Body image teacher Australian of the Year
Body positive writer and film director Taryn Brumfitt has been named Australian of the Year for her work getting more women to love the skin they're in.
Human Interest
Garbo who killed elderly woman spared jail
A garbage truck driver who hit and killed an 83-year-old woman has been spared jail, after a judge found his driving exemplary apart from momentary inattention.
Mission for Aussies to love their bodies
Taryn Brumfitt will use her platform as Australian of the Year to teach one million school children about body positivity.
Australians big on hunting trophies
Australians who like to kill exotic animals including bears and giraffes have made the country the 10th largest importer of hunting trophies, a new report says.
Heartbreak as chopper victim farewelled
The husband of Gold Coast helicopter crash victim Vanessa Tadros choked back tears at her funeral service as he paid tribute to the family's "protector".
Record-breaking marathoner runs 150
Erchana Murray-Bartlett is set to enter the world record books after finishing the last of 150 consecutive marathon runs.
Quoll family returned after unplanned trip
Five northern quolls have been returned to Queensland after the marsupials made an accidental journey to Melbourne with a bunch of pumpkins.
Pell in final journey home to Australia
The body of Cardinal George Pell is being brought home to Australia ahead of his interment in the crypt at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney this week.
Pell in ‘sparkling form’ before death
Cardinal George Pell died in Rome aged 81, less than a week after attending the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI.
Smelly corpse flower in full bloom in SA
A rare titan arum, also known as a corpse flower, is in full bloom at Adelaide's Bicentennial Conservatory.
Australian Catholics mourn Benedict
Cathedrals in Australia are hosting special masses to mourn the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI whose funeral is being held in Vatican City.
Warning amid deaths at unpatrolled beaches
The deaths of two fathers saving their children from rips have led lifesavers to plead for people to grab a flotation device before attempting a rescue.
Parkes says thank you very much to Elvis
The streets of Parkes, in central west NSW, are filled with Elvis impersonators and performers as the Elvis festival celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Miracle twins born four months early home in time for Christmas
The family of Queensland twins born four months early are set to enjoy a magical Christmas at home for the first time with their little miracles.
Cracker of an idea! What to take to Christmas lunch that won’t break the bank this year
Check your pantry for inspiration or ingredients. Crackers, dried fruit or nuts are great ideas for a charcuterie board. This is also a great way to clean out your pantry
Brisbane patients with dementia keep minds active with fiddle boards
A local community-based men's group has donated several new fiddle boards to Mater Hospital Brisbane, which will help patients living with dementia to keep their minds active and maintain their motor skills.
Brisbane nurses create memories for mum battling incurable cancer
After receiving the devastating news that her cancer is incurable, a nurse and mother of two from Brisbane is striving to create lasting memories with her partner and two young sons.
Melbourne Cup winner admits animal cruelty
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and his assistant Jarrod McLean have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the lead-up to the 2018 Melbourne Cup.
Tasmania mourns for Hillcrest anniversary
A ceremony has been held in Devonport ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy that killed six students.
Island dunnarts bounce back after blazes
A species of tiny marsupial that teetered on the brink after bushfires raged across half of Kangaroo Island is recovering with the help of a cat-proof fence.
Disappointed with your year 12 exam result? Here’s some advice on what to do next
It’s not the end of the world and you’re definitely not the first student to have received a grade that was less than they were hoping for. Countless students have been in this position before you and have gone on to study, and succeed, in higher education
Tantrums and tinsel: why I love the shopping centre Santa photo
The Santa photo feeds my photographic penchant for overly staged family portraits that signal to the camera “we are posing together for a photograph”
Hi-tech rehab for injured birds of prey
A high-technology wildlife hospital has opened in country NSW complete with a flight test facility for recovering birds of prey.
Four tips to set realistic New Year’s Resolutions
By following these tips, you can set realistic new year's resolutions that will help you make positive changes in your life and set you up for a great 2023!
Qld Indigenous rangers win Earthshot prize
An Indigenous women's ranger program that aims to protect the Great Barrier Reef has won a million pounds in the Prince of Wales' Earthshot prize.
What’s a polycule? An expert on polyamory explains
Room for one more? Ever wondered about polyamorous relationships?
Forming bonds in the jungle
Deep in the jungle of Brunei, two integrated platoons of soldiers from the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade and the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) 3rd Battalion, executed a seamless objective assault on Exercise Mallee Bull.
Baker Boy wins album of the year at ARIAs
Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy has won album of the year at the 2022 ARIA Awards for his critically acclaimed Gela.
Vic parliament to return before Christmas
Just days before Victorians decide who will form government, both Labor and the coalition have committed to returning to parliament before the year is over.
What a gem! Little Opal arrives in a rush nine weeks early
A Queensland mum has told how a family holiday to NSW turned into a “mad dash” to hospital with her baby girl Opal being born nine weeks early in the back of an ambulance.
Don’t feel lonely – you’re now one of 8 billion humans alive today
We can choose to adequately and equitably feed a population of 10 billion by 2050 – even as we reduce or eliminate global greenhouse gas emissions and staunch biodiversity loss