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Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has denied he knew about plans for illegal ball tampering, after allegations made by his former teammate Usman Khawaja in his new autobiography. Khawaja claims in his book that the entire squad was aware, but Cummins says that is wrong, while David Warner says Khawaja's book is the truth. Cummins says the book and its fallout is taking a toll on Australian cricket, so what happens next?

Victoria Police has ended its investigation into allegations of sexual assault in a Sydney Swans player's hotel room, saying it will not proceed with criminal charges due to insufficient evidence. Sydney Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich says the club stands by its decision to suspend five players, and it is not a day to celebrate. The three women have engaged lawyers to pursue potential civil action, so what could that look like, and why does the outcome matter beyond the football club?

Jensen Huang has stepped down as boss of Nvidia, the company he founded 33 years ago, after revelations of an affair with a woman US intelligence suspects could have been spying for China. Nvidia shares fell by 12 per cent early on Wall Street before closing 4 per cent down, and US President Donald Trump, a known ally of Huang, says it is sad to see. So what does Huang's exit mean for the AI race, and for the many Australians who own Nvidia shares in their super funds?

Microsoft says there is no indication a cyber attack caused the worldwide outage that disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot. The outage was triggered when servers failed an automated health check, overloading other servers, and an RMIT expert says recent upgrades could be involved. So how can one fault leave so many workplaces without email, and what can businesses do when it happens?

Australia's steel industry could be on the verge of a major green transformation, with billions of dollars proposed for new mills that would make steel in a cleaner way. The projects are still far from certain, and there are real questions about whether the market can support all of them.

Qantas will cut 850 Australian jobs in finance, procurement, human resources and marketing over the coming years, with many roles picked up by cheaper workers in India. It's also planning on rolling our artificial intelligence tools across its business.  Tech companies including Atlassian and WiseTech Global have also announced job cuts citing AI, so which jobs are most vulnerable as AI sweeps through the workforce? An AI expert says you cannot rely on governments to protect your job, so how can you stay ahead as AI advances?

Australia's spy and policing agencies are joining forces in a new counter-terrorism centre aimed at stopping young people from going down a path of radicalisation. The focus is on early intervention, but experts warn there's a fine line between keeping kids safe online and overreach. There are also hard questions about whether the centre goes far enough.

Australia's banking royal commission ended in 2019 with a promise it would signal a turning point. The inquiry exposed widespread misconduct. The message from regulators was clear, the culture had to change.  But, has it?

For those living in the regions and wanting to fly they need to have deep pockets. A scathing interim report from the Productivity Commission has revealed regional flights were 173 per cent more expensive than major city routes - during the in the two years to 2025. It comes as Qantas has announced 850 jobs to be outsourced and regional routes being axed. So what does it mean for those living in the regions?

The Finnish Embassy in Canberra was temporarily closed for one day this week for a planning day. When they announced it on their social media, it went surprisingly viral, with lots of people expressing their disappointment. So what were the posts and why did they go so nuts?

With the US tightening its approach to AI infrastructure, Australia's regulatory environment is making it an increasingly attractive destination for projects like this one. A proposal to build a massive data centre in WA's Kimberley region is drawing concern from local environmentalists over its potential impact on the area's water and landscape. The key sticking point is gas, specifically where it would come from and whether fracking could ever be part of the picture.

It's been just over a week since the midterm elections delivered a political shock in the US, handing control of Congress to the Democrats. But as Australians continue to pay high prices at the pump, it's left many wondering can this new Congress pressure President Donald Trump into ending the war in the Middle East? Experts say while the Democrats have a few tools at their disposal, it all boils down to the political pain the president can withstand.

Home loan approvals have hit a record low, and at the same time the big banks are reporting more customers falling months behind on their repayments. Whether the drop in approvals is a warning sign or a welcome shift toward first home buyers depends on who you ask. Bank executives are also facing a parliamentary inquiry, where the pressure on struggling mortgage holders is expected to be a key focus.

