Glory rocked as Dutch club signs rising Australian talent
Perth Glory reacts to Rhys Bozinovski’s move to a Dutch club, underscoring Australia’s talent pipeline and the challenges of developing players at home.
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Super funds left guessing as unpublished watchdog review looms
Australian super funds are waiting on a critical, unpublished watchdog review into scam-prevention practices, with industry calling for collaboration despite the silence around the report.
Palmer challenges election-cap rules after failed $50m spend
Australia’s High Court faces a challenge to election spending and donation caps led by Clive Palmer, testing the rules after a failed $50m spending bid.
Defence objects to videos in Charlie Kirk killing case in Utah
In Utah, defence lawyers contest the release of video material in the Charlie Kirk killing case as prosecutors signal plans to seek the death penalty, with court proceedings continuing.
Brendan Corey incident at the 2025 world titles shocks Australian speed skating
Australian short-track skater Brendan Corey was involved in a severe racing incident at the 2025 world titles. Here’s what’s known and what remains uncertain as safety reviews begin.
Anthony and Graham named Australia’s Opening Ceremony flag bearers
Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony and Olympic silver medallist Matt Graham will carry Australia’s flag at the Opening Ceremony, highlighting a high-profile pair for Paris.
Mutation linked to resistance to TAAR1-targeted schizophrenia treatments identified in Australia
Australian researchers report a rare inherited TAAR1 mutation that may block receptor function, potentially explaining resistance to newer schizophrenia therapies.
ASX edges higher after Wall Street tech sell-off; Bitcoin around US$76k
Australian shares drift higher after a brutal Wall Street session, as investors weigh the outlook for equities and crypto while bitcoin hovers near US$76,000 after a 16-month low.
Cost of living climbs across Australia, but welfare recipients feel the pinch most
ABS data shows living costs rose nationwide in 2025, with those on government payments bearing the sharpest increases. This article outlines what is known and what remains uncertain.
Nearly nine billion litter items a year: Australia’s cigarette butt problem
A national litter survey finds cigarette butts top discarded items, with nearly nine billion pieces dropped annually across Australia. What the data show and the gaps that remain.