What the BAFTA Tourette's Moment Reveals About a Misunderstood Condition
An incident at the BAFTAs has reignited public debate about Tourette syndrome. Here's what Australians should understand about the condition.
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Yuki Tamura 
Maxi Shield, Beloved Sydney Drag Icon, Dies at 51
Maxi Shield, one of Sydney's most celebrated drag performers and a star of Drag Race Down Under, has died at 51 after a battle with cancer.
Mitchell Tan 
UK Border Changes Trap Australian Dual Citizens in Document Limbo
From 25 February, British and Irish citizens must hold a valid UK passport to enter the UK, leaving many Australian dual citizens scrambling for documents.
Mitchell Tan 
Trump Addresses Congress as Midterm Battle Lines Form
Donald Trump has delivered his State of the Union address to Congress, framing the agenda ahead of midterm elections that will determine control of the House and Senate.
Sophia Vargas 
UK's New Travel Scheme Leaves Dual Citizens Scrambling for Passports
Australia's British expat community is grappling with costly passport requirements after the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme took effect.
James Callahan 
Cartel Violence Clouds Mexico's World Cup Promises
Mexico's president insists fans face 'no risk' at the World Cup, but cartel bloodshed following El Mencho's death tells a more complicated story.
Daniel Kovac 
Gould's Warning: Dolphins Cannot Afford to Lose Katoa
Phil Gould has urged the Dolphins to do whatever it takes to hold onto halfback Isaiya Katoa, warning the club cannot afford to let his talent walk out the door.
Aisha Khoury 
From Harvest Accident to Winter Paralympics: A Farmer's Remarkable Journey
A barley farmer from The Rock, NSW, who lost his lower left leg in a 2021 harvest accident, is now hoping to compete as a para-snowboarder at the Winter Paralympics.
Yuki Tamura 
Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon Confirm End of Four-Year Relationship
Singer-turned-swimmer Cody Simpson and Olympic champion Emma McKeon have split after four years together, 7News reports.
Daniel Kovac 
A Day in Focus: How Wire Photography Keeps Australia Connected to the World
International wire photography remains one of journalism's most vital yet underappreciated forms, bringing the world's defining moments to Australian breakfast tables each morning.
Zara Mitchell 
Return of ISIS Brides Tests the Limits of Australia's Counter-Terrorism Laws
Eleven women from Syria's Roj camp are preparing to return to Australia, but the law offers far fewer options than political rhetoric suggests.
Daniel Kovac 
Mercury Retrograde Explained: Optical Illusion, Not Cosmic Chaos
Mercury appears to move backwards this week, but scientists say it is a trick of perspective with zero effect on human life.
Priya Narayanan 
Prince Harry Marks Ukraine War's Fourth Anniversary with Solidarity Gesture
Prince Harry has publicly expressed solidarity with Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, adding his voice to a sustained international show of support.
Aisha Khoury 
Family of Today Show Host Offers $1 Million Reward for Missing Mother
The family of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie has offered a $US1 million reward for information leading to her missing mother Nancy.
Mitchell Tan 
Cody Simpson Speaks Candidly on His 'Beautiful' Bond with Emma McKeon
Cody Simpson has described his relationship with Olympic champion Emma McKeon as 'beautiful', offering a rare personal insight into the couple's future plans.
Sophia Vargas 
US Hockey Star Pushes Back on Backlash Over Trump Call
US ice hockey star Jack Hughes has defended his team after footage of players laughing at a Trump joke about the women's team sparked widespread criticism.
Oliver Pemberton 
Zelenskyy Vows Just Peace as Ukraine Marks Four Years of War
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Putin has not broken Ukraine, as the country marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Sophia Vargas 
Melbourne Racer Anagnostiadis Eyes Comeback After Brutal Injury Year
Aiva Anagnostiadis is targeting a return to competitive racing in 2026 after a broken leg derailed her promising F1 Academy rookie year.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Australia's Super Benchmark Rises: Are You on Track for Retirement?
Australia's new superannuation benchmark reveals higher retirement costs. Are Australians saving enough, and who is actually on track?
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Almost 40 Years a Goth: How Perth's Dark Scene Became a Lifeline
Emma Baird joined Perth's goth scene in the late 1980s and says it saved her from crippling social isolation. Nearly four decades on, she reflects on what the subculture taught her about belonging.
Zara Mitchell