David Jones is in receivership, with half of its 38 stores set to close by the end of the year and thousands of jobs potentially at risk. Suppliers are also now scrambling to prove their debts as creditors, with some owed hundreds of thousands of dollars and uncertain whether they'll see any of it back.

Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has cancelled some media interviews about his newly released autobiography after being grilled over some of his claims on the ABC's 7.30 program. In his book, Khawaja maintains the whole Australian Test team knew sandpaper was being used to affect the ball, but fast bowler Mitchell Starc has again denied he knew anything about the scandal. Cricket Australia is refusing to reopen its investigation, so will the pressure on Pat Cummins and other 2018 players to respond keep building?

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has avoided impeachment for now, after Republicans used their majority in the House of Representatives to refer the charges back to a committee. The effort was launched by fellow Republican Thomas Massie, who accused the Pentagon chief of violating the Constitution by going to war with Iran without congressional approval. Democrats will control both chambers from January and have signalled they will revive the push, though the Senate would need a two-thirds majority to remove him.

Gold's been a safe-haven investment for centuries, but a newer digital version is gaining popularity, especially with younger investors. Digital gold lets you own a share of real bullion without having to store it yourself, and it's cheaper and easier to trade than the physical kind. But there are tradeoffs to consider before investors buy in.

Qantas will cut 850 Australian jobs over the coming years, with some roles moving to consulting firm Accenture in India. The Australian Services Union says the airline is using AI as an excuse to shift jobs offshore, while Transport Minister Catherine King has called the decision incredibly disappointing. So are more big Australian companies likely to move corporate jobs offshore?

Olivia Rodrigo's debut Christmas track has sparked accusations of plagiarism online, with some listeners drawing comparisons to a Robbie Williams hit from 2012. But Williams has defended the young singer, and Rodrigo herself has been open about her inspirations for the song. It's a story that raises bigger questions about how plagiarism accusations have come to haunt the modern music industry.

British comedian and children's author David Walliams allegedly groomed teenage fans and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl, according to reports in British media. Multiple women allege Mr Walliams used his fame to target them for sexual purposes when they were young and vulnerable. Mr Walliams is denying the allegations.

The federal government has unveiled plans for mandatory AI safety standards, including a new regulator with the power to penalise companies that don't comply. The announcement has drawn mixed reactions, with the Coalition broadly supportive but the Greens arguing the proposed penalties don't go far enough. Experts are also weighing in on what the framework could actually achieve, and what it might take to hold the world's biggest AI companies to account.

Qantas has confirmed 850 local corporate jobs will be cut and outsourced under a new partnership with Accenture, with work going to Accenture staff in India and to AI. The Australian Services Union says the cuts send jobs and skills offshore, while Qantas says the changes will start from mid 2027 in finance, procurement, human resources and marketing. So can Qantas legally outsource all these workers, and will other big companies follow?

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is attempting to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing that his support for military operations in Iran bypassed Congress and violated international law. The articles accuse Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval, while President Donald Trump says he is doing a great job. So is removing Hegseth from office realistic, when it would take a two-thirds majority in the Senate?

Usman Khawaja's new autobiography is reigniting cricket's Sandpaper scandal. The retired batsman is claiming far more of the 2018 Australian cricket squad knew about the ball-tampering than the official investigation found. Cricket Australia isn't reopening the case, but former players and commentators are questioning whether the original inquiry was thorough enough.

Todd Russell, one of the two miners pulled alive from the Beaconsfield mine collapse in 2006, has died at 54. His survival after 14 days trapped nearly a kilometre underground made him famous, but the years that followed brought their own struggles.

British entertainer Russell Brand has been sentenced to more than 10 years in jail for rape and sexual assault. A jury had earlier found the 51-year-old guilty of the charges involving four women between 2004 and 2009. The 51-year-old pleaded not guilty to all charges, and claimed that he never engaged in any non-consensual sexual activity.

