More hikers getting stuck on popular trail as social media draws tourists

A popular hiking trail in WA's Stirling Range National Park has seen a fourfold increase in the number of hikers being rescued so far this year, with rescuers saying a spike in visitors is the cause. The range, about 337 kilometres south-east of...

From the childcare scandal to regressive ‘tough on crime’ policies, Australia is failing to protect its children

Looking back at the past five years since I began in the role of national children’s commissioner, I am struck by how difficult it has been throughout this time to get political attention on the unmet needs of our most vulnerable children, who...

Aussie Influencer Family Relocating To UK Amid Social Media Ban

With Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 just over a month away, some local influencers who make their living online are fleeing the country. It might sound like a joke, but it’s the reality for the “Empire Family” – mums Beck and...

AFL v NRL: The real No.1 sport in Australia has finally been revealed

A recent national survey by Deloitte has finally settled the long-running debate over which sporting code reigns supreme in Australia — with the AFL emerging comfortably ahead of rugby league in overall fan numbers. According to the Deloitte Media...

Giftbee raises $1 million to help Australians use their unwanted gift cards

Giftbee aims to reshape how businesses, brands and consumers give and receive gifts by providing more sustainable, flexible, simpler and value-focused gift solutions. Giftbee CEO Mark Singer. Source: Supplied Melbourne-based gifting platform...

Caregility and MOD3RN Care Partner to Modernise Healthcare Delivery in Australia

WALL, N.J. and BARANGAROO, Australia, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Caregility Corporation, a global enterprise telehealth leader dedicated to connecting care for patients and clinicians everywhere through innovative virtual care and AI-powered...

Washington Sundar’s explosive knock powers India to series-levelling win over Australia in Hobart

Daijiworld Media Network - Hobart Hobart, Nov 2: An electrifying unbeaten 49 off just 23 balls from Washington Sundar propelled India to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Australia in the third T20I at the Bellerive Oval on Sunday, levelling...

Most Australians wouldn’t tolerate power cuts nearly every week – why should First Nations?

A new report has laid bare the staggering human and systemic costs of Australia’s experiment with prepaid electricity — a system that’s leaving tens of thousands of First Nations households regularly disconnected from power, sometimes dozens of...

'Sydney was the right choice for me': Princess Ingrid Alexandra on moving from Norway to Australia for university

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway has given her first major interview to the media and it was done from Sydney, where she is now living as a student. The princess, 21, who is heir to Norway's throne after her father Crown Prince Haakon, spoke...

Santa’s mailbox is open: Kids invited to hand-deliver their wishes in-store with Australia Post

Australia Post Christmas Santa Mail is back for another magical year, and children across Australia are once again invited to hand-deliver their Christmas wish lists at their local Post Office. From today, young Santa fans can drop off their...

Gus Lamont: Five unanswered questions in the mysterious disappearance of Yunta four-year-old

The disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont from a remote property in South Australia remains one of the country’s most perplexing and heartbreaking cases. Despite extensive search efforts involving South Australian Police, ADF members, SES...

Meet the mayor hoping to transform Australia’s ‘most dangerous town’

The depiction of the far-off desert town in the 1950s bestseller A Town Like Alice helped propel a million British migrants from their windswept homeland to the other side of the planet in a wave migration that transformed Australia. The Alice...

BA social media buzz pushes Macquarie to halt trust and company lending

Macquarie Bank has imposed a freeze on lending to trusts and companies, in part, following a surge in professional financial and property strategies promoted by brokers and BAs on social media. Macquarie Bank has announced it has now suspended all...

Adelaide’s hi-tech experts powering global communications

It began in a small Adelaide workshop more than 60 years ago, when three University of Adelaide friends set out to help people stay connected across Australia’s most remote regions. Today, Codan has grown into one of South Australia’s largest and...

Lorraine Kelly calls for more working-class voices in the media

TV PRESENTER Lorraine Kelly has called for more working-class voices in the media, warning that “if you’re only going to hear elite opinions, we’re never going to get anywhere.” Ms Kelly, who recently celebrated 40 years in TV, made the remarks on...

Henry Pollock reveals the text message he sent to his brother just hours before stepping off the bench to inspire England to victory over Australia

In the aftermath of England’s victory over Australia, Henry Pollock sat patiently in the Twickenham concourse waiting for George Ford to finish speaking to the media. He perched on top of a dustbin - which broke under his weight – scrolling...

England vs Australia: Henry Pollock staying grounded as hype grows

With his Alejandro Garnacho-inspired haircut, Henry Pollock is trying his best not to get caught up in the hype around his performances after he helped England to a commanding 25-7 win over Australia on Saturday. It was easy to forget that Pollock...

The 'Hotel California effect' and how Australians are spending more on subscriptions

For Roya Raad, finding her favourite movies and music didn't come cheap, as she spent dozens of dollars a month on various subscriptions — a common experience for many Australians. But now the 29-year-old Melburnian and her family have changed...

Lorraine Kelly says she 'really worries' for working-class people who want media jobs

Beloved Glasgow TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has spoken out about the need for better working-class representation in the media industry. The star appeared on BBC’s Desert Island Discs, where she discussed the ITV cutbacks which will see her iconic...

‘Chilling’, ’infantilising’: Everything that’s wrong with Labor’s social media ban ad blitz

To improve online safety for young users, Anthony Albanese’s Labor government has just launched a $14 million public education campaign. The video, titled “For the good of their wellbeing” spreads awareness about the new social media minimum age...