COVID heralded a great era of cooperation, with researchers collaborating across institutions and borders. That work couldn't have been done if all the research was being locked up by governments — but in Australia, they're doing just that, writes Casey Briggs. ⌘ Read more
COVID heralded a great era of cooperation, with researchers collaborating across institutions and borders. That work couldn't have been done if all the research was being locked up by governments — but in Australia, they're doing just that, writes Casey Briggs. ⌘ Read more
Many Italians would disagree but there are ways of cooking pasta and saving energy. We put them to the test. ⌘ Read more
In one section of his upcoming book Spare, the 38-year-old said he "didn't think of those 25 as people". ⌘ Read more
Former Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 and was given the all-clear a year later, only for the illness to return. ⌘ Read more
The Russian-declared truce in the nearly 11-month war is due to continue until midnight on Saturday, Moscow time, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the Kremlin of planning the pause "to continue the war with renewed vigour". ⌘ Read more
Making just her sixth appearance in the main draw at a WTA Tour event, 18-year-old Czech Linda Nosková defeats former world number one Victoria Azarenka in a tight three-setter to advance to the last four. ⌘ Read more
A rising number of Gazans seeking better lives abroad are drowning at sea, prompting an outpouring of anger against the territory's militant Hamas rulers, a number of whom are making their own — very different — exodus. ⌘ Read more
The new species is unusual for having a "vestigial pelvis", a characteristic of primitive snakes, taken as evidence by some that snakes descended from lizards that lost their limbs over millions of years. ⌘ Read more
A man has been charged after allegedly concealing 100 cocaine pellets inside himself in an attempt to smuggle the drug into Australia. ⌘ Read more
The regulation changes that forced the closure of the helipad of Tasmania's second-largest hospital were made public more than four years ago, the federal aviation authority says, amid growing questions over the state government's level of transparency around the issue. ⌘ Read more
WA's main grain handler, the CBH Group, breaks receival record with millions of tonnes yet to come. ⌘ Read more
Despite a washed-out day three in Sydney, Australia is still pushing for a result in the third and final Test against South Africa, as the hosts chase a 3-0 series clean sweep. ⌘ Read more
A Victorian mother who survived an "unthinkable" helicopter crash on the Gold Coast that claimed four lives thanks the public for their "kind thoughts" as a Sydney priest asks churchgoers to "pray for a miracle" for a 10-year-old boy who was critically injured in the crash. ⌘ Read more
The USS Chung-Hoon transits through the Taiwan Strait to show the US's commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific", but China's embassy in Washington says the move undermines peace. ⌘ Read more
Observers detect a new glow in webcam photos less than a month after Kilauea stopped releasing lava. ⌘ Read more
South Australian opposition road safety spokesman Tim Whetstone has stood down from the shadow portfolio after losing his licence. ⌘ Read more
A major win for abortion rights supporters in South Carolina has been followed by a judge coming to the opposite conclusion in a similar case in Idaho hours later. ⌘ Read more
Australian Open favourite Iga Świątek only manages to win four games in her straight-sets loss to Jessica Pegula, just over a week before the start of the first tennis major of the season. ⌘ Read more
About 36 tonnes of recyclable material is being sent each day to a facility in Western Sydney, as the ACT expedites the construction of a new recycling centre. ⌘ Read more
Two men have been arrested after police allegedly uncovered drugs and a large meth manufacturing operation south of Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
In addition to wrongful death, the lawsuit accuses Donald Trump of violating Officer Brian Sicknick's civil rights, assault and negligence. ⌘ Read more
As part of the preparation for the River Murray event, SA Power Networks commenced a rolling disconnection of various properties from the grid — but some shack owners have received an unexpected supply charge on their power bills. ⌘ Read more
Northern Territory police say the 31-year-old man was wanted for allegedly threatening residents of a home in Palmerston, while allegedly in breach of parole. ⌘ Read more
Two powerful US politicians warn President Joe Biden the proposal to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines risks harming America's industrial base to "breaking point". ⌘ Read more
South-east South Australia, which covers the Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murray Bridge, remains one of the strongest-performing property markets in the country. ⌘ Read more
The latest annual lamb ad from Meat and Livestock Australia takes aim at "offences" such as eating a meat pie with a knife and fork, changing the channel during the Test cricket and not knowing the words to Khe Sanh. ⌘ Read more
Deadly storms in California have been powered by two overlapping phenomena – an immense airborne stream of dense moisture from the ocean, and a sprawling low-pressure system. ⌘ Read more
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in South Australia falls by a third in a week, but the hours patients are waiting in ambulances outside hospitals increases again. ⌘ Read more
Whether you're a tradie or working on the land, when it's time to take a load off that means it's time for smoko. But where did this iconic Australian word originate? ⌘ Read more
Drug use, clairvoyants, battlefield killings, physical violence and deep-seated family grievances. These are the sensational claims involving Prince Harry and senior royals in his autobiography, Spare. ⌘ Read more
The fatal smash south-east of Bendigo comes a day after a 25-year-old died near Sale and two days after four men were killed in Shepparton. ⌘ Read more
New study examines all 215,000 land-based glaciers and uses computer simulations to calculate how many glaciers will disappear. ⌘ Read more