Victoria Police is working to reassure the public that Melbourne's streets are safe after a delivery driver was fatally stabbed in the city's CBD. The fatal stabbing of Feng Jianming has rocked Melbourne's Chinese Australian community and put crime back on the minds of voters ahead of the Victorian election on November 28. So what are the parties promising on crime ahead of the election?

Nvidia's board has launched an investigation after the New York Times reported that chief executive Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort. Mr Huang acknowledged to the board that he had been intimate with a business executive, whom the New York Times reported US intelligence agencies determined was gathering information for China. With Donald Trump calling him an honourable man, what does the investigation mean for Mr Huang and his push to sell more chips to China?

US President Donald Trump says he was only kidding when he announced he had offered Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White the job of White House press secretary. The role has had six press secretaries across Mr Trump's two terms, and Katie Zacharia left after less than a week in the job. So what does the episode say about Mr Trump's thinking after the Republicans lost Congress to the Democrats at the midterms?

As it leads negotiations for a major United Nations climate conference this fortnight, Australia's under more scrutiny over its coal and gas production. The latest government data shows emissions from Australia's fossil fuel exports, when burned overseas, almost doubled over the past two decades. Now the government's facing growing calls to take responsibility for the so-called "Scope 3" emissions.

Israel's election has produced a fragile result, with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot tasked with trying to form a coalition government to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. The negotiations ahead are complicated, with deep divisions among the parties that want to work together and real questions about what compromises Eisenkot might have to make. Netanyahu is pushing hard to exploit those tensions and make Eisenkot's job as difficult as possible.

Just days after suffering a massive midterm election loss, US President Donald Trump has replaced his Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with the architect of his hardline immigration crackdown Stephen Miller. Mr Trump thanked Wiles for her service, saying she was moving over to his political operation. But US media outlets are reporting the president blamed Wiles for the Republican Party's disastrous election result. So what else will the Republican party be looking to change as they head to the 2028 elections?

Beau Lamarre-Condon has told his double murder trial he is responsible for the death of his former partner Jesse Baird, but that he did not intentionally kill him. The former police officer is accused of using his police pistol to shoot dead Mr Baird and his new boyfriend Luke Davies in Mr Baird's Paddington share house in February 2024. He has pleaded not guilty to both murder charges and has given evidence over two days in the New South Wales Supreme Court, so what has the court heard from him?

Bob Katter's 'thousand blossoms bloom' crocodile rant has taken on a new life, almost a decade on, thanks to a song written from the perspective of a saltwater crocodile. The Cherabins' track "Katter" has the croc calling for no more culling, and the MP says he loves crocodiles and thinks it is 'a bloody good song'. He has written his own rap-style reply and offered to sing backup, so will the two sides end up making music together?

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after more than two decades, saying it is time to hand back the number seven shirt of the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old is Portugal's record appearance maker and leading scorer with 234 games and 146 goals, but the news comes after a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus that led to a 30-day suspension. Ronaldo will keep playing at club level, so what does his exit mean for Portugal and the next generation now asked to fill his shoes?

The Nasdaq lost about $2.5 trillion in 24 hours as investors weighed what Democratic control of Congress could mean for data centres and AI. Elon Musk's companies fell too, and Ken Paxton, the Texas Senate candidate he poured hundreds of millions of dollars into, failed to beat James Talarico. With the 2028 race already under way, JD Vance has blamed the Iran war for the result while Marco Rubio is reportedly weighing whether to leave the administration to run. Americas editor John Lyons explains.

New Zealand heads to the polls this weekend in one of the tightest elections the country has seen in years. Neither of the two major parties is polling much above 30 per cent, and analysts say voters don't believe either side can fix the country's problems. A centrist wildcard party could win parliamentary seats for the first time, and if the result is as close as expected, it might end up holding the balance of power.

The British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, with significant jail time on the cards.

Australia's data centre building boom is adding to inflation, and the RBA governor called it out directly when the central bank moved on interest rates. The sector's pushing back, arguing the short-term pain is worth it for the productivity gains AI will eventually deliver. But with investment up 36% in a year and the economy already stretched, the question of when that payoff arrives is one even economists can't answer.

