Teen appeals 14-year sentence for murdering Queensland mother
The teenager’s lawyer argued in the Court of Appeal the sentence was manifestly excessive on a number of grounds. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds walk in solidarity after ‘unspeakable’ attack on running woman
Hundreds of Canberrans take part in a solidarity walk to show support for a woman grabbed from behind and assaulted while running at the Mulligan’s Flat Nature Reserve in Bonner last Monday. ⌘ Read more
The Worst KEBAB SHOPS in Australia ⌘ Read more
Juukan Gorge traditional owners sign landmark deal with Rio Tinto
Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura traditional owners say an agreement with the mining giant, five years on from the Juukan Gorge disaster, marks a new start in what has been a historically tense relationship. ⌘ Read more
What we know about the suspected ‘terror attack’ at the Colorado mall
Six people are injured after an attack on a group of people raising awareness about Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The FBI is treating the incident in Boulder, Colorado, as an act of terrorism but local police are refusing to speculate on the motive. ⌘ Read more
Calls to lower tobacco excise amid black market surge
NSW Premier Chris Minns has called on the federal government to lower the tobacco excise, suggesting its current level may be contributing to the rise of illegal cigarette sales across Australia. ⌘ Read more
Fans left ‘heartbroken’ and angry at surprise Doctor Who finale
To the shock of fans, Ncuti Gatwa regenerated in Doctor Who’s series finale yesterday, but the surprise face who replaced him in the TARDIS may not be what it seems. ⌘ Read more
Why I bought block of land I’d never seen for $10k
Knowing she was locked out of the housing market in NSW, Vanessa went looking for a block of land where she could build in the future. ⌘ Read more
Russia shatters drone record, launches 472 UAVs at Ukraine night before Kyiv’s strike on Russian airfields ⌘ Read more
Retrial ordered for corrections officer over alleged abuse of juveniles
An appeals court has quashed the conviction of former NSW juvenile corrections officer Nadia Khalil and ordered she face a retrial for allegedly abusing five boys under her authority. ⌘ Read more
E-scooter rider accused of drunken crash denied bail as man fights for life
A 24-year-old woman visiting Western Australia is remanded in custody after allegedly critically injuring a man in an e-scooter crash over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Queensland eyes eco-tourism boom with ambitious 20-year plan
From rejuvenating the Great Barrier Reef islands to launching 45 new eco-tourism experiences, a bold strategy will position Queensland as a green travel destination - but the price tag remains unclear. ⌘ Read more
Overwhelmed domestic violence services fight for funding despite budget boost
The NSW government announced this month’s budget would fund more resources to support victim-survivors navigating the justice system. ⌘ Read more
Australian stars face tight turnaround from IPL final to WTC
Josh Hazlewood and Josh Inglis will have just six days to prepare for the World Test Championships after their teams made it into the IPL final. ⌘ Read more
Kumanjayi Walker inquest findings delayed after death in custody
The long-awaited coronial findings into the 2019 death in custody of Aboriginal man Kumanjayi Walker will be delayed by a month, after the death of another Warlpiri man in Alice Springs last week. ⌘ Read more
Farmers restore nature to help river smashed by agriculture and drought
Authorities say farmers revegetating the banks of the Hopkins River is crucial to saving the key south-west Victorian catchment, which is grappling with the impacts of climate change, drought and intensive agriculture. ⌘ Read more
CEO of naps, chairman of chaos, and CFO of spending my money on tuna ⌘ Read more
Lambie tells of surprise at Labor’s federal election comeback
In her first interview since the election, Jacqui Lambie has told of her surprise at Labor’s electoral turnaround, her flagging health, and her determination to keep Tasmanian issues on the national stage. ⌘ Read more
Why Apple TV Beats Roku and Fire TV for Privacy Protection
The Apple TV is much more private than competing streaming hardware, offering users a rare refuge from the pervasive tracking that defines most smart TV experiences, according to a comprehensive analysis by ArsTechnica.
The main difference is s … ⌘ Read more
Melbourne market rental dispute ends with new lease terms signed
Melbourne market vendors reached a deal with the state authority after an eight-month stand-off over rent hikes. ⌘ Read more
Cutest face ever ⌘ Read more
‘An Absolutely Brilliant Result’ – Zelensky Says All Operatives in ‘Spiderweb’ Drone Op in Russia Are Safe ⌘ Read more
Aurora australis thrills light show chasers, illuminating wintry skies
A vibrant aurora illuminated night skies across the country last night. ⌘ Read more
‘Stain on this nation.’ Exhibition calls out Indigenous incarceration rates
The over-representation of Indigenous people in Australia’s jails is at the centre of a new and powerful art exhibition at Melbourne’s Heide Museum of Modern Art. It’s curator says it’s a “call to action”. ⌘ Read more
One of Queensland’s biggest power generators back online after explosion
One of Queensland’s biggest coal-fired power generators is operational again after it was forced offline in April following another explosion. ⌘ Read more
** Admitting that they’re really never weekly notes **
While everyone is up to their eyeballs in puzzles playing Blue Prince I’ve been playing some Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword on the Gameboy Advanced. I’ve also set up the playdate to mirror at my computer and have been having fun exploring the games in season 2! Mostly just Dig! Dig! Dino!, so far.
