Group of Eight Universities Back Crackdown on Foreign Influence in the Sector
The move comes after it was revealed that more than 6,500 research papers had been produced with Chinese Communist Party-linked military institutions.
ABC Issues Apology Over Violent Skit Targeting Mining Executive Rinehart
Australia’s taxpayer-funded broadcaster has apologised to her and edited an episode of ‘Race Around the World’ following legal pressure over a violent segment.
Budget Airline Jetstar to Scrap 7-Kilogram Carry-On Weight Limit
Carry-on bags will be subject to a size limit of 40 x 30 x 20 centimetres. Passengers whose bags exceed the limit will have to pay extra fees.
Attack on Melbourne Tech Firm Being Treated as a Terrorist Act
Investigators have released footage of suspects who set fire to vehicles at a Melbourne defence supplier in a suspected act of far-left terror.
Labor MP Ed Husic Hospitalised After Serious Sydney Motorway Crash
The western Sydney politician suffered fractures and other injuries after his vehicle was struck by a truck in a three-vehicle collision.
Labor to Push Ahead with Data Centre Rules Despite State Opposition
This comes after Queensland and the Northern Territory rejected the federal government’s proposed national framework for data centres in late July.
Why HSBC Is Walking Away From Australian Retail Banking After 40 Years
HSBC’s withdrawal highlights the scale required to challenge Australia’s dominant banks, according to finance expert Shane Shmuel.
Israel to Scale Back Gaza Strikes to Give Trump’s Hamas Disarmament Plan a Chance
Senior Israeli officials said that any new strikes must be approved by the nation’s political leaders.
New Mexico Sues DOJ for Unredacted Epstein Files
The lawsuit claims the federal agency broke earlier promises of cooperation.
Chinese State-Owned Carriers Retained US Infrastructure After FCC Actions: House Report
The companies retained equipment, data center arrangements, and network links across the U.S. after the FCC denied or revoked their telecom service licenses.
The Foods that Feed Your Eyes
A healthy diet provides nutrients that protect delicate eye tissues, filter harmful light, preserve the retina, and regulate intraocular pressure.
NASA Calls It the ‘Best Meteor Shower of the Year’—Here’s Where to Watch It
Dark Sky park visitors across the country could witness the Perseids meteor shower peak display of 100 meteors per hour on Aug. 12–13.
2 Simple Spices May Enhance Beneficial Gut Bacteria
Your morning yogurt might be missing two ingredients that could give your gut bacteria a boost.
Gateway to the Last Frontier: How to Explore Anchorage
How to experience urban comforts, local culture, and breathtaking wilderness in Alaska’s vibrant hub.
Call for Cost-Based Childcare Funding Model to Cut Fees, Improve Equity
A new report found the existing market-based system had failed to efficiently allocate childcare places despite significant investment.
Multiple Sclerosis Medicines to Remain on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme After Pricing Dispute
The medicines will retain their PBS listings while a broader rapid review of high-efficacy MS treatments is undertaken, Health Minister Mark Butler said.
Hip Pocket, Not Climate, Now Driving Australians to Electric Cars
Around 45 percent of prospective buyers cited cheaper running and charging costs as a reason for their interest in an EV.
Alexandra Eala Rallies Past Jessica Pegula to Capture First WTA Singles Title
Eala’s first career title launches her into the WTA top 20 for the first time.
US Offers $100 Million Reward for Information on CJNG Cartel Leaders
President Donald Trump designated the group as an international terrorist organization in February 2025.
Disney and TikTok Strike First-Ever Deal to Share Short-Form Content
The program will debut in the United States in the next few months before expanding to international markets.
Jadeveon Clowney ‘Trying to Chase That Super Bowl’ After Returning to Texans
Clowney was drafted by the Texans first overall in 2014.
Bear Grylls Gets Up Close and Personal With ‘The Chosen’ Cast and Creator
The great outdoors inspires deep conversations and connections in the new Prime Video reality series, ‘The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls.’
Long-Term Instagram Use Linked to a Weaker Sense of Self, Study Shows
Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.
12 Plank Variations That Strengthen Your Core
Plank routines sculpt the core and sharpen body control, giving you a strong, upright, and healthy posture.
Before Memory Fades, Your Walk May Reveal 5 Hidden Brain Disorders
Your legs may detect brain trouble before your memory does.
1 of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
A Finnish clinical trial found that partial meniscectomy may accelerate osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older patients.
Notes From Owl Hill: Wrapping Up the Summer Garden Saga
Sometimes, the best gardening successes come from fortuitous accidents.
He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
