KV Anand, the Tamil cinematographer-turned-director, created mainstream cinema that offered audiences genuine relief from everyday drudgery. His films, from Ayan to Ko, remain a testament to unapologetic entertainment.
Ivan Cleary has opened up on the emotional moment his Penrith players comforted son Nathan after a horror leg injury in the preliminary final loss to Newcastle.
Deputy PM Richard Marles rules out another fuel excise cut as petrol prices hit 237.8c per litre in Sydney, with the Reserve Bank expected to raise rates.
New MRI analysis shows that even modest blood pressure reductions slow the progression of cerebral small vessel disease, a key contributor to stroke and dementia.
A Melbourne-born traveller says China's infrastructure speed and quality left her questioning Australian standards. Experts weigh in on what Canberra could learn.
At least four people, including a child, were killed in overnight drone attacks across Russia and Ukraine, with strikes hitting residential buildings, an oil refinery and a passenger train.
Fremantle and Brisbane meet in the 2026 AFL grand final. Full broadcast times, streaming details and coverage plans for the premiership decider.
Half of Australians aged 18 to 29 now live with their parents, up from 39 per cent in 2001, as housing costs and stagnant wages reshape independence.
Fremantle's 10-year rebuild, from the 2016 reset to the 2019 draft haul and the return of WA stars, has delivered a grand final berth. A story of patience, planning and pure list building.
Professor Yoshua Bengio calls for urgent global AI safeguards as President Trump rejects international control efforts, warning that unchecked development poses serious risks to humanity.
Tones And I's management says a prior commitment with Macklemore prevented her from accepting the NRL grand final offer, as Peter V'landys redirects funds to grassroots rugby league.
Australia's first deepfake pornography prosecution reached sentencing submissions this week, with a 19-year-old Adelaide woman confronting her abuser in court. William Hamish Yeates, 20, pleaded guilty to creating and distributing altered sexual images of the victim, a case that tests the nation's 2024 federal laws.
One of Australian combat sports' longest-running grudges reaches its conclusion on Wednesday night, when Issac Hardman and Joel Camilleri meet in the cage at the International Brawling Championship on the Gold Coast. The welterweight title bout caps six years of insults, a backstage confrontation and a dispute that began over a $5,000 fight offer.
Mathematicians have proven that a single ball bouncing on a two-dimensional billiard table can simulate a universal Turing machine, showing that computation can arise from the simplest possible physical system.
Remote Territorians receiving dialysis in Darwin face an uncertain future as the YiSSA shelter closes, raising safety concerns for vulnerable patients.
Fremantle Dockers and Peel Thunder celebrate a historic double, with the WAFL premiership secured ahead of the AFL grand final.
Yemen's Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh as Saudi coalition intercepts threats, raising regional tensions and oil supply concerns.
Experts warn the federal government's migration crackdown could give domestic abusers more control over victims, with many women unaware they are overstaying visas.
A swimmer has died after a shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth, the second such incident off WA's coast in five days. Beaches remain closed as authorities investigate.
Four suspects, including three minors, are in custody after a 17-year-old girl was gang-raped and murdered in Delhi. Her body was found decomposed in a field, with police piecing together the crime through CCTV footage and a night-long search operation.
Australian HYROX world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk apologises and forfeits points after competing with faeces on her legs in Beijing, prompting rule changes.
A gastroenterologist explains why egg yolks are not the heart health villain they're made out to be, and what really matters for cardiovascular risk.
Dozens of Australians facing homelessness have been given days to leave a Perth campsite as the housing crisis deepens. Residents say they have nowhere to go.
Australia's proposed opt-out model for AI copyright protection has sparked debate between protecting creatives and attracting tech investment. Here's what's at stake.
A sacked Labor staffer with a history of offensive posts remains an Australia Day ambassador, prompting questions about vetting and the Prime Minister's judgment.
Invasive flower thrips have destroyed millions of dollars' worth of Queensland berry crops and could spread to other produce, raising concerns about supermarket prices.
One Nation's plan to cut migration by 750,000 places over three years has sparked fierce debate. Industry groups warn of economic shock, while the party insists a reset is needed. Here's what the policy means for Australia.
Penrith fans locked out of prime finals seats while Sharks star calls crowd turnout 'embarrassing'. The NRL's ticketing control during the finals series faces growing criticism.
A teenage boy developed a painful, lace-like rash from resting his laptop on his abdomen for up to eight hours a day. Doctors explain the risks of 'toasted skin syndrome' and how to avoid it.
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