Mining export slump puts federal budget in the doldrums
Economic headwinds from China has sparked a major downgrade to Australia's budget position, limiting the government's ability to support struggling households.
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‘Sense of urgency’: extra social homes fast-tracked
Funding an extra 5000 social properties through a partnership with the community housing sector will help get more people into homes sooner, advocates say.
Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter
Temperatures are starting to ease after a blast of heat sent the mercury soaring past 45C in parts of Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege
A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.
Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions
Misinformation and an early end to state subsidies has slowed electric car adoption and may mean Australia misses its climate goals, a study has found.
Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip
Israeli air and ground attacks in the northern part of the Gaza Strip have left dozens of militants dead while others have been captured, the army says.
Rescuers race to find cyclone survivors in Mayotte
Hundreds of people are presumed dead on the French territory of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido hit the Indian Ocean archipelago, an official says.
Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria
Christians have attend church services in Syria in a test of the country's new Islamist rulers' promise to protect minorities.
Aussie Giuliani’s silver lining at landmark worlds
Tasmanian Max Giuliani has won a silver to cap a record-shattering world short course championships dominated by American Gretchen Walsh's 11 world records.
‘Ukrainian’ drone attack targets Chechnya in Russia
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says three Ukrainian drones have attacked the Russian city of Grozny.
Hillcrest families launch class action against state
Families of the children killed and hurt in Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy have launched a class action.
Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan
Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.
Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over
Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.
‘Finally got him’: man guilty of wife’s 2007 murder
Emotion filled a court room as a violent and abusive estranged husband was convicted of Cindy Crossthwaite's murder after more than 17 years.
PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on
Brisbane Broncos founding director Barry Maranta highlights similarities between a PNG NRL side and the 1988 Broncos in terms of player opportunities.
Pre-Christmas Test gives Gabba life and spice of old
Australia and India are set to be greeted with a traditional Gabba wicket for the third Test, crucial given the hosts are a different side there pre-Christmas.
Swans draftee Bowman handed Franklin’s famous number
Sydney will have a new No.23, taking Lance Franklin's number off the shelf after a year to hand it to young South Australian forward Ned Bowman.
Sutherland ton lifts Australia to ODI win over India
Annabel Sutherland has smacked 110 off 95 balls and Ashleigh Gardner snared a five-wicket haul as Australia crushed India at the WACA Ground.
Retiree to rookie MP: advocate’s stunning rise at 69
Former builder Russell Field is set for a second apprenticeship as the most unlikely rookie MP after a meteoric rise as a crime-victim advocate.
Rail project blowout sparks a ‘cooking the books’ claim
Queensland's Liberal National government has been accused of "cooking the books" after claiming a major rail project has blown out to triple the original price.
Fake paramedic convicted as warning to others
A man who falsely passed himself off as a paramedic at several motocross events, including two where children were injured, has been convicted but not jailed.
Isaah Yeo wins rugby league’s Golden Boot award
Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has been crowned international rugby league's player of the year, capping another stellar season for the lock forward.
AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes
Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.
Coroner calls for urgent closure of troubled youth jail
The coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention centre has provisionally recommended the facility close.
McSweeney relishes another battle with Bumrah at Gabba
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney has relished his tough initiation to Test cricket against Jasprit Bumrah and hopes the India star plays at the Gabba.
New Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland
New West Coast recruit Jack Graham hopes he can play a key role in the club's midfield under new coach Andrew McQualter.
Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment
Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.
Bank chief doubts trade-war risk will cancel Christmas
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has visited the RBA deputy, revealing little chance of the global economy plunging into another Depression.
Ukraine loses ground to Russia forces in country’s east
Ukraine's military says Russian troops are advancing toward the eastern city of Pokrovsk, a strategic logistics hub.
Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats
The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends.
Value of Australian homes may drop in early 2025
Australian home values could dip in early 2025 but a drop in interest rates is expected to send buyer demand up again.