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Antarctic research shapes long-distance space travel

Research under way in Australia’s Antarctic research stations will help prepare astronauts for long space flights. Antarctic Division’s Polar Medicine Unit (PMU)

Aussies living with dementia on track to hit one million

Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the latest update from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Dementia Australia

Architects set to unleash visions for Brisbane 2032 stadium

Leading architects have two weeks to stake their claim to design the Brisbane 2032 Victoria Park stadium and new National Aquatic Centre. Games Independent

Aussie-made uncrewed vessels to join Navy fleet

The Australian Navy will soon add locally-made autonomous ships to its fleet. Leidos Australia Chief Executive Paul Chase said the company had commenced production of

Bad store credit promo stings The Good Guys

The Good Guys have been fined $13.5 million over a store credit promotion which hid short expiry dates. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Gina

Price gouging warning as new home care model looms

Elderly Australians are at risk of financial exploitation when new home care rules come into force from November. Trilogy Care CEO Luke Traini said while the recent

40% jump in reports of online child sexual exploitation

Australian authorities battling child exploitation registered a more than 40 percent jump in reported cases over the past 12 months. Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Voter safety focus of 2025 Federal election inquiry

Fixed terms for Federal governments and voter safety are among the key topics of a Parliamentary inquiry into the 2025 Federal election. The Federal Parliament’s Joint

Robotdebt compensation costs soar past $2 billion

The Robotdebt fallout is set to cost the Federal Government an additional half a billion dollars as it settles a second class action. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland

ACCC sets sights on Aussie vegetable cartel

Four Australian fresh food producers have been accused of acting as a cartel when supplying to ALDI over a six-year period. Australian Competition and Consumer

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