With the federal deficit near 6% of GDP and the national debt over $40tn, America’s fiscal position looks increasingly precarious ...

Even low levels of traffic noise can negate the benefits of listening to natural sounds, researchers say ...

Research finds demand has more than doubled since 2000 and 80% of current demand comes from Asia ...

The late singer, actor and philanthropist leaves behind a life and career full of wisdom ...

Despite the policy not being included in the party’s 2024 manifesto, Andy Burnham is under pressure to act ...

A collapsing trade deal has united Canadians more than ever, in an existential confrontation with the US president ...

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State’s child safety minister Amanda Camm confirms police are investigating alleged attack west of Brisbane ...

Analysis of federal lobbying disclosures shows local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants ...

Lily Tomlin, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bernie Sanders and Kacey Musgraves are among those remembering the queen of country after she died aged 80 ...

Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists ...