A rare brain illness couldn’t stop Milly from making country netball history
A rare brain illness left Milly Brock unable to walk or speak, but eight months later, she was back leading her regional netball club on grand final day. ⌘ Read more
Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK
Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland. ⌘ Read more
Spurs under fire after moving rainbow flag for Champions League clash
Tottenham moves a rainbow flag inside its stadium following a request from Czech side Sparta Prague ahead of the two teams’ Champions League meeting. ⌘ Read more
NFL team turns to retired grandfather to play quarterback due to injury crisis
The Indianapolis Colts reportedly sign Philip Rivers to play at quarterback, four years after he retired from the NFL. ⌘ Read more
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
Complaint filed over FIFA’S ‘egregious abuse of power’ with Trump award
A human rights organisation files an official complaint to FIFA over its peace prize awarded to US president Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s Slow AI Pace Becomes a Strength As Market Grows Weary of Spending
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Shares of Apple were battered earlier this year as the iPhone maker faced repeated complaints about its lack of an artificial intelligence strategy. But as the AI trade faces increasing scrutiny, that hesitance has gone from a weakness to a strength – and it’s showing up in th … ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Firefighter rocked by cancer battles ‘outdated’ scheme for compensation
Matthew Petch says firefighters like him are being left behind by an outdated compensation scheme and a lack of health screening. ⌘ Read more
Pet camera captures bull and horse sneaking into NT politician’s home
An NT resident tells of discovering he had unexpected guests in his home, after his dogs were filmed nudging open a door and letting inside a pet bull and horse. ⌘ Read more
2025 Will Be World’s Second or Third-Hottest Year on Record, EU Scientists Say
This year is set to be the world’s second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024’S record-breaking heat, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Tuesday. From a report: The data is the latest from C3S following last month’s COP30 climate summit, where governments faile … ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death of man in unit block
Police launch a homicide investigation after the death of a man in a home at Newcastle early this morning. ⌘ Read more
Why opposition to faster approvals is about more than just the environment
As WA’s state development laws make their way through parliament, critics are concerned about environmental approvals and concentration of power, but the government insists the new laws mean more transparency. ⌘ Read more
Artist Nnena Kalu earns ‘historic’ Turner Prize win
Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award. ⌘ Read more
Alpine resort’s only childcare service set to shut its doors next year
Families living at Falls Creek in Victoria’s Alpine region want Alpine Resorts Victoria to reconsider its decision to close the mountain’s only childcare facility. ⌘ Read more
Spending on child removal protection ‘shockingly low’, report finds
Only 15.6 per cent of national child protection funding goes towards family support services aimed at keeping families intact, a report has found. Advocates are urging the government to ‘invest in families, not crisis”. ⌘ Read more
Proteas crash to record low as India flexes muscles ahead of World Cup
The rematch of last year’s T20 World Cup final is dominated by India as South Africa is dismissed for just 74 runs. ⌘ Read more
Fans report waiting hours to get into Brisbane Lady Gaga concert
Suncorp Stadium says “technical issues” identified during a sound check meant the gates did not open until 50 minutes later than scheduled, which caused long queues. ⌘ Read more
UN blocked from inspecting crammed NT prisons
The number of people in custody has surged dramatically in the Northern Territory since the government passed sweeping bail and justice reforms in 2024. ⌘ Read more
Why is Elon Musk in a war of words with the European Union?
