John Lithgow hopes new queer drama expands tolerance
A bold new queer drama starring John Lithgow is set to screen in Australia this year, with the actor suggesting the project could broaden viewers’ tolerance.
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ASX slips to a 10-week low as sectors plunge across markets
Australian shares waver as the ASX 200 falls to a ten-week low, with materials and other sectors leading declines amid headlines on US politics and Middle East diplomacy.
Australian teen Cameron Myers claims Wanamaker Mile in New York
Australian teenage runner Cameron Myers has claimed the Wanamaker Mile in New York, a notable milestone on the international indoor track circuit and a sign of his rising talent.
Giddey misses All-Star berth as LeBron earns 22nd straight
Australian guard Josh Giddey misses an NBA All-Star berth as LeBron James secures his 22nd straight selection, prompting discussion about snubs, roster decisions, and the evolving midseason format.
Australia’s whistleblower laws tilt toward state power, not truth
An Australian examination of whistleblower protections questions whether the framework guards truth or shields executive power, with high-profile cases influencing reform debates.
Morrison’s Jerusalem sermon fuses faith and policy on Israel trip
Scott Morrison spoke in Jerusalem in a way that linked religious language with security and foreign policy, prompting debate at home about faith, antisemitism and political alignment.
Rural water supplies strained as heatwave bites across rural Australia
Parts of rural Australia ease from a brutal heatwave, yet many communities face ongoing water shortages and queues for free bottled water, highlighting a broader resilience challenge.
Lisa Wilkinson and Ten respond to Lehrmann bid to overturn findings
Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson have filed responses to Bruce Lehrmann’s bid to overturn a court’s damaging findings. Here’s what’s known and what remains uncertain.
Ex-NRL player Josh McGuire faces court over alleged child choking and assault charges
A former NRL player appeared in a Queensland court this week to answer allegations of choking a child and related assault. Here’s what is known and what remains unclear.
Charge laid after newborn death in hospital; man appears in court
A 25-year-old man has appeared in court on a murder-related charge connected to the death of a three-week-old baby in hospital. The case is in its early stages with limited public detail.