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E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yet

More than 600 cities globally have embraced e-scooter sharing programs, yet reactions to these micro-mobility vehicles vary, making them a contentious urban planning issue.

World’s Greatest Shave says goodbye to the chins and hello to a ‘bloody beautiful’ new ‘do’

World’s Greatest Shave celebrates the everyday heroes in our community doing ‘bloody beautiful’ acts of shaving, cutting, colouring, or donating while helping to make the world less lonely, scary, and difficult for blood cancer patients.

Australia is welcoming more migrants but they lack the skills to build more houses

About 32% of Australian workers were foreign born, but only about 24% of workers in building and construction were born overseas.

Know the double meaning of emojis to keep your kids safe in school

Here's a list of emojis and acronyms to help parents understand the language often used by online predators, who use language to connect with youth.

After a lifetime studying superannuation, here are 5 things I wish I knew earlier

There are benefits to paying timely attention to your super early in your working life to get the most from this publicly mandated form of financial self-discipline.

Medicare turns 40: Here are 3 reforms that can help meet our health needs

Medicare is now struggling to ensure the access to health care for millions of Australians we were once promised.

23-year-old man dies after being swept into Yarra River

The drowning of the young man comes just days after four people were pulled from the water at Phillip Island, in Victoria's worst beach tragedy in nearly 20 years.

Here’s how parents can prepare healthy lunchbox and keep costs down

Lunchboxes are vital for supporting children’s energy levels throughout the school day, which in turn helps maintain their concentration.

Did the BOM get it wrong on the hot, dry summer?

Deterministic weather forecasts giving certainty are only possible for a week or two, and only for the large features of the weather.

Durga, Sajini, Nikhil, and Sandipan amongst Australian of the Year Award finalists

The winners of the Australian of the Year Awards will be announced at a ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra on January 25.

Must-read

Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.

India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight

India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today on April 27, 2026, marking a major step forward...
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