'First time in 167 years': Hospital chain flags shock split from major health insurer
St Vincent's is planning to end its contract with private health insurer nib after negotiations for renewal broke down.
Voting is open in the UK election. This is why we can't really tell you about it
Voting in the UK's general election began on Thursday as a media blackout descended across the country and silenced its political hopefuls.
The voices of Judy Garland and James Dean are being used in a new AI app. The move could end up hurting other actors
The voices of the dead Hollywood stars are being unveiled in a new AI app to be used as text readers. Here's what we know.
A coal mine fire has been burning for five days in central Queensland. There is only one way to put it out
A Queensland underground coal mine is on fire up to half a kilometre below ground. Remote control technology is helping in an around-the-clock race to seal the mine and avoid further explosions.
Yes, you can claim a tax deduction for a bag — as long as you follow these rules
Handbags, backpacks and other work bags may be tax deductible providing they comply with some rather strict rules.
We asked MCoBeauty to explain how they dupe cosmetics. They gave us a step-by-step guide
Australian cosmetics giant MCoBeauty has attracted global attention for its strikingly similar beauty dupes, but the company has kept the details of its product development process out of the spotlight — until now.
There's an uneasy quiet looming over Pride in the US. More than 500 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills could be to blame
One LGBTQIA+ Missourian says living in the US state — where 39 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills are currently in progress — means having "your humanity litigated day-after-day".
For the first time in its history, the UK's biggest music festival has two female headliners
Glastonbury is the biggest festival in the UK, attracting the equivalent of more than two MCGs' worth of people. Here's what's made headlines so far.
K-pop group Seventeen is rivalling with Taylor Swift and making history in the UK. Here's why they're so popular
A confusingly named Korean pop band you might never even have heard of had the biggest-selling album in the world last year and is about to play at Glastonbury.
What is nuclear energy and how does it work?
Nuclear power is in the headlines a lot right now. So we ask energy experts to break down exactly what it is.
Here are five quick facts about why US record companies are suing AI song-generators
The use of artificial intelligence is on the rise but some of the biggest record companies in the world believe AI is marching to the beat of its own drum.
Who is Julian Assange and what exactly did he do?
Julian Assange has been convicted under the US Espionage Act, with his guilty plea enabling him to come home to Australia. Here's a recap of the situation to get you up to speed.
No notes, no props and microphones that can be muted: What to know ahead of today's debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preparing to share a stage for the first time in four years — and some longstanding traditions have been upended for the first debate of the 2024 election race.
Assange was convicted of only one charge. Here's the exact wording of it
The WikiLeaks founder was originally facing 18 charges, but he's only been convicted of one. Here's what we know about it.
What was Julian Assange actually charged with?
The news of the WikiLeaks founder's freedom appears to be the end of a saga that goes back to 2010. Here's a recap of the last 14 years to get you up to speed.
Why are some politicians abandoning their career and six-figure salary in favour of the private sector?
WA politicians have recently been promised a pay rise to bring them in line with other states and territories, but some say it's not enough for an "unstable, unforgiving job".
Here's what we know about Australia's move to restrict sale of vapes from next week
The Commonwealth government's "world-leading" vape ban is expected to come into effect next week, but sudden changes mean they will be easier to buy in October.
When can I lodge my tax return? Here's the cut-off date to avoid a fine from the ATO
About 14 million Australians will be prepping their tax returns over the coming weeks and months come July 1. Here's what you need to know.
The grocery code of conduct overhaul could mean good things for suppliers. What about Aussies at the check-out?
Consumers might not feel the effects of a mandatory grocery conduct overhaul, a peak consumer policy body says.
Australia has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, but how do they differ from state to state?
Australia is known for strict gun laws implemented after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, but states and territories still have different ways of treating gun ownership. Here's a guide.
How do I fight a rental increase from my landlord?
If you're renting, you'll know that rental increases are a fact of life. But you do have options if you think your landlord (or their agent) is asking for too much.
Why Hezbollah is threatening this tiny European country
The island nation of Cyprus has been drawn into simmering tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after it was warned not to provide assistance to the Israeli military.
Renters welcome proposed Tasmanian pet-friendly legislation, but landlord group warns it's a 'mistake'
Sarah says most tenants understand the responsibilities of keeping a pet in a rental property — but a new push to give tenants greater rights in Tasmania will meet pushback by landlords, one real estate industry insider says. Here is what is being proposed.
What you need to know about the NSW bird flu outbreak
A strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza was detected on a poultry farm in the Hawkesbury this week, as other subtypes of bird flu have made its way across the country.
Curious about menstrual cups? Here's what you need to know
Some people who menstruate are interested in making the switch to menstrual cups or discs, but say they don't know enough about reusable period products to confidently do so.