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EXPLAINERS - BREAKING DOWN THE NEWS FOR YOU
Why Starmer gave victory speech next to Elmo and a man in a giant hat
When incoming UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke after winning his constituency of Holborn and St Pancras, there were a couple of notable figures sharing the stage with him.
Up to $10,000 on offer for apprentices working a 'priority job'
Apprentices across Australia could be eligible for up to $10,000 in support payments as the federal government tries to address crucial shortages in the nation's skilled workforce.
What happens if Joe Biden drops out of his re-election race?
A candidate dropping out after securing the nomination is unprecedented. If Biden does, it raises many questions.
Joe Biden
Whats on for NAIDOC Week this weekend?
With heaps of activities still to come, here's what's going on in your state this weekend.
national
This man is about to lead Britain. So who is he?
Dutiful, managerial, a bit dull — Keir Starmer is no one's idea of a firebrand politician. The Labour Party hopes that is just what Britain wants.
UK Politics
Can't we have both? Couple win lottery but lose age pension
A couple who lost the pension when they won the lottery are wondering if they could have kept both?
money
Everything you need to know about the UK's first election in years
Sunak surprised pundits and most of his own lawmakers when he set the election for July 4. Now he might be heading for a wipeout.
UK Politics
New vaping laws come into effect
Vaping laws in Australia have undergone a significant overhaul with new measures coming into effect today.
Vaping
Stage 3 tax cuts take place today. Here's how your pay packet will change
Years after they were first announced, and months after they were significantly reworked, the stage 3 tax cuts are finally about to come into effect.
finance
Millions to take home bigger pay packets from today
The new financial year is here, and a lot is about to change for millions of Australians.
national
What happens if Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race?
Joe Biden's spotty debate performance immediately triggered new questions from worried Democrats about whether he would leave the presidential race.
Joe Biden
Five things to watch for in US presidential debate
Five months from election day, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are meeting head-to-head for the first presidential debate.
US Election
Lucky Aussie wins Lambo in YouTube star's huge Opera House giveaway
YouTube star MrBeast is in Sydney this week to give his fans the chance to win one of 10 new cars.
national
From Wikileaks to plea deal: Julian Assange's legal saga timeline
After years behind bars, the Australian Wikileaks founder has walked out of court a free man.
national
Why after a 12-year-long chase, the US is letting Assange walk
Since 2010, the Wikileaks founder has never not been under threat of one court proceeding or another.
Julian Assange
Julian Assange walks free: What happens next
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has walked free from prison in the UK after more than five years behind bars as part of a plea deal reached with the US Justice Department.
Julian Assange
Winter solstice: What you need to know about Australia's shortest day
Today is the winter solstice in Australia. But what does the event mean and what will happen?
Weather
China accused of 'piracy' after boats rammed, guns stolen in disputed sea
The Philippines military has accused China of piracy after its coastguard carried out a violent interception in the latest South China Sea flashpoint.
south china sea
'Referendum' on energy looming after nuclear announcement
While the proposal looms as the defining issue of the next election, it could also have a massive impact on Australia's energy supply and on your power bills.
national
Just how unaffordable is housing? For one group, it's impossible
A new analysis of dwelling price data has painted a dire picture of the impact of rate rises on Australians' ability to pay a mortgage.
housing
What's in the NSW budget for you?
A record multibillion-dollar spend on social housing is at the heart this year's "must-haves not nice-to-haves" budget.
New South Wales
The Paris 2024 mascot is a hat. Here's why it was chosen
"Rather than an animal, our mascots represent an ideal," Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet said
Paris Olympics 2024
King's Birthday trading hours: What is and isn't open
Here's a quick state-by-state guide if Australia's biggest retailers are open today for the King's Birthday long weekend on Monday, June 10.
national
Why is Australia so successful at the Olympics?
Experts are tipping we could finish as high as fifth in Paris 2024 and third in Brisbane 2032.
