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
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
FBI set to interview Democrats who urged US military to ignore illegal orders
It comes after the six US politicians appeared in a social media video which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth described as “seditious”. ⌘ Read more
Four more arrested in connection with Louvre jewel heist
Four other people were already arrested and placed under formal investigation on October 29 and November 1. ⌘ Read more
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans woman
The Irish co-creator of the British TV comedy show Father Ted has been found guilty of damaging the phone of a trans woman but cleared of harassing her by posting comments about her online. ⌘ Read more
US and Russia hold peace talks as further strikes pummel Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could also travel to the White House this week, amid a flurry of diplomacy over a US-proposed peace plan. ⌘ Read more
Menulog customers pushed to Uber Eats ahead of operations ceasing
Uber Eats says the partnership allows a “smooth transition” for Menulog customers before the service ceases operations in Australia on November 26. ⌘ Read more
New Research Finds America’s Top Social Media Sites: YouTube (84%) Facebook (71%), Instagram (50%)
Pew Research surveyed 5,022 Americans this year (between February 5 and June 18), asking them
“do you ever use” YouTube, Facebook, and nine of the other top social media platforms. The results?
YouTube 84%
Facebook 71%
Instagram 50%
TikTok 37%
WhatsApp 32%
Reddit 26%
Snapchat 2 … ⌘ Read more
Top Stories: Tim Cook’s 2026 Exit?, Mac Pro on Hold, and More
2025 is rapidly drawing to a close, but this week still saw some interesting news in the world of Apple, led by a report claiming that Tim Cook’s retirement as Apple CEO might not be too far away.
This week also saw word that the future of the Mac Pro appears to be in question, while Apple continues to work on the upcoming iOS 26.2 update and related relea … ⌘ Read more
Set Alarm-Style iPhone Reminders in iOS 26.2
In iOS 26.2, currently in beta, Apple has added a new optional feature that provides the Reminders app with a more urgent notification system. When you need to ensure you don’t miss an important task, you can now set an alarm that works just like your morning wake-up call, with a snooze and slide-to-stop slider.
The feature distinguishes Reminder alarms from sta … ⌘ Read more