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What fridge hacking across Europe means for your devices
Cyberattacks on fridges and freezers across Europe have spoiled food and put blood supplies at risk. The head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre says the French fridges were using default passwords, and supermarkets from Sweden to B
Are negative attitudes toward minority groups on the rise in Australia?
A new report on Australia's social cohesion paints a complicated picture, with many Australians feeling things are getting worse even as the data tells a different story. The cost of living is playing a big role, with researchers warning fi
Why can't essential workers afford Australia's rental market?
Anglicare Australia's annual rental affordability snapshot has found that essential workers like nurses, teachers and paramedics can afford only a tiny fraction of rental listings across the country. The report looked at more than 48,000 li
Could better testing overturn your child's peanut allergy diagnosis?
Peanut allergy affects around one in 30 Australian children, but new research suggests a significant number of those diagnoses might not be right. Researchers are already looking at what this could mean for how peanut allergies are diagnose
How Democrats stole US Congress from Trump
Donald Trump's Republican Party has lost control of both houses of Congress at the US midterms, with Democrats flipping Senate seats in Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Maine and the Carolinas. A US politics expert from the University of Sydney s
Are Canva's mass layoffs a warning sign for the economy?
Canva's one of Australia's most celebrated tech success stories. But it's announced it's cutting more than 1,200 jobs, or about 22 per cent of its global workforce. Experts say it's not an isolated case as AI reshapes the tech industry.
Which companies took home the 'Shonky' awards?
Choice has handed out its annual Shonky Awards, and this year Ticketek, Ticketmaster, and Virgin Australia are among the businesses in the firing line. The consumer group is accusing the ticketing giants of fleecing fans through dynamic pri
Are any Australians actually better off from rate rises?
The Reserve Bank's raised the cash rate for the fifth time this year, and with Christmas approaching, millions of Australians with mortgages are feeling the pressure. So who's hurting, who might actually be better off, and when could relief
Why are Australians waiting years to see a specialist?
A parliamentary inquiry is looking at why so many Australians are struggling to access specialist medical care. Long public waiting lists, high out-of-pocket costs, and workforce shortages all on the agenda. The committee is exploring poten
Could the US midterms deliver a major blow to Trump?
US voters head to the polls this week for high-stakes midterm elections that could hand Democrats control of Congress and deliver a major blow to Donald Trump's administration. Polling suggests a significant swing toward the Democrats, driv
What the RBA's split decision means for rate rises
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 4.85 per cent, the highest since late 2008, adding about $90 a month to minimum repayments on a $600,000 mortgage. The RBA says excess demand and the risk of people accepting fast-rising prices a
Should students sit the NAPLAN writing test on paper instead of a computer?
The New South Wales government is leading the push for the NAPLAN writing test for Years 5, 7 and 9 moved from computers back to pen and paper. Online NAPLAN testing began in 2018 and writing scores have been about the same over the past fe
Is AI enabling cyber attacks on our food supply chain?
Supermarkets in several European countries have been the target of massive cyber-attacks, affecting fridges and freezers.
Could the High Court overturn Australia's social media ban?
Australia's social media ban for under 16s is heading to the High Court, with challengers arguing the law voids the right to communicate on political matters. The federal government says it'll stand firm on the law, but with many teenagers
Will British backpackers be sent back to the farms?
Anthony Albanese plans to raise the issue of British backpackers with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after a 2021 deal let them stay up to three years without having to do specific work. There were nearly 80,000 British backpackers last fi
What impact do interest rates have on house prices?
Home values across Australia are dropping at their fastest pace in decades. While that's happening, people are paying more interest on their home loans because the Reserve Bank keeps pushing up the cash rate to deal with high inflation. If
What's fuelling the wave of youth protests across Europe?
Young people across Europe are taking to the streets over the cost of living, soaring housing costs, and what they see as governments that aren't working in their interests. In Portugal, Germany, and France the most recent protests have dra
How the NSW gun buyback scheme will work
Some licensed gun owners in New South Wales can now walk into police stations and hand in firearms in exchange for money. It is part of the national gun buyback scheme that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced in the days after the Bon
Are young men in Australia losing faith in democracy?
A new report has found that support for democracy among young Australian men has dropped notably, and that trust in politicians and government is down compared to last year.
Could a rate rise push house prices even lower?
Australia's housing market has now fallen for seven consecutive months, with the pace of decline tracking at the fastest rate in 40 years. Buyers are holding back amid higher interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and changes to proper
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange hack explained
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance says it'll cover all losses and allow clients to trade again within days following the AU$9 billion hack of its platform.
Alaska's Dan Sullivan 'conspiracy' that has Trump seething
Could US voters be confused by two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot in Alaska's Senate race. New York Times' reporting suggests there was an elaborate scheme by Democratic party operatives to get another Dan Sullivan on the ballo
Why Erin Patterson will likely die in jail after losing her appeal
Victoria's highest court has dismissed mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's appeal against her convictions and granted the prosecution's appeal, meaning she will likely die in jail. The Court of Appeal found her offending involved such shocki
Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart, Captain Picard and Professor X
Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor known as Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, has died aged 86. His family said he died in the loving care of his wife Sunny following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and
Why Erin Patterson will likely spend life in prison
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has lost her appeal against her murder convictions and will now likely spend the rest of her life in prison. The Court of Appeal dismissed her grounds and upheld the prosecution's appeal, with Justice Stephe
The Spainish train crash leaked recordings
At least 69 people have died after a train travelling at full speed crashed into another that was stopped on the tracks south of Madrid on Wednesday morning. Leaked recordings in Spanish media reveal a controller told the Renfe driver to co
Why are anorexia and bulimia numbers increasing?
A new study looking at anorexia and bulimia has found cases have increased 71 per cent around the world since 1990. And unfortunately, Australia has the highest rate of cases, and that number is expected to continue to grow.
Actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86
Whether it was as Captain Picard in Star Trek, Professor X in XMen or on stage in Shakespearean dramas, Patrick Stewart's work spanned demographics and generations. The award winning actor died in his Los Angeles home yesterday, after suffe
Should Australian workers get paid reproductive leave by law?
A federal inquiry into Australia's minimum workplace standards is considering whether workers should get paid reproductive leave on top of their existing sick leave. Unions, lawyers and advocates are pushing for at least 10 days of leave to
