Prepaid electricity leaving vulnerable people powerless
Families forced to prepay for power are experiencing a high number of electricity disconnections, exposing them to dangerous temperatures, a report has found.
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The Foxx hails Ashes triumph as rugby league’s pinnacle
Josh Addo-Carr reckons the Kangaroos' rugby league Ashes win was the pinnacle of rugby league as coach Kevin Walters ponders changes for the final Test.
Kremlin abandons idea of imminent Trump, Putin meeting
Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to target each other's infrastructure as the Kremlin states a meeting with the US president is unlikely soon.
Hamas hands over three more hostage bodies
Israeli forces in Gaza have received coffins carrying the bodies of three-of-the-11 hostages whose remains Israel is seeking from Gaza.
Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph
Shafali Verma has proved the hero of India's first Women's World Cup triumph, scoring 87 and taking two wickets to help them beat South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
Westpac admits dropping ball on state bank customers
Overpriced mortgage products at its state-specific subsidiaries have contributed to Westpac losing market share, despite solid growth in customer deposits.
Gun defender adds to Socceroos’ mounting injury woes
The Socceroos' injury toll continues to mount ahead of friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia with defender Alessandro Circati suffering a sprained ankle.
Dad’s ‘sadness and heartache’ over delay in murder case
It's been more than 500 days since Molly Ticehurst's former boyfriend was charged with her domestic violence-related murder, but he is yet to enter pleas.
Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma
Bowler-friendly wickets loom as a key ingredient to Australia's bid to unsettle England and retain the Ashes, but they won't help cricket's bottom line.
Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star’s head knocks
Tonga second-rower Eliesa Katoa is stable and awake after undergoing surgery for a seizure and brain bleeding following three head knocks in the Pacific Cup.
Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan
The death and injury toll is expected to keep rising after a strong quake shook Afghanistan's mountainous northern Hindu Kush region.
‘That’s why I’m here’: Windies gun to bring the Heat
Big-hitting West Indies recruit Chinelle Henry wants to leave her WBBL mark after being drafted by the Brisbane Heat.
Local hero Half Yours carries weight of a nation
Jockey Jamie Melham's shot at history in the Melbourne Cup comes as local hope Half Yours and new favourite Al Riffa are set to enjoy soft ground at Flemington.
Collect ’em all: call for widespread battery recycling
Australia's voluntary battery recycling scheme will be allowed to continue but with limited uptake, the public could benefit if more devices were collected.
Sister act fuels rising Aussie skier’s Olympic tilt
Buoyed by her maiden World Cup gold medal, Charlotte Wilson is out to make her Winter Olympics debut with her younger snowboarding sister Abbey.
Ex-NRL stars Johns, Tallis buy into Titans’ ownership
Former NRL stars Matt Johns and Gorden Tallis are among a host of new owners to have bought into Gold Coast in what has been labelled a legacy-defining move.
Warning for Liberals on net zero as axing calls grow
A push to dump a major climate policy threatens to consign the coalition to even more years in the political wilderness as the Liberals close in on a decision.
Garden party: Giddey joins Bulls royalty despite loss
Josh Giddey registered his first triple-double of an already eye-catching season but Chicago's unbeaten NBA start was halted by an on-song New York.
Road rage death a case of either murder or self-defence
A man wearing only underwear and carrying a hammer was fatally run over during a road rage incident by a driver now charged with murder, a jury has heard.
Australian share market pares losses to sneak higher
The local bourse has edged higher on the eve of the Reserve Bank's Melbourne Cup Day meeting, settling after reduced rate-cut hopes weighed on sentiment.
Bullish Labuschagne shows ton of form in Ashes build-up
Marnus Labuschagne has proven his status as the form batter in the country ahead of the Ashes, hitting a fifth century of the summer for Queensland.
UK police charge man over stabbing rampage on train
British police have charged a 32-year-old man with attempted murder over a stabbing attack on train that wounded 11 people.
Kings show mettle to end Melbourne’s NBL win streak
With skipper Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis leading the way, the Sydney Kings have upset Melbourne on their home court, ending United's unbeaten streak.
Labuschagne in best form in six years ahead of Ashes
Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to Australia's team playing the best he has since just before his rise to the world's top-ranked Test batter began in 2019.
Liberals caution Ley against ‘Nationals-lite’ backdown
Leading moderate Liberals are urging Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to retain a net-zero pledge as she canvasses dumping the target to keep the coalition united.
Half Yours completes historic Cups double for Melham
Jamie Melham has won the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup aboard the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Half Yours in the $10 million race at Flemington.
Science awards put Aussie pioneers in rarefied air
Collecting Australia's most prestigious science awards is gratifying, but seeing their pioneering work in action is the real reward for our top researchers.
Unique fishery recognised in ‘unbelievable’ first
For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.
Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief
Borrowers face the possibility of interest rates going up rather than down again after the Reserve Bank held steady following a spike in inflation.
Man faces attempted murder charges over UK train attack
UK police are investigating other knife incidents as a 32-year-old man was charged with attempted murder following a stabbing attack on a train that wounded 11.
Russia says its forces advancing in Ukraine city ruins
Ukraine says its soldiers are holding on in the city of Pokrovsk while Russian authorities say their forces are advancing in the transport and logistics hub.