Asbestos Fears Shutter Two WA Hostels, Leaving Backpackers Without Shelter
Dozens of backpackers have been left scrambling for accommodation after two popular WA hostels were shut over asbestos concerns.
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International news and global affairs
James Callahan 
Rosehill's Midweek Rhythms Reflect the Beating Heart of Australian Racing
Rosehill Gardens hosts a seven-race midweek card that captures the unglamorous, essential rhythm keeping Australia's thoroughbred industry among the world's finest.
James Callahan 
Community Rallies to Free Trapped Horse from NSW Sewage Tank
A horse trapped in a NSW sewage tank was freed after emergency crews, a veterinarian, and a quick-thinking neighbour coordinated an impromptu rescue operation.
Daniel Kovac 
What Dulcie's Cottage Gets Right That Too Many Restaurants Get Wrong
A burger-and-craft-beer venue in a century-old weatherboard cottage earns recognition in the 2026 NSW Good Food Guide.
Daniel Kovac 
Melbourne Battered by Thunderstorm as Emergency Warnings Sweep the City
Melbourne was struck by a powerful thunderstorm on Tuesday, with emergency warnings issued across the city as intense rainfall created hazardous conditions.
Daniel Kovac 
BAFTAs Incident Shines a Light on Tourette Syndrome's Hidden Burden
A Tourette syndrome activist's experience at the BAFTAs has reignited debate about disability awareness and public inclusion in cultural spaces.
James Callahan 
Ukraine's $831bn Rebuild Bill Looms as War Enters Fifth Year
As Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations stall, a staggering reconstruction bill and ongoing casualties leave Ukraine's global diaspora exhausted and uncertain.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Australia Downs India in First ODI Despite Injury Setbacks
Australia overcame a string of injury concerns to beat India by six wickets in the first ODI, with Healy and Mooney leading the chase.
Aisha Khoury 
Dangerous Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk Sweep Across Melbourne and Victoria
Severe thunderstorms are battering Victoria, with flash flooding warnings in place for Melbourne and surrounding communities.
Sophia Vargas 
Trump's Hockey Joke Sparks Backlash Over Women's Team Slight
Trump's quip that he'd be 'impeached' if he didn't invite the women's team drew sharp criticism online, while FBI chief Kash Patel's locker room presence added fuel to the fire.
Zara Mitchell 
Australia to Tour South Africa for First Tests Since 2018 Ball-Tampering Scandal
Australia has confirmed its first Test tour to South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering crisis, with Steve Smith among five returnees from that ill-fated trip.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Meta's Own Data Shows Teen Exposure to Explicit Content on Instagram
Court documents show Meta's own surveys found widespread exposure to explicit content among 13-to-15 year olds on Instagram.
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Trump Tower Gold Coast: $1.5bn Surfers Paradise Proposal Divides Locals
Eric Trump has signed a deal for a $1.5bn, 335-metre tower in Surfers Paradise. Locals are split, and council approval is far from certain.
Sophia Vargas 
Six-Figure Returns: Inside Australia's Booming Pokémon Card Market
A young Australian woman earns more trading Pokémon cards online than from her day job, illuminating deeper shifts in how Australians generate income.
Priya Narayanan 
Australia Backs Push to Excise Andrew from Royal Line of Succession
Australia has signalled support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, raising deeper questions about the monarchy's future here.
Daniel Kovac 
Trump's 'Buyer Beware' Tariff Warning Puts Trading Partners on Notice
Trump's sweeping tariff threats, issued after a court setback on trade authority, signal continued economic pressure on US trading partners including Australia.
Priya Narayanan 
Behind Trump's 'Greatest Economy' Claim: What the Data Actually Shows
Economists say Trump's 'greatest economy ever' boast obscures a complex picture — and the stakes extend well beyond American domestic politics.
Priya Narayanan 
Lodge's Las Vegas Return Forces an Honest Reckoning with Sport and Redemption
Matt Lodge's return to US soil raises legitimate questions about accountability, rehabilitation, and whether professional sport manages second chances with sufficient seriousness.
Daniel Kovac 
Hetmyer's Record Innings Keeps West Indies Perfect at T20 World Cup
Shimron Hetmyer's commanding 85 helped the West Indies set a new T20 World Cup record and maintain their unbeaten run with victory over Zimbabwe.
Priya Narayanan 
Rankine Reflects on Amends Six Months After Homophobic Slur
Six months on from a homophobic slur directed at Isaac Quaynor, Izak Rankine continues working on making amends — prompting scrutiny of real change in the AFL.
Priya Narayanan