Stakes enormous as Australia considers DNA screening for newborns
Australia mulls newborn genomic testing, balancing early detection against ethics, privacy and equity while weighing practical costs and logistics.
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Tension rises as Israeli president arrives in Australia
As the Israeli president arrives in Australia, protests and diplomatic expectations collide with domestic politics and a stumble at the Winter Olympics, shaping national discourse.
Calm Ahead of Herzog Visit: Australia Braces for Diplomatic Trip and Domestic Headlines
Australia grapples with calls for calm as Prime Minister Albanese prepares for Israeli President Herzog’s visit, while Thai elections and a football result add to a busy day on the national stage.
Australia and US data sharing: could personal data be handed over?
Speculation grows over a plan to share Australians’ personal and biometric data with the United States, prompting questions about privacy safeguards and governance.
Chinamaxxing and the 90s nostalgia wave: decoding a post‑Trump social trend
Exploring the Chinamaxxing trend on social platforms, blending 1990s nostalgia with Chinese cultural cues, and what it may reveal about online identity and culture.
Coalition reunion confirmed as Ley and Littleproud push a future-focused agenda
The Coalition confirms a unity move led by Ley after talks with Littleproud, signalling a future-focused path. Tax reform and equity debates remain central as Canberra eyes new milestones.
Coalition reunion: Ley-Littleproud deal ends second Liberal-National split
In Canberra, Sussan Ley brokered a peace deal to reunite the Liberals and Nationals after a second split over Labor’s hate-speech laws, with a press conference set for Sunday.
Stalemate in Canberra: the policy vacuum and what One Nation could mean for Australia
Canberra faces a policy vacuum as Coalition and Labor clash while One Nation’s rise looms. This analysis explains what is known, what remains uncertain, and potential paths forward.
GetUp appoints David Sharaz in senior role to tackle far-right groups
GetUp has hired former journalist David Sharaz for a senior post as it intensifies its campaign against far-right groups ahead of the 2028 election, with broader organisational reforms in play.
Rising Australian star claims LIV Golf debut win in Riyadh under lights
Elvis Smylie claims a LIV Golf debut win in Riyadh under lights, marking a bold Australian breakthrough on the Saudi-backed circuit as the field expands globally.