Lusty quoll’s sleepless habits could see species rooted
Researchers say the mating drive of northern quolls overrides even the need for sleep, putting the endangered species at further risk.
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Building resilient kids could start with a bubble
A new toolkit developed by trauma and pediatric experts will help parents manage emotional harm and build resilience in their children after natural disasters.
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.
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.
Xmas miracle as premmie twins go home
Aashay and Aalyia Goel barely survived birth. Aashay was born at just under 800 grams and Aalyia at just under 700.
Dare gets hero’s farewell in Queensland
Hundreds have paid respects to Queenslander Alan Dare who was farewelled after being gunned down with two police officers at Wieambilla last week.
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.
Maggot farmer named ACT Australian of Year
The atmosphere in Canberra is abuzz after maggot farmer and researcher Olympia Yarger was named the ACT's nominee for Australian of the Year.
Brisbane newborn saved from 2kg tumour
Doctors in Queensland have saved a newborn baby's life by removing a tumour from her spine that weighed double her birth weight.
A father’s farewell to daughters in Bali
Danny Hanley has travelled to Bali almost every year on the anniversary of the bombings which claimed the lives of his two daughters Renae and Simone.
Longer, warmer days during daylight saving
Longer and warmer days are on the horizon as daylight saving begins in most jurisdictions around Australia.
Nation mourns global star Newton-John
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend after her death at age 73.
Tributes flow for ‘incredible’ Olivia
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John, who died in the United States aged 73, is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend.
Blacksmiths forging ahead in ancient trade
Blacksmithing is one of the oldest known trades and it's being kept alive by creators and collectors in regional Australia.
No bull dust as Rutherfurd rides again
Champion bull rider Donovan Rutherfurd says trust and love for the animals is key to success as he prepares for the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.
‘Sustainable’ lifestyles still waste food
A study of food waste in Australia has found the practice persists even among those who aim for a sustainable lifestyle.
Calls for more flood volunteers and funds
Grassroots recovery group Resilient Lismore is calling for more support as they start to rebuild four months after the catastrophic floods.
Hay help for farmers waiting for rain
Nor-for-profit group Rural Aid is dropping hay to dozens of South Australian farmers doing it tough and trying to feed stock in parts of the state.
The red dust pilgrimage to Birdsville
The Birdsville Big Red Bash is billed as the world's most remote music festival, with 10,000 punters travelling thousands of kilometres to rock in the desert.
Life after death for sale in Aussie town
Australia's first cryonics facility is about to open in country NSW - and the company behind it says 34 people have already paid for a shot at life after death.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Tamil family touches down in Queensland
A family of Tamil asylum seekers have arrived in Queensland on their way to new hometown Biloela, arriving from Perth after release from immigration detention.
Regions awash with entrepreneurial talent
Entrepreneurs are unearthing talent in Indigenous, refugee and bushfire-affected communities across regional Australia.
Now and then: celebrating our main streets
The history and culture of main streets around the country is being celebrated this week as part of a new national campaign.
Dog attacks on postal workers skyrocket
Australia's dog owners are being urged to secure their furry friends after a surge in the number of posties attacked while delivering the mail.
Anzac coo-ee echoes in country Australia
Men walked from country towns to the city to enlist in WWI, in what became known as the Coo-ee March. One hundred years on, they continue to inspire.
Scenic flyers didn’t think about emissions
People who took sightseeing flights during the pandemic, needlessly generating greenhouse gas emissions, have told researchers how they justified it.
Cookbooks to Heal a Broken Heart
When her marriage ended, food writer Emma Vuletic read culinary books and memoirs to heal a broken heart and live a tastier life.
The most beautiful beaches in Queensland
What is your favourite beach in Queensland? Here we give you our top tips for finding the most beautiful spots in the state.
Five reasons so many people moved to Queensland during COVID