Max Opray

Water-related violence surged last year, as wars and the climate crisis exacerbate water scarcity around the world. What we know:

An unseasonal heatwave has broken Australia's winter temperature record, with natural cycles thrown out of kilter amid the early onset of spring.

The federal government will consult on AI regulation, amid revelations that a third of businesses are using the technology without telling customers or staff.

The Albanese government will today announce plans to enact a total ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance. What we know:

Labor will today introduce to parliament a raft of bills on hate speech, doxxing, misinformation and privacy, after contentious changes were made in the final stages of drafting the legislation.

Labor and the Coalition have agreed to an aged care overhaul that will expand in-home services but push more cost onto wealthier retirees for residential aged care.