A Tasmanian Aboriginal woman's request to have her court hearing held on country was rejected. But on-country hearings have been held in other jurisdictions. So how do they work?
ACCA Melbourne's new exhibition, 'Are You Lonely Tonight?', delves into the complex nature of loneliness with works from 11 artists, exploring the distinction between being alone and feeling lonely, and connectivity versus true connection.
Australia is experiencing a boom in datacentre construction, driven by AI development, but this growth poses significant economic and environmental challenges. Concerns include massive energy and water consumption, waste heat, limited job creation, and potential strain on renewable energy transitions.
Australia's latest health report shows cancer survival rates have significantly improved over 30 years. However, experts are concerned by falling childhood vaccination rates, leading to increased cases of measles, diphtheria, and whooping cough.
Researchers discovered that colourful children's play sand sold in Australia, previously recalled for asbestos contamination, can release hazardous airborne fibres. A study found 90% of craft sand samples released asbestos when played with, raising concerns for children's health.
Telstra, Australia's largest mobile network, experienced a nationwide outage for most of Wednesday morning, affecting millions of users. The disruption impacted mobile calls, internet access, Eftpos machines, and public transport, prompting concerns about reliance on the network and comparisons to past outages.
The NRL has acknowledged a crucial knock-on was missed by the bunker in the State of Origin decider, which occurred in the lead-up to a try that helped NSW secure victory. The decision has sparked controversy and calls for a review of the bunker system.
