Lucy Sweeney

Australian homes are notoriously cold in winter — draughty, with poor insulation, thin glass and inadequate heating. But there's a growing movement of people retrofitting their homes to make them cheaper to run and more comfortable year-round, while also reducing emissions. 

Em Rusciano burst onto the national stage as an advocate for ADHD women. But when she asked a doctor to investigate autism, it was a flat-out no. Ahead of a national tour, she shares the reality of being a late-diagnosed neurodivergent, perimenopausal woman.

With Australian officials closely monitoring local outbreaks of avian influenza, and another highly pathogenic strain wreaking havoc overseas, experts in infectious disease and public health say this is how we should prepare for the possibility of a future pandemic.

We asked Australians for their thoughts on cost-of-living measures unveiled in the federal budget. Among thousands of submissions, there's an overwhelming sense of despair. 

Scientists have been singing the praises of community choirs for decades, and they're only just scratching the surface on all of the benefits for cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing. So what is it about coming together in song that feels so magical?

World leaders have fought this Israeli "doomsday" settlement plan in the West Bank for decades. But now it's just "two pen strokes" away, and some are worried the war in Gaza could change everything.

From reproductive rights to the state of democracy — the US president has outlined his vision for a second term in his State of the Union address. Look back over our live coverage of the speech.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden win almost all of Super Tuesday's primaries and caucuses, but Republican challenger Nikki Haley clinches a win in Vermont and Democrat Jason Palmer takes delegates in the tiny territory of American Samoa. Look back over how the day's events unfolded.

Could you spot a news article written by a chatbot? Generative AI is changing the way we make, access and share information, and reshaping the future of journalism.

No-one should be surprised Vladimir Putin and Tucker Carlson have agreed to speak to each other — their chat is beneficial for both the long-time Russian autocrat, and the dumped Fox News host.

Fears of regional escalation are growing as the Israel-Gaza war drags on, with data showing political violence has increased across the Middle East. These are the four main hotspots.

Donald Trump thanks the "great people of Iowa" after decisively winning the state's Republican caucuses, setting him up with a strong lead to be the party's nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Look back over how the day's events unfolded.

From an alleged poisoning plot to uprooted royals on the run and a secret romance that divided a family, these are just a few accounts of Australia's royal encounters.

After more than 50 years on the throne, Denmark's Queen Margrethe is abdicating to her son. But there was one man who could never come as close to the queen as her crown. 

As investigators piece together what led to a fatal crash on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda Airport this week, aviation experts say this will be another opportunity for the industry to learn valuable lessons.

Most of the men mentioned in the unsealed documents have already been named in public as having met Jeffrey Epstein, and all deny knowing about his sex trafficking ring. 

Israel is refusing to take responsibility for the drone strike that killed Hamas kingpin Saleh al-Arouri, but his death does follow a vow from Israeli officials to hunt down those involved in the October 7 attack. 

From a feud over her grandchildren's titles, to a Spanish tabloid's claims of infidelity, the last few years have been dramatic for the Danish monarchy.

In 2004, an Indian intelligence officer suspected of leaking classified information to a foreign power seemingly vanished into thin air. Piecing together the factual and fictional accounts of the Rabinder Singh case reveals a desperate race to catch a double agent and his CIA puppeteer.

The United Nations has held a hearing to air testimony of widespread sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas-led militants against Israeli civilians on October 7. This is what we know about the investigation. WARNING: Readers may find some of the details in this story distressing. 

The Kremlin is yet to comment on the alleged poisoning attempt on the wife of Ukraine's chief spy, but if Russian agents are involved, it suggests that Soviet era tactic remains alive and well in the new age of war.

When a billionaire darling of Silicon Valley became the CEO of OpenAI and built ChatGPT, he was sure it would change the world. But in one week, the collaboration between the company's altruistic board and thriving business unravelled, leaving the industry asking just how open AI is going to be in the future.

As part of a temporary ceasefire deal, Hamas has begun releasing Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. But with thousands more remaining in detention inside Israel and hundreds of captives in Gaza, there is still a long way to go.

With stockpiles of humanitarian aid backed up on one side, and desperate Palestinian civilians on the other, the world is waiting to see when the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will open. But it is proving a complicated problem to solve.

The Israel Defense Forces' top spokesman says the killing of senior Hamas members is a "top priority". But analysts say tracking down these leaders will be complicated, and even if Israel is able to "eliminate" its targets, there is no guarantee it will bring an end to this war.