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.
Towns brace for fresh floods as ex-cyclone lashes north
Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle has crossed into the Northern Territory, bringing the threat of further flooding for sodden communities.
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.
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.
Teen accused of violent extremist material granted bail
Counter-terrorism police allegedly found material encouraging politically motivated violence on a 15-year-old boy's electronic devices, a magistrate has heard.
‘Appalling’: family slam drug-driving killer’s sentence
The family of a grandfather killed by a drug driver have been shocked to learn the offender was on a good-behaviour bond for meth possession at the time.
‘Dodged a bullet’: sigh of relief for cyclone-hit area
Far north communities have escaped potential disaster after a direct hit from Tropical Cyclone Narelle as the clean-up continues.
Towns brace for fresh floods as ex-cyclone lashes north
Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle has crossed into the Northern Territory, bringing the threat of further flooding for sodden communities.
Title beckons as South Australia peak for Shield final
South Australian coach Ryan Harris says his team is on track to claim successive Sheffield Shield title victories for the first time in history.
‘With or without the belt’: stripped Opetaia finds ally
The trainer of one of the men standing in the way of Jai Opetaia's path to undisputed status has given hope to his cause after the IBF's call to strip him.
Titans skipper concedes he hasn’t been good enough
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has owned his lacklustre start to 2026, with the Queensland State of Origin prop conceding he hasn't been good enough.
Storm warning from coach as Cowboys’ clash looms
Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes has denied complacency was an issue in their grand-final replay loss to Brisbane, as the Storm prepare to face the Cowboys.
Shock at the petrol pump sparks electric vehicle surge
Enquiries about new and second-hand electric cars are setting records as motorists look for ways to avoid the rising price of petrol and diesel.
Hard time for renters as landlords squeeze tight market
Rising interest rates and living cost pressures mean it will be a tough year for the housing market, and even more so for renters.
Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities
Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.
Grocery hikes loom as fuel crisis hits supply chains
Shoppers are on notice that rising fuel disruptions will soon flow through to supermarket shelves, with an expert expecting price hikes within weeks.
RBA ready to shift up a gear as the neutral rate rises
The Iran war will hurt consumers by pushing up prices and slowing the economy but the Reserve Bank must act to contain inflation expectations, an official says.
Hard time for renters as landlords squeeze tight market
Grocery hikes loom as fuel crisis hits supply chains
Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets
Billions for Rio smelter rescue hailed as ‘slam dunk’
Wet year brings on-land nature wins but oceans suffer
Town on high alert in cyclone’s wake amid flood fears