18 h. ago Of the things going wrong at universities, this issue rarely makes the headlines

To restore their social licence, universities need to reconnect with students and what matters to them. Food insecurity is high on the list.

Politics

20 h. ago More than 100 donkeys to be shot after Kimberley station owner loses long

Chris and Jacqueline Henggeler have argued that the donkeys have been useful to restoring ecosystems on their 78,000 hectare cattle property and have spent years trying to protect them.

Politics

28 h. ago Nine injured as hail hits school fair, thousands lose power in SEQ storms

The school fair was pummelled by hail as severe storms ripped through the region, with the bureau warning extreme conditions could continue into Sunday.

Events

30 h. ago Thousands lose power as storms hit SEQ, with region bracing for more severe weather

The Bureau of Meteorology issued an alert at midday on Saturday warning of widespread hazardous weather and severe thunderstorms across parts of Queensland from about 1pm this afternoon. 

Events

31 h. ago Planning your Cup Day look? Maybe pack a brolly and gumboots

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

Politics

31 h. ago Cup Day weather: Wet forecast means a brolly and gumboots might be in order

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

Politics

33 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Late Derby twist at Flemington, while Sussan Ley steps out after Joy Division backlash

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

Politics

33 h. ago SEQ braces for afternoon of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain

The Bureau of Meteorology issued an alert at midday on Saturday warning of widespread hazardous weather and severe thunderstorms across parts of Queensland from about 1pm this afternoon. 

Events

56 h. ago BOM restores old rain radar after widespread backlash of ‘flawed’ website

The bureau said it has listened to feedback following widespread fury at the agency’s multimillion-dollar site upgrade.

Society

67 h. ago How to beat the unbeatable: Does the North Melbourne AFLW juggernaut have any flaws?

We spoke with current players, AFLW commentators and league experts to understand what makes the Kangaroos so good, and to ask the most important question of all: how can they be beaten?

Politics

3 d. ago Satellite images reveal Jamaica devastation as Melissa tears through Cuba

The monster storm has caused widespread destruction across the Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, with tens of thousands left homeless and without power.

Politics

3 d. ago Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

The monster storm has caused widespread destruction, where roofless homes, fallen utility poles and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape.

Events

3 d. ago BoM disposal: Weather bureau seeks media officer after website fail

After spending $4.1 million on a widely hated website redesign, the weather bureau is looking to hire a “proactive storyteller” to join its media team.

Events

3 d. ago All hands on deck: The BOM on the lookout for new media officer

After spending $4.1 million to build a widely panned new website, the weather bureau is looking to hire a “proactive storyteller” to join its media team.

Events

4 d. ago T20 LIVE: India punish some ordinary bowling until rain stops play

The two cricket powerhouses face off in Canberra as part of their preparations for February’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Politics

4 d. ago Bureau of Meteorology to change website after public backlash

The Bureau of Meteorology has vowed to make changes to its website after backlash over its multimillion-dollar upgrade.

Politics

4 d. ago Ministers haul in BOM chief for grilling over $4.1m website fiasco

The Bureau of Meteorology is under fire from the Albanese government, which is demanding an explanation of its unpopular website upgrade.

Politics

5 d. ago The $4.1 million question: How did the BOM get its new website so wrong?

The Bureau of Meteorology claims it spent the amount on a website and app redesign as part of a broader $866 million transformation dubbed “Robust”. Users are not pleased.

Economics

5 d. ago Demand for weather bureau to explain how it will fix ‘flawed’ website

The federal minister responsible for the Bureau of Meteorology said the new website had not met users’ expectations, and the agency should urgently consider how to fix it.

Society

5 d. ago ‘Not good enough’: Crisafulli slams ‘flawed’ bureau website in storm aftermath

The Queensland government has heaped pressure on the federal weather bureau and Albanese government over changes to individual radar access and colour schemes.

Events