Zeno Sworder’s hopeful and poetic Once I Was a Giant wins book of the year at Australian industry awards
In its 26th year, the ABIAs also recognised Possum Magic’s Mem Fox for ‘outstanding service’ to the industry Zeno Sworder’s beautifully illustrated picture book Once I Was a Giant, which…
Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes
Several MPs tell Guardian Australia they are keen to see tweaks, and some are engaging directly with treasurer’s office Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Trump pledges an additional 5,000 troops for Poland in apparent u-turn
The US president’s announcement comes a day before Nato foreign ministers are due to meet, with Marco Rubio criticising the alliance’s failure to help with Iran Donald Trump has announced…
OpenAI makes breakthrough on 80-year-old maths problem
Company says work on Paul Erdős planar unit distance problem shows advance in AI reasoning OpenAI has claimed a further advance in AI reasoning after its technology successfully tackled an…
Last Australian women and children linked to IS leave Syrian camp before expected return home – report
Federal minister Tanya Plibersek says the group will face same repercussions on arrival in Australia as previous returnees Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study
Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakes The risk of snakebites is increasing across the world as reptiles shift their…
House Republicans cancel vote on war powers resolution to end US war in Iran
Cancellation, which avoids embarrassment for Trump, is latest signal of diminishing congressional support for war House Republicans canceled a scheduled Thursday vote on a war powers resolution aimed at ending…
Juan Mata, 38, named A-League’s best player: ‘Again I fell in love with football’
Melbourne Victory playmaker wins Johnny Warren medal Veteran still to make call on future with playing career up in air Juan Mata had been written off, another caught in the…
One Nation’s rapid national expansion in disarray as ‘significant risks’ force dissolution of new branches
Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia also show new branches and members will be subject to strict gag orders Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Australia news live: Crisafulli says ex-minister didn’t warn him about police referral; Ten axes I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
Queensland premier says he was taken by surprise by news that his Olympics minister had been referred to the Australian federal police. Follow today’s news live Guzman y Gomez, the…