Residents living in fear of short term rental
Residents in Melbourne’s west say they are living in fear after an AirBnB house party descended into chaos. ⌘ Read more
Apt Encounters of the Third Kind
Article URL: https://igor-blue.github.io/2021/03/24/apt1.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48523550
Points: 4
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Cummins’ huge vow amid chaotic Aussie period
Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks to Nine’s Today about the gruelling Test and ODI period on the horizon. ⌘ Read more
Cummins’ huge vow amid chaotic Aussie period
Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks to Nine’s Today about the gruelling Test and ODI period on the horizon. ⌘ Read more
An unhappy birthday for Trump: His Iran deal – and presidency – on the brink
It’s Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Iran is yet to deliver his birthday gift, despite all his bluster. ⌘ Read more
Benji shuts down Luai criticism
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall denies there is any link between Jarome Luai’s exit and the club’s form. ⌘ Read more
Giants wary of ‘impressive’ St Kilda
GWS Giants play St Kilda on Sunday and know their side is in for a tough game against a ‘damaging’ outfit. ⌘ Read more
‘Sickening’ Richmond injury list grows
James Hird and Jimmy Bartel discuss Richmond’s horror injury list. ⌘ Read more
Popovic ready for World Cup as rivals make a statement
Tony Popovic is ready to lead his Socceroos team through their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, just hours after their group stage rivals, the USA, made a huge statement. ⌘ Read more
Australian fans prepare for World Cup opener
Australian fans are in high spirits on the streets of Vancouver as they prepare to cheer on the Socceroos in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Brazil and Morocco play out heavyweight epic
Brazil and Morocco exchanged strikes early in a 1-1 FIFA World Cup tie. ⌘ Read more
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Scotland up against Haiti, Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1 in New Jersey, Australia’s Socceroos start campaign against Turkey
Scotland are leading against Haiti, before the Socceroos begin their World Cup campaign against group favourites Turkey. Follow all the action. ⌘ Read more
Drone ban lifted at Coogee Beach after woman mauled by shark
The government will work with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Surf Lifesaving NSW to make the exemption permanent. ⌘ Read more
Australian fans prepare for World Cup opener
Australian fans are in high spirits on the streets of Vancouver as they prepare to cheer on the Socceroos in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⌘ Read more
AI-powered Siri is on the way – but is it worth using?
Siri AI might not win any awards for personality, but its focus on privacy and cross-app utility may make it a promising practical tool. ⌘ Read more
Father rehearsed murder-suicide over several days, police believe
Cameras at a waterfront property captured the man throwing his six-year-old daughter into the Parramatta River moments before jumping in himself. ⌘ Read more
Father rehearsed murder-suicide over several days, police believe
Cameras at a waterfront property captured the man throwing his six-year-old daughter into the Parramatta River moments before jumping in himself. ⌘ Read more
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1 in New Jersey, Australia’s Socceroos start campaign against Turkey
Brazil and Morocco go head-to-head before the Socceroos begin their World Cup campaign against group favourites Turkey. Follow all the action. ⌘ Read more
Calls for fuel relief to be extended
Nationals MP David Littleproud has called for fuel relief to transport companies to be extended as several measures making fuel cheaper in Australia coming to an end in July. ⌘ Read more
Calls for fuel relief to be extended
Nationals MP David Littleproud has called for fuel relief to transport companies to be extended as several measures making fuel cheaper in Australia coming to an end in July. ⌘ Read more
Ready and waiting for a watch party: Young fans have solid advice for the Socceroos
Watching the World Cup on Sunday at 2pm? It’s a no-brainer for young Sydney players eager to cheer on the Aussie team. What about the 5am start next week? You bet! ⌘ Read more
Qatar stuns Switzerland to steal a point
Qatar scored late to stun Switzerland and force a draw in the FIFA World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Liberal heavyweight Jonno Duniam makes shock retirement announcement
The Tasmanian senator, 43, says he wants to spend more time with his family. ⌘ Read more
Top Haitian Security Official Kidnapped
A security expert who had recently become chief of staff to the new defense minister was abducted, the latest example of violence gripping the country. ⌘ Read more
Lifeguard reveals moment he saw shark attack victim dragged underwater
Off-duty lifeguard Charlie Verco revealed the moment he saw a woman get dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Lifeguard reveals moment he saw shark attack victim dragged underwater
Off-duty lifeguard Charlie Verco revealed the moment he saw a woman get dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney yesterday. ⌘ Read more
5 Children Are Killed After Van and S.U.V. Collide in Rural Ontario
The children — four girls and one boy — were among 10 people in the van at the time of the crash. An infant was seriously injured, the police said. ⌘ Read more
5 Children Are Killed After Van and S.U.V. Collide in Rural Ontario
The children — four girls and one boy — were among 10 people in the van at the time of the crash. An infant was seriously injured, the police said. ⌘ Read more
Bondi terror attack victims to be honoured in permanent memorial
The 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack are set to be honoured in a permanent memorial, the NSW Government has announced. ⌘ Read more
