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Headlines: Albanese rules out another referendum

Today's headlines include:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out calling a second Voice referendum, if Labor wins re-election. 

Channel Nine presenter Alex Cullen will step down “permanently”…

Published on 11 months ago

Should we stop using BMI to measure obesity?

This week, a group of researchers have called for doctors to stop using the Body Mass Index, or BMI, to define obesity. It's a measurement system that's been around since the 1830s, but now experts s…

Published on 11 months ago

Headlines: Lehrmann requests judge-only trial for rape charges

Today's headlines include:

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has requested a trial without a jury, as he prepares to face rape charges in a Queensland court.

NSW Police are searching for three me…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

The national response to increased antisemitism

There have been several antisemitic attacks in Sydney in the past three months, which has led to governments and police, as well as leaders of other faiths, uniting to condemn, investigate and press …

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: NSW rail unions withdraw industrial action

Today's headlines include:

The NSW Government has announced a group of rail workers’ unions will pause their industrial action, days after widespread delays across Sydney’s train network

Foreign Mini…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

A viral cash gift and the ethics of journalism

This week, a Channel Nine presenter was stood down after he allegedly accepted $50,000 for being the first TV journalist to call a high-profile businessman “McLaren Guy” instead of “Lambo Guy”. Chann…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters

Today's headlines include:

U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 1,500 Americans who were involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. 

The Federal Government has announced new safety requir…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

The uncertain future of TikTok

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok is back online in the United States after being down for just 12 hours. The restoration comes after President Trump, who was officially inaugurated as the 47th Pr…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Headlines: "More women than ever" in Federal Cabinet

Today's headlines include:

A record number of women are now represented in the Federal Cabinet, following a Parliamentary reshuffle triggered by Bill Shorten’s retirement from politics.

The Victorian…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

What to expect from the first week of Trump 2.0

This week, Donald Trump is set to officially take office at the White House for the second time as U.S. President. As the dawn of a new chapter of one of the most powerful positions in the world begi…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago