Why the ultra rich are abandoning New York, as the city loses its finance-capital status
High local taxes, housing costs and a drop in finance-industry jobs mean New York City is losing its allure. ⌘ Read more
Finally disclosed: The Trump gift Albanese wanted to keep quiet
The Prime Minister has updated his register of members interests to reveal what Donald Trump gave him during his visit to the White House last month. ⌘ Read more
The average Australian wedding is $34,000. Polly and Riley’s choice starts at $480
In a year when Jeff Bezos’ wedding was slammed for its excess, registry weddings are on the rise. ⌘ Read more
Perth OnlyFans model faces court accused of using CBD building for sex work
Cinque Mingma Angel Crimson Brothers, 24, appeared in court charged with one count of unlawful possession and for being a tenant who permitted a premises to be used for prostitution. ⌘ Read more
Sex could help wounds heal faster by reducing stress
Mild wounds healed faster if people took a spray containing the “love hormone” oxytocin and set aside time to praise their partner – but they cleared up even quicker if these individuals were also intimate with their other half ⌘ Read more
Huge cloud of plasma belched out by star 130 light years away
A coronal mass ejection from a distant star has been confirmed for the first time, raising questions about how such events could impact exoplanet habitability ⌘ Read more
Is a deadly asteroid about to hit Earth? Meet the man who can tell you
When an asteroid threatens Earth, astronomers use a rating called the Torino scale to communicate the risk. Richard Binzel, who invented the scale, tells New Scientist about his 50-year career in planetary defence ⌘ Read more
‘So magical’: Sky watchers treated to spectacular aurora light show across Australia
The southern lights, known also as aurora australis, dazzled sky watchers across a wide area as a severe solar storm impacted Earth. ⌘ Read more
Chemical computer can recognise patterns and perform multiple tasks
Previous attempts at building a chemical computer have been too simple, too rigid or too hard to scale, but an approach based on a network of reactions can perform multiple tasks without having to be reconfigured ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Thursday, November 13
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Women prefer to be prettier than a partner, but men want to be funnier
When measuring yourself against your partner, which traits do you prefer to have compared with your significant other? A survey that forced people to choose has found that men and women have different preferences when it comes to being smarter, funnier or more attractive ⌘ Read more
IBM has unveiled two unprecedentedly complex quantum computers
IBM revealed two new quantum computers, called Loon and Nighthawk – the qubits they use are connected in newly intricate ways and may enable a way to run error-free computations ⌘ Read more
Brisbane bands added to playlists urging Aussies to listen local
“Attending live shows is still the best way to support local artists,” one artist said. ⌘ Read more
Some teachers receive surprise pay bump as union plans new strike
A minor increase in some state school teachers’ pay packets was not the olive branch bewildered workers had been hoping for. ⌘ Read more
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Canberra anymore
The PM doubles up (again). ⌘ Read more
Family’s grief over teenager’s murder of grandmother
The family of a grandmother killed in a fatal stabbing that sparked landmark law reforms has broken down as they spoke of the horror attack’s impact. ⌘ Read more
Convicted child sex offender employed at petting zoo for months
A convicted child sex offender has been working in close proximity to children at a Queensland petting zoo for months. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane motorbike rider relives road rage attack
A Brisbane motorbike rider has relieved a road rage attack as police search for the man allegedly responsible. ⌘ Read more
Measles alert issued after US singer’s concert
Queensland Health has issued a measles alert after three confirmed cases emerged from a Jelly Roll concert at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. ⌘ Read more
Jail is not a solution to a complex problem
The state government’s proposals in relation to young offenders have drawn strong reaction from readers. ⌘ Read more
‘A breeding ground for misogyny’: Calls to shut down popular review website
A Melbourne-run sex review website with more than 250,000 members has been labelled a breeding ground for misogyny and unacceptable behaviour towards women. ⌘ Read more
Jaya was forced out of her rental. She just bought the house for $200
Jaya Roche and partner Cory went to the auction to see what their former home in northern NSW sold for. The couple now need to find somewhere to relocate it. ⌘ Read more
‘No one is bigger than the union’: CFMEU chief swings axe in cleanout
The CFMEU has flagged the moves as part of reforms to the union’s scandal-tainted Victorian branch. ⌘ Read more
