The Townsville creatives making their own queer community
Townsville's queer culture is less visible than other aspects, but that is changing as more people are creating the communities they once had to leave regional Queensland to find.
SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster
SpaceX had planned to catch and later reuse both stages of its biggest rocket for the first time. But the booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico, while the spacecraft continued into orbit.
Predicting weather in the Southern Hemisphere is challenging. Here's why
Weather forecasts in the Southern Hemisphere can be less accurate compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Despite advances in technology, there are still some gaps.
Japan considers setting five-year defense spending plan at ¥60 trillion
The Defense Ministry estimates that necessary defense expenditures for the five-year period will total ¥70 trillion to ¥80 trillion.
A friendship forged on the rugby league fields of New Zealand a century ago
It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia.
Rubio labels international law a tool of elites, attacks ICC
The Secretary of State warned that the U.S. would never submit to the "sterile vision of radical judges or soulless global bureaucrats."
PearlBone gets FDA clearance for world's largest orthopaedic market
A bone graft substitute made from mother-of-pearl shells sourced off the WA's Kimberley coast receives FDA clearance in the United States. Academics say it is just one example of life-changing medical innovation from WA.
'We'll get home one day' - US travellers impacted by nationwide ground stop
Passengers throughout the country were impacted over what the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) describes as “safety and communication issues”.
Major police incident underway in Perth's south
One person has been arrested as police respond to a serious incident in Perth's south.
Tanker collision leaves riverboat passengers clinging to railings
Passengers were rescued after a tanker ship collided with a riverboat docked on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
Former FAA official says ‘nobody really knows what is going on’
Former FAA safety team representative Kyle Bailey says grounding flights is the safest course of action.
Stuart Bonds made ‘racist’ and ‘divisive’ comments. But One Nation is showing no sign of dumping the NSW candidate
The former coalminer’s claim Australians are being ‘demographically replaced’ sparked wide criticism, but his party has shown no signs of dumping him Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In a Face
China holds 80% of world’s underwater data centre patents as computing energy demands grow
China owns 80 per cent of the world’s underwater data centre patents, giving it a decisive lead in critical technologies, according to a two-decade study of global patents in the field. The findings reveal a shift away f
Questions remain after Nvidia CEO's departure
While Jensen Huang's resignation puts an end to his long reign over Nvidia, questions about America's national security and Donald Trump's knowledge of the whole saga remain.
Pentagon No. 3 hails subs as ‘indispensable’ to deterring foes in Pacific
Elbridge Colby said the "silent service" is crucial when it comes to denying an adversary control of the "first island chain."
ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer ties
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are set to review their decision to exclude Myanmar when they meet in Manila from Sunday.
‘Miracle on the Mississippi’: All passengers accounted for after New Orleans riverboat crash, officials say
No deaths were reported after a massive tanker collided with paddlewheel cruise liner American Heritage steps away from a tourist-heavy downtown
UK police open sex offence probe into comedian and author David Walliams
The British TV personality, 55, denies sexual assault allegations, saying he has not broken the law.
Litany of missed opportunities in Floreat murder tragedy
A coronial inquest into the deaths of Jennifer Petelczyc and daughter Gretl puts police errors under the microscope, and sees an apology from the gunman's daughter.
Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?
Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.
Pax Silica means peace. In the Philippines, it’s a fight
Outside the Grand Hyatt hotel in Manila earlier this year, five people were arrested as hundreds of activists chanting “Junk Pax Silica!” clashed with anti-riot police. Inside, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr h
FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’
The FAA has issued a ground stop for departing flights in the US after a communications failure disrupted air traffic.
Australian cricket urged to stop 'eating itself' as Sandpapergate rolls on
The ball-tampering scandal doesn't look like it's going away any time soon, with Greg Chappell fearing Australian cricket could "eat itself".
Nvidia approaches Arm CEO Haas as employees seek Huang’s return, reports say
Nvidia's board said it was in the process of selecting a search firm for the CEO role and had not formally engaged any potential candidates.
U.S. grounds all flights for hours, sparking travel chaos
The nationwide stop left hundreds of thousands of passengers in limbo, with some pulled off planes moments before departure.
All departing U.S. flights grounded due to communication outage
The Department of Homeland Security said the incident did not appear to be the result of any "nefarious attack."
