UNAIDS says Trump’s cuts have killed people and left millions without medicine
The United Nations body charged with fighting the spread of HIV says the Trump administration’s cuts to the US foreign aid budget have sent the global aid response into “crisis mode”. ⌘ Read more

Matildas prepare to face New Zealand with one eye on Asian Cup
Ahead of two friendlies against their trans-Tasman rivals, the Matildas are mindful they cannot waste any time in the build-up to next year’s Asian Cup. ⌘ Read more

Steady rise in occupational violence incidents at Canberra’s hospitals
They were treated as “heroes and angels” during the pandemic years, but the number of occupational violence incidents against healthcare workers and staff working in Canberra’s Health Services is steadily increasing, new documents reveal. ⌘ Read more

NSW Police ordered to pay $24k after woman pepper sprayed, dog tasered
The woman had sued NSW Police after officers pepper sprayed her and tasered her dog during a mental health check in Western Sydney in 2021. ⌘ Read more

Sydney mural of Tony Abbott marrying himself painted over
Possibly the longest ever wedding ceremony is now over for former prime minister Tony Abbott, after Scott Marsh’s mural was painted over. ⌘ Read more

Inflation jumps to 3.8pc in October, up from 3.6pc in September
Inflation jumps to 3.8pc in October, up from 3.6pc in September, according to new complete monthly data from the ABS. ⌘ Read more

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Police search powers in Melbourne CBD criticised as ‘gross invasion’
Melbourne’s CBD will become a designated area from this weekend, giving police the power to search people and vehicles for prohibited weapons. ⌘ Read more

Australians with dementia urged to revisit the past like Hemsworth family
Helena Popovic took her father on a trip home to Serbia after he was diagnosed with dementia and believes its reminiscence therapy slowed the condition’s progress. ⌘ Read more

The river is life for these remote communities, but no-one will swim in it
For months, people in remote Indigenous communities have been reporting skin rashes after going in the water, and a report confirms something is wrong with the river. ⌘ Read more

Family sues Geelong Hospital over alleged medical negligence
Court documents allege the hospital breached its duty of care while caring for Port Fairy woman Jennifer Buchanan. ⌘ Read more

‘To be childlike is admirable’: The artists embracing their inner child
Whether it’s enormous puppets, interactive bunny installations or handmade ceramics, these artists are embracing joy, whimsy and silliness to help people connect to their inner child. ⌘ Read more

Mental health beds closed in Hobart due to rat infestation
A rat infestation has forced the temporary closure of Peacock House, one of Tasmania’s few public inpatient mental health facilities. ⌘ Read more

Merrett gives up Bombers captaincy after failed Hawks trade
Zach Merrett steps down as Essendon men’s captain after his failed trade request to Hawthorn left his position untenable. ⌘ Read more

Minister urged to heed expert advice to avoid more Banksia Hill trouble
For most, the absence of youth detention from the headlines after years of chaos would have been an indication things were working well — but Monday’s troubling disturbance shows just how much still needs to be done. ⌘ Read more

Voters rate Dutton worst leader in decades and prefer Labor on economy
The results of Australia’s most prominent election study show Peter Dutton was the least popular leader in four decades. ⌘ Read more

Call for men to step up and help end family and domestic violence
Men and boys are being urged to play a part in changing the culture of violence against women and children, as the annual 16 Days in WA campaign began with a rally in the Perth CBD. ⌘ Read more

Fremantle’s cappuccino strip is hiding an illegal trade in plain sight
Convenience stores along the popular strip are scarcely stocked with chocolate bars and chewing gum but it’s the merchandise under the counter that’s really paying the rent. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Optus investigating ‘significant’ outage south of Melbourne
Calls to emergency services have been impacted by the outage, the telco confirmed, with more than 14,000 customers affected. ⌘ Read more

Rabbit population boom blamed on lack of funding for biological control
Landholders across Australia say rabbit numbers in some areas are at levels never seen before. ⌘ Read more

NT Integrity and Ethics Commissioner established amid opposition
The Northern Territory parliament has passed a bill creating an Integrity and Ethics Commissioner. It will take responsibility for four integrity bodies in the territory, including the anti-corruption watchdog. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand’s ‘suitcase murders’
A mother who murdered her two children and stuffed them into suitcases stashed inside a storage locker is sentenced to life imprisonment in New Zealand. ⌘ Read more

Newly formed Queensland company secures 1,000 coal mining jobs
A newly formed Queensland company has taken over a majority shareholding in a Bowen Basin coal mine, securing 1,000 jobs. ⌘ Read more

Client Registration and Enterprise Management in the November 2025 MCP Authorization Spec
The New MCP Authorization Spec is Here! Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Model Context Protocol, and with it, the launch of the new 2025-11-25 specification. ⌘ Read more

Family rescued after suspicious Melbourne house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that started in two cars parked at the front of a house in Yarraville, in Melbourne’s inner west. ⌘ Read more

First catastrophic fire warning in two years triggers NSW school closures
Dozens of schools across NSW have been forced to close as a combination of severe weather conditions creates dangerous fire conditions not seen in years. ⌘ Read more

Strikers pip winless Heat in final-ball WBBL thriller
With scores ties before the last delivery of the match, the Adelaide Strikers pull off a tense victory over the struggling Brisbane Heat. ⌘ Read more

Ceramic ‘seeding’ devices and floating pools used in battle to save reef
From growing baby coral in floating pools to using Indigenous cultural knowledge, this trial hopes to regrow the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more

Future of water allocations in the NT could hinge on Supreme Court case
Dozens of Aboriginal Territorians from remote communities travelled to Darwin where they stand alongside Environment Centre NT in a bid to axe a controversial water allocation plan. ⌘ Read more

Live: Labor grilled on plan to find savings in public service
The government is being questioned about its request for departments and agencies to save as much as 5 per cent of their costs. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Storms to continue across Qld in ‘hot, humid, unsettled’ weather
The south-east corner is once again bracing for severe storms for the third day in a row, while much of Queensland is sweltering under humid heatwave conditions. ⌘ Read more

Palestinians left without shelter after Gaza tent cities flood again
Heavy rain has caused significant flooding in Gaza, with thousands of Palestinians living in tents bearing the brunt of the sudden burst of winter weather. ⌘ Read more

Crews working to restore power and phone service after severe storm ‘catastrophe’
Severe thunderstorms have rolled across south-east Queensland this week, causing widespread power outages, school closures, and restricting phone service. ⌘ Read more

Mine search for Gus expected to resume as locals speak of shock and upset
A renewed police search for missing four-year-old Gus is expected to enter its second day, with no indication of any clues revealed so far. ⌘ Read more

Tens of thousands of new homes in limbo due to lack of sewerage and roads
Four years after buying a housing plot the Websters’ land is still vacant, without a water or sewer connection, and they have now been told to expect those services by 2028. ⌘ Read more

Lee’s resurgence recognised with fourth Greg Norman Medal
After winning her third major at the Women’s PGA Championship, Minjee Lee caps off the year by claiming Australian golf’s highest individual honour. ⌘ Read more

Beekeepers struggle amid fears varroa mite infestations are worsening in NSW
The cost of treating varroa mite in the beekeeping industry is flowing onto other food growers reliant on pollination. ⌘ Read more

‘Being famous isn’t cool anymore’: Lurker explores fandom and obsession
In a world where celebrities are accessible on social media in a way they never were before, has fame lost its shine? A new film explores the parasitic relationship between stars and their fans. ⌘ Read more

Extreme heat, winds and catastrophic fire danger for Australia’s east
Eastern Australia is facing a barrage of extreme weather conditions this week, and for many areas the most intense conditions will arrive on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more

Second 15yo charged with murder after fatal Sydney stabbing
A boy is arrested and charged with murder after Riot Squad police raid a home in Rouse Hill. ⌘ Read more

APY Lands governance hearing delayed indefinitely
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands community members have been left disappointed by a last-minute decision to halt a hearing that was set to probe governance issues in the region. ⌘ Read more

B6 toxicity victims ‘vindicated’ as TGA confirms it is coming off shelves
After a rising number of Australians reported suffering from B6 toxicity, the TGA has been forced to act and remove some supplements from shelves. ⌘ Read more

Pope Francis’s Popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children
A former “Popemobile” used by Pope Francis during his 2014 tour of the Holy Land has been transformed into a mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children, but Israeli authorities are yet to give permission for it to enter the war-ravaged strip. ⌘ Read more

After a 13-year search, researchers discover a ‘magical’ rare flower bloom
A team of researchers have described the “magical” experience of finding a rare species of flower in bloom deep in the Sumatran rainforest after a 23-hour trek. ⌘ Read more

Coalition makes tax cut pitch in bid to restore credibility among young
Shadow Treasurer Ted O’Brien will address the National Press Club on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more

Contact visits reduced at Tasmania’s prisons due to staff shortages
The ABC has heard of a five-year-old’s distress at being unable to speak with her father in a Tasmanian prison. Workers say that lockdowns due to staff shortages are to blame. ⌘ Read more

The online war for Australian visas and how much it costs to win
Thousands of young Indonesians want the chance to come to Australia to work, but first they have to win a visa application “war” that puts them in the sights of scammers and dodgy operators promising them what they want — for a price. ⌘ Read more

Fingerprints, fibres and DNA: Do you know forensic facts from fiction?
Forensics has provided the biggest breakthrough in criminal justice in the last century. It’s also become the perfect subject matter for TV crime shows. But do you know forensic facts from fiction? Take our quiz to find out. ⌘ Read more

How a daughter’s ‘puzzle’ inspired one of the world’s most popular cameras
On November 26, 1948, the first Polaroid camera was released commercially, changing photography forever. ⌘ Read more

Drowned boy was able to slip through ‘ineffective’ fence, lawsuit claims
The grieving parents of a four-year-old boy who drowned in a suburban lagoon are suing Melbourne Water and a council over the tragedy. ⌘ Read more