More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales
A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.
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Extra fuel savings on the way after states end feud
About $400 million of extra GST revenue as a result of the oil spike will be returned to motorists, despite the negative impact it will have on state buffers.
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.
Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll
Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.
Towns brace for fresh floods as ex-cyclone lashes north
Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle has crossed into the Northern Territory, bringing the threat of further flooding for sodden communities.
Atlassian workers in shock after AI-related layoffs
Almost 500 Atlassian employees in Australia are reeling after being told via email that their services are no longer required.
Australia orders staff to leave Israel and UAE
The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE "due to the deteriorating security situation" in the Middle East.
Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits
A $105 million pot could be shared among hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers after the carrier settled a class action over COVID-19 flight credits.
Australian businessman a Chinese spy asset, jury finds
An Australian business owner has walked from court after being found guilty of recklessly helping Chinese intelligence for more than 15 months.
Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76
Jamie Dunn, radio personality and the man behind cheeky puppet Agro that entertained radio and television audiences for decades, has died at age 76.
‘Fear is stalking markets’: ASX plunges amid Iran war
The ASX200 has dropped almost three per cent, wiping out all its gains for the year amid the spiralling war in Iran.
Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes
An ex-MP accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a toilet faces a possible retrial after jurors acquitted him of eight charges and were deadlocked on two.
Bondi massacre gunman in bid to hide family’s names
Accused terrorist Naveed Akram has said his mother, sister and brother's mental and physical safety are at risk, necessitating their identities being shielded.
Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs
A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has upended the leverage President Donald Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments with tariffs.
Jewish leader condemns ramming of city synagogue
A Jewish leader has called for the passing of contentious laws targeting antisemitism after a man was charged for an alleged attack on a synagogue.
Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia
A premier is bidding to bring the United States president to Australia, claiming his state has something Donald Trump wants and needs.
Six cars chased scrap thief suspect before fatal crash
Multiple people involved in scrap metal appear to have joined the chase of a suspected thief before his truck fatally collided with a car, police say.
Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested
Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel's visiting president in one major city descended into chaos.
Liberal leadership challenge looms after key meeting
Would-be Liberal leader Angus Taylor is being urged to make his ambitions public before a likely challenge.
Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, ‘last battles’ rage
Ukraine is struggling to slow Russian advances around the city of Pokrovsk and along the front line as Moscow seeks to capture the whole of the Donetsk region.
Aussies in awe as leading snowboard trio take to air
Tess Coady and Meila Stalker secured a historic finish for Australia's big air snowboarders but the pair were left in awe of the high-flying Olympic medallists.
Body cameras deployed to field officers in Minneapolis
US federal agents in Minneapolis will wear body cameras after the killing of two US citizens sparked weeks of protests about the immigration crackdown.
Mortgage holders brace for hundreds more in repayments
Two incorrect assumptions have set the Reserve Bank on track for a costly U-turn on interest rates, with borrowers facing steeper repayments on their mortgages.
Treasurer announces first female head of ASIC
Former corporate lawyer Sarah Court will succeed Joe Longo as chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Rebels benched, jobs swapped in coalition peace offer
The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting.
‘With the greats’: Broncos driven to conquer world
Brisbane will train against the London Broncos before the World Club Challenge clash with Hull KR as coach Michael Maguire reveals why a win would mean so much.
Mass shooting after soccer game in Mexico kills 11
An armed attack in the Mexican city of Salamanca has killed 11 people in the state of Guanajuato, one of the most dangerous regions in Mexico.
Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom
Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.