‘Governments shouldn’t own airlines’: Rex rescue panned
A possible government takeover of failed airline Rex has come under fire, with the sector declaring a taxpayer lifeline would create an uneven playing field.

Residents count cost of flooding as cyclone nears coast
Residents are inspecting waterlogged cane fields after devastating flooding in northern Australia as a cyclone slowly moves toward the nation's west.

All judges immune from lawsuits, High Court rules
All judges of inferior and superior courts are immune to civil lawsuits, even if they make errors, the High Court has ruled in a landmark appeal judgment.

‘Strong ally’: Australia won’t return fire on tariffs
The clock is ticking for Australia to secure an exemption to Donald Trump's steel tariffs after he accused leaders of breaking their word on an export deal.

Climate wipeout looms for top surf spots without action
Top surf spots are under threat from sea level rise, wild coastal storms and other consequences of a warming climate.

‘No-brainer’ home ownership boost for HECS debt Aussies
Australians saddled with student debt who want to enter the housing market will be given a helping hand, under changes to lending requirements.
Comm Bank hikes dividend as shares hit all-time high
Australia's leading bank has delivered a $5.1 billion first-half cash net profit, in what analysts have called a "gravity-defying rally".

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries
Australia's biggest emitter AGL Energy will build "a whole range of assets", but not nuclear reactors, to support the closure of 50-year-old coal power plants.

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed
Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.
Uni freezes dance intake amid performing arts audit
The only university in Queensland to offer a dance qualification isn't taking new students. But with the Olympics in 2032, it will need more dancers than ever.
Church members who killed girl ‘wanted to play God’
As they await their sentences for killing a girl, members of a church group have been told by her sister that God would eventually judge them for taking a life.
Hot crocs struggling to keep cool as climate warms
Crocodiles in northern Australia are heating up as the climate warms, and higher body temperatures are changing their behaviour, researchers say.
Woman spared jail over ‘disgusting’ sexual abuse of boy
A woman helped her violent and abusive partner give methamphetamine to a 13-year-old boy before the couple sexually assaulted him, a judge has heard.
Family counts blessings after landslide near miss
A family has no fixed address or income after heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide but they are still counting their blessings following the near miss.
Lynx pluck WNBL finals boost out of Fire
Perth Lynx finished with a flurry to topple Townsville Fire in overtime and lay the platform for a huge WNBL semi-final series between the same two teams.
Paix makes claim for No.9 as Broncos smash Titans
Brisbane have massacred Gold Coast 50-12 in Toowoomba, with Cory Paix, Kobe Hetherington and Brendan Piakura all making strong claims to play in round one.
Phoenix rise from the ashes to book NBL Playoffs spot
South East Melbourne erased a 20-point deficit against Adelaide to book their spot in the NBL Playoffs with an 85-75 win at John Cain Arena.
Manly confident Paseka’s injured shoulder no issue
Taniela Paseka suffered shoulder pain in Manly's pre-season trial win over South Sydney, but Sea Eagles officials are confident the injury is not serious.
Controversial Labor MP dies months after alleged attack
A controversial former Western Australia Labor party MP has died in hospital after an alleged attack.
Train delays ahead as workers win right to action
A rail union has won a decisive victory at the Fair Work Commission to engage in industrial action, spelling more delays and cancellations for NSW commuters.
New homes and land banking off-limits to foreign buyers
Established homes will be off-limits and foreign owners will be forced to develop vacant land under new measures announced to improve housing supply.
Dutton projected to be next PM but teals still a threat
Labor has a mountain to climb to prevent Peter Dutton from forming government at the next election, with polling predicting a coalition wave in outer suburbs.
Adventurer embarks on next leg of long trek to legacy
An Australian adventurer is preparing to resume her groundbreaking trek on a journey to become the first woman to walk the entire length of the Americas.
At least 15 dead after stampede at New Delhi station
Israel releases Palestinians after Gaza hostages freed

US pitched deal to access Ukraine’s rare earth minerals
Almost 10,000 fired as Trump, Musk cut US agencies

US pitched deal to access Ukraine’s rare earth minerals
Economists less confident of RBA rate cut than market
Almost 10,000 fired as Trump, Musk cut US agencies
Billionaire to sell coal mine to prop up steelworks
Flooding, road closures persist after powerful cyclone
Towns face flood threat after escaping worst of cyclone