Residents in Western Australia's far north are facing an unprecedented disaster as the Kimberley's flood emergency continues. ⌘ Read more
WA's remote north is home to stunning deserts that attract off-road enthusiasts from across the country, but searing heat and rough terrain can land underprepared travellers in serious trouble. ⌘ Read more
Mexican drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán, a son of jailed kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, is arrested in Mexico, unleashing a violent backlash by gang gunmen. ⌘ Read more
Mariam Raad is granted bail in Griffith Local Court after being charged with a terrorism offence over her time in Syria. ⌘ Read more
Police in North Queensland have wrapped a year-long operation targeting juvenile offenders committing home break-ins, burglary and car theft. ⌘ Read more
Victorian health authorities are warning of a jump in invasive group A streptococcal infections among kids, after two Victorian children died with the illness last year and more ended up in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Experts are investigating whether dead marine life found washed up on SA's south coast is connected with the high flows from the River Murray that have started to cause flooding in the Lower Lakes. ⌘ Read more
A security researcher says the email addresses of more than 200 million Twitter users have been stolen and posted on an online forum. ⌘ Read more
Greg Melick tells Radio National Breakfast he personally supports the Perrottet government's plan to mandate gaming cards. ⌘ Read more
Usman Khawaja is within touching distance of a maiden Test double century as Australia appears set to continue to bat long in a rain-soaked Sydney Test at the SCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Emma Raducanu criticises the Auckland tennis courts after rolling her ankle in the lead up to the Australian Open. ⌘ Read more
Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week. ⌘ Read more
Drones with heat sensing technology are helping researchers find and track koalas in northern NSW after bushfires and floods. ⌘ Read more
With a new year comes a new chance to show off your news quiz prowess. Can you kick 2023 off with a decent score? ⌘ Read more
Anyone can buy the herbicide 2,4-D from a shop, but its misuse may have caused millions of dollars worth of damage to cotton crops, prompting calls for more controls. ⌘ Read more
The ASX200 is expected to open a little higher this morning, despite stronger-than-expected jobs data in the US sparking losses on Wall Street overnight ⌘ Read more
After 22 years of strict training routines, meal plans and working with coaches, Anna Meares was frozen by the endless possibilities when she retired from elite cycling in 2016, until she rediscovered her love of art. ⌘ Read more
A newly unsealed affidavit includes harrowing details from a woman who lived at the house where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death. ⌘ Read more
Tumbarumba in NSW's Snowy Valleys region has become hot property among city buyers since COVID, but new interest is spelling trouble for some long-time locals. ⌘ Read more
Health authorities in the Northern Territory say there has been an increase in cases of melioidosis, warning people with pre-existing conditions to take precautions against the deadly bacterial infection. ⌘ Read more
After a flash flood days before Christmas, Deborah Jones is slowly picking up the pieces, but her chronically overcrowded home that houses 11 people may never return to normal. ⌘ Read more
As young people around the country worry about recently announced ATAR results and their futures, Mr Byrne brings words of encouragement: If you work hard and have a passion for something, "anything is possible". ⌘ Read more
The 25-year-old player says a positive attitude and a series of sliding doors moments helped her make her WNBL debut last year. ⌘ Read more
Amid rapidly declining health, thalidomide survivors are still waiting for a national apology after a drug that caused catastrophic birth deformities in unborn babies continued to be sold in pharmacies. ⌘ Read more
Colloquialisms such as barbie and smoko are like accents – part of the glue that sticks Australian English speakers together. ⌘ Read more
People often — wrongly — believe income protection insurance would be paid out if the person was unable to work due to losing their job for any reason. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine spurns an offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin for a 36-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas, saying there would be no truce until Russia withdraws its invading forces from occupied land. ⌘ Read more
Despite some opposition to the 'Great Regression', one expert says adults embracing their youth could provide society with economic gain. ⌘ Read more
The Fabelmans gives a sense of the fraught family dynamics and childhood experiences that shaped the director’s talent for spectacle, terror and delight in movies such as Jaws, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park. ⌘ Read more
It started well for Huntress, with "36 hours of absolute champagne sailing" in the Sydney to Hobart, but a broken rudder, seasickness and the crew abandoning the vessel has ended with it wrecked on a pristine beach and at risk of disintegrating. ⌘ Read more
The Tasmanian north-south divide is not going anywhere over the next decade if new population forecasts are anything to go by, with more people set to live outside the Greater Hobart area than in it. ⌘ Read more
English-Australian actress Joan Sydney, best known for playing Matron Maggie Sloane, passed away peacefully in her Sydney home. ⌘ Read more
A year that began with no end in sight for one of the world's deadliest conflicts finished on a note of cautious optimism in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray. ⌘ Read more
Dmitry Rogozin, an outspoken former deputy prime minister, was injured last month by shelling in Donetsk, a Russian-held city in eastern Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Australia's population is expected to be smaller and older than what was predicted before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the key takeaways from the nation's latest Population Statement. ⌘ Read more