Cyberattacks on fridges and freezers across Europe have spoiled food and put blood supplies at risk. The head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre says the French fridges were using default passwords, and supermarkets from Sweden to Belgium and Estonia have also been hit. So should your own fridge be connected to the internet? What about lights, air con and baby monitors? Cyber security expert Troy Hunt explains why supermarket fridges should never have been  on the open internet and how to choose safer connected devices.

A new report on Australia's social cohesion paints a complicated picture, with many Australians feeling things are getting worse even as the data tells a different story. The cost of living is playing a big role, with researchers warning financial stress is making people more insular and eroding trust in each other and in institutions.

Anglicare Australia's annual rental affordability snapshot has found that essential workers like nurses, teachers and paramedics can afford only a tiny fraction of rental listings across the country. The report looked at more than 48,000 listings and the picture is even bleaker for people on lower incomes, with no affordable options at all for those on JobSeeker or a disability support pension. So what's driving the crisis, and what would actually fix it?

Peanut allergy affects around one in 30 Australian children, but new research suggests a significant number of those diagnoses might not be right. Researchers are already looking at what this could mean for how peanut allergies are diagnosed nationally, and what it might mean for other allergens down the track.

Donald Trump's Republican Party has lost control of both houses of Congress at the US midterms, with Democrats flipping Senate seats in Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Iowa, Maine and the Carolinas. A US politics expert from the University of Sydney says widespread disapproval of Donald Trump and concern about the cost of living drove the result. With Democrats now holding both houses it will be very hard for Trump to advance his legislative agenda, but the president still has veto power, so what happens next?

Canva's one of Australia's most celebrated tech success stories. But it's announced it's cutting more than 1,200 jobs, or about 22 per cent of its global workforce. Experts say it's not an isolated case as AI reshapes the tech industry.

Choice has handed out its annual Shonky Awards, and this year Ticketek, Ticketmaster, and Virgin Australia are among the businesses in the firing line. The consumer group is accusing the ticketing giants of fleecing fans through dynamic pricing and poor experiences. Meanwhile, Virgin Australia's handling of COVID-era flight credits has also caught their attention.

The Reserve Bank's raised the cash rate for the fifth time this year, and with Christmas approaching, millions of Australians with mortgages are feeling the pressure. So who's hurting, who might actually be better off, and when could relief finally arrive?

A parliamentary inquiry is looking at why so many Australians are struggling to access specialist medical care. Long public waiting lists, high out-of-pocket costs, and workforce shortages all on the agenda. The committee is exploring potential fixes, including formalising a system where GPs can consult specialists directly, which experts say could free up appointments and save patients money.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 4.85 per cent, the highest since late 2008, adding about $90 a month to minimum repayments on a $600,000 mortgage. The RBA says excess demand and the risk of people accepting fast-rising prices as the new normal drove the fifth rate rise, alongside fuel costs. The board was split six votes to three and economists are divided on whether rates will rise again, so is this the last increase?

Supermarkets in several European countries have been the target of massive cyber-attacks, affecting fridges and freezers.

Australia's social media ban for under 16s is heading to the High Court, with challengers arguing the law voids the right to communicate on political matters. The federal government says it'll stand firm on the law, but with many teenagers still getting around it, the debate over how the ban should work is far from settled.

Anthony Albanese plans to raise the issue of British backpackers with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after a 2021 deal let them stay up to three years without having to do specific work. There were nearly 80,000 British backpackers last financial year, up from about 47,000 in 2024, while other working holiday visa holders must work in regional areas to extend beyond a year. Tony Burke wants a cap and ballot for second and third year visas and the Coalition wants a fee for working in a city, so what would it mean for farmers?

The New South Wales government is leading the push for the NAPLAN writing test for Years 5, 7 and 9 moved from computers back to pen and paper. Online NAPLAN testing began in 2018 and writing scores have been about the same over the past few years.  One researcher says handwriting is important for learning and memory. But would a switch make sense in a digital world?

