Launch of Australia's 1st homegrown orbital rocket delayed indefinitely due to payload fairing issue

We'll have to wait a bit longer for the first-ever launch of an Australian orbital rocket. Queensland-based company Gilmour Space had aimed to debut its Eris rocket today (May 15), but a problem with the vehicle's payload fairing scuttled that plan …

Gilmour Space postpones Australia’s first locally-built rocket launch

Gilmour Space Technologies has indefinitely postponed the launch of Australia’s first locally-built orbital rocket, after a “pre-launch anomaly” unexpectedly opened its nose cone. Gilmour Space Technologies co-founder Adam Gilmour standing before the Eris …

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Australia misses Eurovision final for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Australia has missed out on a spot in the Eurovision grand final. A long way from his WA hometown of fewer than 1,000 people, Marty Zambotto, 29, known as Go-Jo, gyrated across the Eurovision Song Contest stage in the second …

The 30 best restaurants in Australia

April 2025: Since our last update, we've added up-to-date opening hours, addresses and how much you should expect to pay at each spot, along with our top tip for each restaurant to ensure you have the best dining experience. What’s the secret recipe …

The 22 greatest pubs in Australia

Look, it really isn’t a secret that we Aussies love a good pub. Whether you like bonding over schnitties at Trivia Tuesday or downing pints with a hearty Sunday roast, pub culture has something for everyone, every day of the week. Our expert local writers …

The 18 best food and drink festivals in Australia

Ah, food. Glorious, glorious food. There’s nothing more we’d rather travel around the world for.  Almost every state, city and even town in Australia has its own food and drink bash, bringing together the best chefs, farmers, producers and suppliers around …

The 20 best pizzas in Australia

There ain’t no party like a pizza party, and we’ve got plenty of places worth celebrating Down Under. Whether you’re a slave to the traditional Neapolitan and Sicilian-style slices or crave the carby goodness of a deep dish or New York-style slab, …

Jesuit Mission Australia appeals for support for Myanmar families

A building damaged by an air raid in Myanmar (Jesuit Mission Australia) Jesuit Mission Australia is urgently appealing for more support for families in Myanmar who continue to be crippled by war and natural disasters. Four years of relentless conflict have …

Wake Up Australia with Phil O’Neil – Friday 16th May