Explainers

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day ceasefire in their war in exchange for the release of 50 women and children held in Gaza. Here's what we know about the deal and what may unfold next.

An "unprecedented" surprise offensive launched by a coalition of ethnic-based armies and pro-democracy fighters in Myanmar's north has some observers convinced the country's ruling junta is likely to be defeated.

The Queensland government has doubled its First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 but the incentive won't suit everyone. Here's what you you need to know.

Is the mask mandate coming back? Are there new booster shots? When can I go back to work? Everything you need to know if you get COVID-19.

We're in the grips of a surging COVID-19 wave but there's some good news — the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna will be up for grabs from December 11.

OpenAI's board has not been forthcoming with the reasons behind the move, though the company's unusual structure provides a potential clue.

Australian naval personnel have sustained minor injuries to their ears after being subjected to sonar pulses from a Chinese warship. Here's what you need to know about the technology.

Thousands more people have reportedly been killed in the Israel-Gaza war in the past month than during the conflict over the past 15 years.

While there are good deals available on Black Friday, it's important to be on alert for strategies retailers use to get you to open your wallet and spend your hard-earned cash.

Almost a year after Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 77-year-old country music icon announced the release of her first rock album, Rockstar.

A police officer has died and another is in hospital after a shooting at a rural property in South Australia's south-east. Here's what we know so far.

Australia could be on the verge of a whooping cough outbreak and, contrary to popular belief, it isn't just a disease for parents of young children. Here's what you should know.

Tasmania's climate, geography, topography and biology paint a unique picture of fire danger and fire susceptibility between east and west, north and south of the island state.

With the festive season rapidly approaching, the last thing anyone wants is COVID-19. Here are some tips from the experts about how to get over an infection and back to normal quickly.

Researchers in China have reported the live birth of a monkey chimera using a stem cell technique previously only successful with rats and mice. So what does this mean?

Sold and marketed as environmentally friendly, compostable food packaging has been exploding in popularity in Australia. But is it any better than the plastic it's replaced?

First the hack, then the outage. Many customers want out of Optus, while others want compensation. Here's a look at your consumer rights.

If you spend any time on TikTok, you've probably heard snippets of songs that sound like an alien consuming helium. This is called "nightcore" music and it's only getting more popular.

Residents across Victoria are on heightened alert for thunderstorm asthma outbreaks this week, but how does stormy weather combine with pollen levels to create such chaos?

Here's some steps you can take to help identify the risky players – they're not flawless, but they are (mostly) free.

Services are being restored after millions of Optus customers were left without phone and internet services. Here's what we know about the outage.

New polls show Joe Biden faces a tough road to securing another four years in the White House.

Many films and documentaries about music icon Elvis Presley have been made, but now his ex-wife Priscilla's story is in the spotlight. 

Too many sheep is bad news for farmers but the oversupply should drive down costs for customers.

Donald Trump had put his two sons in charge of his real estate empire while he served as US president from 2017 to 2021, but they both say they had no involvement with the documents at the centre of the fraud trial.