Trump imposes import tariffs in ‘Liberation Day’ speech
President Trump singled out Australian beef during his announcement.
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Trump imposes import tariffs in ‘Liberation Day’ speech
President Trump singled out Australian beef during his announcement.
Emergency warning downgraded in Perth bushfire
The bushfire was first reported at 4am this morning in Ferndale, Canning and surrounding suburbs.
Hit Netflix show Adolescence to stream in UK schools
PM Keir Starmer has supported the Netflix initiative because of the way the show deals with issues such as social media, misogyny, and children.
Trump imposes import tariffs in ‘Liberation Day’ speech
President Trump singled out Australian beef during his announcement.
Emergency warning downgraded in Perth bushfire
The bushfire was first reported at 4am this morning in Ferndale, Canning and surrounding suburbs.
Hit Netflix show Adolescence to stream in UK schools
PM Keir Starmer has supported the Netflix initiative because of the way the show deals with issues such as social media, misogyny, and children.
Politics and Society
Voter Voices: Do first-time voters know more about US or Australian politics?
In this fifth instalment of Voter Voices, we asked Australian voters if they find themselves more informed about US politics or Australian politics.
Voter Voices: Where do first-time voters get their political information from?
In today’s instalment of Voter Voices, we set out to ask first time voters exactly where are they looking to stay in the loop?
Voter Voices: How do you think your family’s views will shape how you vote?
In the third instalment of our Voter’s Voices series, we ask first-time voters if they feel influenced by their family’s political views.
Voter Voices: How confident do first-time voters feel about choosing which party to vote for?
In the second instalment of our Voter’s Voices series, we ask if first-time voters feel confident deciding which party to vote for.
Culture and Lifestyle
Compassionate communities: The role of support groups in overcoming grief
Empathy, shared experiences, and compassionate communities are helping individuals cope with loss and find peace.
SPAM: From wartime necessity to beloved Filipino comfort food
A combination of nostalgia, versatility and convenience keeps this wartime product popular pantry staple in the Philippines.
The offbeat events redefining the dating scene
Unconventional singles events like “weed dating” and social sports are providing social, fun and safe spaces for people to meet and—hopefully—connect..
Men’s sheds: A confidence hub for both “sheddies” and its next generation
The Taylors Hill Men’s Shed improves members’ mental health by fostering connections, combating social isolation and handing down knowledge to local kids.
Sport
Country football’s hunt for the formula for success
Are some local clubs losing their culture in their financial bids to be successful?
Will the introduction of the Tasmanian Devils impact the AFL’s father-son rule?
The introduction of a 19th team is expected to bring some changes to the father-son criteria.
How mergers can take local footy clubs from survival to success
Harrow-Balmoral has been one of the local football clubs to find great success following a merger.
The regional athletes fighting extra barriers to reach their peak
Some regional athletes can face extra hardships, including extensive travel, and lack of funding for facilities, as they develop in their sport.
Media
Game changer: The streaming platforms reshaping regional sports
Despite initial concerns, streaming is building audiences, promoting talented athletes, and creating an archive for many beloved regional sports.
Saving Australian regional news sources: What are the options?
With ad revenue dropping and digital competition rising, regional news outlets are pursuing varied income sources, from local ads to government support, to stay afloat.
Australian journalism industries grapple with AI amid consumer distrust
Audiences find it difficult to build trust in AI-generated news as they fear it lacks human insight and ability to consider ethics.
Covering trauma close to home
When reporting local traumatic events, many regional journalists face the dual tasks of protecting themselves and the community they live within.
La Trobe Live
Student on a Budget: Activities
In the final episode of ‘Student on a Budget’, our presenters go out to find the best cheap activities for students.
LTU’s Ice Sports Club skating towards growth
The club thrives off community engagement and is eager to get new faces on the ice.
The toll of major injuries on recreational athletes
In 2021-22, 56,000 sporting injuries led to a hospital stay in Australia, deeply impacting those effected.
Diving into LTU’s archives
The Ag takes a look into La Trobe’s history through the university’s archives.