Doctor dedicated to Indigenous people’s ‘genetic story’
An Indigenous genomics researcher has been recognised with a fellowship with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
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Coal town to battery base: firm keen to make power move
Renewable energy companies are eyeing opportunities in traditional coal-mining towns as part of Australia's electricity transition.
‘We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers
The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.
Wife charged with ‘brutal, macabre and bizarre’ murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of her husband who has not been seen in more than a year, with police alleging she cut up his body to hide the remains.
Shame a barrier as many delay help for mental health
Some people are waiting up to 10 years before accessing support for mental health issues as a new survey reveals increasing shame about seeking treatment.
Blak excellence front and centre at Koori knockout
While rugby league is central to the Koori Knockout being held this weekend, the sporting tournament also celebrates Indigenous culture and community.
‘Game changer’: facility sheds light on plants’ future
Agricultural researchers will mimic climate change at a new Queensland facility to help food growers prepare for global warming.
Sleep experts debunk daylight saving health risks
Researchers have released a comprehensive study into the long-term effects of daylight saving on sleep, debunking myths it makes people ill.
Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus
The first chartered flight of Australians fleeing war-torn Lebanon has landed in Cyprus, with passengers set to head to Sydney soon.
Sorento still carrying the troops after two decades
The Kia Sorento has been on Aussie roads for more than two decades and still offers competitive buying in the popular SUV market.
Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband’s contacts
Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.
Woolworths lands apartment tower deal for prime site
A vacant inner-city site bought by Woolworths' development arm in 2020 will become a multi-storey apartment complex anchored by the supermarket.
Two shot as police track car stolen from MP’s home
Two men have been shot by police in Sydney's west after allegedly driving at officers in a car taken from a Labor MP's house a day earlier.
X Corp’s failed court bid avoids ‘concerning precedent’
A court dismissing X Corp's case against the eSafety Commissioner, finding it must respond to a $610,500 fine issued to Twitter, is a warning for tech giants.
‘Distressing scene’: Stepfather dead, police shoot son
A man is dead and his stepson is under police guard in hospital after being shot by officers in Melbourne's northwest.
Teen’s wheezing a ‘red flag’ before anaphylactic death
A decorated doctor says the death of 17-year-old boy from a severe allergic reaction could have been prevented if doctors had administered adrenaline earlier.
‘Security risk’ for Hillcrest jumping castle accused
The lawyer for a woman charged with safety breaches over a jumping castle incident that killed six children says an upcoming court hearing will be challenging.
Household spending flat despite retail boost, tax cuts
The economy is still struggling along with flat household spending despite an uptick in retail turnover and income tax cuts beginning to flow.
Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech
Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.
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Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon
Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.
New commissioner established: ‘our children deserve it’
A national commissioner to promote the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people will be appointed by the federal government.
Anniversary protests to ‘set back’ Gaza cause, PM says
As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.
Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat
Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.
‘I’m broken’: Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told a civil trial the past five years in hiding have left her tired and broken.
Trans people ‘my biggest fans’ says exiled Liberal MP
A new recording has been unearthed and played in court after it heard a former Liberal MP skipped a party meeting so she could get her hair done.
Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.
Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial
Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.
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Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down
Australians are buying fewer new cars as the economy bites but hybrid vehicles are bucking the trend, sales figures have revealed.
Buggy death jail term a ‘slap in the face’ for family
A man's decision to take seven children onto a buggy without helmets or seatbelts has been described as grossly negligent after a young girl died in a crash.
Rising grocery prices makes feeding kids a challenge
Australian shoppers say it has become harder to provide kids with nutritious food and it's time for the government to crack down on supermarkets.
Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally
Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.