Here's everything you need to know about today's AACTA Awards
It's been billed as Australia's answer to the Golden Globes — or even the Oscars, depending on who you ask — and the stars are gathering for the ceremony on the Gold Coast.
Here is why not every wind from the ocean is a sea breeze
More than 85 per cent of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the ocean, but the variation in weather across any slice of this narrow coastal band is substantial.
These major car companies are accused of harvesting and exploiting customer data
As experts push to strengthen Australia's privacy laws, many car makers are gathering data and potentially selling it to third parties.
Sunscreen prevents skin cancer and premature ageing — but are you doing it right?
For decades, we've known sunscreen dramatically lowers a person's risk of developing skin cancer, with some of the first evidence coming from (aptly) the Sunshine State. This is how it works.
Why Jennifer Crumbley was held responsible for her teenage son's mass school shooting
The guilty conviction of the Michigan school shooter's mother sets a "contentious" precedent for holding parents accountable for their child's wrongdoings, a US legal expert says.
Former Mandalorian star Gina Carano sues Disney with financial backing from Elon Musk
Carano was fired from the Star Wars spin-off series in 2021 for comments she made on social media that compared the Holocaust to US politics.
What is passive vaping, and what risk does it pose to your health?
A doctor and public health expert weigh in on how to limit passive vaping exposure and what you can do to protect yourself in social situations.
King Charles went public about having cancer, but he's keeping many details private
Buckingham Palace hasn't said what kind of cancer the King has, only that it's not prostate cancer and he "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".
Four money tasks to do each year
Attending to your superannuation, insurances and will is a bit like going to the dentist. Doing it regularly and consistently helps to avoid a painful outcome.
Will the government's fuel efficiency standard drive up car prices? It depends what road it goes down
The federal government has detailed its proposal to impose a CO2 standard on new cars. It will have a narrow road to travel to ensure it cuts emissions without driving up car prices.
Queensland has announced major changes to address the state's housing crisis. Here's what's changing
The Queensland government has made several announcements in a bid to address growing concerns around housing affordability and supply. Here's a breakdown of some of the key changes in the works.
This year the RBA won't meet as often as it used to so what will that mean for interest rates and your mortgage?
Households will now only have to grapple with a maximum of eight cash rate changes flowing through to their mortgages. Here's what that could mean for you.
See what the property market is doing in your capital city
A more stable interest rate environment, coupled with ongoing population growth and improved consumer confidence will support house price growth in 2024. Here's how your capital city fared in January.
He ruled professional wrestling for decades. Now Vince McMahon grapples with fresh sexual abuse allegations
Recent allegations of sexual abuse by the former owner of the WWE are just the latest in a decades-long history of misconduct claims.
Winners come forward in record $200 million lottery
Two Australians have struck gold, winning $100 million each in Powerball's largest ever jackpot in history.
Clive Palmer and Anthony Pratt lead the way in political donations as corporations play both sides
Details of the companies and individuals pouring money into the coffers of the nation's political parties last financial year have been published, with some of the country's wealthiest individuals topping the list.
Do religious ministers have to report historical child sex abuse?
Kezia Whitton was abused by her brother when she was five years old. Years later, her former church declined to report him to West Australian police — but in a different state, they may have had to.
Dying thief who stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers avoids jail time
A US man who has confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore while filming The Wizard of Oz receives no jail time but will pay a $US23,000 fine.
If you're walking out of the house drenched in sweat — it's not the humidity
The dew point in some parts of the south-east of Queensland has tipped to 26C, exceeding that of equatorial countries like Singapore.
Russia is set to be stripped of its 2022 Olympic gold medal for figure-skating — so what happens next?
Kamila Valieva's ban for doping has led to the Court for Arbitration for Sport stripping Russia of its 2022 Winter Olympics gold for team figure-skating. So who gets the medal now?
US considers next move after promising response to drone attack that killed sleeping troops
The world is waiting to see what the US will do next after vowing to respond to an Iran-backed drone attack that killed three American troops and injured dozens more in Jordan.
NSW Police has been praised for its 'textbook' approach in shutting down a 'neo-Nazi demonstration'. This is why
Some of group members were from NSW, but at least 20 were from Victoria, with others from Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.
Weighing up home contents insurance? Here's what to consider (including if you rent)
If you're considering taking out insurance for your belongings for the first time, or you're reviewing existing cover, here are some important things to keep in mind.
Mark Ray Haydon was beaten by his mother, bullied at school and went on to cover up one of the country's worst serial killings
Moving and hiding bodies and helping cover up some of Australia's most horrific and notorious crimes, earned Mark Ray Haydon what is believed to be the longest custodial sentence for assisting an offender in SA history.
There's no 'silver bullet' for the housing crisis — but one fix with broad support remains stuck in the mud
One solution to the housing crisis has been raised over and over again for years: building more social and affordable housing. But it doesn't seem to have happened yet.