Known as the forbidden kingdom, Bhutan is famous for its national pursuit of happiness and for being carbon negative. But it is also caught between two feuding giants. ⌘ Read more
Known as the forbidden kingdom, Bhutan is famous for its national pursuit of happiness and for being carbon negative. But it is also caught between two feuding giants. ⌘ Read more
Tenants caught up in the housing crisis are being advised to stay in their rentals after being served with notices to vacate so they can buy more time to search for new accommodation. ⌘ Read more
The United States and Palau agree to renew a key strategic pact as part of US efforts to shore up support among Pacific island states, to counter competition from China, despite President Joe Biden postponing plans to visit the region. ⌘ Read more
A charity-run housing estate will raise rental prices by 10 per cent – which residents like Sylvia Massara will struggle to afford. ⌘ Read more
If assisted reproductive technology is going to help our future fertility problems, should the government be helping women cover the costs of this pricey procedure? Some doctors say yes, others say it's a "can of worms". ⌘ Read more
Despite growing up with Russian as her dominant language, Olena Fedosieieva has now largely ditched the language in a show of solidarity. And she's far from alone. ⌘ Read more
With New Zealand police now treating the fatal fire at a Wellington hostel as arson, former residents recall how they managed to escape the burning building and the stark conditions inside. ⌘ Read more
Be warned: It might feel a little creepy. ⌘ Read more
The couple's office says the pair and Meghan's mother were followed for more than two hours by half a dozen vehicles after leaving a charity event in New York on Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Scientists in Russia have expressed their concern about their ability to continue doing their jobs if they risk being accused of treason. ⌘ Read more
China slapped one of the country's best-known comedy companies with a $3.1 million penalty, accusing it of "harming society" after a military joke made by one of its comedians drew strong public criticism. ⌘ Read more
Formula One said it made the decision for safety reasons and to avoid any extra burden on the emergency services, after consulting with Italian political figures. ⌘ Read more
There have been days of heavy rain across a broad swath of northern Italy and the Balkans, with "apocalyptic" floods, landslides and evacuations reported in Croatia and Bosnia. ⌘ Read more
A witness tells the Supreme Court he saw people wearing hoodies walking towards the northern Adelaide workshop with what appeared to be guns. ⌘ Read more
Global temperatures are set to break records in the next five years, with a 98 per cent chance one will be the warmest ever recorded, according to a new report from the UN's meteorological agency. ⌘ Read more
A group of senior legal academics from New South Wales and Victoria write to the NSW attorney-general, urging him to use his power to immediately release Kathleen Folbigg from prison. ⌘ Read more
The US Justice Department outlines five cases against people it has charged as part of efforts to stop its technology from falling into the hands of what it calls its "foreign adversaries". ⌘ Read more
Collingwood are one of the biggest powerhouses in football, so why aren't they using that money to prop up their struggling Super Netball team, are the state associations holding the sport back and who is likely to be the league's eighth team next season if the Magpies fold? ⌘ Read more
Two tradesmen who ran to help at the site of yesterday's school bus crash in Melbourne tell of the horrific scenes they faced as they tried to rescue the children. ⌘ Read more
An automated emergency message sent from a phone after a crash in Port Augusta has led to the arrest of a teenager alleged to have been driving under the influence. ⌘ Read more
The Duchess of Sussex accepts a Women of Vision Award in her first public appearance since her decision not to attend the coronation of King Charles III earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy loses his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption and influence peddling. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Defence Force and Maritime Safety Authority have joined China, Indonesia and the Philippines in the search for survivors. ⌘ Read more
WorkSafe is set to prosecute the owners of a Kalgoorlie-based assay laboratory where four workers allegedly received lead poisoning, including one who was hospitalised for high levels of lead in their blood. ⌘ Read more
Legalising cannabis in Western Australia could see the state’s fortunes boosted by $243.5 million each year according to a report from the University of Western Australia. ⌘ Read more
Chris Banffy tells the NSW coroner that he had his plane land so that he could speak directly to RFS personnel after seeing signs that a back-burn was threatening to jump containment lines. ⌘ Read more
A Nepali sherpa scales Mount Everest for the 27th time, breaking his own record. ⌘ Read more
The AFL has again resisted the urge to switch to a lucrative twilight grand final, electing to play this year's season decider in the traditional afternoon timeslot at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
The future of carbon capture technology is up in the air as United States oil and gas giant Chevron admits to an Adelaide audience that its flagship project is running at just a third of its capacity six years after opening. ⌘ Read more
The biggest move is expected to be Health Minister Yvette D'Ath, who government sources say will likely make a direct swap with Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman. ⌘ Read more
The prime minister criticises the Gold Coast MP for failing to attend parliament, despite continuing to be paid as a shadow minister. ⌘ Read more
Doug Butler's heart stopped beating for 26 minutes when he had a heart attack while driving on a busy country highway. If it were not for his son Chais and bystanders, he wouldn't be here. ⌘ Read more
