On a typical school day, 11% of students are absent. How can Australia fix this?

On a typical school day in Australia this year, about 11% of students were absent. In 2014, the figure was 7%.

Australia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are responding

Australia is joining a wave of governments around the globe in regulating how kids spend their time online. On December 10th, ...
Cyclingnews

Korey Boddington named Australian cyclist of the year while Sarah Gigante and Jay Vine secure road awards

Korey’s story of determination – learning to walk and talk again after his life-changing injuries, then dedicating himself to ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Australian Capex Jumps Most Since 2021 on Data Centers, Aircraft

Australian business investment posted its biggest increase since early 2021, driven by major outlays on data centers and aircraft — a welcome boost for an economy that has been struggling to generate ...
Sports Illustrated

Australian Open Ranking Rule is Causing Issues for WTA Players

One of the most commonly aired grievances against professional tennis is the endlessly spinning nature of the carousels that the sport is built upon - namely, the ATP and WTA Tour circuits. This ...
Yahoo! Sports

Australian cricketer dies, aged 17, after being hit in neck by ball

A 17-year-old cricketer has died in Australia after being struck in the neck by a ball during a training session. Ben Austin died on Wednesday following an incident at the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club ...
The Diplomat

The China Factor in Australia-US Relations

U.S. President Donald Trump (left) greets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the West Wing Lobby entrance of the White House, Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Official White House Photo by Daniel ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Australia Prime Minister to Meet Trump With Rare Earths in Focus

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet US President Donald Trump on Monday in Washington for talks that will include discussions over the supply chain of rare earth materials. ...
The Economist

Australia’s post-China hangover

For years Australia benefited from a booming Chinese economy. Ships full of iron ore and coal streamed out of the country. They not only earned Australia foreign exchange but also held up wages, ...
The New York Times

MLB playoff watch: Key X-factor for each of the top contending teams

Who, or what, will make the difference the rest of the way for the teams with the most at stake? On Friday, we looked at the biggest concern facing each of the 12 teams in playoff position. Today, we ...
Game Rant

All X-Factor Abilities in Madden 26 (& What They Do)

Chris is a writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering games and has a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Central Lancashire. He's mainly focused on guides, but has ...
WSLS 10

Australian court rejects X Corp.'s appeal in child safety case, orders legal costs

FILE - The opening page of X is displayed on a computer and phone in Sydney on Oct. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File) (Rick Rycroft, Copyright 2023 The ...