‘Love Village’ is a warts-and-all take on the realities of middle-aged romance
The third season of the Netflix reality show dove deep into the turbulent lives and past traumas of its participants.
Woman arrested on outstanding warrants moments after she unexpectedly gave birth at home
The newborn required intubation and later tested positive for both cocaine and cannabinoids, according to a criminal complaint
After a summer win, India's Gen Z protesters face a winter of uncertainty
A new wave of youth dissent swept India this summer, fuelled by frustration and irreverent online satire.
A beginner’s guide to camping in Japan
In a country with a convenience store on every corner and trains that are never late, camping is a wildly fun time.
Former NT administrator opens up about being groomed as a child
Former Northern Territory administrator Hugh Heggie was just 14 years old when an older church youth group leader began grooming him. He says he hopes sharing his story will help other survivors feel less alone.
Police seeking witnesses after violent home invasion in Canberra
Three men armed with a firearm, knife, sword and baseball bat, broke into the home, allegedly assaulting a woman while a child was present.
Melbourne's 'liveable city' reputation questioned after fatal stabbing
The death of a Chinese delivery rider has fuelled debate on Chinese social media about whether Melbourne deserves its reputation as one of the world's most liveable cities.
Spanish goalkeeper barred 12 games for collision leading to death of Tenerife striker
While Spain mourns the death of a soccer player who suffered a cardiac arrest after an on-field collision, the emergency medical treatment he received is falling under scrutiny.
U.S. flights cleared to take off again after ground stop order caused thousands of delays and cancellations
Live: US lifts order grounding flights after thousands of travellers impacted
United States officials have lifted an order to ground thousands of departing flights at airports across the country. Follow live.
Salah scores twice as Egypt and Nigeria win Afcon 2027 qualifiers
Nigeria beat Tanzania to boost their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt cruise to victory over Malawi.
LIVE: FAA reopens airspace after ground stop blamed on ‘outdated equipment’
US air regulators have reopened airspace hours after a ground stop halted flights nationwide.
Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss
Mauricio Pochettino was in tears as he announced he would depart the US men's national team to take up a position with fallen English Premier League giants, Manchester United.
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions
McKeown returns, Pallister stars at Swim GP
As Kyle Chalmers led his team from the pool deck, fellow Australian stars Lani Pallister and Kaylee McKeown impressed at the inaugural Swim GP.
The Big Fly Swat unleashed after bar flies' inspired idea
Kingoonya only has 13 residents and three horses, but it does have a lot of flies. Now, it also has the world's biggest fly swat, which it hopes will bring in the tourists.
Giant sequoias return to Hobart's St David's Park in centenary celebrations
A pair of young giant sequoia trees have been planted in Hobart's St David's Park to replace two that were removed in April after vandalism, fire and other factors led to their decline.
US flight departures resume after FAA lifts nationwide ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says airplane departures can resume after the agency lifted a nationwide ground stop caused by communications problems. Air travel across the United States had come to a halt ear
US flights resume after FAA lifts hours-long nationwide ground stop
US officials say air control centres affected by 'communication issues', but no threat detected.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi near New Orleans
A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people near New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. Rescue operations are underway.
🔴 US flight authority orders national ground stop over air traffic control 'communication issue'
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issues national ground stop
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety" after the agency earlier reported serious air traffic control communication
Exhibition celebrating 'unbridled messiness' of womanhood opens in Canberra
Magic, witchcraft, ancient rituals, and unbridled sexuality are some of the complex and multifaceted aspects of womanhood explored in latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
US aviation administration orders grounding of all flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety".
Battery-powered trailers could slash diesel costs for truck operators
Australian trucking operators are trialling battery-powered trailers that could lower diesel consumption and cut emissions without replacing existing trucks.
Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
All passengers have been accounted for after a cargo ship collided with a docked cruise ship.
More than 100 rescued after tanker and cruise ship collide in US
A tanker has collided with a river cruise boat docked near the port of New Orleans with more than 100 passengers onboard, leaving the pleasure vessel partially submerged.
Is Tasmania's salmon industry willing to 'play by the rules'?
The salmon industry is "important to Tasmania", people are constantly reminded. But should it take precedence over other industries and people's enjoyment of their natural surroundings?