‘Racism is like a cancer’: Senator joins growing calls for Royal Commission

The Djab Wurrung, Gunnai, and Gunditjmara senator said a royal commission would have the power to 'hold everyone to account'. [...]

Fast-tracked for Australian citizenship, this sports star has her sights set on LA 2028

Shrijana Ghising is one of the best in the world. Now she's chasing a Paralympics dream for Australia [...]

Is your 2026 Census data private? What the ABS can and cannot share

Information, including names and addresses, collected during the 2026 Census must be destroyed after processing. [...]

Who is Abdul El-Sayed? The Michigan doctor who wants to lead the left to the US Senate

El-Sayed has emerged as one of the Democratic Party's most prominent progressive figures. [...]

You won't believe what we've left in space. It could be nearing a 'tipping point'

Humans have left an extraordinary amount of stuff beyond Earth. What does the SpaceX moon crash tell us about what's to come? [...]

What the upcoming nationwide e-bike crackdown means for you

New standards for the sale of electric bikes, scooters and skateboards are being drafted. [...]

'Don't bank on it': Three factors shaping next week's interest rates decision

A hold on interest rates is widely expected, but one expert says the RBA's next decision is not a foregone conclusion. [...]

'Extremely grateful': Labor MP Ed Husic escapes serious injury after car accident

The Chifley MP suffered fractures and a concussion after being rear-ended at 80km/h on a motorway in western Sydney. [...]

Austria breaks temperature record as heatwave sweeps across Europe

Europe has experienced extreme heatwaves and wildfires this summer, particularly in Mediterranean countries. [...]

School-bus-sized SpaceX rocket chunk crashes into Moon

Experts are concerned by an increase in lunar litter as the United States and China race to return humans to the moon. [...]

High Court finds secret recording can be used as evidence in domestic violence case

Recordings of private conversations are usually illegal, and experts say the ruling is a major milestone for survivors. [...]

Health insurance rebates are changing for some Australians. Here's what to expect

Will a new policy change push people to drop their private health insurance coverage? [...]