Imagine falling asleep in 1919 and waking up all these years later to our contemporary, modern world. The differences would be frightening.

Macquarie University marine researcher Dr Vanessa Pirotta helps unpack the situation of 270 pilot whales beached on Tasmania's west coast.

Australian Paralympian Louise Sauvage won two gold and one silver medal in Sydney and lit the cauldron for the Paralympic Opening Ceremony.