DNA screening trial detects cancer in young Australians

An Australian trial has uncovered cancer and other conditions in young patients with no symptoms. It works by scanning DNA for potential problems down the track.

Royal duties continue as Andrew prepares move

The Princess of Wales made her first solo appearance of the year, hosting England's Red Roses rugby team following their Women's Rugby World Cup victory over Australia. ady on site.

Monash University scientists use DNA to detect serious diseases years before symptoms surface

A Monash University trial has uncovered cancer and other conditions in young patients with no symptoms. It works by scanning DNA for potential problems down the track. Now there is a push to make it widely available.

Sydney's $3 billion sewerage upgrade for cleaner beaches

Sydney is being promised cleaner beaches with a $3 billion upgrade to the sewerage system.

Monash University scientists use DNA to detect serious diseases years before symptoms surface

A Monash University trial has uncovered cancer and other conditions in young patients with no symptoms. It works by scanning DNA for potential problems down the track. Now there is a push to make it widely available.

Cheap electrical device costs Glen Waverley couple their home and almost their lives

A cheap electrical device has cost a Melbourne couple their home after it sparked an intense blaze just metres from where they were sleeping. Firefighters say if it was not for good luck and working smoke alarms, the fire could have turned to tragedy.

Australia's teen social media ban removes millions of accounts

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s has resulted in 4.7 million accounts being removed in its first month, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, though questions arise about the source of these numbers as Meta reports only 500,000 account removals.

Melbourne massage therapist accused of vile betrayal

William Lo Guidice, a 61-year-old massage therapist from Lower Templestowe, has faced court on charges of four counts of rape and six counts of sexual assault. His alleged victims are women who claim he attacked them at massage studios, including Universal Flow in East Melbourne, a business he foun…

Luxury BMW torched in Rozelle street

A black BMW was found ablaze on Byrnes Street in Rozelle, Sydney's inner west, just before midnight. Firefighters smashed through windows and the bonnet to extinguish the flames, leaving the luxury vehicle a smoking wreck. Police declared the scene a crime scene and cordoned off the area.

Gunman on the run after Villawood shooting

A 37-year-old man was shot outside his Villawood home in Sydney's west at approximately 4am, prompting neighbours to wake to screams and sirens. The victim was transported to hospital in a stable condition but is reportedly not cooperating with investigators. Police are actively searching for the g…