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.

Long live the King – but for how long?

"By God, it was good for the character. If you want to develop character, go to Australia" - King Charles III

Queen’s perennial pride in Australia

The head of the Commonwealth can't be seen to have a favourite country, any more than a parent can have a pet son or daughter. 

Queensland-Japan hydrogen and new energy economy commitment

QUT has continued its investment in clean and green energy in Queensland by renewing its International Cooperation Agreement with the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) to develop joint venture projects and facilitate joint academic and scientific activities.

Fossil fuel subsidies make “no economic sense”

Australian federal and state governments’ total fossil fuel subsidies cost $11.6 billion - up $1.3 billion on the previous year.

The fraying kangaroo: Why the national carrier’s descent will continue

Europe and China are bone dry and Pakistan is underwater: A climate scientist’s view on what is going on

Princess Diana: why her death 25 years ago has sparked so many conspiracy theories

Australia lacks skills for energy bonanza

Australia's energy future will be limited without a much larger and well-prepared workforce, experts warn.

lifestyle and leisure

Tea drinkers live longer: study

Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a large study.

Millennials still leaving the big smoke

Millennials are making up the bulk of Australians moving to regional areas even as migration out of big cities trends back down to pre-pandemic levels.

Stage set for jobs and skills summit

The stage has been set ahead of this week's jobs and skills summit, with migration policy, training and industrial relations reforms likely to dominate the two-day agenda.

Whale freed from Queensland shark net is 10th entanglement of migration season

The danger for humpback whales negotiating Queensland shark nets is far from over as the state records a tenth incident this migration season.

World

Treaty promises seismic shift on high seas

Most of the planet's ocean and the bounty of life it supports lack basic protection but that could be about to change under a landmark conservation treaty being thrashed out in New York.

“Hi Mum” message scam hits peak as ACCC urges caution

Scamwatch says there’s been a significant spike in so called “Hi Mum” message scams in Australia over the past two months.

Pandemic waste could be recycled to make concrete stronger

COVID-19 has challenged us in many ways, including how to dispose of the personal protective equipment (PPE) that’s an essential part of our pandemic response. Engineers at RMIT University may have an answer

Caesarean birth adds cardiovascular risk

Australian children born via caesarean section have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new study.

Australia urged to bump up cyber defences

Government and industry have been warned to invest in stronger cyber defences as part of a national push to fight crippling ransomware and other online attacks.

Energy change needs thousands of sparkies

Australia must train tens of thousands of new sparkies if it wants to be a renewable energy superpower, according to the Electrical Trades Union.

Ampol backs EVs, wary on efficiency rules

Ampol is betting on more electric vehicle drivers fast-charging at service station forecourts as the petroleum company navigates the energy transition, but is less upbeat about prospects for hydrogen.

Repeat waves prompt long COVID fears

COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to rise as a leading infectious diseases expert warns Australia is losing its battle with the virus.

Housing downturn endures, outlook unclear

The two biggest housing markets in Australia are leading the property downturn but may have already seen their sharpest declines, some analysts say.

Insurance gap widens for most vulnerable

Australia's most vulnerable households are spending an average of more than seven weeks of their annual income on home insurance premiums due to the impact of extreme weather events. 

Jobless rate hits 3.4 per cent: ABS

Australia's unemployment rate has dropped to 3.4 per cent, with 20,000 jobs added. It's the lowest unemployment rate since August 1974,

Emissions safeguard has failed: minister

The federal government is beginning consultations about lowering the safeguard mechanism, which was put in place to ensure large companies reduce their emissions.