A local Western Australian business owner angered by a "war zone" label for her town starts a social media campaign to showcase its better qualities, pointing out its social problems are largely confined to a small area. ⌘ Read more
A drug and alcohol affected driver who ploughed into the rear of a car at 157 kilometres per hour, killing the elderly couple inside, is jailed for nine years. ⌘ Read more
A loss of confidence in the medical profession and misinformation about vaccines during the COVID pandemic cause childhood immunisation rates to drop, a Gold Coast physician says. ⌘ Read more
The WA government faces a fresh lawsuit in the Federal Court over its alleged unlawful treatment of juvenile detainees at a controversial unit in the adult Casuarina Prison. ⌘ Read more
A dog with a nose for cocaine helps Italian police seize more than 2,700 kilograms of the drug hidden in bananas shipped from Ecuador. ⌘ Read more
When television arrived in Australia in 1956, Mary Parker became an overnight star and a household name. ⌘ Read more
Residents across Western Australia's north hope the arrival of Nexus Airlines will see cheaper airfares and more reliability of services. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan's civilian and military leaders say protesters who attacked state assets and military installations during demonstrations over the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan will be tried under army laws. ⌘ Read more
An 18-year-old man appears in court charged with the attempted murder of another student, who remains hospitalised in a critical condition. ⌘ Read more
A man who spent more than a decade in prison before being acquitted of murdering his pregnant lover Stacey Thorne is awarded $1.6 million in compensation by the WA government. ⌘ Read more
The man accused of murdering mother Louise Hughes, who was found dead at a house in Adelaide's south-west last year, is taken back into custody days after he was granted bail. ⌘ Read more
In their new Netflix stand-up show ‘Something Special’, Hannah Gadsby is done with the doom and gloom – at least for now. ⌘ Read more
An ancient creature lost to overfishing and river regulation was once a totem for the Erawirung people, but now it might be making a comeback. ⌘ Read more
The search for a missing 60-year-old yachtsman, missing off Queensland's Fraser Coast, is suspended after three days. ⌘ Read more
A child has died and 23 people are missing after a hippo capsized a canoe in Malawi, Africa. ⌘ Read more
After a Sharpie-toting graffiti artist defaced a series of Adam Marshall's election posters, the MP's "enhanced" portraits are now being framed and hung for public exhibition. ⌘ Read more
Education authorities in the US county of Duval, in Florida, reject claims a book by renowned Australian children's author Mem Fox has been banned from classrooms, saying the work has instead been "approved" for school libraries and is not on a list of 21 "not-approved" titles. ⌘ Read more
A West Australian man is charged with 64 offences relating to the alleged rape and sexual assault of women he met on online dating apps. ⌘ Read more
The great-nephew of French first lady was attacked on the sidelines of a demonstration against her husband Emmanuel Macron's retirement age reforms. ⌘ Read more
Jetstar travellers will need to arrive at the airport earlier, after the carrier announced a series of changes it hopes to "boost punctuality and reliability". ⌘ Read more
Novelist Salman Rushdie has warned that countries in the West face the most-severe threats to freedom of expression and freedom to publish in his lifetime, speaking nine months after a man repeatedly stabbed him while he was on stage in New York. ⌘ Read more
Bendigo-based Thales Australia signs a contract to build another order of 78 troop-carrying and command vehicles for the Australian Army. ⌘ Read more
Angus Taylor will address the National Press Club for his post-budget address, one week after Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his second budget. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong — which returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997 with a promise of wide-ranging freedoms — has in recent years curbed liberties under the China-imposed national security law, but is now cracking down on Tiananmen Square massacre content. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cancels a major meeting of the leaders of the United States, India, Japan and Australia that was set to be hosted at the Sydney Opera House, after US President Joe Biden cancels his visit. ⌘ Read more
Stolen Generations survivor Lauren Jarrett and her daughter Melissa Greenwood have travelled from their regional hometown to Sydney to showcase their unique fashion creations and their culture. ⌘ Read more
McLaren has a total of 14 points from the opening five races of the season, as they are locked in a battle for fifth place in the constructors' championship. ⌘ Read more
The United States is rapidly running out of money to pay its bills unless the Republicans and Democrats can agree on a new deal. Here's how the US got here, and what it means for Australia. ⌘ Read more
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic blows up after his Italian Open win over Britain's Cameron Norrie, accusing his opponent of bad sportsmanship through their round of 16 clash in Rome. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese might be disappointed that he won't get to host his Sydney summit, but he knows that Australia would also pay if America defaults on its debts, writes Carrington Clarke. ⌘ Read more
An Amnesty International report has revealed the number of executions around the world increased by 53 per cent in 2022. ⌘ Read more
As a new report provides more insight into the rental crisis, Australians are feeling the pressure more than ever — including Lisa Dodson, who shares her rental property with her two adult sons, their fiancées and her mother. ⌘ Read more
Apple has launched a new emergency SOS feature for iPhone users who are out of mobile phone reception, which will use satellite technology to send for help. But it's only for iPhone 14 models. ⌘ Read more
Residents in line to host renewable energy infrastructure thought they knew the ground rules, but say they remain confused and in the dark about plans for transmission lines across their region. ⌘ Read more
