Renters hit affordability limit as pace of growth eases
Australian renters are getting closer to the maximum they can afford, with as many as 70,000 rentals needed to bring the market into a healthier balance.
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Russia says it has foiled a major Ukraine drone attack
Russian officials say a Ukrainian attempt to deploy a group of soldiers by sea to the western side of Crimea has been thwarted.
Gordon, Frost out as Wallabies’ World Cup woes worsen
Carter Gordon's World Cup is over because of a knee injury, as is his Wallabies' teammate Nick Frost's tournament after he suffered a knock against Portugal.
More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise
Victorian rivers are flooding after days of heavy rain, especially in the east where residents have been told to leave due to increased threat.
World Cup winners dominate Diamonds squad
All but two of Australia's Netball World Cup winners have been named in the Diamonds squad for the Constellation Cup series against New Zealand.
Judge angry at Trump lawyers’ ‘ridiculous’ questioning
Donald Trump is back at his New York civil fraud trial for a third day, with the judge becoming frustrated by the former US president's lawyers.
Bevan French up for Super League Man of Steel honour
Wigan's Bevan French is in line to become the ninth Australian to win British rugby league's premier individual award, the Man of Steel.
Trans theatre tour a first for mainstage production
Overflow is the first Australian mainstage production by an all trans and gender diverse cast and crew, and it's touring to Melbourne and Brisbane.
Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says she is "really worried" about the risks neo-Nazi groups and extremists pose in the lead-up to the voice referendum.
Crows defender Doedee wants AFL move to Brisbane
Out-of-contract defender Tom Doedee wants to exercise his AFL free agency options to leave Adelaide for Brisbane.
Jail term cut after kidnapper wins appeal over violence
A man who was involved with others in the kidnapping of a young man has appealed his jail sentence as it references charges that were dropped.
Demetriou extends Souths deal, to lead defence as well
Signing a new deal to the end of 2026, South Sydney head coach Jason Demetriou will also head up the NRL's team defence following a staffing shake up.
Queensland Greens bid to axe out-of-pocket school fees
Sending kids to public schools in Queensland would be made easier and cheaper for families under a bill being proposed by the Greens.
‘Scaremongering’ concerns despite uptick in voice vote
The 'yes' camp is optimistic Australians will vote for an Indigenous voice but the latest polls show the 'no' vote remains dominant.
‘360’ Matthews expects Aussies to adapt in T20 decider
In-form West Indies captain Hayley Matthews is confident she can adapt and continue to flourish as her side seek a historic series win against Australia.
Five wounded in homecoming shooting at Baltimore uni
At least five people were wounded in a shooting as students from Baltimore's Morgan State University were headed to a homecoming week campus ball.
Evidence sought in hacking of alleged childcare rapist
Criminal allegations against a woman have been mentioned in court, connecting her to a man accused of being Australia's worst pedophile.
Tszyu bent on Mendoza win to ‘earn’ his world title
With a chance to join his father as a unified world champion, Tim Tszyu is also looking for a triumph over Brian Mendoza to seal his WBO world title.
Aussies warned to brace for more e-bike battery fires
Damaged and faulty e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire at an alarming rate in Australia, experts have warned, after a blaze in a Sydney hostel.
Papenhuyzen to head to USA, eyes round-one NRL return
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is planning for a another visit to renowned USA reconditioning expert Bill Knowles, as he eyes a round-one comeback in 2024.
Football greats, Olympic champions to join Hall Of Fame
The new Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees feature Johnathan Thurston, Tim Cahill, Lydia Lassila and Kurt Fearnley ahead of the annual function on Oct 16.
Kostecki’s focus on Bathurst, not Supercars title race
Brodie Kostecki is in position to claim a history-making Supercars championship but first he wants to tick off the "bucket list" at the Bathurst 1000.
Cleary ruled out of Kangaroos Tests, Hynes called in
Nicho Hynes is a chance to make his Australian Test debut after Panthers star Nathan Cleary was ruled out of the Pacific Championships with a knee injury.
Review reveals 7000 more cases affected by forensic lab
Queensland Police have discovered another 7000 cases have been affected by failings at the beleaguered state-run forensic lab, taking the total close to 40,000.
Man crushed after bulldozer rolls at building site
Workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a man who was crushed by a bulldozer at a Queensland construction site.
Edwards cleans up Qld to put NSW on top in Shield
Young allrounder Jack Edwards has claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in the Sheffield Shield to leave Queensland 7-159 after day one against NSW.
SUVs drive Australia to record month for vehicle sales
Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.
Marvellous mammals shine bright in the right light
Australian researchers have shown that for the air-breathing, milk-producing, live-birthing mammals of the world, glowing under ultraviolet light is common.
Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman
Prosecutors have confirmed a brief of evidence has been provided to lawyers for a police officer charged after tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.
Companies surprisingly busy despite slowing economy
The Australian services sector continues to bring in a lot of new business even as interest rates remain high and consumers start to pull back.
Garside leads Aussie boxers on Olympics hunt
Harry Garside will get his chance to secure an Olympics return as one of 13 Australian boxers competing at next month's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.