Seine River tests below Olympic standards ahead of swimming competitions

Tests by monitoring group Eau de Paris show that in parts of the river, E. coli levels were above the safe limit determined by European rules on June 17, when… [...]

A boat parade, Lady Gaga and torrential rain: The key moments of the Olympics opening ceremony

This is the first time the opening ceremony has been staged outside the main stadium, making it the biggest-ever launch for an Olympic event. [...]

This family’s food charity sends out 5,500 free meals weekly – and still struggles to meet rising demand

Foodbank Australia says 3.7 million households have battled worrying levels of food insecurity in the past year mainly due to living costs. Charities feeding those in need say they can… [...]

INTERVIEW: Bruce Wolpe on Kamala Harris bid for the White House

United States Vice President Kamala Harris has begun her campaign for the presidency after President Joe Biden decided to drop out of the race following pressure from his party to… [...]

Morning News Bulletin 27 July 2024

In this bulletin, rail sabotage in France ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympics; Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump in Florida; and in AFL, Port Adelaide defeats Carlton by… [...]

Who is your Olympic body match?

Olympic athletes come in all shapes and sizes — from the lofty basketballers to the small and powerful gymnasts. Use our interactive tool to find out how you measure up. [...]

Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris' US presidential bid

The former US president and his wife Michelle Obama have endorsed current vice-president Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for US president. [...]

Australians set to receive world's first valveless artificial heart

Up to 10 Australians will soon become the recipients of the world's first valveless artificial heart. Earlier this month, a patient in the U.S. received the new device, and professionals… [...]

Hundreds of wildfires burn in Canada and California

: A 'wall of flames' has destroyed at least half of the historic resort town of Jasper in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.… [...]

Employment based pathway aiming to fast track much needed teachers

With a nationwide shortage of teachers, trainees usually need four years to become qualified. Now, a Victorian initiative is spreading - and it helps other professionals fast-track their way into… [...]

Staff at Nine newspapers on strike after pay offer rejected

Journalists at some of Australia's most popular newspapers have begun five days of industrial action over pay, conditions and the use of artificial intelligence. The strikes at the Sydney Morning… [...]

Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for 'immediate' ceasefire in Gaza

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand urging for a "desperately" needed ceasefire in Gaza. [...]