Budget Airline Jetstar to Scrap 7-Kilogram Carry-On Weight Limit From 2027
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.
News Corp CEO Vows to Pursue AI ‘Pilferers’ Amid Subscriber Growth Plateau
The publishing giant has reported increased revenues across its various operations, but its CEO says AI companies continue to ‘pilfer and profit.’
Commissioners Call for Tougher Measures to Combat Modern Slavery in Australia
Anti-slavery commissioners say many migrants on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme are subjected to conditions akin to modern-day slavery.
Australia Remains Pacific’s Biggest Donor With $1.5 Billion Despite Global Aid Cuts
Australia disbursed US$1.5 billion of aid in the Pacific, more than three times that of the next-biggest contributing nation New Zealand.
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.
In Race for AI Dominance, China Fans Disinformation in America
As cities and towns across America reckon with power-hungry data centers, the Chinese Communist Party is sowing division.
2 Simple Spices May Enhance Beneficial Gut Bacteria
Your morning yogurt might be missing two ingredients that could give your gut bacteria a boost.
Cedar Hill: Frederick Douglass’s Last Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the home where the great abolitionist spent the last season of his life.
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.
DOJ Reaches 3rd Hospital Deal Over Gender-Related Treatments for Minors
The DOJ said it reached a deal with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to stop providing ‘gender-affirming care’ to minors.
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.
Falcons Secure Bijan Robinson; Lions Are Watching
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has reset the market at his position amid his recent signing.
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.’
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Full Range of Narcolepsy Symptoms
Unlike other treatments that target only symptoms, this new drug targets the underlying cause of narcolepsy type 1.
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.
Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are topped with colorful vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
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.
