More than 1,000 Iraqis have been rushed to hospital with respiratory ailments following a sandstorm. Key points: <ul><li>Conditions are so poor that some provinces are urging people to stay indoors… [+1802 chars]
University of South Australia scientists have uncovered another reason why society should be paying more attention to mental health: it is closely aligned to blood pressure and heart rate variations.… [+2900 chars]
The futures market has truly lost its marbles, ratchetting up its Australian interest expectations even higher. As shown below, the RBA cash rate is now forecast by the market to hit 2.75% by the en… [+1994 chars]
In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Pharmacology journal, researchers assessed the efficacy and safety of using lithium for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment. Study: Efficacy… [+4876 chars]
On the two key themes of the teal independents, climate change and establishing a federal anti-corruption commission, Ryan was firm. She rejected the notion that the Coalition was reducing emissions… [+3593 chars]
The tech giants want to roll out FIDO passkey technology in the coming year Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On May 5th World Password Day we might have come one step closer to passwords bei… [+4501 chars]
The threat of war close to home loomed large as Defence Minister Peter Dutton and Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor faced off in a debate at the National Press Club. Echoing comments he made … [+5850 chars]
Long-in-the-tooth West Australians may remember the night Halleys Comet streaked across the skies back in 1986. Well, its back again. At least its debris is. A meteor shower is underway that is lig… [+2461 chars]
The last time Mr Shanks spoke with his sister, she said she was unable to talk over video because of bad reception. Missing Queensland woman Tahnee Shanks and daughter Adelynn. He said his sister … [+2320 chars]
Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt believes the AFL should postpone this weeks game against Brisbane Lions in light of the Eagles extraordinary covid crisis. Currently at the bottom of the ladder, the… [+1943 chars]
Premier Daniel Andrews has reportedly been secretly questioned by anti-corruption investigators over his association with an allegedly corrupt property developer. The Australian on Friday revealed A… [+2069 chars]
The third long-duration team of astronauts launched by SpaceX to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA safely has departed the orbiting outpost to begin their descent back to Earth, capping … [+2033 chars]
