Headlines: 11 pipe bombs discovered across Canberra

Today's headlines include: Police are investigating after the discovery of several pipe bombs on footpaths and in parks across Canberra. Tom Silvagni will argue his two rape convictions should be quashed because a judge made errors during his trial.  Authorities have confirmed a U.S. federal law en…

The Aussie writer charged with child exploitation

Books by popular Australian author Craig Silvey have been pulled from shelves in Western Australian schools, after the 43-year-old was charged with child exploitation. Several of Silvey’s books, including Runt, and Jasper Jones, are studied by students around the country. But, following a raid on h…

Headlines: Calls to demolish bridge used in Bondi terror attack

Today's headlines include: There are calls to demolish the Bondi Beach footbridge where two gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration on December 14.  Author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has taken a step towards suing the South Australian Premier for defamation, after she was removed from a writer…

Why a writers' festival was cancelled

The 2026 Adelaide Writers’ Week has been cancelled. It follows  backlash over a decision to remove Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from the festival program. The Palestinian-Australian author and advocate was slated to speak as part of the Adelaide Festival Writers’ Week event next month. However, the festi…

Headlines: Trump announces 25% tariff for countries that trade with Iran

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff for countries which trade with Iran, but it’s not yet clear if the levy will impact Australia. Homes have been inundated and communities isolated as the remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Koji are felt across the Que…

Why are there protests in Iran?

Iran is experiencing its largest anti-government protests in years, with demonstrations spreading across more than 100 cities and reports suggesting hundreds have been killed in a violent crackdown by authorities. What began as economic protests has evolved into a mass movement calling for the over…

Headlines: Parliament to debate hate speech laws next week

Today's headlines include: Parliament will be recalled early next week to pass hate speech laws following the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives.  Conditions are easing on bushfire battle grounds in Victoria, but officials are warning the threat is not over.  A man has been charged in Bondi …

The fatal ICE shooting, explained

Tensions around U.S. immigration enforcement have escalated after a woman was shot and killed by a federal agent during a raid in the state of Minnesota. The shooting has sparked widespread protests and divided politicians, and state and federal leaders. As protests intensify, today we'll explore w…

Headlines: Two adults and a child missing in Vic bushfires

Today's headlines include: Three people are missing in central Victoria and many properties have been destroyed as out-of-control bushfires have escalated today in catastrophic conditions.  Federal immigration officers have shot and wounded two people outside a hospital in Portland, in the U.S. sta…

Why more young Aussies are drinking less

The new year is often a time for reflection, goal-setting and resolutions, but January can also follow - for some of us - a period of heavy or frequent drinking. The hangover of the festive season has seen an increasing number of young people reduce or re-evaluate their relationships with alcohol, …