Fake news on everything from whales to wind farms: Australia is flooded with climate misinformation
Australia is facing a wave of misinformation and disinformation on climate change and energy. This is being fuelled by the growth in artificial intelligence and allowed to spread freely on social media, according to the findings of a Senate inquiry.
Power bill relief on the cards as wholesale prices fall
Power bill saving of up to $200 can be anticipated for some customers next financial year under proposed safety net prices.
Aussie shares plunge, oil prices spike as war escalates
The Australian stock market has fallen to its lowest level since November, with heavy losses for goldminers as the yellow metal fell to $US4,850.
Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll
Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.
Labor figure’s accused killer beats bail booze reading
Labor strategist Tim Picton's accused killer remains on bail after prosecutors withdrew a bid to revoke it over alcohol consumption.
Aussie shares hit nine-month low as war wipes $270b
The bourse is down for a third straight week with more than $270 billion wiped from its market value since US attacks on Iran sparked an energy market crisis.
Man injured after police shooting in suburban street
Police have shot a man in a suburban street after officers received reports of a person armed with a knife making threats.
Oscars up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood
Conan O'Brien returns to host the Academy Awards for a second time amid tight security following an Iranian threat warning.
Seats lost, regional voters ‘betrayed’ in revamp
An electoral review has recommended scrapping seats, changing boundaries and renaming electorates as one state redraws the political map.
Thylacines maybe lived on mainland longer than thought
Artists who depicted Tasmanian tigers in rock art hundreds of years ago may have seen the living animal before it died out on the mainland, researchers say.
Delay for teen accused of businessman’s fatal stabbing
A teenager accused of murder at a house party was involved in a "complex" psychiatric evaluation that would take longer than first thought, a magistrate heard.
Man murdered over debt and sex abuse claim, jury told
A drug dealer was fatally stabbed after he confronted a man who owed him $500 and who he thought had sexually abused a person close to him, a jury has heard.
‘Pretty devastating’: tourism hit by rare cyclone
One of Australia's most remarkable cyclones may impact a state's tourism sector after leaving a trail of damage across the country.
Croc and elephant fears lurk over Olympic rowing venue
A government has been slammed for sticking to its guns to host 2032 rowing at a crocodile habitat, with critics claiming the course will be a white elephant.
Jones gets dream Aussie call up for BJK Cup clash
Aussie teenager Emerson Jones could become one of the youngest female internationals after being named in the Billie Jean King Cup squad to face Great Britain
‘World at his feet’: Sky the limit for mature Irankunda
Nestory Irankunda set the Socceroos alight with a brace in a 5-1 win over Curacao and now more mature, looms as a point of difference at the World Cup.
Big gun cameos seal Socceroos’ World Cup send-off win
Nestory Irankunda, Jordy Bos and Riley McGree have come off the bench to lift the Socceroos to a 5-1 win over Curacao in their World Cup send-off match.
Storm teammates emotional after Kamikamica’s stroke
The Melbourne Storm are thinking of teammate Tui Kamikamica as he recovers from a stroke, while they prepare for their match against the Penrith Panthers.
Prince Harry case ruling will take some time: UK judge
Prince Harry's lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail is in the hands of a High Court judge, who says he "will be toiling away on the judgment".
Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market
A $100 million scheme designed to cut the cost of buying an electric vehicle will launch during a period of record demand.
Undersupply, oil supply crisis fuel more housing pain
A divergence has opened up in Australia's housing market, with major capitals going backwards while growth accelerates in mid-tier cities such as Perth.
Weeks-long wait for some for fuel price relief
Cheaper fuel prices will begin trickling through to bowsers but some motorists will wait longer for relief than others.
Dezi Freeman’s final moments to be revealed in inquest
A seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman will be reconstructed in great detail for a coroner investigating his death and the two police officers he fatally shot.
Undersupply, oil supply crisis fuel more housing pain
Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed
Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win
The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call
‘Pretty devastating’: tourism hit by rare cyclone
Crops flattened, towns smashed by rampaging cyclone
‘Harrowing’ night as cyclone devastates remote towns