What to know about the rare ‘brain-eating’ amoeba found in Australian tap water

One of the world’s most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a “brain-eating amoeba”, has recently been detected in two drinking water supplies in south-west Queensland.Both affected towns are about 750 kilometres west... Read more »

Trump and Putin fail to reach agreement on ending Ukraine war

A meeting between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has not resulted in a deal to end the war in Ukraine. While Putin said they were interested in ending the... Read more »

Follow AFL round 23 scores, results, odds, squads and start time from Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Results for Gold Coast Suns vs GWS Giants, Carlton Blues vs Port Adelaide Power, Hawthorn Hawks vs Melbourne Demons

Hawthorn face the monumental task of heading to Brisbane next Sunday in their fight to claim a slot in the top four and beating the Lions at a venue they haven’t visited... Read more »

Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson dead at 89

Steve Waugh, one of the young stars whom Simpson invested so heavily in, said “no one gave more to Australian cricket”. “He was quite simply the best cricket coach with an unparalleled... Read more »

NRL live: Cronulla Sharks vs Gold Coast Titans, Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins, South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels

23h agoFri 15 Aug 2025 at 5:57am Live: NRL and NRLW scores Just nowSat 16 Aug 2025 at 5:51am HALF-TIME: It’s a bloodbath at Shark Park Cronulla is going out of its... Read more »

Vintage plane Sugar Bird Lady used for remote medical work returns to Broome

A historical plane used to deliver medical clinics to remote areas of northern Western Australia in the 1960s has returned to Broome after being saved from the scrap heap. The Mooney M20E... Read more »

Environment groups, researchers say NT EPA policy change is a worrying ‘WA blueprint’

Less than a year after Western Australia’s environmental watchdog was stripped of its powers to assess the emissions of some of the state’s most highly polluting projects, environmental advocates and experts say... Read more »

‘Post and boast’ laws aim to stop young Australians glorifying crimes. Will they drive them deeper into ‘a failing justice system’? | Crime – Australia

It is 1.30am in the New South Wales town of Moree, and a 16-year-old passenger in a stolen Audi is using his phone to film the speedometer as the needle climbs towards... Read more »

Flowstate lands $600k debt facility for expansion

Australian video capture startup Flowstate is barreling into new markets and finding fresh customers for its AI-powered technology, after securing $600,000 in fresh debt funding from Tractor Ventures. Speaking to SmartCompany, co-founder... Read more »

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

If those who can’t remember history are condemned to repeat it, Jim Chalmers has as good a chance as any at avoiding the pitfalls of reformist treasurers past. Dr Chalmers is attempting... Read more »