Young people across Europe are taking to the streets over the cost of living, soaring housing costs, and what they see as governments that aren't working in their interests. In Portugal, Germany, and France the most recent protests have drawn huge crowds, with some demonstrations turning violent and spilling into looting. So what's behind the unrest, and why is it flaring up now across so many countries at once?

US voters head to the polls this week for high-stakes midterm elections that could hand Democrats control of Congress and deliver a major blow to Donald Trump's administration. Polling suggests a significant swing toward the Democrats, driven by deep unpopularity over the Iran war, cost of living pressures, tariffs, and a sharp backlash among Latino voters over immigration enforcement. There are also serious questions about how the administration might respond to unfavourable results, with moves to challenge voter rolls, potential deployment of federal agents at polling stations, and early legal skirmishes already underway.

Home values across Australia are dropping at their fastest pace in decades.   While that's happening, people are paying more interest on their home loans because the Reserve Bank keeps pushing up the cash rate to deal with high inflation. If home values continue going south, as they're expected to do, at what point does the Reserve Bank decide to reverse course on interest rates?

Some licensed gun owners in New South Wales can now walk into police stations and hand in firearms in exchange for money. It is part of the national gun buyback scheme that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced in the days after the Bondi terrorist attack.  So how does it work?

A new report has found that support for democracy among young Australian men has dropped notably, and that trust in politicians and government is down compared to last year.

Australia's housing market has now fallen for seven consecutive months, with the pace of decline tracking at the fastest rate in 40 years. Buyers are holding back amid higher interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and changes to property tax breaks, with falls recorded across most cities.

The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance says it'll cover all losses and allow clients to trade again within days following the AU$9 billion hack of its platform.

Could US voters be confused by two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot in Alaska's Senate race. New York Times' reporting suggests there was an elaborate scheme by Democratic party operatives to get another Dan Sullivan on the ballot against the Republican incumbent.  The US Justice Department says that if the original Dan Sullivan narrowly loses, the result should not be certified and an investigation should be launched into whether voters were confused. So are voters confused, and what could the reporting about the second Dan Sullivan mean for the result?

Victoria's highest court has dismissed mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's appeal against her convictions and granted the prosecution's appeal, meaning she will likely die in jail. The Court of Appeal found her offending involved such shocking criminality that it was inappropriate to fix a non-parole period, removing the chance of parole after 33 years. So what legal options, if any, does Patterson have left?

Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor known as Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, has died aged 86. His family said he died in the loving care of his wife Sunny following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. So what made his work, from Shakespearean stage dramas to Hollywood, span so many generations?

At least 69 people have died after a train travelling at full speed crashed into another that was stopped on the tracks south of Madrid on Wednesday morning. Leaked recordings in Spanish media reveal a controller told the Renfe driver to continue at normal speed minutes before the crash, while an expert says multiple safety systems should have been in place. So what does the second major rail incident in Spain in 2026 say about the safety of its rail network, just a month out from general elections?

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has lost her appeal against her murder convictions and will now likely spend the rest of her life in prison. The Court of Appeal dismissed her grounds and upheld the prosecution's appeal, with Justice Stephen McLeish saying that given the seriousness of the crimes, it was inappropriate for parole to be an option. So what legal options does Patterson have left?

A new study looking at anorexia and bulimia has found cases have increased 71 per cent around the world since 1990. And unfortunately, Australia has the highest rate of cases, and that number is expected to continue to grow.

Whether it was as Captain Picard in Star Trek, Professor X in XMen or on stage in Shakespearean dramas, Patrick Stewart's work spanned demographics and generations.  The award winning actor died in his Los Angeles home yesterday, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.  His family has remembered him for his dignity, compassion and humanity.

A federal inquiry into Australia's minimum workplace standards is considering whether workers should get paid reproductive leave on top of their existing sick leave. Unions, lawyers and advocates are pushing for at least 10 days of leave to cover things like fertility treatment, menstrual pain, menopause, endometriosis, and even conditions affecting men like prostate cancer screening and vasectomies. But not everyone agrees on the best approach.

