Erin Cooper-Douglas
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The final IS‑linked woman is returning to Australia. It’s the safest outcome for everyone Original
An Australian woman linked to Islamic State (IS) will return home from Syria after the government granted her a permit. The last in the cohort of so-called “ISIS brides”, she will be allowed to re-enter Australia with her child. Of the group, she was previously the only one to be temporarily barred from coming home because she’d been subject to a government-issued “temporary exclusion order”.
The final IS-linked woman is returning to Australia. It’s the safest outcome for everyone
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Federal budget 2025: here’s what we know so far
The federal budget will be handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers at 7:30PM AEDT on Tuesday March 25. While the official budget papers are under lock and key until then, the government has been making spending announcements for weeks. Here’s what we know. Total promised spending is $29.3 billion, excluding off-budget spending on education, and over a range of forward years. Data is sourced from federal government announcements.
Federal budget 2025: here’s what we know so far
The federal budget will be handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers at 7:30PM AEDT on Tuesday March 25. While the official budget papers are under lock and key until then, the government has been making spending announcements for weeks. Here’s what we know. Total promised spending is $29.3 billion, excluding off-budget spending on education, and over a range of forward years. Data is sourced from federal government announcements.
here’s what we know so far
Written by Erin Cooper-Douglas, Deputy Politics + Society Editor The federal budget will be handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers at 7:30PM AEDT on Tuesday March 25. While the official budget papers are under lock and key until then, the government has been making spending announcements for weeks. Here’s what we know. Total promised spending is $29.3 billion, excluding off-budget spending on education, and over a range of forward years. Data is sourced from federal government announcements.
Federal budget 2025: here’s what we know so far
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Laura Tingle says Australia is a racist country. We asked experts
Over the weekend at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, high-profile political journalist Laura Tingle told the audience Australia is a racist country, and always has been. It prompted widespread media coverage and criticism from Coalition politicians and media commentators. But is it true? Is Australia fundamentally a racist country? We asked five experts what they think. Here’s what they had to say. Yes. I can rely on data to answer this question.
Is Australia a racist country? We asked 5 experts
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Over the weekend at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, high-profile political journalist Laura Tingle told the audience Australia is a racist country, and always has been. It prompted widespread media coverage and criticism from Coalition politicians and media commentators. But is it true? Is Australia fundamentally a racist country? We asked five experts what they think. Here’s what they had to say.
By Erin Cooper-Douglas Verified, Justin Bergman Verified, Matt Garrow, Andrew Jakubowicz, Erika Martino, Fethi Mansouri, Matshepo Molala, Nareen Young
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The Conversation
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More innovation and diversity is needed in tech if the government really wants a ‘future made in Australia’
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This year’s federal budget is making up for decades of lost time – both in our clean energy transition and in betting on new technological breakthroughs. The Future Made in Australia Act holds tantalising potential for building Australian science, research and development. The aim is to turn Australia into an innovation and clean technology superpower.
By Kylie Walker Verified, Denham Sadler Verified, Simon Thomsen Verified, Erin Cooper-Douglas Verified
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Startup Daily
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Australia scraps Global Talent visa for National Innovation one amid immigration cuts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2024-25 federal budget in Canberra on Tuesday night, outlining a significant overhaul to Australia’s migration planning and efforts to half net overseas migration over three years. With net overseas migration reaching a record 528,000 in 2022-23, Chalmers flagged a halving of this number in the next financial year, and a reduction to 395,000 in the current year.
Expat insurtech Cover Genius pockets $120 million Series E
Former Sydney insurtech unicorn Cover Genius has raised its third 9-figure round, this time banking US$80 million (A$120m) in a Series E. The fresh capital follows a $112 million (US$70m) Series D in late 2022 and $100 million in a series C in October 2021. The round was led by California VC Spark Capital, which backed Slack, eToro, Grammarly and Discord, with support from existing investors, including Dawn Capital, King River Capital and G Squared.
Kiwi agritech Metrovate plants $1 million Seed raise
New Zealand agritech startup Metrovate has raised $1 million to develop its precision plant growth “biostimulant”. The investment was made by early-stage accelerator and commercialisation firm Sprout Agritech with support from its investment partners, US-based Finistere Ventures, Kiwi dairy giant Fonterra and venture builder OurCrowd, as well as the Te Pokapū Auaha Callaghan Innovation’s Deep Tech Incubator program.
Melbourne Uni-backed medical manufacturing startup Neo-Bionica scores $5 million from Breakthrough Victoria
Budget cuts and ongoing criticism of the state government-backed Breakthrough Victoria have not slowed its capital deployment, with $5 million invested in medtech manufacturing startup Neo-Bionica. Founded in 2021 as a joint initiative of the Bionics Institute and the University of Melbourne and based at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Neo-Bionica was developed to fill a gap in medical device prototype manufacturing capability.
It's time for the Albanese government to stand and deliver for Australia's startup sector
The federal budget is 26 million seagulls (us) arguing over a $630 million chip. And the treasurer, currently Jim Chalmers, has to play parent and decide who gets pocket money while also knowing that when we shout “you’re not my real dad” every three years we can really mean it. As the editor of Startup Daily, I see my role as not just covering, but also advocating and representing the startup and tech sectors.
The 2024 federal budget explained at a glance
The government has handed down its budget for 2024–25. It’s delivered a $9.3 billion surplus for the financial year just about to finish but is forecasting a $28.3 billion deficit for next year. Here are the key points: Erin Cooper-Douglas, Deputy Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation and Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer, The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
At a glance: the 2024 federal budget split four ways
The government has handed down its budget for 2024–25. It’s delivered a $9.3 billion surplus for the financial year just about to finish but is forecasting a $28.3 billion deficit for next year. Here’s the key points:
How two First Nations women formed the backbone of the ABC's Indigenous affairs ...
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Bridget Brennan and Isabella Higgins on covering First Nations communities, friendship and the Voice referendum
There are hundreds of thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia's vast landscape, but when the ABC launched its National Indigenous Reporting Team in 2017 it was made up of just two members. After decades of advocacy within the organisation from First Nations staff, there was finally a dedicated, Indigenous-led unit, and it was all on the shoulders of Bridget Brennan and Stan Grant.
how Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds is ...
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How Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds helped drive research, inspire educators, and reached South American shores
It's the TV show that's captured hearts all over the world. But Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds, and then, Old People's Home for Teenagers, has done more than just elicit warm and fuzzy feelings. The series that combats loneliness in older Australians has attracted millions of viewers since it began in 2020. Its impact is being felt far and wide, with the benefits experienced by the people you've gotten to know through the TV screen being echoed in the real world.
'And now the government has to act on it': Victim-survivor responds to the Commission of Inquiry - ABC listen
Katrina Munting wrote to then Education Minister, now Premier, Jeremy Rockliff 16 times about the sexual abuse she experienced in the state education system. She received no response for 16 weeks, and was only able to meet with him after she had given evidence to the Commission of Inquiry. 'I hold a lot of hope in that document' she told ABC Statewide Mornings. But what change does she want?
When do England and Spain play tonight?
The FIFA Women's World Cup will be decided tonight, with England and Spain taking to the pitch. Here's what you need to know before kick off. The Women's World Cup final kick off time varies depending on which state or territory you're in: 8pm AEST: ACT NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria 7.30pm ACST: Northern Territory, South Australia 6pm AWST: Western Australia Stadium Australia, Sydney/Wangal. It's being broadcast on Optus Sport and Channel Seven.
Where do I watch the Matildas play Sweden? What happens after the cup? Here's what you need to know
The Matildas have made Australian soccer history, marking the first time a national team earned its place in a World Cup semifinal. While they lost the semifinal match against England, Australia will now play for third place. Here's what you need to know. 6pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria 5:30pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia 4pm AWST — Western Australia Sweden. Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane/Meanjin It's being broadcast on Optus Sport and Channel Seven.
What time do the Matildas play tonight? And what comes after that?
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What happens now the Matildas have lost to England in the Women's World Cup semifinals?
The Matildas' hopes of contesting a final at a FIFA Women's World Cup have been dashed by their loss to England, but they've still got one more match to play in the tournament. Here's what you need to know about what happens now. When are the Matildas playing next? The losers of both semifinals will play off for third place on Saturday, August 19.
Changing the conversation around bigger bodies
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Half of all people with eating disorders in Australia have a larger body, and that group people is growing faster than any other eating disorder group. But eating disorders in people with higher weight have been consistently under-recognised and under-treated. Changing the conversation around healthcare and bigger bodies has only started to gain traction as an issue among key healthcare organisations in recent years.
By Richelle Hunt Verified, Erin Cooper-Douglas Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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What time do the Matildas play tonight? Everything you need to know about the semifinal against England
The Matildas have captured the hearts of the nation by making it all the way to the semifinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Here's everything you need to know before they take to the pitch tonight. 8pm AEST — ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria 7:30pm ACST — Northern Territory, South Australia 6pm AWST — Western Australia England, nicknamed the Lionesses. Stadium Australia, Sydney/Gadigal. The game is being broadcast on Channel Seven and Optus Sport.
When and who do the Matildas play next? Find out what happens now they've made it to the semifinals
For 12-year-old baseball players around the world, the Little League World Series is a life-changing sports experience. That journey for 10 U.S. regional champions and 10 international regional winners will begin in mid-August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania The Little League World Series starts with the Grand Slam Parade on August 14, 2023 and that’s followed by the opening ceremonies on Aug. 16 and then it will be 38 games over a 12-day period to determine this year’s champion.
When and who do the Matildas play next? Find out what happens now they've made it to the semifinals
They've claimed victory over France, so when do the Matildas play next, and who will they be up against? Here's what you need to know.
How can I watch the Matildas play France? What you need to know about the World Cup quarterfinals
Barring some sort of baseball miracle, the Angels are going to miss the playoffs again in 2023. After their dramatic late-July announcement that they were keeping Shohei Ohtani, and the subsequent trade with the White Sox for pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, the proverbial wheels quickly fell off.
When do the Matildas play next, and what time? Everything you need to know about their match against France
The Matildas have made it to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Here's everything you need to know before they take to the pitch tomorrow night. The match is on Saturday August 12. Kick-off is at: 5pm AEST: ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria 4:30pm ACST: Northern Territory and South Australia 3pm AWST: Western Australia France, known as Les Bleues (The Blues). Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane/Meanjin. It's being broadcast on Channel Seven and Optus Sport.
When do the Matildas play next, and what time? Everything you need to know ...
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Taylor Swift, Beyonce and SZA among the women nominated for Artist of the Year at MTV VMAs
For the first time in MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) history, only female artists have been nominated for Artist of the Year. Artist of the Year has been an annual award since 2017 when the VMAs combined their gendered categories. This year's Artist of the Year nominees are: Beyonce Doja Cat Karol G Nicki Minaj Shakira Taylor Swift The awards, famous for the silver Moon Man statuette, have been held annually since 1984 and honour achievements in the music video medium.
Taylor Swift, Beyonce and SZA among the women nominated for Artist of the Year at MTV VMAs Original
For the first time in MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) history, only female artists have been nominated for Artist of the Year. Key points: All of the nominees for Artist of the Year at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are female for the first time ever Taylor Swift leads the tally for most nominations with eight nods The ceremony will be held on September 12 Artist of the Year has been an annual award since 2017 when the VMAs combined their gendered categories.
MTV Video Music Awards make history by revealing all-female Artist of the Year ...
Taylor Swift, SZA and Beyonce are among the all-female nominees in the Artist of the Year category. Find out who else has been nominated....
Bella Hadid says this condition contributed to her 'invisible suffering', but what is Lyme disease? Original
International supermodel Bella Hadid has taken to social media to share she's been through more than 100 days of "Lyme, chronic disease, co-infection treatment" after "almost 15 years of invisible suffering". Hadid posted images of her undergoing unspecified medical procedures as well as doctors reports from her teenage years detailing depression, fatigue and memory problems.
Who do the Matildas play next? Find out what happens now they've made it to the quarterfinals Original
Australia has made it to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Denmark. Here's what you need to know about what happens next. Who do the Matildas play next? Australia will play either France or Morocco, depending on who wins their clash in South Australia at 9pm tonight. It's one of two games left to be played in the round of 16. Colombia v Jamaica will also be played tonight, with the result deciding the make-up of the quarterfinals. When is the Matildas' next game?
The Matildas have won their World Cup match against Denmark. What happens next?
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'There was no-one there for her': Daughter mourns mum as coroner lashes hospital where 71yo died while ramped
In short: A coroner has blasted Launceston General Hospital over the death of a woman, writing her illness was "underestimated in the extreme" and that she spent eight hours with paramedics as "no bed [was] available for her" What's next?
'I've been ripping you off for a long, long time': Former accountant pleads guilty to fraud Original
In short: James Redmond Burrows has pled guilty to 113 fraud-related charges over four years. A court has heard he used his clients money to fund his gambling addiction What's next? His lawyer told the court Burrows has good prospects for rehabilitation. Sentencing submissions will continue on Tuesday A former accountant has pled guilty to defrauding his clients and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) of more than $1.4 million to fund his gambling addiction.
Shyanne-Lee Tatnell search underway in bushland near Nabowla, months after Tasmanian teen went missing Original
The largest police operation ever undertaken in northern Tasmania is underway, searching for a teenage girl missing for more than three months. Shyanne-Lee Tatnell was last seen in an area near Henry Street, Launceston, near the North Esk River, on April 30, and the 14-year-old had not been seen or heard from since. More than 150 officers and volunteers from Tasmania Police and the State Emergency Service are searching a 50-square-kilometre area at Nabowla, a rural area in the state's north-east.
Convicted murderers Noelene and Cedric Jordan to appeal guilty verdict over Shane Barker's 2009 killing
In short: In June, Cedric and Noelene Jordan were found guilty of murdering their former son-in-law Shane Barker, with each sentenced to 22 years in jail with a minimum of 12 years What's next?
From avoidable deaths to sub-standard care, Launceston General Hospital has had a string of adverse coronial findings in the past six years
In short: Launceston General Hospital has had eight coronial findings against it in six years What's next?: The Health Department says it takes the findings very seriously and is continuously improving health services Last week, the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) hit the headlines for the wrong reasons, yet again. Tasmania's second-largest hospital being on the receiving end of a damning assessment by one of the state's coroners has become a depressingly familiar phenomenon.
Shane Barker trial jury to decide fate of Cedric and Noelene Jordan over 2009 death of former son-in-law
In short: Cedric and Noelene Jordan have been on trial since April for the murder of their former son-in-law, Shane Barker, in 2009 What's next?: The judge has sent the jury out to determine its verdict Barely one thousand people live in Campbell Town, a highway thoroughfare in Tasmania's Northern Midlands. But on a cold, rainy and windy night in August 2009, the town lost a lifelong local in a fatal shooting.
Defence argues case again Tasmanian couple accused of murdering son-in-law 'does not add up to beyond reasonable doubt'
In short: Defence lawyers for a husband and wife accused of murdering their former son-in-law have begun closing statements to the jury after a nine-week trial. What's next? The judge will sum up the case later this week, before asking the jury to retire and consider its verdict A defence lawyer has told a northern Tasmanian court the evidence against a husband and wife on trial for killing their former son-in-law "does not add up to beyond reasonable doubt".
Ammunition at Jordan's property matched bullets that killed ex son-in-law, Shane Barker murder jury hears Original
In short: A ballistics expert tells a jury ammunition found at a property belonging to a couple accused of murder was fired from the same gun as bullets that killed their ex son-in-law What's next?: The trial has heard seven weeks of evidence and continues next week Ammunition found at a property belonging to two people accused of murder was discharged by the same gun that fired the bullets which killed their former son-in-law, a court has been told.
Just six new dwellings were approved to be built in this regional Tasmanian city in nine months
In short: The City of Burnie has recorded only six new housing approvals in nine months. What's next? The council says it is working on measures to improve housing supply and will say more about them when they can. Just six dwellings have been approved to be built in the north-west Tasmanian city of Burnie in the past nine months, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
Ongoing treatment failures at Launceston General Hospital has parents worried, as union flags staff burn out
In short: Parents have spoken out about what they say is unsatisfactory treatment at Launceston's general hospital, off the back of a damning coroner's finding. What's next?: The government says there has been a "significant uplift in training and education" for hospital staff statewide. Melanie Morris vividly remembers the sense of searing anger as she held her barely-responsive toddler in her arms in the emergency department for the fourth time in a week.
Grandmother of Tasmanian girl, 14, missing for four days pleads with her to get in touch
The grandmother of 14 year-old girl missing in northern Tasmania for more than four days says the family is "sickened with worry". Key points: 14 year-old Shyanne-Lee Tatnell has not been seen or heard from since Sunday Her grandmother says the family is "absolutely sickened with worry" about her Police are conducting aerial searches of Launceston to find her Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, from Burnie, was last seen in an area near Henry Street in Launceston about 8:30pm on Sunday.
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