Altech Batteries' stock surged over 50% after securing a major €46.11M German government grant for its innovative CERENERGY sodium-chloride solid-state battery project. Read how this funding accelerates Europe's energy storage future.
A new study reveals stark differences in cancer rates across Australia, with NSW bearing the highest burden. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and what experts say it means for healthcare.
The federal government has abandoned plans for an independent AI advisory body, opting instead for a $29.9m in-house Safety Institute. Critics warn it may lack the teeth needed to regulate the rapidly evolving technology.
The federal government commits $225 million over four years to boost its internal AI, GovAI, and launch a secure AI assistant. Experts welcome the move but caution on measuring real impact.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
Professor Joshua Davis wins HMRI Research Excellence Award for landmark work on staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections, improving global patient outcomes. Read about the Newcastle-based breakthrough.
The federal government unveils a $30 million AI safety institute and national roadmap, targeting AI-generated child abuse material and aiming to harness AI's economic potential safely. Learn the details.
Australian researchers discover potential drug to overcome resistance in neuroblastoma, offering new hope for treating deadly childhood cancer. Learn about this medical breakthrough.
Groundbreaking report shows Australian children's wellbeing at critical juncture. Mental health concerns rise while education gaps persist. Urgent action needed.
Maitland's Burt Kennedy continues his mental health advocacy, screening his documentary after his sister's suicide to raise funds for Black Dog Institute and inspire others to keep going.
New report reveals 1.2 million temporary visa holders have settled in Australia since pandemic. Political debate heats up over migration policy and infrastructure pressures.
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
Canberra Raiders crowned Team of the Year at the 2025 Canberra Sport Awards. Laura Peel and Jay Vine take top athlete honours. Plus, AIS Arena woes and groundbreaking Olympic research.
Newcastle researchers are pioneering a national effort to find an asthma cure using artificial intelligence and genetics, challenging long-held beliefs about the disease's incurability.
Explore the rich history of Geelong's Gordon Institute of TAFE through never-before-seen photographs capturing decades of education and community impact.
For 35 years, The Kids Research Institute Australia has pioneered child health breakthroughs in Perth, from diabetes care to RSV vaccines and autism support. Discover how their world-class research is creating healthier futures for children globally.
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrates 35 years with a new exhibition showcasing medical breakthroughs for children's health. Open at Central Park until Nov 21.
New research reveals how strategic townhouse and apartment development in major cities could dramatically improve housing affordability for Australians.
Discover how Australia's trailblazing Kids Research Institute has transformed children's healthcare through 35 years of groundbreaking medical discoveries and life-saving treatments.
Major redevelopment plans for Canberra's Australian Institute of Sport are accelerating, with new designs unveiled for the $249.7 million project that will reshape Australia's premier sporting hub.
Western Australia's elite athletes celebrated at annual WAIS awards with diver Maddison Keeney and Paralympic sprinter Chad Perris claiming the highest accolades in a night recognising sporting excellence.
Perth's Swan River will transform into a vibrant Bollywood spectacle this November as a glamorous wedding-themed gala raises crucial funds for childhood cancer research at the Telethon Kids Institute.