Olympics
King's Birthday double demerits to start overnight
Harsher penalties on some of Australia's roads are just hours away - here's what you should know.
driving
Which states and territories get long weekend for King's Birthday?
The June long weekend is almost here, but not for everyone.
Australia
Will Russian athletes compete at Paris 2024?
An Individual Neutral Athlete is the name used to refer to athletes with either a Russian or Belarusian passport who will be competing at this year's Games in July and August.
Olympics
BoM reveals Australia's official winter weather forecast
Winter is just about upon us, but that doesn't necessarily mean temperatures are about to start plummetting – although you might have to reach for an umbrella.
national
How verdict impacts presidential run
Now that a New York jury has convicted former President Donald Trump of all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, the next obvious question is: Can a convicted felon run for president?
Donald Trump
Think you've been hacked on Ticketmaster? Here's what an expert thinks you should do
"Cybercriminals are becoming smart. They are becoming more and more sophisticated."
hackers
How a likely AI-generated image of Gaza took over the internet
It's unclear exactly what the image is. A series of tents? Truck beds against a rust orange background? Multi-coloured rectangles?
Israel Hamas Conflict
The 'sophisticated' messages costing Aussies $15.5 million
Entire bank accounts are being drained without victims being any wiser until they open them days or even weeks later.
scam
Little-known air con rule that can get you fined
Many Australians will look at their heating options as the winter chill sets in, but a little-known rule may catch households with an air conditioners off guard.
national
Australia's love affair with big cars is killing us
Roads are improving and safety technology is getting better. So why are more and more Australians dying on the road each year?
road toll
Vivid Sydney has started: Here's what you need to know
A range of light installations, music performances, food festivals and experiences will be available for Sydneysiders and tourists.
national
The latest COVID-19 strain spreading across the world
COVID-19 was first detected in late 2019, but in the more than four years since, the disease has been through several different mutations.
COVID 19
What you need to know about FLiRT, Australia's new COVID variants
A new family of COVID-19 strains, nicknamed "FLiRT" are spreading across the world, and have arrived in Australia. This is what you need to know about it.
health
Turbulence X-factor airlines can't always see
Pilots can detect storms from hundreds of kilometres away - but this other kind of turbulence can have deadly consequences.
aircraft
Australia now has national digital ID laws. This is what that means
Verifying your identity is something we all have to do fairly regularly, but it soon could look very different under a new, voluntary national digital ID.
Technology
What's next for Iran's government after death of it's president?
The death of Iran's president is unlikely to lead to any immediate changes in Iran's ruling system or to its overarching policies, which are decided by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran
What we know about the crash of the helicopter carrying Iran's president
The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister has sent sent shock waves around the region, but details are scant.
accidents
Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
The Australian's legal saga has dragged on for well over a decade but it could come to an end in the UK as soon as today.
Julian Assange
What you need to know about $300 energy relief for every household
Everyone in the country is going to benefit from the $3.5 billion package – and it's going to have a big impact on inflation.
federal budget
Budget's fast-track passport promise explained
One of the more eye-catching items in last night's federal budget was the revelation people could fast-track a new passport application - for a fee.
federal budget
What you're going to get in today's federal budget
From tax cuts to debt relief, there are a range of cost-of-living measures that'll be announced by Jim Chalmers.
federal budget
A guide on how to navigate buying a gaming PC
Knowing the ins and outs of a PC can be overwhelming to the uninitiated, with hundreds of technical terms and PC parts. Here's a guide to navigating buying a new gaming PC in 2024.
Tech
Australia's 3G network is shutting down. This is what you need to know
It's been a feature of phone coverage for decades, but in the coming months all of Australia's 3G networks will have been switched off.
Tech
What latest election wipeout means for the UK
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was barely able to point to any big success for his Conservative Party.
UK Politics
Entire state to get $1000 off energy bills under $2.5 billion scheme
The Queensland government says it is the biggest-ever cost of living initiative by a state.
Cost of Living
