SA still committed to Bennell-Pegg space mission, as other states decline funding request
South Australia will still support a proposed mission to send European-trained astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the International Space…
Twenty years on from Gardasil vaccine launch, Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancer
Twenty years on from the launch of the world-first vaccine against cervical cancer in Australia, more than 800…
Richard Scolyer’s ‘truly remarkable life’ celebrated at state memorial service
Richard Scolyer, a pioneer of cancer research, has been remembered for his “truly remarkable life” in a state…
Richard Scolyer’s state memorial service to be held at Sydney Opera House on July 13
Richard Scolyer will be remembered at a state memorial service next month at the Sydney Opera House. The…
First Big Freeze held at the MCG since the death of AFL legend and MND campaigner Neale Daniher
The MCG has hosted the first Big Freeze event since the death of AFL legend and motor neurone…
Professor Richard Scolyer dies aged 59 leaving behind legacy of revolutionary brain cancer research
Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died aged 59 after fighting the “worst of the…
Grace Tame Foundation announces closure due to funding challenges
The Grace Tame Foundation, established by the Tasmanian-born survivor of child sexual abuse it is named after, has…
Anthony Albanese apologises if Grace Tame ‘difficult’ label misinterpreted
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised if his labelling of 2021 Australian of the Year and child sexual…
Grace Tame event in Bendigo to proceed despite pressure to cancel appearance
An International Women’s Day morning tea event in Bendigo featuring 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame will…
Grace Tame criticised for leading intifada chants at Sydney protest
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has been criticised by federal MPs and the NSW premier for…
Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg reflects on space, STEM and the launch pad
When the newly announced Australian of the Year was asked about the wisdom she most wanted to impart…
Australia Day Honours List 2026: Meet some of the people inspiring the nation
More than a quarter of a century after her blistering run in Sydney to claim Olympic gold, Cathy…