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Headlines: Qantas announces Jetstar Asia closure

Today's headlines include:

Qantas has announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Asia, with up to 500 jobs expected to be impacted. 

A 17-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, explained

An aid ship sailing to Gaza was intercepted by Israel this week. Its passengers, including Greta Thunberg, claimed they had been kidnapped, while Israel said it was providing consular assistance to f…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Headlines: LAPD investigating after Aussie reporter hit with rubber bullet

Today's headlines include:

The LA Police Department has launched a formal investigation into the shooting of a Channel Nine journalist who was reporting on the protests. 

Monash IVF has announced a s…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Erin Patterson's testimony, explained

Last week, Erin Patterson, who is accused of the murder of three people and the attempted murder of another, took the stand in her own defence. Patterson told the court her version of the events of t…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's album saga, explained

About two weeks ago, Taylor Swift announced that she bought the masters to her first six albums, meaning she now effectively owns all of her albums and has complete control over her creative work. It…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Are we in a youth body image crisis?

A large-scale study has found that over half of young Australians are dissatisfied with their bodies. Butterfly Foundation’s latest BodyKind Youth survey paints an alarming picture, with over 75% of …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Headlines: Jumping castle operator cleared over school tragedy

Today's headlines include:

A Tasmanian jumping castle operator has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing over a 2021 incident that killed six children. 

An Australian man has been released on bail afte…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

What leads to intimate partner violence?

More than one in three men report using intimate partner violence – any behaviour in an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm – according to a Government-backed stu…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Headlines: No confidence vote against Tas Premier passes

Today's headlines include:

Tasmanian voters will head to an early election after a no-confidence motion was passed against Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff. 

The judge in accused mushroom murderer Eri…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Are Musk and Trump fighting?

You may have seen that Elon Musk has criticised a bill brought forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk called Trump’s bill a “disgusting abomination”. 

It comes days after Musk finished up at th…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago