E-bike crackdown in fast lane under nation-leading laws
A national crackdown on electric bikes has gathered speed as multiple states slam the brakes on illegal, high-powered mobility devices amid safety concerns. Queensland has become the latest government to…
Double standard claim as refugees plea for urgent help
Ferdos had mixed emotions when Australia granted Iran’s soccer players asylum – relief at their safety but confused at her own visa application being in limbo for 14 years. The…
Nuclear armageddon! Is this it for real? Really?! | First Dog on the Moon
The last time I was genuinely worried about nuclear war was more than 30 years ago. It’s nowhere near as fun now Sign up here to get an email whenever…
The Guardian view on Trump’s Iran ‘talks’: a war, a pause – and a distraction | Editorial
The US president claims progress in talks with Iran, but uncertainty persists. Meanwhile, Israel advances West Bank annexation under cover of a crisis It must be tough for Donald Trump:…
A war and maybe an unprecedented depression: it’s Trump’s mania, but now all of us will pay the price | Polly Toynbee
It had been possible to observe this presidency in abstract terms, but no more. The consequences of the Iran attack will affect our lives and our politics Nothing has changed.…
Inside One Nation’s orange wave in SA and what it means for the nation – podcast
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation surged ahead of the Liberal party and secured seats in both sides of the South Australian parliament in the recent state election. It’s the first time…
Fewer eggs, higher prices: Cadbury ‘doubled down’ on Easter chocolate shrinkflation, Choice finds
Customers are set to shell out almost 73% more per 100g for Cadbury hollow Easter eggs, according to the consumer advocacy group Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
The Magic Faraway Tree review – spruced up Blyton with Foy and Garfield proves fruitful
Paddington 2 co-creator Simon Farnaby branches out with adaptation of children’s classic boasting lively performances and some sharp gags The estimable Simon Farnaby got hall-of-famer status for co-creating the film…
I didn’t realise I still had my mother tongue in me – until I spoke Urdu in my sleep | Saman Shad
There was something instinctive about it, like a current pulling me back towards the language of my parents and grandparents As someone who speaks in English, thinks in English and…
Kinks guitarist Dave Davies hits back at Moby for calling 1970 single Lola ‘gross and transphobic’
The band’s co-founder responded to the US musician’s comments, defending the song and saying they are ‘not transphobic’ The Kinks co-founder and guitarist Dave Davies hit back at Moby after…