Vast swaths of southeastern Australia are sweltering in a heat wave that’s pushed temperatures to close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and forced some residents to protect their ...

Is cash making a comeback? On January 1, the Australian government rolled out a cash mandate that will shake up the way we shop in 2026. Under the new rule, businesses selling fuel and groceries must ...

A single clip has reinforced the harsh truth that life in Australia will never be the same in the wake of the terror attack ...

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia.

Governments around the world are watching the rollout of the landmark law, which made it illegal for those under 16 to have ...

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Protests against the US attack on Venezuela could flood Australia’s streets, as the PM urges de-escalation in his first public comments since the shocking military operation. The US said it had ...

Authorities warn that speeding was the biggest killer in 2025, a contributing factor in 134 deaths New South Wales has recorded the deadliest year on its roads in eight years, with indications that ...

Samuel Cornell receives funding from Meta Platforms, Inc. His research is supported by a University of New South Wales Sydney, University Postgraduate Award. His research is supported by Royal Life ...