I decided to learn OCaml a few weeks ago. I’ve been writing a rogue clone in it. I am enjoying is and the entire ML fami … ⌘ Read more
22yo woman dies in Darwin hospital after alleged domestic violence attack
A 22-year-old woman has died at Royal Darwin Hospital 10 days after an alleged domestic violence attack. A man has been charged as police continue to investigate. ⌘ Read more
Live: Police officer returns to stand in Erin Patterson murder trial
Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial continues in Morwell. She’s charged with three counts of murder over the deaths of three relatives who died from after eating a meal she prepared containing death cap mushrooms. Follow the trial live. ⌘ Read more
How Ukraine pulled off its ‘extremely complex’ drone attack on Russia
Ukraine’s security services say they have destroyed 34 per cent of Russia’s air missile carriers with a bold drone attack. Here’s what we know. ⌘ Read more
Not sure what I did to this man but he seems upset. My toughboy Graham ⌘ Read more
Trump was not informed of Ukraine attack on Russia ⌘ Read more
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FA finally reveals new Matildas coach after 10-month search
Football Australia reveals Joe Montemurro as the new Matildas coach after a 10-month search. ⌘ Read more
Brain injury survivors connecting through rhythm and music
The NeuroRhythm program combines dance with Djembe drumming to offer participants a space to express themselves and connect with others. ⌘ Read more
Drivers slam ‘astronomical delay’ of WA road duplication project
Work on a 17 kilometre stretch of road in Western Australia’s South West is still going, five years after it began. ⌘ Read more
Two bridges collapse in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, killing at least 7 ⌘ Read more
Ukraine did not inform US of large-scale attack on Russian airfields in advance, says Axios ⌘ Read more
R.I.P. Skittles, he made it to 25 years of age! ⌘ Read more
Three men hospitalised after stabbing in Adelaide hotel
Police are investigating a stabbing at a CBD hotel in the early hours of Monday morning, where three men, believed to be known to each other, have been hospitalised with stab wounds. ⌘ Read more
‘Basketball-sized’ meteor lights up Sydney sky
The mysterious green flash ripped through the skies about 6pm last night. ⌘ Read more
Floodwater strips away topsoil leaving paddocks bare in western Qld
The sheer velocity and volume of the floodwater washed away up to 40 centimetres of topsoil, along with fencing, roads and livestock. ⌘ Read more
My cat died today. I miss her so much. ⌘ Read more
US demands Australia lifts defence spending by $40b a year ‘as soon as possible’
The United States wants Australia to lift spending on defence to about $100 billion a year, with its Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warning of a “real and potentially imminent” threat from China. ⌘ Read more
Pope blesses the peloton as Brit claims historic Giro d’Italia victory
The peloton rides through the Vatican as Simon Yates finally claims the Giro d’Italia after years of close calls. ⌘ Read more
Life-changing cataract surgery restores eyesight to hunt again
In the Top End, cataracts often go untreated for years, becoming dense and leathery. A roving surgery team is tackling the backlog and restoring sight to remote Indigenous patients. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz applauded for sportsmanship after handing Shelton a point
Carlos Alcaraz hands a point to opponent Ben Shelton after admitting his hands came off his racquet during a rally. ⌘ Read more
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FBI investigating ‘targeted terror attack’ in Colorado
Local police in Boulder, Colorado and FBI agents establish an evacuation zone at a popular pedestrian area, where authorities say “several victims” have been targeted. ⌘ Read more
Molotov Cocktails thrown at peaceful vigil for the Israeli hostages in Boulder, multiple injured. FBI calls it a targeted terrorist attack ⌘ Read more
Why south-east Tassie has suffered a succession of major marine events
A Tasmanian scientist says multiple marine events in her state suggests the environment is under stress, and there’s a critical need to reduce pollution to alleviate some pressure. ⌘ Read more
That’s wheel love: How Peter and Barbara keep rolling back the years
When Peter and Barbara Rye get into their rollerskates, they move in a kind of unison that only comes after five decades of marriage — three of them on wheels. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall St ends flat after volatile session, ASX set for slight gain
Another day of tariff turmoil saw Wall Street bounce around but ultimately close flat. The ASX is priced for a marginal rise this morning. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Trump was not informed of Ukraine attack on Russia ⌘ Read more
High breast density can hide cancer. Jenny wants it routinely reported
