Girl stuns spelling bee competition in 50-year ‘first’
From 'coulrophobia' to 'redingote', young kids nail unbelievable words in US National Spelling Bee....
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Italy imports more Russian oil despite impending embargo
Even as the European Union decided to reduce Russian crude oil imports by 90 per cent by the end of the year, Italy has become...
Sanctioned Russian oligarch’s megayacht found hiding in a UAE river
In a dusty, UAE sheikhdom, where labourers cycle by rustic tea shops, one of the world's largest yachts sits in a quiet port....
Man dies in Adelaide workplace accident
A worker has died on an Adelaide construction site, believed to have been electrocuted....
Rare first edition of Harry Potter going to auction – errors and all
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, featuring some errors and signed by author J.K. Rowling, is going under the hammer...
Aussie supermarkets unveil ‘supercharged’ strategies
Major supermarkets are finding creative ways to give shoppers more value as the entire nation grapples with the soaring cost of living....
Several firsts in Albanese’s new frontbench sworn in today
A record number of women have been sworn in for Anthony Albanese's first cabinet as prime minister....
Australia ushers in first day of winter with heavy snow fall
Australia has been transformed into a winter wonderland on the first day of the season....
More than 550 monkeypox cases reported in 30 countries, WHO says
The monkeypox virus is spreading across the world, the World Health Organisation has confirmed....
Severe weather warning as ‘peak’ inching closer
People are being told to stay alert as the polar snap reaches its worst conditions today....
The ‘small’ shark species that may have driven megalodon to extinction
The sheer size of the ancient megalodon, one of the largest carnivores to have ever lived, may have worked against it....
Who’s who in Anthony Albanese’s new federal cabinet?
The prime minister has announced a cabinet featuring a record 10 women and rewards for some strong campaign performers....
Scientists getting closer to mastering nuclear fusion
Nuclear fusion is a process that occurs naturally in the sun and all stars, but is painfully difficult to replicate on Earth....
The suburbs where unit prices are decreasing in Brisbane
As housing prices reach record highs in south-east Queensland, new data shows units in some Brisbane suburbs are actually getting cheaper....
Tremors felt after 3-magnitude earthquake in south-east Queensland
Over 500 people have reported feeling the earthquake in Queensland's Moreton Bay region this afternoon....
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils his new cabinet
The announcement comes after Labor claimed its 77th seat to form a majority government....