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Why are some Triple Zero calls still failing?The devastating Optus outage that was linked to three deaths revealed we can’t always trust we can get through when we call Triple Zero. More than two months later, surely the syst…
Adam Spencer on the CSIRO job cutsOur peak scientific body, the CSIRO, has made extraordinary discoveries and invented everyday wonders like Aerogard, plastic banknotes and WiFi. But once again the CSIRO is axing…
The secret US plan to end Putin’s warThere’s a secret US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, but it reportedly asks a lot of the country that’s been invaded by Russia. Media reports suggest the plan would see Ukraine…
How Donald Trump lost control of the Epstein filesThe remaining Epstein files are finally set to be released after a vote in US Congress and a shift in the US President’s position. Despite dismissing calls to release files relate…
The coloured sand that sparked an asbestos scareAsbestos is highly carcinogenic, is banned and can’t be imported in Australia. But in the last week it’s been found in various children’s coloured sand products from China, causin…
What polling reveals about voters and net zeroThe Liberals and Nationals have now officially dumped the net zero emission target from their climate and energy policy. It keeps the Coalition together, but what do voters think?…
Are Trump’s tariffs wrecking the US economy?Donald Trump’s been all over the place with his tariffs, but the US is now bringing in billions of dollars in revenue from them. Months since the tariffs were first announced and a…
Should neo-Nazis be banned from protesting?How is it that a neo-Nazi rally targeting Jewish people was allowed to take place on the steps of the New South Wales parliament? Why is it that the same group of people, who want…
What was the point of the longest US shutdown?More than one million workers sent home or working without pay, the poorest Americans left hungry and travel plans thrown into chaos. The longest government shutdown in American hi…
Did the BBC mislead viewers about Trump?We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Donald Trump wants to sue a media organisation - again. This time he’s threatening a US $…
What’s the catch with three hours of free power?We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Three hours of free electricity sounds pretty good to many Australians struggling with a c…
Why crypto ATMs are a scammer’s best friendWe want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey You may have noticed a crypto ATM in the corner of a shopping centre or in a convenience s…
Are AI stocks a bubble ready to burst?We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Chip making giant Nvidia’s value hit $5 trillion US last week, a milestone that just a few…
Could killing net zero save the Coalition?We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey The Coalition’s climate policies have been under review since its drubbing at the last ele…
How Zohran Mamdani won over New YorkWe want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey Zohran Mamdani is a young, Muslim, Democratic socialist who’s a relative political novice.…
Alan Kohler on why we need 117,000 more tradiesWe want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience Survey There’s been hope of a November interest rate cut to coincide with the Melbourne Cup for m…
Is China building missiles with our critical minerals?Vast reserves of Australian critical minerals will be mined, processed and exported under a deal the prime minister has struck with US President Donald Trump. But Australia’s alre…
How Melbourne became the 'crime capital'Home invasions, stabbing attacks and carjackings. A wave of serious and violent crimes in Victoria have sparked concern about safety in the state. But is it right for the federal…
Sarah Ferguson takes on 'testy' Kamala HarrisKamala Harris is back on your screens. The former vice-president is out spruiking her memoir 107 Days, which unpacks her 2024 race for the US presidency, but she’s also testing the…
Why more of us are raiding super for dental careThe cost of medical treatments and dental work in Australia can be exorbitant. So it’s no wonder more people are accessing their superannuation funds early to pay for things like…