A coroner has recommended the TGA consider further restrictions on some unapproved peptides after actor Richard Norton collapsed and died following injections prescribed by his doctor. His death is believed to be Australia's first confirmed death from unapproved peptide use, and the coroner found he had been taking more than he had been prescribed. Doctors can prescribe peptides using their own judgement, but experts say the evidence they are safe for humans is not there, so should anyone be taking them?

Russia is increasingly using jet-powered drones known as the Geran-4 and Geran-5, which are faster, deadlier and harder to shoot down than their propeller-driven predecessors. Ukraine was once able to intercept up to 90 per cent of Shahed-type drones, but a drone warfare expert says it was recently able to intercept only 60 per cent of the new types. So should other countries be concerned?

At least 68 people have been killed after two trains collided south of Madrid.

Australia's energy ministers have agreed to investigate plug-in solar, which could open up the benefits of rooftop solar to renters and apartment residents. Western Australia has announced consultation on safety standards for plug-in solar panels, which can be placed on a balcony and taken with a renter when they move. So how much power can they generate, and what will strata companies say?

A recent survey from Ending Loneliness Together has found more than half of people living in Australia are either lonely, socially isolated or both. Community groups such as the Old Bastards in Carnarvon and the Chatterbox program on the Gold Coast are working to connect people. So why has so little been done about it?

Around 4 million Victorians will head to the polls for a state election on 28 November in which One Nation is contesting alongside Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition. Labor is seeking a fourth consecutive term after 12 years in government, and a party needs 45 of the 88 lower house seats to form majority government. So is there change on the horizon for Victoria?

Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country after losing the election, and the United States has agreed to issue visas to him and his family. He is under investigation for corruption and money laundering, which he denies, and he did not surrender his passports as a Supreme Court had ordered. So why did he choose to go to the United States?

Israel's election is too close to call, with exit polls suggesting Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is likely to be the largest in the Knesset but neither bloc has a majority. Exit polls show Mr Netanyahu's coalition at 50 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, while parties representing Palestinian citizens of Israel are projected to grow from 10 seats to 18. So could Israel be heading back to the polls?

The federal government's welfare compliance regime is being partially switched back on. It's also offering compensation to tens of thousands of people whose payments were wrongly cancelled. Advocacy groups say they're not convinced the system has actually been fixed, and disability organisations are calling for the whole framework to be scrapped.

US artificial intelligence company Anthropic, the firm behind Claude, is about to launch what could become the biggest stock market float in history, with forecasts putting its value at up to $US2 trillion. Australian mum and dad investors may not be able to buy in just yet, with shares being made available to so-called sophisticated investors. Revenue has surged but Anthropic is yet to turn a profit, so is the company really worth almost $3 trillion in Australian dollars?

Online dictionary, Dictionary.com has named "maxxing" as it's Word of the Year for 2026.

Australian sunscreen brands will be forced to test the SPF of their products multiple times, under stricter rules designed to restore public confidence in sunscreens.

The Australian Signals Directorate is warning the country to prepare for disruptions to essential services more often, as it grapples with a surge in AI-driven cyber attacks.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to be elected to a fourth term in a run-off. With every vote counted, Brazil's electoral court says Lula won 51.8 per cent, a lead of nearly 4.4 million votes over Flávio Bolsonaro, who is refusing to concede. So with a hostile Congress and a politically divided country, how much of his social welfare agenda can Lula deliver?

Federal Parliament has spent most of its first sitting day since the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines hearing tributes to her. Helen Haines remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, with the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader both hoping to see her back in parliament soon. So does heated parliamentary debate play any part in political violence?

There is a concerning creep of food insecurity into 'middle Australia' according to the latest hunger report by Foodbank. One in three households is now struggling to put food on the table, and even those in full time work are having to find help. So, why are so many households struggling?

