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Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.
After waiting 1,517 days to beat his personal best, 22-year-old sprinter Aidan Murphy finally broke through with a stunning 19.88-second 200m run. The South Australian athlete, whose mom won two Commonwealth Games golds, just helped Australia win global bronze and now has his sights set on making history at next year's World Championships.
Elena Rybakina fought back from being down 3-0 in the final set to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka and claim her second Grand Slam title. The 26-year-old's Australian Open victory marks a stunning comeback after years of near-misses and challenges off the court.
Elena Rybakina claimed her second Grand Slam title with a thrilling victory at the Australian Open, proving she's ready to challenge the world's top players. The understated champion ended a four-year wait with a win that shows women's tennis just got more competitive.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
Scientists just solved a mystery that's puzzled researchers for over a century: reptile armor didn't evolve just once, and Australian goannas pulled off evolution's ultimate comeback by regrowing their armor millions of years after losing it.
Australian astronomers have discovered a planet candidate nearly identical to Earth's size, orbiting a Sun-like star with a 50% chance of being habitable. The find brings scientists one step closer to finding Earth's twin after 30 years of searching.
Danielle Scott soared to silver in aerials at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ending a 12-year medal drought for Australia in the sport. Her flawless performance came exactly 24 years after Australia's first woman Winter Olympic champion won gold in the same event.
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A 77-year-old Australian discovered a library book hidden in his fireplace for three decades—checked out 150 years ago. The library welcomed it back and waived the $20,000 late fee.
Australian philanthropists gave away $1.56 billion last year, more than triple the amount donated a decade ago when tracking began. The average gift jumped from $9.4 million to $31.3 million, showing how transparency inspires generosity.
Tennis Australia's CEO challenges his team to reinvent half the tournament annually, turning the Australian Open into a tech innovation powerhouse. The bold strategy just helped break attendance records with over 1.2 million fans.
Young leukemia patients are beating cancer at remarkable rates thanks to a groundbreaking Australian treatment that swaps harsh chemo for immune therapy. Nearly 9 in 10 patients remain cancer-free three years later.
Two young Australian sprinters rewrote their country's record books in a single thrilling hour, ending generations of near-misses with blistering speed. At 22 and 21, they're just getting started.
Cameron McEvoy just shattered the men's 50-meter freestyle world record that stood for 17 years, proving athletes can peak well into their 30s. The Australian Olympic champion credits gym training over pool time for his breakthrough.
High school student Hera Sheppard is balancing homework, flipping burgers, and campaigning for a seat in Victoria's parliament. If elected in November, she'll become the youngest MP in Australian history.
Scientists discovered that channel millet in outback Australia carries genetic traits suggesting Aboriginal people shaped the plant through thousands of years of careful harvesting and management. The finding offers new evidence of sophisticated Indigenous agricultural practices.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina captured her second Grand Slam title with a thrilling three-set victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open. The win proves her 2022 Wimbledon championship was just the beginning of a dominant run.
A Greek-Australian chemist spent three decades breeding over 300 garlic varieties to prove what his family always knew: not all garlic is equal. New peer-reviewed research could transform the global supplement industry.
American tennis player Iva Jović has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals without dropping a single set, and she's not backing down from facing world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The youngest player in the top 100 is proving that confidence and skill know no age limits.
Scientists discovered microscopic crystals in Australian beach sand that contain trapped space signals, creating a natural cosmic clock millions of years old. This breakthrough lets researchers study ancient landscapes far beyond what was previously possible.
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