A new COVID variant is on the rise. Here’s what to know about LP.8.1
LP.8.1, a descendant of Omicron, is driving a growing proportion of COVID infections in Australia and elsewhere. Read more
Eating videos on social media normalize overeating and thin ideals, study finds
Researchers analyzed 180 popular eating videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Bilibili to assess their influence on body image and eating behaviors. They found frequent depictions of overeating by thin hosts,…
Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese polls; Trump Australia tariffs set to begin; Australia public service, ABC cuts debate continues
Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day. Read more
What is prolonged labour and is a caesarean section the only option to give birth?
Around 8 per cent of women experience prolonged labour, a physically and emotionally taxing ordeal that comes with real risks for both mother and baby. Experts explain why it happens…
Trump is pressing the nuclear option on tariffs
The option of a 20% universal tariff is the only way to get to some of the massive revenues of trillions of dollars claimed by some of his advisers. Read…
Twenty-three more women contact Met police over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou
London PhD student convicted of 10 rapes may have 60 more victims, force fears Read more
Massive swells and king tides combine to batter parts of Sydney’s coast, causing damage at Bondi, Cronulla and Bronte Beach
Huge swells, a massive king tide and storm surges have battered some of Sydney’s beaches including Bondi in the city’s east and Cronulla in the south overnight, with more damage…
Lowering bad cholesterol may cut risk of dementia by 26%, study suggests
Research highlights link between low LDL cholesterol and reduced dementia risk, with statins offering additional protection Read more
How Hawthorn can get both Oscar Allen and Harley Reid, Garry Lyon plea to West Coast
‘Real money’ swoop for Hawks trio: Eagles’ payback blueprint for Reid-Allen poaching Read more
Arsenal dealt second major injury blow vs Fulham as Gabriel Magalhaes Real Madrid fear emerges
Arsenal injury news as Gabriel Magalhaes taken off with a hamstring issue just one week before Real Madrid visit Read more