Major capital home prices slip in two-speed market
Australia's housing market is diverging as the biggest capitals go backwards while growth accelerates in mid-tier cities.
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.
Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on
The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption.
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.
Police shoot teen in front of mum during welfare check
A mother has been left traumatised after police shot her son twice when they responded to her request for a welfare check for the 19-year-old.
‘Confronting’: man charged after burning body found
Police say they discovered the burning body of a 70-year-old man on a rural property before charging a 37-year-old relative with murder.
Man pleads guilty to teacher’s ‘chest freezer’ murder
A man who was charged after a retired teacher's body was found buried in a freezer has pleaded guilty to murder years after the grisly discovery.
‘Frail’ manslaughter accused released into aged care
Prosecutors have accepted an elderly dementia patient accused of killing a fellow aged care resident can be released to a secure ward, a magistrate has heard.
Thylacines maybe lived on mainland longer than thought
Artists who depicted Tasmanian tigers in rock art hundreds of years ago may have seen the living animal before it died out on the mainland, researchers say.
Magpies ready for fresh showdown with Lions attack
Collingwood are ready for yet another blockbuster showdown with Brisbane after putting last year's preliminary final defeat behind them.
Sixers force NBL title decider in Game 4 cliffhanger
The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the Adelaide 36ers escaped with a one-point win over the Sydney Kings.
Ding Donga: Dolphins cult hero back to play bogey team
The Dolphins welcome the return of utility Kurt Donoghoe against Manly but are wary of a Sea Eagles side with a new coach and a strong record against them.
Why completions now rule the NRL in set-restart era
Last decade, the Sydney Roosters were able to win a premiership consistently making more errors than their rivals. That is in stark contrast to the NRL in 2026.
Financial relief for businesses hit by Middle East war
The prime minister is set to unveil interest-free loans for freight, fuel and fertiliser companies hurt by the spike in fuel prices spurred on by the Iran war.
PM warned prime-time petrol plea risks stoking panic
Anthony Albanese's address to the nation on the worsening global fuel crisis may exacerbate community panic, one analyst has warned.
Pair charged after police block stolen Lego set sales
A man and woman have been charged after hundreds of Lego boxes were seized, with police estimating about $320,000 worth of sets had been stolen.
Teen blames ‘attention seeking’ for alleged terror plan
A 16-year-old boy was seeking to gain online notoriety in chat rooms when he allegedly discussed plans to facilitate a terror attack, a court has been told.
‘Resonating across country’: One Nation toasts success
One Nation is celebrating its first state outpost in decades, declaring its seven-member team is "not your normal group of politicians".
Zelenskiy holds Ukraine talks with US negotiators
SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports
Trump to give speech, says Iran leader sought ceasefire
US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says – and NATO, too
SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public: reports
Financial relief for businesses hit by Middle East war
Major capital home prices slip in two-speed market
Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed
‘Pretty devastating’: tourism hit by rare cyclone
Crops flattened, towns smashed by rampaging cyclone
‘Harrowing’ night as cyclone devastates remote towns