'A simpler way of being': The rise of the offline club

There's a growing movement of young people coming together to switch off their phones and rediscover life offline. [...]

Some Australians forced to choose 'between food and medicine', new survey finds

A new survey has shed light on the financial decisions faced by some Australians prescribed medicines not covered by the PBS. [...]

US-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan | Evening News Bulletin 11 April 2026

US-Iran talks set to begin in Pakistan; Energy minister provides update on fuel supplies; And in sport, Supercars cancels final race of the Taupo round due to looming cyclone in… [...]

How Pakistan became the unlikely mediator of US-Iran peace negotiations

Officials from the US and Iran are set to meet in Islamabad, with Pakistan hoping to broker an end to the war in the Middle East. [...]

'Splashdown confirmed' as Artemis II astronauts return to Earth from record-breaking trip to the moon

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have returned to Earth after creating history on their pass behind the moon. They splashed down in the Pacific this morning, after flying… [...]

'Blips' led these Australian backyard astronomers to a world-first planetary discovery

Amateur astronomers have been recognised for their discoveries that have "guided humanity’s big telescopes." [...]

Artemis II crew return safely after historic lunar flyby | Midday News Bulletin 11 April 2026

Artemis II crew return safely after historic lunar flyby and 10 days in space; Australia and Singapore guarantee fuel and LNG supply continuity; And in sport, a record and an… [...]

Artemis II astronauts emerge from capsule after safely returning to Earth

The Orion capsule splashed down off the coast of California after a historic 10-day mission around the moon and back. [...]

Iran and US still at odds on truce terms as negotiating teams arrive in Islamabad

Iran says that to end the war in the Middle East, its assets must be unblocked and a ceasefire implemented in Lebanon. [...]

Digital detox: welcome to the offline club for those wanting a screen-free connection

A new kind of club has emerged in Amsterdam - one where participants choose to go offline, away from their phones and other devices. The gathering reflects a wider trend,… [...]

INTERVIEW: The Cocos Islands will soon become uninhabitable; but what happens to the residents?

A remote Australian outpost more than 3,000 kilometres from Perth, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands are facing an uncertain future. Climate modelling predicts the low-lying atoll, home to around 600 residents,… [...]

They were cleaning their homes in hope. By morning, the bombs had fallen

Strikes in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, deepening uncertainty and the human cost of a war it did not choose. [...]