The University of Notre Dame's decision to put a pause on new students enrolling in its nursing degree has raised concerns among the nursing union about staff shortages in Perth and WA.

AI-generated illustrations published in Australian newspapers have raised fears about the future of the cartooning industry, which one artist says is "shrinking dramatically".

BEIJING, Aug 13 : Oil prices fell more than $1 on Thursday as forecasters lowered global oil demand projections for 2026 because of the disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, though the supply...

US President Donald Trump earlier said talks were underway, warning of a "last chance" for Tehran to sign a good deal, but Iran denied that negotiations were being held or planned.

"Negotiations between parties are ongoing, particularly on (the) Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate," says a Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman.

The Yamaji-Wajarri people studied the wide-open skies of their country for millennia before being host to one of the world’s largest radio telescopes

The Trump administration confirms a 12.5 per cent tariff will be placed on Australian exports to the US from later today.

Australians are losing more money per capita to gambling than any other country — about $32 billion a year.

A new $240 million project to transform Perth's ageing St Martins Centre into a vibrant mixed-use precinct has been approved by WA's peak planning body.

The 2026 World Cup delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments, from fairytale underdogs and record-breaking stars to viral celebrations and controversies that dominated headlines.

Researchers were unafraid to get their hands "dirty" in an ambitious bid to restore WA's largest island to its pre-colonial state.

The 2026 World Cup delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments, from fairytale underdogs and record-breaking stars to viral celebrations and controversies that dominated headlines.

Motorists should not expect to pay pre-conflict prices at the pump anytime soon, analysts say.

A Manjimup farm has harvested 1.5 kilograms of white truffles – the first truffière in Western Australia to cultivate the rare Tuber borchii. The

Australia is drawing record levels of international screen production – and Western Australia is betting millions that Perth Film Studios can bring some of it west

As Chinese EV manufacturers expand worldwide, legacy automakers face growing pressure to compete on technology, scale and cost.

US Vice-President Vance cancels trip for peace talks with Iran amid ongoing regional conflict and diplomatic uncertainty. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Western Australia in particular is proving to the world that grid-scale batteries are no longer a complementary technology but can play a central role in power grids.

Nearly half of older adults are at risk.

As China’s electric cars age, the promise of cheap, clean mobility is colliding with the practical costs of battery degradation and upkeep. CNA unpacks the issue as part of a series examining the forc...

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia has been clear that it will not provide troops on the ground for an operation against Iran. Follow live.

Authorities say motorists are repeatedly ignoring warnings not to drive in floodwaters in WA's north in the wake of Cyclone Narelle, with 20 people having to be rescued.

CASE urges Singapore petrol companies to promptly adjust pump prices when global prices fall and to be more transparent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hundreds of people have been killed as the war being waged by the US and Israel on Iran has spread across the Middle East as humanitarian bodies warn of the impact on civilians.

Australian dairy farmers say the plant-based drinks industry has "stolen" the word milk, and they are pointing to a recent court ruling as an opportunity to claim it back.

The Manpower Ministry is also stepping up surveillance of newly arrived migrant workers from South Asia as part of the country's initial response to the Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal.

A 14-year-old Singaporean boy receives a restriction order under the ISA for ISIS radicalisation and recreating executions on Roblox. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A 14-year-old Singaporean boy receives a restriction order under the ISA for ISIS radicalisation and recreating executions on Roblox. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Firefighters battle a spreading peat fire in Pengerang, Johor, causing haze in Singapore and forcing over 100 residents to evacuate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Steep terrain has turned elevation into a fact of everyday life in Chongqing. Beyond the viral images of its dizzying cityscape, CNA traces a quieter human story of adaptation, loss and resilience acr...

Explore how central kitchens can address manpower shortages and rent hikes in the food industry, despite common misconceptions about quality. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.c...

Explore how central kitchens can address manpower shortages and rent hikes in the food industry, despite common misconceptions about quality. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.c...

Lucinda is a member of an exclusive club — living heart donors, and is the only woman to have a baby after a heart-lung-liver transplant

The BETA ALIA CX300, currently registered N401NZ, took off from Tauranga Airport on Friday morning for its inaugural test flight. It will be based at Hamilton, then move to Wellington in December for ...

Thai coffee is having its moment, with demand for specialty local beans surging. But the industry faces multiple challenges including poor yields due to climate change, rising costs and intense compet...

Amid an intensified crackdown in Singapore, some vape retailers in the Malaysian city are continuing to deliver the devices across the Causeway.

The LifeSG credits, for eligible Singaporean children aged one to six this year, are part of efforts to support large families.

A gas development backed by media mogul Kerry Stokes has been tapping into Western Australia's domestic gas market to supply overseas customers amid long delays in the delivery of the plant.