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US monitoring Russian 'plague' death

The US government is monitoring the case of a laboratory worker who died at a plague research institute in Russia.

Lloyd says Hawks win Merrett trade

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd says Hawthorn has won in the trade with the Bombers for Zach Merrett.

Controversial defence expo opens in Perth

A heavy police presence is expected when a leading defence industry exhibition opens in Perth today.

Controversial author back in spotlight

A controversial Sydney academic has told an overseas audience that Australia is full of "nutcases".

Flydubai pilot plans revealed

King refuses to foot Andrew's legal bill

The King's private funds will not finance Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's legal action against the UK police force,…

‘The system shouldn’t be a maze’: Sweeping mental health review pledged ahead of election

The Victorian opposition has promised a “mental health reset” to overhaul and improve the state’s struggling sector…

Trump’s former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next job

Karoline Leavitt has found her next role in a familiar place for former members of the president’s inner circle. She is…

Dogs forced to play waiting game in bid for Butters

Trade negotiations between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are proving complicated.

Wantaway Saints star snubs best and fairest night

Rowan Marshall, who is wanting to secure a trade to Geelong, was a glaring absentee from St Kilda's end-of-season…

The Sandpaper series was radioactive from the start. Then a USB stick was delivered to my room

Australia is returning to South Africa for a Test series for the first time since the ball-tampering affair. Covering…

Almost 1000 NSW teachers were asked if screens helped students learn. Only 53 per cent said yes

While students say screens are beneficial for learning, teachers note they are distracting for students and impair…

As a GP, these daily habits make me feel better at 56 than I did at 26

Early morning movement, an infrared sauna session and homemade muesli are just some of the things that help keep this…

For years, dementia researchers had no answers, but now the word ‘breakthrough’ is on their lips

A blood test that can cheaply detect the disease. Promising new treatments. These developments are game changers.

The ‘world of resistance’ that almost stopped Nick Cave’s extraordinary Melbourne homecoming

Melbourne’s cultural scene is thriving. That doesn’t mean artists don’t face challenges – even when they’re homegrown…

This university city is a joy to explore on foot or on the water

Brainy and beautiful, Cambridge is always worth a punt.

Alice Zaslavsky’s seven golden rules for better midweek vegies

If ‘getting your veg in’ feels beyond your midweek bandwidth, here are some simple ways to make it feel achievable –…

Why Queensland hasn’t followed interstate crackdown on screens in classes

While other eastern states will introduce limits and device-free lessons next year, Queensland has held out, with one…

Does ‘Sydney’s best Korean fried chicken’ live up to the hype in its new location?

When Recipetin Eats’ Nagi Maehashi publicly endorsed Joy Korean Fried Chicken, it became an overnight sensation. Good…

Amid cost-of-living pressures, travel is at its ‘let them eat cake’ moment

I couldn’t help but think of Marie Antoinette as I stood, plate in hand, perusing the lunch buffet at one of Venice’s…

How Australia’s underworld is weaponising AI for drug imports

Criminals are exploiting the technology to increase the speed and scale of importations flooding Australia’s lucrative…

By night, it’s a big-spender sushi counter, but I prefer the lunch deal that’s 90% cheaper

Kentaro’s daytime offering is far more interesting, distinctive and necessary than its nighttime omakase splurge. Be…

Urgent injection of funds needed to stave off dementia crisis

According to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare forecasts, the number of people living with dementia will more…

Wintergarden demolition to pave way for new CBD tower and laneway

Plans for a major new Queen Street Mall project would deliver a 45-storey high-rise, including 240 hotel rooms, luxury…

A nearly 17-hour flight in the ‘Skycouch’ economy class bed

Air New Zealand’s Skycouch is less than half the price of a business class seat, but how does this economy class bed…

Plenty of people believe that AI can be God. Just not the Pope

In the US, there are at least two AI-based religions, complete with tax-deductible status.

Woollahra mayor said ‘I don’t own a house’ … but she does own three units

A Woollahra Council meeting descended into a showdown over who owned the least valuable property, but not all title…

The ‘loneliest place on Earth’ is a spectacular NZ spot most Australians miss

There’s no need to go all the way to Norway to see the majesty of fjords – they’re right on our doorstep, though few…

Superquiz, Tuesday, October 6

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

Alex de Minaur books a spot in China Open final after semi-final twist

Alex de Minaur has won through to the China Open final after a surprise twist in the second set of the semi-final.

Best of cartoons, October 6, 2026

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Former prince Andrew takes police to court over arrest

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking British police to court over his arrest in relation to the Epstein files.

Beaches closed after whale carcass removed

A Perth suburb has closed all of its beaches after high levels of E. coli were found five days after the removal of a…

Cat fight has Maylands residents at wits’ end

Neighbours of a Maylands property allegedly housing more than a dozen cats claim persistent odours and roaming animals…

Joey starts a movement

While Bart goes cruisin’ for a bruisin’.

Details of accused hijack co-pilot’s Melbourne studies revealed

It has also emerged that flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami last week told interrogators he planned last week’s attack…