‘Dark shadow’ recalled at ex-governor-general’s funeral
The family of a former governor-general who resigned over his handling of child sexual abuse in the Anglican church has reflected on the shadow cast over his final years. Peter…
Australia urged to step up climate leadership on oceans
Australia is being urged to use its prominent international climate diplomacy role to show leadership on ocean health and fill a void left by the United States. Ahead of mid-year…
‘Trainwreck’: One Nation forced to clarify housing plan
Pauline Hanson has been forced to confirm how One Nation’s housing policy would work after multiple party members misspoke or could not provide crucial details in separate interviews. Under the…
Probiotic firm hopes for great things from new strain
A probiotic strain developed by an Australian biotechnology group over a number of years has produced good results in early trials, its owner says. Biome Australia has licensed a number…
Wider watchdog inquiry launched into consulting firm
The corporate watchdog has launched a formal investigation into a top-tier consultancy firm following allegations it misused confidential information. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission told a budget estimates inquiry…
NDIS cuts could restrict some people from work access
Disabled Australians could be left without the ability to regularly work or access medical appointments as a result of sweeping funding cuts, a senate committee has heard. Revealed in May,…
Aussie shares dip as commodity prices drag miners lower
Australia’s share market is on track to wipe nearly two weeks of gains in two sessions, as soft metals prices weigh on mining stocks. The S&P/ASX200 fell 53.2 points by…
Scammers fleece Aussies of almost $250m in three months
Australians lost almost a quarter of a billion dollars in the first three months of 2026, with online cons driving the largest losses. Scammers cheated Aussies out of $248.3 million…
Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets to claim ODI series 2-1
Hosts hold their nerve on a tricky wicket to reach target Australia only set 158 despite Josh Inglis’s 65 Pakistan overcame Australian spin on a tricky wicket to win the…
Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory
Click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown champion Continue reading…