A large crowd in Tel Aviv has held a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, ahead of what has been described as the most consequential election in the country's history.

The rift between Meghan Markle and her estranged father is back in the spotlight - after it was revealed that she was told of disturbing allegations relating to him back in 2018. And, recently, it's been alleged thousands of child sexual abuse images were found at the former home of Thomas Markle Senior in the Philippines. He's denied the allegations, describing them as 'sick lies'.

A personalised mRNA vaccine plus an immunotherapy drug cut the risk of death or melanoma returning by 42 per cent compared with the drug alone, a trial led by Professor Georgina Long has found. Each vaccine is designed from the patient's own tumour to help their immune system recognise it, and was given to patients who had melanoma surgically removed but were at risk of it returning. Experts caution the treatment is intended for advanced stage melanoma patients.

Western Sydney International Airport is preparing for its first passengers, with a second Sydney airport finally a reality after more than half a century of concept discussion, protests and delays. Its check-in counters are digital and open to any airline, and its air traffic controllers will work from Eastern Creek, 20 kilometres away, watching a live view from about 25 cameras. The airport is not yet connected to Sydney's train network, so how will travellers get there until the Metro line opens?

The cost of building the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme has doubled again, with a new report finding it could reach $25 billion and not come online until 2029. Announced in 2017, Snowy 2.0 is Australia's biggest renewable energy project and was expected to cost $2 billion and be operating by 2021. Snowy Hydro and the Albanese Government say work must continue, while the Coalition wants Energy Minister Chris Bowen sacked, so what happens now?

Guests will find leaving an Airbnb rental is soon more like checking out of a hotel. The company is moving to ban hosts from asking to them to do check out chores, like stripping the beds or washing dishes. The changes will come into effect from November 20. Hosts are not happy, they're warning it could mean higher cleaning fees, higher prices - or even having listings pulled from the site.

You may have heard about the artificial intelligence bubble. In finance, a bubble is when the hype around something far outstrips its actual value and at some point it can pop in a big way. Then, as the famous American investor Warren Buffett, puts it: "'only when the tide goes out you find out who's been swimming naked". But are we all exposed? What happens to our hard earned superannuation, invested here and overseas, if the AI boom goes bust, and triggers a stock market crash?

Snowy 2.0's budget may have blown out again, with a new cost reassessment putting the price tag at 22 billion dollars, up from an original estimate of just 2 billion when the project was announced in 2017. There are big questions now about whether a full cost-benefit analysis will be made public, and what the latest figure means for Australian taxpayers and energy consumers.

Midterm elections are coming up in the United States, and they could seriously shake up Donald Trump's second term. Republicans currently control both the House and the Senate, but polling is telling an interesting story about whether that's about to change. What do the experts think is likely to happen, and what would it mean for the rest of Trump's presidency?

The family of a young Melbourne woman who's been missing in Las Vegas for four months have criticised US police efforts to find her.

Queensland's crackdown on illicit tobacco appears to be having an impact, with new data showing a significant jump in legal cigarette sales after tough new laws came into force in November. Other states are watching closely as they battle their own illicit tobacco problems, but not everyone agrees the Queensland figures tell the full story.

The Australian Federal Police has told a parliamentary inquiry that AI is speeding up the radicalisation of children. Police say children as young as 11 are being radicalised, in some cases within days, and that they come from any background. Experts say families should watch for children withdrawing from friends and keep conversations going, so what does that look like at home?

The  Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released the first national data on hospitalisations linked to electronic bikes and scooters and it shows e-scooter hospitalisations have more than tripled since 2019.

Vodafone analysed millions of scam calls on its network during a one-year period, finding 98 per cent came from internet phone company Symbio. Symbio is owned by Aussie Broadband who says stopping the scammers is very difficult. Aussie Broadband has committed to working with Vodafone's owner TPG to reduce the volume of scam calls while Australia's Scams Prevention Framework is due to be introduced next year.

Over the past few months we've been hearing house prices are going down. The latest figures from real estate platform Domain confirm that trend.