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.
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.
Famed outback music festival cancelled after heavy rain
Music festival Birdsville Big Red Bash has been cancelled for 2026 after heavy rains. It's more bad news for live music lovers after the collapse of Bluesfest.
Australia and Germany step up defence, industrial ties
Germany is considering adding an Australian-made drone to its arsenal as the two nations look to step up their defence cooperation amid global shocks.
Elderly manslaughter accused ‘too impaired’ for bail
A solicitor for an 84-year-old man accused of committing manslaughter at an aged care centre has sought for his client to continue to live in a dementia ward.
Teen found not guilty of murder over street stabbing
A 15-year-old boy was accused of handing another teen a knife or encouraging him to kill before a late-night brawl with another group that quickly turned fatal.
‘We can cause headaches’: Oscar buoyed by big weekend
Elated by one of the best weekends he's ever enjoyed in Formula One in Suzuka, Oscar Piastri has predicted McLaren can now cause headaches for Mercedes.
‘Going to be great’: returning Wilton lauds old friend
Cronulla's Teig Wilton believes anything is possible for his junior club mate Noah Martin after Canberra's second-rower shone against the Sharks.
‘He’s not good’: Flanagan taken to hospital after clash
St George Illawarra five-eighth Kyle Flanagan has been taken to hospital in a neck brace after a sickening head clash in the 22-14 loss to the Titans.
Titans find ‘new Fifita’ as Hau stuns Dragons
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay got his first win of the season as St George Illawarra No.6 Kyle Flanagan was taken to hospital after a shocking head knock.
Pianist to tour Australia amid legal row with orchestra
Concert pianist Jayson Gillham will return to Australia for a self-presented tour, as his court case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra continues.
Tree-changers seeking smaller communities for new lives
City-dwellers are increasingly moving to smaller communities rather than regional cities to escape housing and transport costs, a report has found.
Don’t repeat COVID failures in fuel crisis, Labor urged
The Albanese government has been accused of withholding key information from the public as leaders meet to work out how to deal with the fuel crisis.
Free rides for some as petrol pump pain continues
Free public transport will be offered across two states to offset petrol price pain and soaring demand amid the global oil crisis.
RBA to air board’s disagreement in meeting minutes
Central bank watchers will get to peak into the Reserve Bank board room as minutes of a meeting that split 5-4 in favour of an interest rate hike are released.
Iran accuses US of ground assault plans, talks continue
Anti-Trump rallies pop up in thousands of US cities
Ukraine agrees military co-operation with UAE and Qatar
Iran warns US over ground attack as Marines deployed
Truck tax cut backed as fuel-rationing threat looms
Why small business is fighting back against Meta bans
Australia to be ‘overprepared’ for ongoing fuel woes
CBA ups inflation prediction as supply chains strain
Crops flattened, towns smashed by rampaging cyclone
‘Harrowing’ night as cyclone devastates remote towns
Famed outback music festival cancelled after heavy rain