EV battery supply chains in focus as China halts sulphuric acid exports

China ceasing exports of sulphuric acid is expected to put pressure on both EV battery and fertiliser supply chains [...]

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international health emergency

The outbreak of the highly contagious disease began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. [...]

A major tax deadline is coming next year — could it spark a rush to sell?

The changes to CGT will take effect starting in July 2027, giving investors time to decide what to do with their properties. [...]

Taylor vows to regain voter 'trust' but says prospect of One Nation in Coalition is 'nonsense'

As the Liberal Party loses voters to One Nation, Angus Taylor has played down the idea of expanding the Coalition to include it. [...]

Who is DARA, the Bulgarian singer who won Eurovision 2026?

DARA's song Bangaranga swept voting at the famed song competition, beating out Israel, Romania and Australia. [...]

Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria sweeps grand final as Australia's Delta Goodrem places fourth

The finals weren't without controversy, boos erupting from the audience as Israel's points totals were announced. [...]

In the wake of the social media ban, Australia's queer youth are seeking connection

With social media closed to them, some LGBTIQ+ youth are turning to unmoderated spaces online to find community. [...]

Driving of car into pedestrians in Italian city was a deliberate act, authorities say

Italy's interior ministry said the driver was undergoing treatment for psychiatric disorders as the search for a motive continues. [...]

Antisemitism, Zionism and Israel: Royal commission hearings take a political turn

Differentiating antisemitism and criticism of Israel was one focal point of the commission's second week of hearings. [...]

Prepper used to be a dirty word. But these 'ordinary' people think it's just sensible now

One lives in the bush for $50 a week. Another grows vegetables in South Australia. Meet Australia's doomsday preppers. [...]

Bulgaria wins the 2026 Eurovision grand final as Australia places fourth — as it happened

A new champion has been crowned at the Eurovision 2026. [...]

Gaza mosques announce Hamas military leader's death

Witnesses said mosques ⁠announced ‌Izz al-Din al-Haddad's "martyrdom" after Israel's military said ‌airstrikes had ‌targeted ⁠him. [...]