Warning after extreme weather’s financial toll revealed
The eye-watering cost of extreme weather for 2025 has been revealed, sparking a warning the financial toll may only get worse.
Marata Niukore signs with NRL’s Knights
Versatile forward Marata Niukore will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season and join Newcastle on a three-year deal.
IVF giant again in play after new bid pumps up shares
A major player in the IVF service space is considering a higher takeover proposal from a consortium made up of two heavyweight investment firms.
Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Cracks show in One Nation vote as Hanson taunts rivals
The number of voters backing Pauline Hanson's political movement appears to have plateaued, but the firebrand senator says her rivals are copying her policies.
Resources minister defends gas companies amid tax push
The gas lobby says a new levy on LNG exports will make Australia "uninvestable", arguing comparisons to countries like Norway don't stack up.
Smelly spawning heralds new life on fragile reef
Scientists have harvested millions of coral babies in a bid to help a bleached reef regenerate after it was lashed by a destructive cyclone.
Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead
A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics.
Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
Fatal Molotov attack after mother not considered risk
A woman had been assessed as not a homicide risk to the father of her children before she killed him with a Molotov cocktail, a coroner has found.
Make or break: firm forced to ‘pander to union boss’
A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.
Warning after extreme weather’s financial toll revealed
The eye-watering cost of extreme weather for 2025 has been revealed, sparking a warning the financial toll may only get worse.
Chopper pilot found dead at remote outback crash site
Investigators have been sent to the site of a helicopter crash after a pilot suffered critical injuries and was found dead at the scene.
Caloundra’s new town square moves a step closer
Plans for Caloundra’s new town square are moving ahead, with early works set to begin at the Bulcock Street site.
Dolphins extend former Broncos star until 2027
The Dolphins have moved to take Selwyn Cobbo off the market with the Queensland flyer inking a one-year extension.
Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return
St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.
Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success
Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.
Wright wants Brumbies to rediscover winning ways
Tom Wright says he's relieved to have his return from injury out of the way and wants the focus to be on the Brumbies returning to their best in Super Round.
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
Actor Chuck Norris dies at the age of 86
Why an Australian city has been ranked world’s best
Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights
Man jailed for mimicking ‘gut-wrenching’ Bondi shooting
A man who impersonated the alleged terrorists behind the Bondi attack before launching into a drug-fuelled anti-Semitic tirade will serve months behind bars.
AI cameras spotted more than 1000 bushfires over summer
Cameras powered by artificial intelligence are helping Australian agencies identify fires before they can spread, protecting plantations and properties.
‘Tiny’ tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming
Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.
Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire
State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.
Truckies win fuel boost to fight dire price threat
NDIS in treasurer’s sights as budget outlook darkens
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship