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Increasing ocean and atmospheric temperatures are causing important changes in the Antarctic landscape. Pictures (Top) Image courtesy of Andy Thompson. (Bottom) A field camp on the surface of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, Princess Elizabeth Land. Credit: Nerilie Abram/ANU


Several groups release research detailing previously unknown processes at play down south.

On the brink: Antarctica's climate risks

How can human eggs remain dormant and healthy in the ovaries for so long? 

It turns out we can thank our existence of their altered metabolism.

How human eggs can stay dormant and reproductively healthy for decades

Plants play the lead part in making our gardens magical. Picture: Shutterstock.

How good gardens can do wonders for your health.

Garden design can help enhance wellbeing in busy lives

Several car manufacturers believe they can create smarter headlights to make driving safer. Picture: Shutterstock.

The future of safer driving could be in smarter headlights.

Smart headlights could be part of the solution for safer driving

Ash Lieberman

CONVENIENTLY CLOSE: Fiji is just a short four hour flight from Sydney airport, and ticks all of the boxes as a holiday destination. Photo: Supplied.

Just a short four hour flight from Sydney, Fiji is home to one of the most beautiful cultures in the world. The Fijian people are renowned for their welcoming smiles and hospitality, and of course their incredible kids clubs.

Evade the cold and explore the Outrigger Fiji

More grey nomads are hitting the roads around Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Noel Whittaker explains how to protect your pension in retirement.

How life as a grey nomad could impact your age pension

Sam Hollier

Biofuels are renewable, and that's the key factor for net-zero emissions. Photo: Shutterstock

Converting to biofuels is so easy, even I managed to do it

Fitness expert Kate Ivey is helping women in regional Australia improve their mental well being through the benefits of exercise. Picture: Supplied. 

Helping rural women's mental health through exercise.

Health challenge launched to help rural and regional women improve their mental health

JUST A DROP: Oil is quite flexible in its use and something that can be added when needed. Photo: Ella Baché 

Nourishment for your face and body

Treatments are promising for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), caused by cat-specific coronavirus.

Treatments for cat-specific coronavirus have come a long way.

Cure in sight for cats with rare and fatal coronavirus disease

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Lismore flooding in March. Photo: Lismore City News.

Over the past 18 months, many communities have been hit by floods - some more than once.

A third straight La Nina is likely - here's how you and your family can prepare

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Bluey. Source: AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

It isn't the first time Disney+ has censored the show.

Fans outraged as Bluey episode gets banned

TikTok-famous mum Nat Alise and her son Malachi make a Willy Wonka hat for Book Week in a series of videos for her 2.4 million followers. Photos: TikTok @nat.alise

With just three days left to finish off three costumes, TikTok star Nat Alise had some sage advice for stressed parents attempting to create a costume for Monday morning.

How to survive Book Week: Top Tips for parents to get the most out of the experience

BIG AND LITTLE CHANGE: If Australia became a republic nation and left the Commonwealth, there may be some significant changes to the Constitution, government, and currency. 

From constitutional change to a new face on our currency. Some things would look different if Australia became a republic.

What would change if Australia left the Commonwealth?

David Littleproud has accused Scott Morrison of breaching Australians' trust. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words within the Coalition has erupted over the Morrison secret ministries scandal, with both sides launching accusations of disrespect.

Morrison scandal sparks Coalition war-of-words, as Greens push for probe

Nationals leader David Littleproud has backed claims that Scott Morrison breached the Coalition agreement. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A war-of-words has erupted between the Nationals and Liberals over Scott Morrison's secret ministries scandal.

Nationals leader backs claim Morrison breached Coalition deal with secret power grab

COMING BACK. Freshwater class ferry, the MV Queenscliff, will be operating on Sydney Harbour from early September. Picture: Manly Drone

Freshwater ferries will return to Sydney Harbour in a NSW Government backflip.

No longer a fairytale, as iconic ferries finally return to Sydney Harbour

ENDING PERIOD POVERTY: Share the Dignity founder and managing director Rochelle Courtenay. Picture:Supplied

QUT teamed up with not-for-profit Share the Dignity to reveal how periods affect the lives of young people

Period Poverty: Girls' health at risk from lack of access to products

Anthony Albanese will receive advice from the Solicitor-General on Monday. Picture: James Croucher

Scandal-plagued Scott Morrison is a step closer to being referred to a powerful parliamentary committee.

Greens move to refer Morrison to powerful committee over secret ministries scandal

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Will Scott Morrison be told to go? Hint: it is all about Cook

DOOR OPENS: Canadian singer-songwriter Frazey Ford will be the first international artist to play at Dashville since the pandemic. 

Frazey Ford finds her groove in taking her own sweet time.

Frazey Ford is driving in her own lane

More problematic than the prequel issue, is the whole fantasy thing. Picture HBO/Binge

Towards the end, our relationship with Game of Thrones resembled a young romance which had run its course.

House of the Dragon breaks two of three golden rules

Scott Morrison once said he never considered his legacy as prime minister. Picture: James Croucher

Scott Morrison will need distance from history if he is considering post-political life.

What does the future hold for a man who never considered legacy

Tourists look at at lava flowing from a heart-shaped crater at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland on Monday, August 15, 2022. Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images.

An ongoing volcanic eruption in Iceland serves as a reminder of Australia's not-so-distant volcanic past.

Iceland volcanic eruption a reminder of Australia's explosive past

SOARING HIGH: Alex The Astronaut performing on top of Australia's tallest building, SkyPoint, on the Gold Coast. Picture: Mitch Fresta

Alex The Astronaut rockets into greater space

Diary of a Wombat has been read and loved by generations of Australians. Picture: Supplied

Take a look at the Mint's newest commemorative coin celebrating much loved book

Scott Morrison says rapid antigen tests would be "effective" for interstate travel. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

A pre-Christmas rush for PCR tests has left the Prime Minister calling for states to accept rapid antigen tests from interstate travelers, but one Premier is already pushing back.

PM demands rapid tests for travel as ACT hits out

Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon in Venice. Picture Instagram

Emma McKeon's Italian adventure with Cody Simpson

Venice, through the eyes of Emma McKeon and Cody Simpson

Rhainer Lawrence with a photo of her late twin sister Skylar who died of meningococcal disease aged 33 months. 

Five years after losing their young daughter to a 'silent killer', a family is speaking about their heartbreak.

'None of us could comprehend she was gone': Family shares heartbreak of losing tiny twin

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Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Lyn Orford (right) and two other 'stokers' who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War

Vietnam veterans did not receive a hero's welcome when they returned from serving their country, but they think the public now see them in a more positive light.

'Pelted with Rubbish': Vietnam veterans say public perception is changing

Linda Vella, who owns fashion and homewares store The Hive KV with her daughter, could be one of many business set to benefit. Picture: supplied.


Kangaroo Valley business are set to receive an injection of $1 million following prolonged road closures to the popular tourist destination.

A million reasons to smile for Kangaroo Valley business after 'unique' struggle

A judge is concerned at delays in AMP compensating people placed on unsuitable insurance policies. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Concern over compo delay for AMP clients

World War II veterans Dennis Davis, second from left, met up with fellow veterans on Monday. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

WWII veteran Dennis Davis dies aged 102

EU Ambassador Michael Pulch says the bloc is prepared to export military products to Australia. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

EU open to help plug Aust capability gap

Peter Carne has so far prevented a report into alleged corruption being made public. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Qld watchdog to appeal over ex-trustee

A TOAST: Family and descendants of Mary Ann Richards gathered at Campbells Hill Cemetery, Telarah. From left, Daniel Skeffington, Maureen Hurst, Peter Mlekus, Janine Mlekus, Aimee Smith and Craig Smith. Picture: Chloe Coleman.

Descendants find unmarked grave to give Mary Ann Richards the memorial she deserved but never had, exactly one century on from her death.

Lost for 100 years: Family's touching farewell to matriarch with 180 descendants

Australia is on track for 10 million COVID-19 cases, as NSW and Victoria log 10,000 new infections. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia edging towards 10m virus cases

Kim Yo-jong (r) has called South Korea's president "childish" over his offer of economic aid. (AP PHOTO)

N.Korea rejects South's economic aid plan

Marcus Stoinus's last match for the Southern Brave ended in a big loss to the Manchester Originals. (Lincoln Baker/AAP PHOTOS)

Buttler, Russell smash Braves in Hundred

Chronic wounds can lead to amputation and death.

Awareness week highlights hidden chronic wounds epidemic.

Aussies neglect chronic wounds; can't afford the $4000 out-of-pocket costs

Kevin Muscat's Yokohama J Marinos have been upset by Vissel Kobe in the Asian Champions League. (AP PHOTO)

Muscat's Marinos out of Champs League

The group of Victorian coronavirus staff threw a farewell gathering during lockdown last year. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Vic quarantine workers partied in lockdown

R&B singer R. Kelly faces charges including child pornography and enticement of minors. (AP PHOTO)

R.Kelly abused girl repeatedly, court told

Cronulla playmaker Matt Moylan has overcome a quad injury to take on Manly. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)