‘Never seen’: sea ice loss triggers big ocean change
A study has uncovered a surprising and rapid shift in an important ocean layer which is fed by melted sea ice from Antarctica.
News
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WorkSafe ACT has issued 28 notices to construction businesses following a weekend safety blitz at residential and commercial building sites in Denman Prospect and Whitlam.
Two of the leading figures behind Australia's modern immigration system say the community has been left behind as the debate over migration figures flares up.
As prices rise for fuel, video games and just about everything else, the cost of buying a new home has remained flat.
National news
Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer
Australians are growing more sceptical of the international relationship with the United States, shifting their trust toward regional geographic neighbours.
Police
Guns, ketamine, magic mushrooms seized in Hackett
A 44-year-old man has been charged after police seized two firearms and suspected illicit drugs from a Hackett home.
Education
Telopea School’s $53m expansion wins support
The ACT government's $53 million expansion of Telopea Park School has received broad community support, with plans for new classrooms, sporting facilities and additional parking moving towards the development application stage.
The Canberra Liberals are seeking to delay the expansion of the ACT's portable long service leave scheme to hospitality and other service industries, warning that additional employment costs could threaten struggling businesses and jobs.
The Canberra Liberals have introduced legislation to strengthen suicide prevention in the ACT by requiring government agencies to coordinate their efforts and publicly report on progress.
The One Nation leader has said an amendment will be moved in the lower house to establish the party's Super Pay Boost policy.
Australia debutant Ethan Strange has shut down talk of an early move to the Sydney Roosters, stating he is enjoying being mentored by coach Ricky Stuart.
Independent MLA for Kurrajong Thomas Emerson is pushing for restrictions on children's screen use in ACT schools and early learning centres after the release of findings from a government-commissioned report on Territory children.
Australia is pleased with Palestine's reform progress despite lingering doubts around demilitarisation, governance and a stuttering path to democracy.
One Nation's Bluey cartoons have drawn criticism from political counterparts, and a colouring book has come under fire for being inappropriate.
Canberrans are being urged to record frog calls in their backyards and neighbourhoods to help scientists track threatened species during FrogID Week, from November 6 to 15.
A real shift has occurred as online hate has extended out into real life, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has told senators during a rushed late-night hearing.
As the Greens grapple with internal unrest, federal leader David Shoebridge is vowing to turn the tide on inequality by targeting excessive wealth.
A new report has found fewer international students are putting Australia at the top of their favoured destinations.
The worldwide fuel crisis has cost Australia an additional $9 billion for diesel imports over six months – more than any other country.