Nick Kyrgios says it "seems like [he] can't catch a break right now" as he pulls out of the French Open with a knee injury and reveals his grandmother has died. ⌘ Read more
Empty haulage trucks are parked in yards across WA's south-west as an ongoing driver shortage forces business owners to turn down work contracts. ⌘ Read more
Pastoralists are divided on the costs and benefits of the gas industry as the Northern Territory opens the door to fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. ⌘ Read more
At a former strip club in Kings Cross, Magnolia's Art Class encourages participants to drop their robes and take out their sketch pads. ⌘ Read more
Somali-Australian designer Asia Hassan has debuted the first modest fashion runway at Australian Fashion Week. ⌘ Read more
As Mark McGowan describes FASD as "excuse making" following the latest riot at Banksia Hill, state political reporter Keane Bourke explains how the disorder can drastically impact young people's decisions. ⌘ Read more
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the country faces a "financial storm" and a recession if a debt ceiling negotiation is not reached and it defaults on its payments. Follow the day's events as they happen with our live blog. ⌘ Read more
A child remains in intensive care and others are in a serious condition after yesterday's school bus crash at Eynesbury, in Melbourne's outer-west. ⌘ Read more
City girl Kate Waugh traded her Melbourne life for an outback adventure after the COVID lockdowns. The ag industry is crying out for more people to give it a shot. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services raced to a property following reports a man was unresponsive after receiving an electric shock ⌘ Read more
Years ago, Glenys's son died by suicide, and now her grandson is threatening self-harm. With suicide rates rising after the pandemic, what are we doing to prevent this loss of life? ⌘ Read more
All local government areas in Victoria are raising the rainbow flag on IDAHOBIT, marking a historic moment for the worldwide LGBT community. ⌘ Read more
A 66-year-old man has allegedly tried to murder another man in broad daylight on a street in north-west Queensland. ⌘ Read more
They were marketed for their silence, but now the blind and low-vision community are calling for fake noises to be attached to electric vehicles. ⌘ Read more
Western Australia will significantly expand the number of unsolved missing and murdered cases where a $1 million reward is on offer for information that results in a conviction, the state government is set to announce later today. ⌘ Read more
The future of the Collingwood Magpies Super Netball team is up in the air, with the club in grave danger of folding due to financial woes. ⌘ Read more
His contributions to rugby league and union are beyond reproach, however his sacking from the Wallabies after expressing his religious beliefs sparked a debate that continues to polarise to this day. ⌘ Read more
For millions of Australians, solar panels have been a ticket to cheap, clean power. But researchers and human rights activists warn there's a dark side to their supply and changes are needed. ⌘ Read more
Moscow has touted the Kinzhal as a next-generation hypersonic missile that was all but unstoppable. Off the battlefield, Ukraine has detained the head of its Supreme Court on corruption allegations. ⌘ Read more
Getting back in the black by 2026-27 relies heavily on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas field off the coast of the Tiwi Islands going ahead, but it's facing opposition from traditional owners and rising environmental costs. ⌘ Read more
The historic former homestead of renowned artist Arthur Boyd was gifted to the Australian public in the 1990s and has operated as a national museum since. ⌘ Read more
This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen. ⌘ Read more
New data reveals that, while remote regions have attracted the highest average plan value, participants in those postcodes spend less due to restricted service provision. ⌘ Read more
Mali wanted to achieve the "great Australian dream" of owning her own home. It turned into a nightmare when one of the country's largest builders collapsed. ⌘ Read more
Early settlers who fished native reefs with rakes and chains left them devoid of marine life but a project in Tasmania is the latest example of how the tide is being turned many years later. ⌘ Read more
As the game involving the political football — aka Hobart's AFL stadium — enters what could be the final quarter, Tasmania may find itself facing a constitutional crisis, writes Adam Langenberg. ⌘ Read more
Despite being gradually phased out, the toxic chemicals are still found in products like household cookware, waterproof jackets, stain resistant carpets and food packaging, experts say. ⌘ Read more
Art Gallery of New South Wales has returned an 800-year-old wooden carving to the Nepalese temple it was taken from, but after 20 years of work, and with so many more stolen pieces in their collection, experts say more needs to be done. ⌘ Read more
Australia is experiencing a shortage of police officers, with some states embarking on overseas recruitment drives and one state trying to sign people up at football games. ⌘ Read more
While New Zealanders have welcomed easier, cheaper pathways to gain Australian citizenship, some say they were left in the dark about plans to abolish an expensive visa that will soon be redundant. ⌘ Read more
Greenpeace has released underwater footage of Woodside's sunken riser turret mooring off the West Australian coast. The activist group says the structure is "decaying" and poses a contamination risk. ⌘ Read more
A devastating fire ravaged through a hostel in New Zealand's capital early Tuesday morning, taking the lives of at least six people. Here's what we know so far. ⌘ Read more
Younger Australians are being forced to change their behaviour to deal with the rising cost of living, a report based on the financial data of 7 million people shows. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks during the Quad summit. ⌘ Read more