Beach days, card games then grief: Young family’s tragedy strikes at the heart of close-knit community
Krishna and Sapana Neupane adored their Spider-Man loving son and his older sister. The migrant family’s dreams of a new life have been shattered after three of them were killed in a horrific car crash that left a close relative fighting for life. ⌘ Read more
Gather Round’s future uncertain despite continued success
Adelaide will again host the AFL’s Gather Round in 2026, but the event’s long-term future in South Australia remains uncertain. ⌘ Read more
New developers to take over flood-ravaged shopping centre site
Developer giant Mirvac is moving on from its project, with the new owners set to pursue plans approved in principle by the city council. ⌘ Read more
QantasLink flight investigated following mid-air emergency
An investigation is underway after a QantasLink flight experienced a mid-air incident that prompted an emergency landing in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Victorian premier vows to treat violent youth offenders like adults in major justice overhaul
Victoria’s premier unveiled a raft of new justice reforms today aimed at tackling the state’s crime wave. ⌘ Read more
Australia, Indonesia to sign historic defence deal
Australia and Indonesia are set to sign a new defence treaty. ⌘ Read more
Former CFMEU boss John Setka charged over alleged harassment
Former CFMEU boss John Setka has been arrested and charged over allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a union administrator. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi leader in second bid for release over camp attack
Avowed Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell has made a second bail bid after allegedly leading a group attack on an Aboriginal protest site. ⌘ Read more
Shark attack victim’s widow speaks out for first time
Maria Psillakis’ husband lost his life in a shark attack in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. ⌘ Read more
Liberal Party showdown for net zero target
The Liberal Party is set to ditch its pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions after a marathon meeting in Canberra. ⌘ Read more
Menulog set to shut in Australia
Menulog will shut in Australia this month, impacting approximately 120 jobs and ending years of operations in the country. ⌘ Read more
Owner devastated as police investigate restaurant fire in Sydney’s west
An Italian restaurant in Sydney’s west has burnt down, with more than 60 fire crews battling the blaze overnight. ⌘ Read more
The Liberals’ five hour-long net zero meeting, as it happened
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Men charged over pursuit that closed Kwinana Freeway
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Australia news LIVE: Majority of Liberals favour dumping net zero after five-hour meeting; Most MPs agree to 10 principles
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A shark killed Maria’s husband two months ago. This is what she says Sydney’s beaches need
Maria Psillakis says “questions need to be asked” of the state’s shark alert systems, two months after her husband Mercury was killed by a great white. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Majority of Liberals favour dumping net zero after five-hour meeting
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Australia news LIVE: Majority of Liberals favour dumping net zero after five-hour meeting
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Majority of Liberals favour dumping net zero after five-hour meeting, mostly agree to 10 principles
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Majority of Liberals favour dumping net zero in five-hour meeting, which Ley says went ‘really well’
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Djoker opens up on Sinner’s doping saga
Novak Djokovic reveals his thoughts on the handling of Jannik Sinner’s doping saga. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest two people over alleged hit-run
Police have made two arrests over the alleged hit-run death of a young father at Hillier in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Men charged over pursuit that closed Kwinana Freeway
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Kyle and Jackie O escape charges over mushroom trial commentary
It was a day of mixed news for the nationally syndicated program with the Australian Communications and Media Authority serving them with a notice of intention to impose conditions on their radio licence. ⌘ Read more
Menulog set to shut in Australia
Menulog will shut in Australia this month, impacting approximately 120 jobs and ending years of operations in the country. ⌘ Read more
Victorian premier vows to treat violent youth offenders like adults in major justice overhaul
Victoria’s premier unveiled a raft of new justice reforms today aimed at tackling the state’s crime wave. ⌘ Read more
Australia, Indonesia to sign historic defence deal
Australia and Indonesia are set to sign a new defence treaty. ⌘ Read more