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.
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.
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.
Different route to World Cup has Socceroos primed
Aziz Behich and Milos Degenek won't ever regret reaching the World Cup through the playoffs, but are relishing a different preparation for 2026.
Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms
Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.
‘Line in the sand’: honesty session revives Waratahs
Hooker Ethan Dobbins reckons a truth session was behind the NSW Waratahs' season-saving Super Rugby Pacific win over the Brumbies in Canberra.
PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions
Would-be PNG Chiefs players must put the club's culture before cash, says highly-rated foundation coach Willie Peters.
‘Barriers remain’ in voluntary assisted dying access
Voluntary assisted dying laws in Australia are largely working as intended, but issues around remote access and obstruction by health facilities remain.
Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim
Using nicotine-based vapes is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even if e-cigarette users do not smoke tobacco, a watershed academic review has found.
RBA minutes to be scrutinised as rate fears rise
Minutes from the Reserve Bank's March meeting will attract attention from analysts after a "robust discussion" over interest rates ended in a 5-4 split.
Fuel tax cuts could mean interest rate pain
A cut to the fuel excise will be welcome relief for drivers but comes with a sting in the tail, economists warn.
Fresh shooting details as Dezi Freeman to be identified
Fugitive gunman Dezi Freeman's body is expected to be formally identified after he was shot dead by police following seven months on the run.
RBA minutes to be scrutinised as rate fears rise
Top forecaster’s dire prediction if Iran war drags on
WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal
Russia’s Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones
‘Pretty devastating’: tourism hit by rare cyclone
Crops flattened, towns smashed by rampaging cyclone
‘Harrowing’ night as cyclone devastates remote towns