia had to vacate the premises – for now.
She was sunbathing on a beach in Australia. Then a wild dingo appeared
The animal was ‘humanely euthanised’ following the attack, officials said. K’gari, or Fraser Island, has seen a rash of dingo attacks in recent weeks, including on a 10-year-old boy who was dragged under water.
The animal was ‘humanely euthanised’ following the attack, officials said. K’gari, or Fraser Island, has seen a rash of dingo attacks in recent weeks, including on a 10-year-old boy who was dragged under water.
Australia’s appetite for Asean trade set to grow as mindsets change: experts
Businesses rushing to find alternative manufacturing hubs outside China and maturing of Asean economies could change Australian mindsets, former trade chief Andrew Robb says.
Businesses rushing to find alternative manufacturing hubs outside China and maturing of Asean economies could change Australian mindsets, former trade chief Andrew Robb says.
Australian PM visit to China to be locked in at ‘appropriate time’
Anthony Albanese stressed the importance of bilateral trade and removal of impediments to trade between the ‘two great nations.
Anthony Albanese stressed the importance of bilateral trade and removal of impediments to trade between the ‘two great nations.
Australia says Russian diplomat squatting on embassy site not a threat
A Russian official has occupied the land near parliament after the government stopped Moscow from building a new embassy at the site.
A Russian official has occupied the land near parliament after the government stopped Moscow from building a new embassy at the site.
New Zealand PM disagrees with Biden, says Xi not a ‘dictator’
Hipkins, who is heading to Beijing this week, said he doesn’t believe the Chinese leader was a dictator.
Hipkins, who is heading to Beijing this week, said he doesn’t believe the Chinese leader was a dictator.
Exiled Tibetan leader warns Chinese downturn could prompt a Taiwan, India attack
‘Right now my analysis is if there is a threat to the survival of the Communist Party then they will definitely attack one of these places’, Tibetan political leader-in-exile Penpa Tsering told an event in Australia.
‘Right now my analysis is if there is a threat to the survival of the Communist Party then they will definitely attack one of these places’, Tibetan political leader-in-exile Penpa Tsering told an event in Australia.
