As ancestry tests become the norm, experts warn it’s a roll of the dice in a ‘high-stakes’ game

When Lydia Grant decided to check her direct messages before bed one night, she never expected to see the words “I am your father”. Up until that moment, Lydia thought herself an... Read more »

States threatened to get on board with NDIS changes or risk hospital funding deal

The states have been warned to get on board with a federal government plan for the NDIS that would save billions of dollars in spending, or else risk losing hospital funding being... Read more »

Aldi, Woolworths challenged in court and Fair Work over security gates and bag checks

Sadie Simmonds was just 18 years old when she was attacked at work while conducting a bag check. She was working at Aldi in West Footscray and asked a woman at the... Read more »

Kmart supply chains under scrutiny for potential Uyghur forced labour links in Australian court case | Law (Australia)

The letter was effusively polite, the allegations anything but. “We have the honour to address you,” the seven United Nations special rapporteurs began their correspondence to the head of Jiangsu Guotai Guosheng... Read more »

Bruce Lehrmann finds new ways to suffer in court

The past few years raise questions about whether he has ever regarded a decision as a mistake. But assuming that’s an unfair assessment, one wonders at what point former Liberal staffer Bruce... Read more »

Eight ANZ startups that raised $50.1 million this week

Eight startups across Australia and New Zealand have raised a combined $50.1 million this week, with deals spanning hydrogen storage, fintech, clean energy, biotech, AI and more. Keep reading to learn more... Read more »

West Coast Eagles beaten by Sydney Swans in final game of the season at Optus Stadium

West Coast’s 67-point defeat to Sydney mirrored their season overall — it had effort but lacked the polish and star power to meet the standard. Andrew McQualter made history in his first... Read more »

Australians can only access one COVID-19 vaccine right now. Experts say that’s a problem

People seeking a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine may have noticed that there is only one option available: Pfizer Comirnaty JN.1.With two COVID-19 variants circulating across the country, and only 1.9... Read more »

Lyle Menendez should remain in prison despite reduced sentence for 1989 murders, parole board says

A panel of two commissioners denied Menendez parole for three years, after which he will be eligible again, in a case that continues to fascinate the public. The brothers were sentenced to... Read more »

Follow AFL round 24 scores, results, odds, squads and start time from the MCG in Melbourne. Results for North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers vs Geelong Cats

Bailey Smith was brilliant and Jeremy Cameron was back among the goals, as a primed Geelong prepared for a deep finals run by easing to a 39-point win over Richmond at the... Read more »