Melbourne developer House House, creators of Untitled Goose Game, discusses their new title Big Walk. The game, which emphasizes proximity voice chat and collaborative puzzle-solving, has achieved over 1 million downloads in its first week.
Ella Sabljak, one of four women on Australia's mixed-gender Wheelchair Rugby World Championships team, returns to international competition just 11 months after giving birth, bringing her baby Billie into the team's camp in São Paulo, Brazil.
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine, issues apology, and faces provisional suspension from tennis, citing a wake-up call amid struggles with his career's end and mental health.
Meta is leveraging influencers and financially supported advocacy groups to oppose government-led teen social media bans. By promoting its 'teen account' safety features, the company aims to maintain its user base in markets like Australia, Indonesia, and India.
Socceroos winger Nestory Irankunda expressed disappointment over Pauline Hanson's call to end multiculturalism, stating the comments upset players during the World Cup. Irankunda, who has a refugee background, rejected the senator's generalizations about migrants.
Il tennista Nick Kyrgios è stato sospeso provvisoriamente dopo essere risultato positivo alla cocaina durante il Mallorca Open del 22 giugno. L'atleta ha ammesso l'errore su Instagram, citando difficoltà fisiche e mentali legate ai recenti infortuni.
New South Wales is launching Australia's largest gun buyback in 30 years following the Bondi beach terror attack. The jointly funded scheme faces criticism from the Coalition and One Nation, who argue it unfairly penalizes law-abiding firearm owners.
Australian fire authorities have issued a warning for elevated bushfire risks across nearly every state and territory this spring, driven by El Niño-induced drying and heavy fuel loads from previous wet seasons.
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios has received a mandatory provisional suspension from the ITIA after testing positive for cocaine at an ATP 250 event in Mallorca. Kyrgios apologized for the incident, citing mental strain from recent injuries as a contributing factor.
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme advisory committee has recommended government funding for triptorelin to treat breast cancer, endometriosis, and gender dysphoria, potentially bypassing state-level bans on gender-affirming care in Queensland and the NT.
Lawyers for Erin Patterson, convicted of killing three relatives with death cap mushrooms, are appealing her conviction citing a jury hotel mix-up and speculative evidence. Simultaneously, prosecutors are appealing her 33-year parole period as inadequate.
Erin Patterson, convicted of the triple-murder of her in-laws, has begun an appeal in Victoria's highest court. Her defense claims a 'catastrophic' failure in jury sequestration, while the prosecution argues her 33-year non-parole sentence is inadequate.
Brett and Lisa Vercoe are transforming their 30-hectare former cattle property, Narlu, in Upper Orara, NSW, into a native forest. By planting 34,000 trees and using cultural burning, they aim to restore koala habitat and support threatened local wildlife species.
Australia is upgrading northern air bases, including RAAF Base Tindal, to host advanced fighter jets and surveillance drones. The expansion, supported by US investment, aims to enhance regional deterrence and interoperability amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.
South Australian government lawyers told the Federal Court that the number of trees to be removed for the North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment remains unknown, contradicting Premier Peter Malinauskas's public claims that the figure was finalized.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has disrupted Australian political discourse by proposing a 75% cut to tobacco excise and advocating for early access to superannuation, forcing Labor and the Coalition to defend their respective policy positions.
Virgin Australia has apologised to disability advocate Shane Hryhorec after he was removed from a flight over his wheelchair motor following a dispute over storage rules.
Rod Glover, husband of late Labor MP Peta Murphy, stated the government's new gambling reforms fall well short of her 2023 recommendations due to industry lobbying, despite praising the legislation for reducing some harms.
Lawyers for convicted Australian triple-murderer Erin Patterson argued in court that her trial was compromised by jury sequestration issues and unreliable evidence, while prosecutors sought a stiffer sentence.
Tallis Duncan's impressive form for South Sydney, including versatility playing second row and centre, positions him for potential selection in Australia's World Cup squad amid a second-row shortage.
Claressa Shields defeated Kaye Scott by TKO in Atlanta, securing a middleweight world title. While Shields remains undefeated and highly influential, the absence of a marquee rival remains a hurdle for the sport's growth compared to the WNBA's recent success.
Victorian teachers have voted 79% in favor of a new enterprise agreement, securing pay rises of up to 32.4% over four years. The deal, which includes improved working conditions and a $2,000 bonus, averts a planned strike and makes Victorian teachers the highest-paid in Australia.
Australia's nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has sparked debate over batting lineup changes. With Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald struggling, selectors are considering replacements from outside the current 13-man squad for the upcoming second Test.
South Australian grape growers are adopting Xynisteri, an ancient Cypriot white grape variety, to combat rising water costs and extreme heat. The drought-resistant vine requires significantly less water than traditional French varieties, offering a potential path for industry adaptation.
