Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start
After decades of wealthy investors getting a better deal, this budget finally tilts the scales for younger people trying to buy their first home.
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Fears for girl’s safety as kidnap suspect eludes search
People know the location of a man who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl, say police who have found a child's underwear during the massive search.
Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services
Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.
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.
‘No hard feelings’: Blues skipper moves past criticism
Carlton's Patrick Cripps has moved on from former co-captain Sam Docherty's criticism of the club, focused on a huge clash with Collingwood in round six.
Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees’ energy
Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.
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.
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.