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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:52 +1100It took a teacher to put CSIRO tragedy in a nutshell: Why would her students pursue science?
I wish I had an easy answer for her – now that the CSIRO will shed 350 research staff.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +1100Guineas are long gone, but the memories linger on
How the Fang got his name.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:50:33 +1100‘Ain’t spending any time on it’: Why Katter country town is keeping Prince Andrew tribute
A plaque depicting disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will remain in an outback Queensland museum, as the fallen prince continues to pay the price for his long-term connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:02:12 +1100Warning for shoppers ahead of Black Friday
Black Friday sales are set to be the biggest on record with shoppers spending billions but AI is making it difficult to tell real deals from fakes.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:00:54 +1100A trip to a nunnery changed Astrid’s life
When Astrid Jorgensen was growing up she had a love-hate relationship with music but it was a trip to a nunnery that changed everything. Now she runs the biggest choir in the world.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:58:38 +1100When a storm is brewing, David prepares for the worst
David used to look to the sky at his rural property wanting rain but now he has an emergency evacuation plan if it comes.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:57:59 +1100Sky-high premiums pushing tattoo artists out of business
They have moved well beyond the underworld, but tattoo shop owners say they’re still being treated like criminals, as sky-high insurance premiums push tattoo artists out of business.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:30:28 +1100Teen pulled from roof cavity during arrest
A 14-year-old boy was one of six teenagers arrested by police after the group allegedly committed nearly 100 offences across Brisbane.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +1100‘Cut admissions in 2026’: The new rules shaking up university entry
The government says university places will grow in coming years, but analysts say that’s unlikely due to major changes in funding.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +1100New mental health clinic opens in western Melbourne as demand surges
The 21-bed clinic has replaced a private hospital which entered voluntary administration last year after just 14 months of operation.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:26:51 +1100‘Highly offensive’ but not toxic: Report into Ipswich waste odour released
Health conditions linked to the odour include nausea, headaches, coughing and wheezing, skin irritations, sleep disturbances and stress.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:25:27 +1100Six-figure bill facing SA taxpayers after contaminated sand drama
At least 450 schools across South Australia have reported the presence of sand contaminated with asbestos.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:25:18 +1100Australia loses bid to host global climate summit
Australia has lost its bid to host the world climate conference COP31 in 2026, which will be held in Turkey.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:25:16 +1100South Australia set to see drop in house price growth
Exclusive data obtained by 9News reveals homes in Adelaide could become cheaper.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:20:25 +1100Schoolies revellers to be searched for weapons
Police in South Australia will be given extra powers to randomly search thousands of students heading to Victor Harbour for Schoolies.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:19:49 +1100Teen charged after e-bike crash that left boy dead
A teenager has been charged with multiple offences including dangerous driving causing death.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:15:16 +1100WA Police were called to a DV victim’s house 54 times. She was evicted for being a ‘nuisance’
The woman was evicted from her house in Waikiki in October 2023, but disputed the tenancy termination in WA’s Supreme Court earlier this week.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:10:23 +1100New data finds thousands of retirees missing out on pensions
New data reveals tens of thousands of retirees are unnecessarily missing out on the age pension because they're confused about the rules.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:05:34 +1100CFMEU inquiry LIVE updates: Union misconduct claims to be examined as inquiry continues in Queensland
Queensland’s inquiry into the CFMEU continues for a second day. Follow for live updates.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:35 +1100Leaders demand funding as aged care waiting hits critical levels
In a rare display of unity, state and territory leaders have banded together to demand urgent health funding from the federal government.