BreastScreen Australia now says routine mammograms should include breast density reports but currently only those in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia do so. ⌘ Read more
Showers forecast to give way to clear wintry conditions in Queensland
Queenslanders may have to deal with another day of rainfall before more typical winter conditions move in over the state. ⌘ Read more
Sleeping because she pays the rent ⌘ Read more
How Ukraine smuggled drones into Russia to destroy prized nuclear bombers ⌘ Read more
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“Russia’s Pearl Harbor”—Ukraine surprise drone attack hits nuclear bombers ⌘ Read more
34% of Russian strategic missile bombers at main airfields damaged in Ukrainian drone operation, SBU reports ⌘ Read more
Masked gunmen shoot at Gazans seeking humanitarian aid ⌘ Read more
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Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russian bombers, security official says | Ukraine ⌘ Read more
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Ukrainian Security Service charges captured Russian soldier with executing POWs ⌘ Read more
Ukraine conducts ‘large-scale’ operation targeting Russian airbases, security source says ⌘ Read more
What technology to use for a small NGO website?
Hi Lobsters :) hope you’re having a cozy weekend
I’m volunteering to set up and maintain the website of an association/small NGO, and I need to choose the technology we will use. I would appreciate advice from the hive mind on what technologies/setup to use :)
The key constraints are:
- It should be feasible to teach a motivated non-coder how to adjust website content. Most of the content will be text & images describing the organisation and its va … ⌘ Read more
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Ukraine hits more than 40 ‘enemy bombers’ with drones it smuggled into Russia, source says ⌘ Read more
Despite Hamas claims, security camera footage from Gaza aid center shows no shooting ⌘ Read more
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Ukraine launches massive drone strike on air bases deep inside Russia ⌘ Read more
This company wants to dethrone Google, but does it have a shot?
The internet search bar is giving way to talking machines scouring the web to answer our queries, and this time around, its Google that’s doing the chasing. ⌘ Read more
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Major explosion hits Russian Severomorsk - home to nuclear submarines ⌘ Read more
Outrage grows over a single paragraph buried deep in Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ ⌘ Read more
Ukraine reportedly strikes down over 40 Russian strategic bombers in mass drone attack ⌘ Read more
14yo girl serenading a stray cat she just met and named “Joel” ⌘ Read more
Messing with the new vertical Tabpanel (“Bufferpanel & simple tabpanel) ⌘ Read more
UK wants nuclear-armed US fighter jets to counter Russian threat, Times reports ⌘ Read more
Messing with the new vertical Tabpanel (“Bufferpanel” VS simpler tabpanel) ⌘ Read more
My new girl 🥰 ⌘ Read more
Russian military freight train blown up en route to Crimea, Ukraine’s HUR claims ⌘ Read more
‘Russian bombers are burning en masse’ — Ukraine’s SBU drones hit ‘more than 40’ aircraft in mass attack, source claims ⌘ Read more
Saudi report: Hamas loses security control over Gaza, struggling with chaos ⌘ Read more
IDF: First 600 days of war saw nearly 30,000 projectiles launched at Israel ⌘ Read more
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Supreme Court Boosts Oil Billionaires By Restricting Environmental Reviews
Alison Durkee, Staff Writer - Forbes
_Stephan: The United States government, and this is true of the governments of many other countries as well, but has gotten particularly grievous with the Trump coup and his restructuring of the Supreme Court in his first term, simply are not preparing humanity for the disaster of climate change. I don’t know whether it is oil billionair … ⌘ Read more
‘HERCULEAN TASK’ Emirates airline president reveals staggering cost to transform Qatari ‘sky Palace’ into Trump’s new Air Force One jet
Georgie English, Foreign News Reporter - The U.S. Sun
_Stephan: The story of the corruption of Trump, represented by his grift to get the Qatar “flying palace” has passed from the attention of the corporate media, but that doesn’t mean this corrupt scheme has … ⌘ Read more
How the US became the biggest military emitter and stopped everyone finding out
Nina Lakhani, Reporter - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: Yet another story showing that the U.S. government just doesn’t get it, or more accurately, doesn’t want to get it, and neither do the majority of Americans who voted these cretins into office. Our technologies are destroying the Earth’s matrix of life, and the price for this greed and willful ignorance is goi … ⌘ Read more