3 h. ago I went from high school dropout to professor. What I did next shocked my colleagues

I had an unfortunate knack for finding work environments that were completely inappropriate for me as a young person, but a diagnosis explained a lot.

Events

3 h. ago From Ghost Shark to Ghost Bat, Australia finally enters the age of drone warfare

Long regarded as a laggard in acquiring military drones, Australia is beginning to embrace the potential of uncrewed, autonomous submarines and aircraft.

Events

3 h. ago ‘We’ve been struggling’: G Flip opens up on starting a family with Chrishell Stause

The 31-year-old talks about making it in the US, a powerful new album, and why they’ll always call Australia home.

Politics

3 h. ago How a sleepy Perth hills town became the scene of a heinous crime

Better known for its country pub, billy-cart races and slower pace of life, Mount Helena has recently made headlines for another reason.

Events

13 h. ago Australia in dire Davis Cup spot after Demon shocked in Sydney

Tennis officials have been branded “barbaric” as Australia slumped to a shock 2-0 deficit in a dramatic start to their second-round Davis Cup qualifying tie against Belgium in Sydney.

Events

14 h. ago ‘This is what I dreamt of as a kid’: the Brightside of a traumatic week in racing

Mr Brightside’s record-breaking third straight group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes came at a time that the racing community continued to hold its breath for injured jockey Tom Prebble.

Events

27 h. ago Inside Australia’s most dangerous lab: The fortress built to fight the world’s deadliest viruses

A sprawling complex of ultra-high-security labs, the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness sits right at the border between humans and the masses of animal viruses that would love to infect us. The labs have never been busier.

Events

27 h. ago Jury taken behind the scenes of famed outback pub in trial of former manager

The trial has heard allegations of drug-taking, forged payslips and sexualised banter as the Roebuck Bay Hotel’s former manager stands accused of rape and indecent assault.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘He backs us all in’: Sam Mitchell has Hollywood Hawks back on the big stage and in the flag hunt

The Hawks are into their first preliminary final in 10 years after dismantling the Crows at a packed Adelaide Oval. Here’s why they’re such a threat yet again.

Politics

32 h. ago One of Australia’s iconic outback drives will stir your soul

This iconic outback driving route takes you through a wilderness of worn-down mountains and yawning gorges. Here are seven of its highlights.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘It never happened’: Lawyer launches defence of former outback WA pub manager

Cross-examination of two witnesses took place on Friday, after their evidence was delayed earlier in the week.

Politics

39 h. ago Hefty sentence for Perth man who set his wife on fire days after she left him

Peter Moiler was found guilty of setting his wife on fire as she sat in a parked car outside their house, hours after she sought to be granted a restraining order against him.

Events

39 h. ago Australia news as it happened: New footage of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released; PM says Islamophobia an attack on Australia’s ‘core values’

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

39 h. ago The unexpected friendship behind one of Australia’s most important albums

The album, Tabaran, brought PNG into our living rooms. Its long-awaited sequel reunites musical brothers David Bridie and George Telek.

Politics

40 h. ago I surfed the same breaks as Mercury. I hate to see politics trawl this tragedy

Mercury Psillakis died after being bitten by a shark last weekend. Sadly, politics soon intervened, even while the family and community grieved.

Politics

41 h. ago Gas giant faces ‘strict’ pollution limits to protect ancient rock art

Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced his final approval to extend one of Australia’s biggest fossil fuel projects for decades.

Politics

42 h. ago Sydney Airport braces for delays due to air traffic controller shortage

The controller shortages have led Airservices Australia have implement a departure limit, spacing them four minutes between one another from 10am to 11pm on Friday.

Transport

42 h. ago Jacinta Price met with WA Indian community ahead of Liberal fundraiser

At the event, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price revealed she had met with ISWA members ahead of the event to talk through her comments.

Politics

42 h. ago Australia news LIVE: New footage of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect released; PM says Islamophobia an attack on Australia’s ‘core values’

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

Events

43 h. ago Forget big nominees like Cate Blanchett, Australia has already won at the Emmys

The Australian and American versions of Love on the Spectrum have now won eight Creative Arts and International Emmys in three years.

Politics