Move over, Elf on a Shelf! Discover the vibrant Australian birds whose colours and names make them perfect, natural decorations for the festive season. Explore nature's own Christmas palette.
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
A Norfolk pier becomes a stage for thousands of dark-bellied Brent geese, a vital winter ritual. Discover the spectacle and why these migratory birds matter.
Mild winter weather triggers early birdsong from skylarks and thrushes in the UK. Is this a charming anomaly or a stark warning of the climate crisis? Discover the facts.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
A naturalist's woodland walk with a broken leg becomes a surreal encounter with a flock of rare common crossbills. Discover the magic of British wildlife in this unique diary entry.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.
Discover how Cheryle St Onge used photography to transform her mother's dementia journey, finding beauty and connection amid the challenges. Read their inspiring story.
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
An eight-year-old's country diary recounts the thrilling sighting of a rare marsh sandpiper in East Lothian, a bird typically found in Africa or India during winter.
Discover how the Song Thrush transforms winter's gloom with its powerful, repetitive melody. This bird's persistent song brings unexpected joy to grey November days. Listen closely next time you walk.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
Insect-eating bird populations in France show 2-3% increase following EU neonicotinoid ban. Research suggests full recovery may take decades but ban proves effective for conservation.
Watch as three young peregrine falcons make their maiden flight from a Melbourne CBD skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before success! #Wildlife #Melbourne
Three peregrine falcon chicks have successfully fledged from their nest atop a Melbourne skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before soaring on its second attempt. Watch their journey!
A female goldcrest's vibrant lemon crown shone with intense beauty on a gloomy South Yorkshire moor, revealing fascinating science behind the colours of Britain's smallest bird.
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
In the battleground state of Victoria, one ordinary voter embodies the struggle of millions as political leaders scramble to win her trust before election day.
After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.
Australian politics erupts in heated Question Time debate over work-from-home policies and net zero commitments, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley challenging the government's economic direction.
Groundbreaking research from The Men's Project exposes how Australian boys are grappling with harmful stereotypes about masculinity, revealing alarming connections to mental health struggles and wellbeing.
Australian independent MP Monique Ryan calls for accelerated medical research funding amid concerns that Trump administration cuts could leave vulnerable patients behind in global healthcare race.