Politics
Victoria's Right to Work From Home Bill Set to Pass Parliament
Victoria is set to become the first Australian state to guarantee the right to work from home two days a week, with the bill passing parliament this week after amendments.
Culture
Courtauld Gallery 2027: Rego, Turner, O'Keeffe and Rubens
The Courtauld Gallery announces its 2027 programme featuring major exhibitions on Paula Rego, JMW Turner, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Rubens, with dates and details.
Sports
Crash survivor Rob Pike: from tragedy to wheelchair basketball coach
Rob Pike survived a car crash that killed three friends and severed his legs. He became a wheelchair basketball coach, leading Australia's women's 3x3 team to bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Business
Why Highland cows have taken over UK homeware stores
Highland cow-themed homeware is booming across UK retailers like Next and Dunelm, driven by nostalgia, cottagecore aesthetics, and the animals' cute appearance.
Transport
Environment
London drought persists: Thames Water explains hosepipe ban
London and much of the UK remain in drought despite recent rain. Thames Water says sustained rainfall over months is needed to lift the hosepipe ban and recharge reservoirs.
Cantabrian brown bears recover in Asturias' Somiedo park
Cantabrian brown bears in Spain's Somiedo natural park have rebounded from about 60 to over 500, with guided tourism now allowing visitors to see them.
Slime mould intelligence debate could reshape our understanding
A bitter scientific debate over whether slime moulds are intelligent could reshape our understanding of life, as researchers argue over cognition in brainless organisms.
NSW Greens MP urges federal colleagues to back koala park carbon plan
NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson urges federal colleagues not to back a Nationals motion blocking carbon credits for a koala park, citing forest protection benefits.
Hawaii emergency as Hurricane Lowell nears islands
Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches, with first impacts expected Monday; storm is third to threaten state in weeks.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Wits
Stretch your general knowledge with fourteen questions on science, sport, literature, nature and famous Britons from Newton to Shakespeare. A mix of easy wins and trickier teasers for the whole family. How many can you score?
