Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees’ energy
Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.
More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales
A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.
Extra fuel savings on the way after states end feud
About $400 million of extra GST revenue as a result of the oil spike will be returned to motorists, despite the negative impact it will have on state buffers.
Major capital home prices slip in two-speed market
Australia's housing market is diverging as the biggest capitals go backwards while growth accelerates in mid-tier cities.
Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead
A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics.
Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech
Oil prices have surged anew after President Donald Trump used an address to vow the US would intensify strikes on Iran rather than wind down the conflict.
‘Godspeed’: Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon
The Artemis II mission has successfully sent its crew on a nearly 10-day journey around the moon and back, the farthest distance humans have ever travelled.
Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on
The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.
Building code of practice urged to tame union “beast”
A former construction boss has told an inquiry that contractors are fearful of biting the hand that fed them in kowtowing to a rogue union's demands.
‘River to sea’ accused claims charge over banner insane
A barefoot anti-war activist claims the charge against him for using a phrase banned by anti-Semitism laws cannot be taken seriously, a magistrate has heard.
Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret
Hundreds of documents worth of evidence against a couple accused of preparing to spy on Australia's military should be kept from the public, a magistrate heard.
‘Troubled man’ overdosed before alleged smoothie murder
A man allegedly murdered by his mother giving him a drug-laced smoothie was taking strong painkillers but not the same type found at autopsy, a jury has heard.
‘See it through’: killer teen’s sentence cut challenged
A High Court appeal has been launched over a reduced sentence granted to a teenager jailed for fatally stabbing a mother in a brutal Boxing Day home invasion.
Manly club legend eyes 19-year coaching first
Only weeks after firing head coach Anthony Seibold, Manly can improve their record to 3-3 by defeating North Queensland in round seven.
‘Lucid as Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man’: Paix faces D-day
Brisbane hooker Cory Paix faces his moment of truth as he visits a neurosurgeon in hope of a clearance to play Wests Tigers.
‘Baby Broncos’ hero of 2002 gives Bukowski thumbs up
Injury-ravaged Brisbane can draw belief from one of the club's famous away wins over Wests Tigers without 13 stars, as one young gun edges closer to a debut.
Port star ‘disappointed’ as umpire abuse charge upheld
The AFL tribunal has found Port Adelaide acting captain Zak Butters guilty of directing abusive and insulting language towards AFL umpire Nick Foot.
PM to meet Brunei’s sultan in palace fuel talks
Australia's fuel supply will be front and centre during Anthony Albanese's audience with Brunei's uber-wealthy sultan.
IMF cuts outlook, warns of potential global recession
An extreme scenario in which the Iran conflict lingers could push the global economy to the brink of recession, the International Monetary Fund says.
Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters
Australian renters are spending a record share of their income on housing costs as a chronic shortage of stock drives prices higher across the nation.
Judgment day in court battle for Hancock mining riches
A court is set to rule whether billionaire Gina Rinehart will have to share her iron ore riches with the heirs of her father's business partners.
Global fund tips Australia to lead world in inflation
The International Monetary Fund is urging the Reserve Bank to look through the energy price shock and warns the government against wasteful stimulus measures.