Set 230 for victory, the Adelaide Strikers pull off a record BBL run chase, as skipper Matt Short scores a scintillating century to guide his side to a seven-wicket triumph over the Hobart Hurricanes. ⌘ Read more
After posting his 30th Test century, Steve Smith says he is unsure if he will play another Australian summer in the five-day game, admitting he is adopting a tour-by-tour approach to his future. ⌘ Read more
Ales Byalyatski and two other Viasna-1996 group members face up to 12 years jail in what his colleagues have labelled as "political retribution." ⌘ Read more
The current COVID-19 wave — triggered by a snap relaxation of containment restrictions — has seen Chinese drug stores stripped of supplies, as people snap up cold and fever treatments. ⌘ Read more
Mourners have poured into St Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to pay final respects to the German theologian, and participate in a rare requiem Mass for a dead pope presided over by a living one. ⌘ Read more
An aerial sand-bagging operation is underway to protect the supply of drinking water to almost 300 properties in South Australia, but crews working to bolster the local levee also have had a couple of unexpected challenges. ⌘ Read more
Usman Khawaja grew up just down the road from the Sydney Cricket Ground and it might as well be his backyard, considering how well he bats there. ⌘ Read more
With the Rugby World Cup beginning in September, the Wallabies are searching for a new attack coach after senior assistant Scott Wisemantel announces he is quitting the post. ⌘ Read more
State and territory leaders are urging the federal government to fix Australia's "broken" GP system, saying they want to make healthcare the top priority of 2023's first meeting of national cabinet. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest a prisoner who fled from an Alice Springs prison this morning, as the union claims only six officers were on duty to manage 146 prisoners — less than half the minimum night shift requirement. ⌘ Read more
Western allies move toward supplying more armoured battle vehicles to Ukraine, but not the heavier tanks it has requested to fight Russia since the invasion back in February last year. ⌘ Read more
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Papua New Guinea national parliament and visit the resting place of the late Sir Michael Somare during a two-day visit next week. ⌘ Read more
The newly engaged couple from Melbourne say they are still in shock after they were rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat off Bali on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Amazon.com's lay-offs will increase to more than 18,000 roles as part of a workforce reduction it previously disclosed, chief executive Andy Jassy says. ⌘ Read more
Robert Karl Huber allegedly killed his partner, Lindy Lucena, on Tuesday, just days after he had been granted bail over several violent offences. ⌘ Read more
Outback residents are celebrating after much-needed rain floods north-west parts of the state, as graziers cut-off by floodwaters confess they "wouldn't have it any other way". ⌘ Read more
Specialised cameras are giving scientists a rare window into the world of deep-sea life, helping "shed light on places that are deep and dark and really important". ⌘ Read more
China's state planner has reportedly allowed three central government-backed utilities and its top steelmaker to resume coal imports from Australia only for their own use. ⌘ Read more
Mark Butler says the government has to keep in line with international expectations as well as Australian health officials, after going against formal advice not to require pre-flight COVID tests on travellers from China. ⌘ Read more
After locating the family of a man whose memorial on the Bruce Highway had to be relocated while roadworks was undertaken, a Transport and Main Roads spokesperson details the three rules roadside tributes must adhere to. ⌘ Read more
Ireland's Data Protection Commission imposes two fines totalling $606 million in its decision in two cases that could shake up Meta's business model of targeting users with ads based on what they do online. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide International organisers express disappointment as Nick Kyrgios withdraws from next week's event, but he is expected to be ready for the Australian Open in 11 days. ⌘ Read more
A woman who returned from Syria to Australia in October is charged with entering an area controlled by the so-called Islamic State group. ⌘ Read more
A bronze statue of the former Australian cricket captain is unveiled at The Sydney Cricket Ground by Dame Quentin Bryce today, in what has been touted as a "world first". ⌘ Read more
A man and a woman have been charged with six-year-old Riley Wells' manslaughter, after the car he was in was struck by a semi-trailer on a Queensland highway in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Old solar panels with plenty of electricity still to give are being saved from landfill and reused by a not-for-profit organisation determined to address what is set to become a major waste issue. ⌘ Read more
In a rare move, the top union boss in NSW is siding with the Coalition government on major gambling reform, urging Labor not to play politics with the working class. ⌘ Read more
Australian cricket great Belinda Clark's contribution to the game is honoured with a bronze statue at the SCG. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley residents are set to be evacuated from flooded communities, as Horizon Power confirms the main power circuit in Fitzroy Crossing has been switched off due to rising water levels. ⌘ Read more
The former Australian of the Year is probably best known as the scientist who led the world's first human trial using transplanted nasal cells into the spinal cords of three patients with paraplegia. ⌘ Read more
Police have charged a man with murder after a 53-year-old man was found dead, and two others injured, in suburban Perth this week. ⌘ Read more
The South Australian town of Milang seemed like it would be unaffected by the disaster affecting the state's Riverland and Murraylands but shacks in the town on Lake Alexandrina are being flooded. ⌘ Read more
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin shows "signs of improvement" after suffering a cardiac arrest during a game on Monday, but remains in critical condition. ⌘ Read more