The Latest Good News Stories

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From threatened species to incredible macro – meet the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year winners, the stories behind the shot, and the gear used

Altilium and JLR show that rare materials from old batteries can be used to power new ones

An increasing number of young Australians are autistic. About 4.4% of children aged to 10 to 14 years and 3.4% of older teens have an autism diagnosis.

Scientists who proved an Antarctic ice meltdown theory by cracking a crucial 'cold case' using octopus DNA have received a major science award.

There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in UK schools during the last academic year compared to 15 years ago. This is concerning, given how important PE and physical activity are not only for children’s physical health, but their cognitive health too. As the new school year…

Lady Gaga is leading the nominations for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards – merely her latest accolade.

Leandro Bojko and Micaela García danced off with the top prize in the grand finale of the World Tango Championships at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires.

Interview: Marked out for great things from an early age, the 18-year-old full-back Halse has already been a star of the tournament - and is undaunted by the challenge facing the Wallaroos this weekend

The prime minister has honoured pathologist and cancer patient Richard Scolyer with a multimillion-dollar commitment in his name.

The Australian team for the upcoming world athletics championships in Tokyo will be even bigger than the one at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.