The latest target of Elon Musk’s ire is the European Union, which he has called a “bureaucratic monster” that “should be abolished”. So, what’s going on? ⌘ Read more
US judge clears release of grand jury documents against Ghislaine Maxwell
The judge granted the Justice Department’s request under a new law requiring the release of files related to Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to rise as US Federal Reserve holds two-day meeting, likely to result in rate cuts
The Australian market is likely to open slightly higher, following a cautious and relatively flat performance on Wall Street as the US Federal Reserve decides on whether to cut interest rates. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft 365 Prices Rising For Businesses and Governments in July 2026
Microsoft has announced that it will raise prices on its Microsoft 365 productivity suites for businesses and government clients starting in July 2026, marking the first commercial price increase since 2022. Small business and frontline worker plans face the steepest hikes: Business Basic jumps 16.7% to $7 per user per month, while fr … ⌘ Read more
Live: PM says Australian families ‘taking back power’ from social media companies
The prime minister says Australian families are “taking back power” from social media companies as the under-16s ban kicks off today. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
Child who survived deadly snake bite sells cows to raise money for helicopter
This 10-year-old is selling her family’s cows to help raise funds for those who rescued her when she suffered a potentially deadly snake bite. ⌘ Read more
‘Forever grateful’ Verstappen pays tribute to retiring Red Bull icon
Max Verstappen reacts as Helmut Marko’s retirement leaves Red Bull without its two main guiding personalities since its entry into F1. ⌘ Read more
Call for Australia to adopt federal human rights act
Legal experts say Australia is lagging in its human rights approach and should adopt a federal human rights act. ⌘ Read more
Taronga Zoo to ‘rewild’ cleared farmland with native Australian animals
Taronga Zoo has successfully bred native Australian animals for years — but it now has a vision on how to re-establish their populations. ⌘ Read more
Scorchers take aim at Sixers as young gun out duels Lanning in WBBL
The Perth Scorchers keep their WBBL title hopes alive with a win over the Stars in a knockout final, as youngster Chloe Ainsworth shows her credentials on the big stage. ⌘ Read more
The Inevitable Shape of Cheap Online Retail
Pinduoduo in China, Shopee in Southeast Asia, and Meesho in India operate in markets that could hardly be more different – an upper-middle-income industrial state, a stitched-together archipelago of under-banked economies, and a country where three-quarters of retail is unorganized and e-commerce penetration sits at about 7% – yet all three have landed on the same business model.
These pla … ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged gunfire, grenade attack in Sydney’s north-west
A 19-year-old is expected to front court on Wednesday after been charged over the alleged shooting at a Tallawong home. ⌘ Read more
Abuse survivors say Centrelink’s ‘couple rule’ puts women in danger
Financial and domestic abuse survivors say the way Centrelink assesses benefit payments for people in a relationship makes it harder for women to leave dangerous relationships. ⌘ Read more
Changes are coming for short-term rentals in Brisbane’s suburban areas
Up to 500 short-term rental operators will be told to return to the long-term rental market under major reforms announced by Brisbane City Council. ⌘ Read more
Rain across NSW to provide bushfire relief for next few days
The most widespread rain in three months will develop across New South Wales during the coming days, reducing the threat of bushfires in the lead-up to Christmas. ⌘ Read more
Planned power outage impacted ability to defend homes from bushfires
A planned power outage went ahead in the Bulahdelah area in northern NSW on Friday despite an active bushfire in the region, which later destroyed four homes. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The UK praises Europe’s “strength” after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war. ⌘ Read more
How Pokemon Cards Became a Stock Market For Millennials
The Pokemon Trading Card Game has quietly transformed into something its creators never intended: a speculative asset class dominated by adults hunting for profit while children struggle to find a single pack on store shelves. The resale market has climbed so high that the latest set, Phantasmal Flames, had a rare Charizard illustration valued at more than $800 b … ⌘ Read more
Gaza named deadliest place for journalists in 2025
Gaza has been named the deadliest place in the world to work as a journalist by French-based press freedom advocates Reporters Without Borders. ⌘ Read more
Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. ⌘ Read more
Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield
Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems. ⌘ Read more
Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine’s front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says. ⌘ Read more
Christmas cards remind prisoners they are ‘not forgotten’ over the holidays
Two Adelaide women have made it their mission to collect 2,000 Christmas cards for prisoners who’ll spend this year’s festive season behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Demand for water cannot be an ‘afterthought’ in AI push
Australia has more than 250 data centres and more in the pipeline, prompting experts to warn against using drinking water to cool servers. ⌘ Read more
**Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed **
In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein. ⌘ Read more
Calls to protect victims of financial abuse caught in $11 billion debt trap
Perpetrators of financial abuse commit fraud by impersonating their partners, making them company directors in secret and putting business and tax debts in their names. The government wants to fix the problem, but will its proposed reforms go far enough? ⌘ Read more
The social media ban for under-16s starts today — here’s what to know
After months of build-up, the time has finally come. From today, Australians under the age of 16 are now banned from having a social media account. ⌘ Read more
‘Additional cuts are not needed’ with rate hikes now on the agenda
The Reserve Bank governor has opened the door to interest rate hikes in 2026, but how soon will she walk through it? ⌘ Read more