Australia’s best photos of the month – May 2026
Nullarbor outback golf, a political shake-up and the best beards contest are all part of the Guardian Australia’s best photos from around the country Continue reading…
What is a blue micromoon and when is the best time to see it this weekend?
A blue micromoon is a rare spectacle, though it’s not as blue or as micro as you might imagine This weekend the night skies will feature a rare spectacle –…
The moment I knew: Out of the blue, he said he’d never wanted children but would have a baby with me
Carmen Pavlovic had always wished to become a mother but a family wasn’t on the cards for Pete. Then one night in Beijing, he made his ‘outlandish statement’ Find more…
Botox at the dentist and fillers on your lunch break: how did cosmetic treatments become the new normal?
Once associated with wealth and celebrity, cosmetic treatments to defy ageing have become more commonplace. What is it doing to beauty standards? Mary Munson’s first non-surgical cosmetic treatment wasn’t the…
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies The timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe…
Trump plans to appeal order on US tariff refunds
US businesses big and small have started receiving tariff refunds after the United States Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to impose higher import taxes…
Housing fair go spruiked as Labor digs in on tax reform
Falling home ownership rates among younger Australians feature in the latest sales pitch from a federal government still fighting fires weeks after the budget release. Levelling the playing field for…
Dead certain. The ledger showing how Australia fails its women
So far this year, 34 women have been killed by their domestic partners while our Government turns a blind eye, carefully selecting what atrocities to focus on. Andrew Brown with…
Germany’s ailing Free Democrats pick 74-year-old leader
Germany’s ailing Free Democratic Party has picked the 74-year-old Wolfgang Kubicki as its new leader, as the pro-business party seeks to recover from a run of election defeats. The veteran…
The battle for AI sovereignty. Has Australia already lost?
Australia has a history of letting global corporations extract value from our resources while leaving the public to carry the costs. With artificial intelligence, that could be a disaster. Kim…