Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise
Technology is a major factor in rising back-to-school costs as Australian teachers notice an increase in students without the essentials.
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Duchess of Sussex Meghan and her husband Prince Harry have helped distribute food and supplies to victims of the California wildfires.
Remote-controlled sex toys with bluetooth connectivity could be vulnerable to attack by malicious third parties, according to new British research.
Peter Dutton will hold a campaign-style rally as the major parties break with tradition to launch their pitches early ahead of a federal election.
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New tech frontier: friendly robots, AI litter boxes
Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.
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‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark
Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.
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Australia’s $10m boost for Vanuatu after earthquake
Vanuatu's earthquake recovery is set to be bolstered by a $10 million funding injection from Australia.
Police want the public's help to find 23-year-old man Harley Ayling, wanted for alleged serious family violence offences.
A 30-year-old Florey man is facing family violence offences and resisting police.
Lost Melbourne hiker Hadi Nazari most likely found life-saving refuge in a secluded mountain hut known as the Opera House, well-placed sources have revealed.
Fifty electric vehicles will deliver Aussies around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the transport technology.
A Canberra startup is developing plastic-eating enzymes in a breakthrough for "infinitely recycling" fashion and bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill.
A synagogue in Sydney's south has been plastered with anti-Semitic graffiti in the latest attack against Australia's Jewish community.
Nick Kyrgios has taken his practice sessions up a level at Melbourne Park as he seeks to overcome an abdominal injury to play in the Australian Open.
Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.
Bushwalker Hadi Nazari has been discharged from hospital after his rescue and is keen for more hikes but an expert has advice for anyone going to remote places.
Investors might start looking outside of the property market where most of Australia's wealth is held, as returns for another sector outstrip housing.
Three people armed with weapons are reported to have invaded a home and assaulted a neighbour with a baseball bat in Conder late on Wednesday night.
Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.
