Patient suffers torn oesophagus after using unapproved peptide (opens on the publisher’s site)
The medicines regulator has revealed a patient has suffered a torn oesophagus after using an unapproved weight-loss peptide labelled as retatrutide.
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Ballarat girl in child protection system found dead in squat house (opens on the publisher’s site)
A 17-year-old girl and her 26-year-old boyfriend were found dead squatting inside a Ballarat house that had no running water or power.
Tomahawks and wine: How long was Gold Coast mayor's 'dinner' with Trump? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Tom Tate declared he had dinner with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. An ABC investigation has uncovered conflicting recollections about the headline-making trip.
Wind farm proponent wants to build 280 turbines on public land (opens on the publisher’s site)
A plan to build a 280-turbine wind farm on public land on Tasmania's west coast is being touted as an economic boom, but it's also stoking fears for native wildlife.
Let's do the time warp again! Try this week's history quiz (opens on the publisher’s site)
Can you answer our questions on Monty Python, Carly Rae Jepsen and the characters of Lord of the Flies?
Will building three warships be worth Australia's $27 billion? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Advocates for the multi-billion-dollar Hunter-class frigate argue it will be one of the world's most capable warships and well worth the delays and cost blowouts.
The political pile-on that could be Pauline Hanson's best weapon (opens on the publisher’s site)
In both Liberal and Labor research on how to meet the growing electoral threat from One Nation, one piece of advice does not change.
In the kaleidoscope of Australia's system, who gets to define a migrant? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Migrants can be perceived as visa holders, refugees, asylum seekers, permanent residents, short term visitors and sometimes even citizens who speak or look differently.
Chorus of concern over AI is growing louder (opens on the publisher’s site)
After a week of warnings from inside the artificial intelligence industry, its leaders are calling for scrutiny on development. But who has the power to make restraint work in a competitive world?
Pensioners to shoulder huge portion of private health insurance 'cash grab' (opens on the publisher’s site)
Pensioners will be hit hard by the federal government's controversial private health insurance rebate changes, with new analysis revealing that about half of the $3 billion in forecast savings will be clawed back from those on lower incomes.
After Adelaide's crushing AFL semi-final loss, where to from here? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Despite snapping a finals drought with an elimination-final victory, the Crows have once again endured a brutal semi-final loss.
Putin, Modi and Xi meet at BRICS 2026. Here's what you need to know (opens on the publisher’s site)
This year's meeting of leaders from Brazil, Russia, India and China resulted in some major trade wins, a chance to negotiate on the Middle East war and an image that hints at the summit's growing global influence.
Mortgage wars return as lenders compete for borrowers (opens on the publisher’s site)
Competition in the mortgage market is heating up as banks compete for fewer customers by cutting home loan rates, while economists expect the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates.
From tight races to broken records, here's what you need to know about Emmys 2026 (opens on the publisher’s site)
The 2026 Emmy Awards are almost here and we have all the information to keep you up to date and ceremony-ready.
How a career pivot made me feel better about the world (opens on the publisher’s site)
When Bruce Cherry hit a dead patch in his career, he found green shoots of hope in an unexpected vocation.
Piastri hit twice on first lap, Antonelli wins thanks to safety car luck (opens on the publisher’s site)
Oscar Piastri and George Russell make contact with each other twice before the first corner, as Kimi Antonelli takes full advantage of a fortunate safety car to win the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.
'Put them together': Trump reiterates call for unified Ireland after UK dismissal (opens on the publisher’s site)
US President Donald Trump has vowed to pay a dividend if the Republican Party keeps control of Congress after mid-term elections.
Russian strike on Ukraine-Poland border shows war at Europe's 'doorstep' (opens on the publisher’s site)
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warns that war is 'knocking' at Europe's door after fresh Russian strikes in the small town of Yahodyn, just 2km from the Polish border.
Cowboys back in the saddle as Alice Springs Rodeo returns (opens on the publisher’s site)
More than 2,000 people packed into the Alice Springs Rodeo as the event returned after a year-long hiatus, with three competitors taken to hospital and Territory cowboy Sam Webb riding away with $3,000.
Kangaroos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive (opens on the publisher’s site)
Carlton threatens to end North Melbourne's record-breaking winning run, only for the defending premiers to hold firm when it matters most.
Screen time to be capped for NSW students to improve results (opens on the publisher’s site)
Students in NSW public schools will be limited to as little as 15 minutes of screen time per day, under guidelines announced by the state government.
71yo motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole on highway (opens on the publisher’s site)
A 71-year-old Ballarat man has died after his motorcycle hit a pothole on the Western Highway in Victoria's south-west.
'Can't get boy's face out of my head': Witness retells Sydney carjacking (opens on the publisher’s site)
A terrifying pursuit and alleged carjacking involving a man and two children unfolded in Sydney's south-west on Saturday afternoon.
Broncos, Titans win to wrap up NRLW regular season (opens on the publisher’s site)
The Broncos thrash the Warriors to hit peak form before the finals, while the high-flying Titans beat the Knights in the concluding round of the minor premiership.