Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over? | Emma John
From Max Dowman to Kimi Antonelli, Sky Brown and Luke Littler, peak performance can be attained ever earlier thanks to support and science Des Ryan lives on the west coast…
To My Daughter Forever Stuck at Eight, To the Indifferent U.S. Healthcare System
My daughter, Lila, should have turned eight this year. She should have been carrying a schoolbag covered in butterflies to school, holding my hand to feed pigeons in the park…
China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now
As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar Middle East crisis –…
Trump-appointed panel approves 24-karat-gold coin featuring his image
Federal law says living presidents can’t appear on currency, but commission approves design for US’s 250th birthday A federal arts commission on Thursday approved the final design for a 24-karat…
Three flight attendants taken to hospital after Delta flight hits severe turbulence on descent into Sydney
Flight 41 from Los Angeles encountered patch of rough air shortly before landing in Sydney, leaving four crew injured Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
‘Like lighting a cigarette while trying to quit’: Australia approves new coal seam gas expansion
The expansion in Queensland, which has been approved until 2081, will contribute about 120m tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
Anthony Albanese claims hecklers at Lakemba mosque unhappy Labor outlawed ‘extremist organisations’
Prime minister makes hasty exit after people heard yelling phrases including ‘disgrace’, ‘shame’ and ‘genocide supporters’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise
IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy markets The world’s energy watchdog has advised governments to reduce highway speeds and encouraged…
‘Really significant’: analysts warn top fuel suppliers could cut exports to Australia
Energy minister says he is not aware of any cuts to imports from Malaysia, but expert says warnings are ‘really significant’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians
Government faces political fight as industry says mooted 25% levy on exports would hurt Australia’s economy and energy security Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…