Sydney beaches closed after horror shark attack
Beaches across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs will be closed today after a woman was mauled by a shark on Coogee Beach yesterday. ⌘ Read more
Driver on run after crash in drive-through
A Gold Coast driver is on the run after crashing into another car in a road rage incident at a drive-through. ⌘ Read more
Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak. ⌘ Read more
Short-term rental crackdown sparks housing row on Sydney’s most famous beach
Short-term rental rules across Australia’s most internationally recognised beachside strips could be overhauled in a move to ease a housing crisis gripping Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Language learning is the gift we must give our children
Learning a second language comes with cognitive and societal benefits, yet Australian students are abandoning language studies. ⌘ Read more
Instant offers and $20,000 sweeteners: The battle to keep these subjects in NSW schools
Research consistently points to broader cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language but last year just over 250 public school students were in Japanese beginners. ⌘ Read more
The common but deadly virus most pregnant women have never heard of
Pregnant women with young children are at high risk of infection. There are three simple things that can reduce the risk in unborn babies. ⌘ Read more
Six thousand students, 1000 places. Competition has never been tougher for Melbourne’s best schools
Many families are turning to tutors before the select-entry schools exam. But educators say a revamped test will ensure it is fair. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s a bloody good life, and cheap’: Where? On a riverboat in France
Can you escape the rat race and live an endless summer? These two Aussies are doing it. ⌘ Read more
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks. ⌘ Read more
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak. ⌘ Read more
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories. ⌘ Read more
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories. ⌘ Read more
Red tape blocks 20,000 South West homes as WA housing shortage bites
A housing precinct expected to deliver up to 20,000 homes in WA’s South West region is still yet to receive the development green light from the state government, despite the project launching a decade ago. ⌘ Read more
A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said. ⌘ Read more
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks. ⌘ Read more
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 140 people, but the true toll may be far higher. ⌘ Read more
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories. ⌘ Read more
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
The war has produced regime change, but Iran’s new leaders are more willing to take risks and believe they have already absorbed the worst that America and Israel can deliver. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Sunday, June 14
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies. ⌘ Read more
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 140 people, but the true toll may be far higher. ⌘ Read more
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones. ⌘ Read more
The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies. ⌘ Read more
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories. ⌘ Read more
2WAY PAKISTAN DEATH
Australian girl killed by police in Pakistan
A WA family were allegedly shot at by Pakistani police in a case of mistaken identity, leaving a nine-year-old dead. ⌘ Read more
Unfinished Business
We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there? ⌘ Read more
A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said. ⌘ Read more
Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in Joint Strike, U.S. And Venezuela Say
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said. ⌘ Read more
An Honored Canadian Journalist on the Importance of Investigative Reporting
Our Times colleague Susanne Craig was back home in Canada to be honored for her extraordinary career, which began in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown. ⌘ Read more
What does the centre of politics look like?
Readers question what each of the major parties really stands for. ⌘ Read more
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 140 people, but the true toll may be far higher. ⌘ Read more
‘It just turned into havoc’: Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee Beach
Witnesses have described the terrifying scene when a woman was bitten by a three-metre shark at the popular eastern suburbs beach. ⌘ Read more
Despite our pain, the Jewish community refuses to wallow in anger
Six months on from the Bondi massacre, Australia’s Jews are in the second stage of their mourning. Next, we will seek light to dispel the darkness. ⌘ Read more
Brazilians Revive a World Cup Ritual to Cheer on Their National Team
After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited about their national team again — and they’re showing it by painting the streets. ⌘ Read more
The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies. ⌘ Read more
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
The war has produced regime change, but Iran’s new leaders are more willing to take risks and believe they have already absorbed the worst that America and Israel can deliver. ⌘ Read more
Ebola Comes for Congo’s Most Vulnerable Children
The arrival of a sick newborn at Saint Nicholas Orphanage in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set off an Ebola outbreak that quickly spread among the country’s most vulnerable. Local health authorities are now monitoring the children’s home, but at least two babies have already died. ⌘ Read more
Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.
Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more. ⌘ Read more
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories. ⌘ Read more
Suburbs left behind as Fire Rescue Victoria misses emergency targets
Fire Rescue Victoria was created to better protect booming outer suburban communities, but the agency is falling short of its response time targets for structure fires in these areas. ⌘ Read more
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones. ⌘ Read more
Mystery surrounds bashing of man in own home
Mystery surrounds the bashing of a man in his own home, south of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Residents living in fear of short term rental
Residents in Melbourne’s west say they are living in fear after an AirBnB house party descended into chaos. ⌘ Read more
Sinkhole opens up under brand new car
A sinkhole has opened up under a brand new car at Ingle Farm in South Australia. ⌘ Read more
Hanson distances herself from neo-Nazi
Pauline Hanson is distancing herself from a neo-Nazi who crashed her political fundraiser in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Father and daughter found dead after boating tragedy
A father and daughter have died after a boat was found drifting in the water in Sydney’s inner west this morning. ⌘ Read more
Police praised after dramatic arrests
Two police officers are being praised after one was hit by an allegedly stolen car and another allegedly dragged for 20 metres by a teenager on a dirt bike. ⌘ Read more
Woman fighting for life after shark attack at popular Sydney beach
A 35-year-old woman is fighting for life after being attacked by a shark off Sydney’s Coogee Beach. ⌘ Read more
‘I couldn’t fight off the shark’: The hero paddleboarder who rescued Coogee attack victim
Charlie Verco single-handedly rescued a 35-year-old woman mauled by a white shark at Coogee Beach. ⌘ Read more
‘Rock any mother to the core’: Bodies of girl, father found in Parramatta River
The bodies of a man and his young daughter have been found after a boat was found drifting in the Parramatta River in Sydney’s inner west. ⌘ Read more
The mother of Australia’s viral (and wholesome) homemaker swaps
Two years ago Kaya invited Sunshine Coast creators to meet and swap goods for free. Now, women all around the country are doing the same every weekend. ⌘ Read more
‘Rock any mother to the core’: Girl missing, man’s body found in Parramatta River
A man’s body has been found and a child is missing after a boat was found drifting in the Parramatta River in Sydney’s inner west. ⌘ Read more
‘Rock any mother to the core’: Girl missing, man’s body found in Parramatta River
A man’s body has been found and a child is missing after a boat was found drifting in the Parramatta River in Sydney’s inner west. ⌘ Read more
Father dead, daughter missing after Sydney boating tragedy
A father has died and his daughter is missing after a boat was found drifting in the water in Sydney’s inner west. ⌘ Read more
Chilling footage shows shark metres offshore after Coogee Beach attack
A three-metre shark swims slowly across the bay moments after a woman was pulled from the water with severe injuries. ⌘ Read more
Man’s body found, girl missing after boat found adrift in Parramatta River
A man’s body has been found, and a child is missing after a boat was found drifting in the Parramatta River in Sydney’s inner west. ⌘ Read more
A Family Ravaged by Land Mines in Myanmar
Bu Ri lost a leg to a mine in Myanmar decades ago. More recently, six other members of his family have suffered a similar fate or worse, in a sign of the devastation wreaked by civil war. ⌘ Read more
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones. ⌘ Read more
Holiday shack owners face losing their slice of Australian dream to private development
Dozens of caravan owners are in limbo after a coastal council approved plans to develop a site near a popular Victorian beach. ⌘ Read more
‘It just turned into havoc’: Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee Beach
Witnesses have described the terrifying scene when a woman was bitten by a three-metre shark at the popular eastern suburbs beach. ⌘ Read more
Domestic violence royal commission ‘should examine family law system’
Teal MPs are calling for action amid warnings that perpetrators are weaponising the family court system and “deliberately driving up the other side’s legal costs”. ⌘ Read more
‘I saw a lot of blood’: Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee Beach
Witnesses have described the terrifying scene when a woman was bitten by a three-metre shark at the popular eastern suburbs beach. ⌘ Read more
‘I saw a lot of blood’: Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee Beach
Witnesses have described the terrifying scene when a woman was bitten by a three-metre shark at the popular eastern suburbs beach. ⌘ Read more
Shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach
The victim, a woman in her 30s. was pulled from the water by members of the public who commenced first aid before the arrival of emergency services. Credit: TNV ⌘ Read more
‘Sylvia Plath stole my boyfriend’: This fun-filled 95-year-old comedian is just getting started
In her one-woman show, Liz Hicklin makes wry observations on life and tells how legendary poet Ted Hughes was once her lover. ⌘ Read more
‘I saw a lot of blood’: Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee Beach
Witnesses have described the terrifying scene when a woman in her 30s was bitten by a shark at the popular eastern suburbs beach ⌘ Read more
Woman attacked by shark at Sydney beach
A woman has been attacked by a shark at Sydney’s popular Coogee Beach. ⌘ Read more
Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee Beach
A woman in her 30s is being treated by NSW Ambulance after being bitten by a shark at the eastern suburbs beach. ⌘ Read more
Woman attacked by shark at Sydney beach
A woman has been attacked by a shark at Sydney’s popular Coogee Beach. ⌘ Read more