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.
‘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.
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.
Trial date set for Lehrmann rape allegations
A trial date has been set for ex-federal ministerial staffer Bruce Lehrmann who has been charged with raping a woman he met at a regional nightclub.
Comm Games: King’s Baton fever sweeps Australia
Australia's official design for the Commonwealth Games King's Baton relay was unveiled at a ceremony at Admiralty House marking 120 days until Glasgow.
Couchman gets four-game ban for season-ending tackle
St George Illawarra forward Ryan Couchman has learned his fate after facing the NRL judiciary on a dangerous contact charge.
Suns hit again as star’s rough conduct ban upheld
Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.
Kisnorbo lands Sydney job as Talay stands down
Patrick Kisnorbo has signed on as Sydney FC's interim replacement for Ufuk Talay, who has stepped down as manager with immediate effect.
Labor tosses up reform options as inflation storm looms
Australia expects to be buffeted by economic headwinds blowing from the Middle East, putting economic reform at the forefront of budget discussions.
ABC shows off the air as staff walk out over pay offer
A lacklustre pay deal with a below-inflation increase has triggered one of the largest strikes in the national broadcaster's history.
Prosecco makers popping corks as free trade deal struck
Australian prosecco makers are among those cheering a landmark free trade deal with the European Union, but farmers have slammed it as inadequate.
AI crocodile detection system comes with warning
A high-tech solution to deal with Australia's most ancient predators is ready for real-world trials, but comes with a warning about what lurks beneath.
ASX trims gains as US allies weigh entering conflict
Markets have welcomed a US deadline extension on its latest threats against Iran, but ongoing oil supply constraints continue to weigh on confidence.
Labor tosses up reform options as inflation storm looms
Cheaper goods to flow under ‘hard yakka’ EU trade deal
Cuba restores power to Havana after grid collapse
EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal
Wet year brings on-land nature wins but oceans suffer
Town on high alert in cyclone’s wake amid flood fears