Man who received genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly two months later
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly two months after undergoing the procedure. ⌘ Read more

Djokovic says water bottle falling on his head ‘could’ have had something to do with shock loss in Rome
Novak Djokovic suffers his earliest exit at the Italian Open, saying his balance and coordination were off after a water bottle fell on his head after his previous match. ⌘ Read more

This ward treats some of Australia’s sickest babies. New cameras mean families can livestream their every move
Born with a rare congenital defect, baby Arlo can’t leave hospital. But the introduction of livestreaming cameras mean his family has 24/7 access to his cot, and medical staff say the impact has been “life-changing”. ⌘ Read more

Thousands of ‘insidious’ abuse messages sent via apps blocked by banks
Thousands of perpetrators across Australia are using transactions of “about one cent” to send abusive messages in the description section on online banking platforms. ⌘ Read more

This European country doesn’t charge people for public transport. Could Australia do the same?
Australia ranks among the most expensive countries in the world when it comes to the cost of public transport. But free fares might not be the solution. ⌘ Read more

‘There’s no time to waste’: SA government looks into social media ban for children
The SA government announces what it says is  an “ambitious” first step to protect children from social media and its harmful impacts on their mental health, but one expert says a blanket ban is rarely the answer. ⌘ Read more

Millions for police, prisons and a new race track for Darwin in NT government’s budget blitz
Less than four months out from the NT election, Chief Minister Eva Lawler is dropping her first budget as leader – and it’s going big on cops and community safety. ⌘ Read more

Snake in a ute a Newcastle woman’s ongoing living nightmare
Lisa Kournelis wears protective gear while driving after four failed attempts to remove a venomous red-bellied black snake from inside her car. ⌘ Read more

Cold lava mudslides kill dozens as flash floods hit Indonesian island
Cold lava — a mixture of volcanic material and pebbles — flows down the slopes of active volcano Mount Marapi, destroying houses and cutting roads. ⌘ Read more

Grieving mother finds hope in an empty warehouse
Twelve months on from a tragic crash that claimed four young lives in Bochara, Lee-Ann Elms provides a glimmer of hope to a town that was torn apart. ⌘ Read more

Putin to move defence chief Shoigu in surprise reshuffle
In changes certain to be approved by parliamentarians, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job. ⌘ Read more

An earlier-than-expected flu season is starting in NSW. Should we be concerned?
The flu season for New South Wales has started earlier than expected. But while some experts say this isn’t room for huge concern, authorities are calling for the public to receive vaccinations. ⌘ Read more

‘We are the naughty kids’: At the frontline of efforts to stop kids committing crime
Across Australia there’s angst about youth crime, but what do the kids involved think about it? Reporter Erin Parke travelled to the desert to see firsthand the hard work and emotional moments involved with trying to “divert” vulnerable kids away from bad behaviour. ⌘ Read more

NRL Round-Up: Drinkwater drops the ball and Bradman the Best option as injuries ravage Blues
Latrell Mitchell’s return does little to inspire the Rabbitohs, the Cowboys and Warriors continue to slide, and Bradman Best re-emerges in the State of Origin frame as other options break down. Here’s this week’s NRL Round-Up. ⌘ Read more

We no longer know how many people in Australia are illiterate, but Morris was one of them
Learning to read in his 40s changed Morris’ life. Advocates hope the tactic that worked for him will help millions of others and boost literacy rates. ⌘ Read more

AFL Round-Up — The Bombers have arrived, Port’s tactical masterstroke and the Bulldogs make a stand
Essendon are officially as good as they’ve been in years, Port Adelaide beats Geelong in the coach’s box and the Western Bulldogs show their good side again. Here’s this week’s AFL wrap. ⌘ Read more

Nitrous oxide is known as ‘laughing gas’, but experts say its side effects are no joke
It’s believed about 600,000 Australians inhale nitrous oxide but there are dangerous complications of misusing the gas — which can lead to paralysis, incontinence, and even death. ⌘ Read more

Biden’s tough talk attracted the wrath of two Israeli politicians. But for Palestinians, it came too late
Joe Biden’s growing criticism of Israel has left Benjamin Netanyahu having to choose between Israel’s strongest supporter, which bankrolls its military, and two far-right politicians. ⌘ Read more

Laser Clinics is facing disaster as franchisees threaten legal action and angry customers spread bad reviews like a rash
When franchising works, it works well — but when it doesn’t it can be devastating for franchisees and workers. Global cosmetic treatment chain Laser Clinics is shaping up to be another case study in what happens when things go wrong. ⌘ Read more

The Sydney council book ban shows that the ugliness of homophobia is still with us. It deserves a serious response
There is something deeply troubling about a local council trying to ban books that show the diversity of families that have legal status in our country. ⌘ Read more

For the first time ever, a former spy for China’s notorious secret police is going public
A spy for one of the most feared and powerful arms of China’s intelligence apparatus is revealing his identity as part of a Four Corners investigation. ⌘ Read more

Economic outlook worsening as Labor seeks credit for easing inflation
The outlook for Australia’s economic growth is worsening and inflation forecasts remain uncertain as the federal government battles to simultaneously spur growth and rein in rising costs. ⌘ Read more

We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?
With a federal election fast approaching and Australians struggling with the cost of living, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will have to walk a fine line between caution and courage when he delivers tomorrow’s budget. ⌘ Read more

Australia’s Josh Niland is ‘one of the most interesting chefs on the planet’. This is his secret ingredient
Australian chef Josh Niland served customers fish eyeball crackers to save his failing restaurant. It rocketed his career into the stratosphere and now the world’s top chefs can’t get enough. ⌘ Read more

