Higgins speaks about court impact
Brittany Higgins has highlighted the impact the criminal justice system has on people who come forward with sexual assault complaints.
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Convicted stalker with ‘fear of heights’ sues court for upstairs hearing
A Gold Coast solicitor with a claimed fear of heights has sought $73 billion in damages for being required to attend his criminal case in an upstairs court.
Stealthing to be treated as rape in Queensland
Queensland's sexual violence laws will be overhauled to protect victims after a landmark review called for sweeping change.
Retired Gallen ‘will never fight SBW’
Retired rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen is adamant he won't return to the ring to fight bitter rival and fellow former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams.
Long shot: A-League ‘in dialogue’ to bring Ronaldo to Australia
A-Leagues head Danny Townsend says he is speaking with Ronaldo's management and has "registered an interest" in luring the Portuguese superstar to Australia.
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
What can we expect from this latest COVID wave? And how long is it likely to last?
New COVID new variants all follow a similar script, where the same set of changes have evolved independently across multiple variants. This is called convergent evolution
How Fraser Island became the barrier that allowed the Great Barrier Reef to form
The island plays a key role in delivering this sand to the deep ocean. Sand moving along its eastern beaches is directed across the continental shelf and into the deep immediately north of the island.
Russia’s retreat from Kherson could be Putin’s most humiliating defeat yet
Moscow has been quietly emptying the city of its best forces over the past few weeks, replacing elite airborne troops with newly mobilised conscripts
Are you a “NOVID”? How a third of us continue to outrun the virus
The latest survey of donor blood found at least two thirds of Australians have been infected. That leaves about a third of the population who are yet to have COVID.
Queensland scientists unlock methane-busting seaweed
An Australian-led research team has cracked the genome for a native seaweed that can be fed to cattle and cut their methane emissions by more than 80 per cent.
Salad days: How to get the most out of the healthy eating option
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your salad-eating habits as the weather warms up.
Your dog ‘nose’ when you’re stressed! How man’s best friend uses smell to monitor our feelings
When people are stressed, there are hormonal and nervous system changes that alter the kinds of odours produced by the body.
Aussie octopus venom may treat melanoma
The venom of an Australian octopus contains a peptide that could reduce skin cancer cells and slow the growth of tumours, a study shows.
Insect apocalypse looms as world warms
A major new study says there's mounting evidence the world's insect populations are in rapid decline and it's cause for profound concern.
Australia’s COVID-19 response was overreach
Australia’s response to COVID-19 exacerbated existing inequalities within the society, according to an independent review, which urges that “overreach” be avoided in dealing with future such crises
A lack of Truss: Questions over Conservative Party system that chose unpopular British PM
Choosing the leader of the Conservative Party is strictly speaking a matter for the Conservative Party. This is fine when in opposition. When in government, a change of leader means a change of prime minister.
How the Bali bombings Australia and Indonesia closer together
At first, it wasn’t clear how the bombings in Kuta would affect relations between Australia and Indonesia. Then-Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has spoken of his fear the bombings would drive a wedge between the two countries, with the public in each blaming the other.
Hijab protests could be greatest threat yet to Islamic Republic in Iran
Activists inside Iran and analysts outside it assess that these protests could be the most serious challenge to the regime since millions took to the streets after the disputed 2009 presidential election
Should Australia take back 60 Islamic State brides and children?
Around 20 Australian women and 40 children born to them have been languishing in hellish conditions in two SDF camps near the Iraqi border since the SDF defeated IS and liberated territory under its rule.
A class action against Optus could easily be Australia’s biggest: here’s what is involved
A settlement could well be worth billions, eclipsing the current record of $494 million paid to 10,000 victims of Victoria’s 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
Koalas at risk of extinction, experts warn
Koalas are under threat and could eventually disappear due to urban expansion, loss of habitat, disease and climate change, wildlife experts claim.
Fuel excise relief is history – so what now for petrol prices?
Over the past six months the Australian dollar’s buying power has declined from about 75 to 65 US cents (a 13% drop). But that has been offset by oil prices falling more than 30% since June.
NASA’s DART mission will smash into an asteroid – but what will we learn?
DART was launched on November 24, 2021, its destination a pair of asteroids in orbit around each other, 11 million kilometres from Earth.
Call for global research into reef fish
Climate change has had a massive impact on Australian reef fish populations, prompting scientists to call for a global approach to research.
Rabbitoh veteran Mario Fenech reveals dementia diagnosis is head knock-related
Mario Fenech's battle with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a type of dementia caused by repeated head knocks, caused the South Sydney great to forget his son's wedding.
Aussies who accessed early super stayed on benefits longer, researchers find
The maximum $10,000 represented approximately 13 weeks of (effectively doubled) unemployment benefit, and eight weeks of the minimum wage.
New motor could extend range of electric vehicles
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) say they’ve built a high-speed motor that could increase the range of electric vehicles.
What the Queen’s death means for an Australian republic
Opinion surveys have regularly shown the idea of Charles becoming king raises support for a republic.
Artists celebrate 50 years of Papunya Tula
The Papunya Tula Artists' Gallery in Alice Springs is celebrating its 50-year anniversary with the opening of a new exhibition.
Sixteen visits over 57 years: Queen Elizabeth II’s long relationship with Australia
Her visits to Australia – from her first in 1954 through to her last in 2011 – offer a snapshot of the changing relationship Australians have had with their sovereign and with the monarchy.