The WA government delivers a big-spending budget, focused on housing, health and cost of living relief including a $100 fuel handout, as a $2.4 billion surplus is unveiled. Here's what you need to know.
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK in 1955, will receive a posthumous conditional pardon due to profound injustice. Her family argued she was a victim of abuse, and her execution helped sway public opinion against the death penalty.
HBO's "The Pitt" leads the 78th Emmy Award nominations with 25 nods, including Best Drama. Comedy series "Hacks" is close behind with 24 nominations. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on September 14.
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.
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.
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.
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.
