First XV Rugby wrap: Auckland semis decided, rivals to clash for Canterbury title

After recent lower-grade ructions, Grammar had erected more fences than the Te Kūiti Saleyards at the school for the Kelston match, and restricted concrete terrace access to home fans. There were more... Read more »

Tasmanian medicinal ice cream supporting palliative care patients, one scoop at a time

You won’t find this ice cream at a cafe or supermarket. It’s been nutritionally fortified with medical-grade vitamin D3 and B12 and needs to be consumed under medical supervision. “It’s not to... Read more »

Need some ‘motherly warmth’? In Japan, you can hire a grandma for as little as $60

As a grandmother-for-hire, 69-year-old Taeko Kaji performs a variety of tasks — from cleaning to cooking to giving life advice. “I never get bored,” the Tokyo resident told the ABC. “I get... Read more »

Port Gregory’s jetty is surrounded by sand as beach grows

Sitting on the edge of his local jetty, seven-year-old Jye Gleghorn’s feet dangle above hard sand. But he imagines an ocean beneath him. Locals are sad to see the Port Gregory jetty... Read more »

Does Queensland have a crocodile problem or a people problem? | Crocodiles

“We from the country have had enough.” So ends the submission of Kelvin Douglas John Bunyan to a Queensland parliamentary committee considering legislation that would allow for safari style hunting and the... Read more »

I-MED cleared after sharing patient scans with AI company

Australia’s biggest radiology provider giving at least 30 million medical scans of Australian patients to an AI company, without their knowledge or consent, did not appear to breach Australia’s privacy rules, the... Read more »

Four Aussie startups that raised $4.25 million this week

It has been an extremely quiet week for startup funding, which left us wondering if there would even be a funding round-up. But some last-minute investments have led to four local startups... Read more »

2025 MG IM5: Quick drive

The MG IM5 may have an MG Motor badge on its tailgate, but this is no ordinary MG. Camera Icon2025 MG IM5: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert Parent company SAIC Motor established IM... Read more »

The reaction to Victoria’s new work-from-home plan

With new Australian-first rules suggested, working from home might soon be a legal right for Victorians. Premier Jacinta Allan announced on Thursday that she would introduce legislation in 2026 legally enshrining the... Read more »

Supreme Court will not block Pro-Palestine protest on Harbour Bridge, judge says

Police and Transport for NSW are “scrambling” to get resources and communications together after the Supreme Court decided it will not stop a pro-Palestine protest across the Sydney Harbour Bridge from going... Read more »