Indigenous people have a far higher risk of early stroke than non-Indigenous people. It’s often caused by atrial fibrillation, which may not have any symptoms.
Govt top-ups help households to keep warm over winter. But rising power prices are creating an urgent need for longer-term energy solutions.
Football Australia and Cricket Australia highlight how sport organisations can appear commercially successful while remaining financially fragile.
Fact-checking can take hours or days while fakes can be created in seconds. So, what do we do?
Do you knit or solve puzzles for fun? Research suggests hobbies such as these could help keep your brain healthy, particularly in older age.
Researchers have revealed the identities of six sailors and shed new light on the expedition that went missing more than 170 years ago.
You might know to steer clear of green potatoes and rhubarb leaves. That’s because they produce toxins that can make humans sick.
Cells called macrophages can devour living cancer cells – and may hold the key for successful treatment.
Growing old isn’t always easy. But new research suggests staying curious and social may help you age well.
Algae species can grow remarkably fast and produce oil able to be turned into diesel or aviation fuel.
In nations as far apart as Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the UK, this is how a historic court decision could make it easier for unions to go on strike in future.
Australia has to ensure it can build and run these expensive projects without Chinese investors’ participation.
On funding for disability support in schools and building downsized homes that actually appeal: an edited selection of your views.
From Snowy Hydro to Inland Rail, projects get announced early, then costs soar tens of billions higher. Yet there are proven ways to stop that happening.
Entanglement is a major animal welfare issue for marine mammals. A successful rescue is not just whether an animal is cut free but whether it recovers from injuries.
Camden, New Jersey’s homicide rate in 2025 was four times the national average – still high, but a marked change from when it was 18 times the national average in 2012.