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- 'Liquid gold' donations to flow after Lifeblood's new sexual activity rules take effect
For the first time in 40 years, sexually active gay and bisexual men are able to donate plasma in Australia. The changes to Lifeblood's screening questions mean more than 600,000 a…
Not so sweet: explaining the impact of sugar substitutes on the environmentEnvironmental researchers are calling for greater attention and potential regulation of artificial sweeteners, as they are building up in the environment and waterways around the w…
- Israeli missile hits Gaza children collecting water
Several people have been killed at a Gaza Strip water distribution site in an Israeli attack that the military says was meant for a different target but fell dozens of metres short…
- 'Watershed moment': Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks first major solo exhibition of the artist in Europe
The opening of Emily Kam Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks the first major solo exhibition of the First Nations artist in Europe. Five years in the making, the show is a collabora…
- INTERVIEW: How Indigenous businesses are creating $42 billion in social value each year
A landmark report released this week has found Indigenous businesses are helping to make progress on Closing the Gap targets, creating $42.6 billion in social value each year. That…
- PM juggles military tensions with football diplomacy on first full day of China trip
The Prime Minister has struggled to avoid a US-sized elephant in the room on the first full day of his visit to China, with questions of military allegiance arising from the strate…
- Traditional owners hope rock art heritage listing will attract eyes of the world
An ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decis…
- SBS talks to family creation lawyer Sarah Jefford on Australia's review into surrogacy laws
Australia's Law Reform Commission is currently conducting an inquiry into surrogacy law across the country. Sarah Jefford is a family creation lawyer practising across Australia, a…
- Cultured cuisine: when your chef has a PhD in cell division
Would you eat meat grown from animal cells in a factory? Restaurants across Australia are now serving up so-called 'cultured meat' for the first time. But what exactly is it and wh…
- Donald Trump suggests reporter is "evil" for asking about preparations ahead of deadly floods in Texas
U-S President Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter during a tour of the flash flooding site in central Texas, suggesting she is "evil" after she asked a question about whether…
- Product makers taking home the chocolates in Indigenous business boom
A new report from non-profit organisation Supply Nation has found Indigenous businesses are experiencing growing demand for their products, and increased exports to other countries…
'It's like a bomb has gone off': the algal bloom devastating SA marine lifeToxic algae is taking over the waters off South Australia, with devastating consequences for marine life. It's also impacting the state's fisheries, and prompting fears of serious…
- How a courtroom artist captured Erin Patterson's 'misery'
The triple-murder by death cap mushroom captured the nation's attention. But with no cameras allowed in, it's the job of courtroom artists to capture what's happening. Anita Lester…
- What are the withdrawal effects of antidepressants? A new review explores the issue
A large systematic review has been released looking at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. The meta-analysis examined the findings of 50 randomised controlled trials, involving 17…
Netanyahu backs Trump for Nobel, UN pressures Taliban and Mushroom Murder verdictIn this episode: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington, while a Gaza ceasefire remains elusive, and Taiwan answers China’s military pressure with drills of its own. Plus, T…
- UN says more than 600 people have been killed in Gaza waiting for aid
Israeli attacks have killed over 60 Palestinians in Gaza, including at least 10 children, in strikes near medical facilities and aid centres. As talks continue on a possible 60-day…
- France and UK agree to major deal to crack down on undocumented migrants
The United Kingdom and France have announced a new pilot scheme that will see migrants who arrive in Britain by small boat returned to France. In exchange, the UK will accept vette…
- PM says antisemitism is 'despicable', Special Envoy's plan is a basis to move forward
The long-awaited report from the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia is now with the government. The Prime Minister says there's no place for antisemitism, and has vo…
Study says the burning of fossil fuels responsible for 1,500 deathsA landmark study from Imperial College London has attributed 1,500 deaths during last week’s European heatwave directly to human-induced climate change. It's the first rapid attrib…
- Russia was behind downing of MH17: EU rights court
The European Court of Human Rights has delivered a historic ruling that finds Russia is responsible for the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in 2014. The court's judgement…