Russia says Ukrainian strike on apartment block killed seven
The attack in the Russian border city comes as Russia launches a fresh onslaught near Kharkiv, claiming to have captured four villages. ⌘ Read more

‘There were failures in our systems’: Netball Australia apologises to fans and teams for scoreboard debacle
Netball Australia apologises for its scoreboard debacle on Saturday night, revealing the Lightning cannot appeal against the result of the match. ⌘ Read more

Residents unable to return home as WA government announces payments of up to $4,000 after Bunbury tornado
The clean-up is underway and an asbestos alert is in place after a freak storm ripped through the WA city of Bunbury. ⌘ Read more

Three men charged over alleged theft of 300 cattle from outback station
Police have charged three men after more than $250,000 worth of cattle were allegedly stolen from a pastoral station in northern WA. ⌘ Read more

Kambosos suffers devastating defeat as wrong boxer announced as winner of undercard fight
George Kambosos loses his fight in Perth, the wrong boxer is announced as the winner in an undercard fight, and a fellow Australian retires in frustration after a controversial decision. ⌘ Read more

Roger Corman, the man behind Little Shop of Horrors, dies aged 98
Roger Corman was a mentor to many Hollywood greats including Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese. ⌘ Read more

‘Like a bomb went off’: Locals in Sydney’s east blast council after sinkhole opens where landslip happened last year
Chunks of Oceanview Avenue at Dover Heights washed into the ocean on Saturday night when the ground gave way during heavy rain creating a 10-metre sinkhole. ⌘ Read more

School bus crash kills 11 and injures dozens in Indonesia
At least 11 people are killed when a bus carrying high school students on a graduation trip crashes on Indonesia’s biggest island. ⌘ Read more

Missed the aurora australis? You should get another chance to see the southern lights tonight
The Earth has seen its biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years, creating spectacular auroras across the globe. And the Bureau of Meteorology says the southern lights should be visible again tonight. ⌘ Read more

How bucket lists can help cancer patients and their loved ones enjoy life and prepare for death
Travel plays a central role in our ideas about a “life well-lived” —  so how does that affect people’s search for meaning, adventure and memory when they’re going through a life-limiting illness like cancer? ⌘ Read more

Man arrested after body of man, believed to be in late 60s, found in multi-level carpark in Wollongong
NSW Police believe the deceased is a 68-year-old local man. A 37-year-old man is in custody as investigations continue. ⌘ Read more

Aurora australis and borealis put on another spectacular show
Robin Moon dropped everything to fly from Sydney to Tasmania to get a good vantage point for last night’s spectacular light show. She was one of many people around the country who snapped the amazing colours. ⌘ Read more

‘One big party’: Darwin Rocksitters recall 50 years of friendship, mishaps and world records
Over half a century, the Darwin Rocksitters have seen romances blossom, shared a drink with Jimmy Barnes and set an incredible world record. This is how it all began. ⌘ Read more

Why are so many people getting rescued from this Australian mountain?
It’s one of WA’s most popular hikes, but an increasing number of people are becoming stranded on Bluff Knoll, leaving authorities concerned. ⌘ Read more

Live: Warriors desperate to get back on track against red-hot Roosters
A rejigged Warriors side will try to stop the team’s slide against a Roosters side with the complete opposite trajectory. Then the Titans and Cowboys play a Queensland derby on the Gold Coast. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Wine industry uses former prisoners to fill worker gap as employers compete with mining companies
In Western Australia, some businesses are tapping into a supply of highly trained ex-prisoners to fill open positions in vineyards. ⌘ Read more

Victorian government defends lowering of elective surgery target in state budget
Victoria’s government has cut its elective surgeries target by 40,000 surgeries a year after failing to reach its “ambitious” goal for procedures. ⌘ Read more

How the ‘beautiful, moving’ experience of creating lullabies helps parents and kids connect
Gretel used to sing classic nursery rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to soothe her son, but she now has a song that is more meaningful and unique to her family. ⌘ Read more

Live: Wounded Magpies shuffle the pack for Eagles visit to Docklands
Injury has struck both Collingwood and West Coast as they prepare for their Sunday arvo clash at Docklands, before Adelaide host Brisbane. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

ABBA avatars catch Eurovision viewers by surprise
In addition to the sequins, glitter and catchy tunes, there were plenty of controversial moments during Eurovision 2024 — and a tribute to ABBA added to the controversy. ⌘ Read more

How long can federal budgets keep ignoring a deeper truth?
How long can federal budgets keep ignoring a deeper truth about economics? Without a healthy natural world, human societies won’t flourish. ⌘ Read more

Budding outback geologist Archie cracks the ‘beautiful’ rock market, all for a good cause
Growing up in Kununurra, Archie Stanley has developed a passion for geology — and he’s putting his interests to a worthy cause. ⌘ Read more

Cecelia has created a women-only gym in Papua New Guinea — and it’s a hit
Cecelia Kanawi was always intimidated to exercise in public, so she started her own women-only gym in her backyard — and now it’s attracting huge interest across Port Moresby. ⌘ Read more

The rise of sinkhole tourism sees Limestone Coast become international drawcard
Graham Kilsby turned the sinkhole on his family’s farming property into a tourism attraction to cover insurance. Now it’s attracting visitors from interstate and overseas. ⌘ Read more

Cleary set to miss Blues’ State of Origin campaign after tearing hamstring
NSW is expected to be without Nathan Cleary for the entire State of Origin series after scans revealed the extent of his hamstring injury. ⌘ Read more

At 94, a daily dose of chlorine does Dorothy ‘a world of good’
On land, 94-year-old Dorothy Dickey uses a walker to help her get around. But in the water, this competitive swimmer feels joyful and free. ⌘ Read more