Home price data another window into tax change fallout
Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.
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‘Not doing enough’: tougher social ban law for big tech
Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.
What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.
Heat on drug-drive laws as study finds cannabis misuse
Reforms that would allow drivers in NSW to get behind the wheel with small amounts of cannabis in their system are facing strong criticism on safety grounds.
Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes
Australia's ski resorts are suffering the worst start to a season in years but operators say they're doing their best to provide visitors a decent experience.
‘I have a hostage’: findings released after fatal siege
Police who shot dead an armed fugitive who held his pregnant wife hostage were inadequately prepared for the risks they faced, a coroner has found.
Police barricade accused ISIS bride as she’s bailed
A woman charged with slavery offences after allegedly joining Islamic State has covered her face as she walked from court on bail.
Ex-Liberal leader’s ultimatum after assault accusation
A state Liberal MP has been told to apologise or face a "harder" option after her assault allegation against the party's former leader was not substantiated.
Deepfake AIs shut down as beefed-up social ban looms
More platforms that generate naked images of real people have been pulled offline in Australia in the lead up to a potential ban on the services.
‘Gutted’: lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed
Activists have expressed concern about water security after losing an environmental lawsuit seeking to force government approval for a fracking pilot project.
‘Toxic’: sobbing mum jailed for fatally running down ex
A woman experienced extreme provocation through manipulation, violence and abuse before fatally running down her ex-husband in her work car, a judge has found.
Fans kick on after teen arrested at Socceroos live site
Thousands of fans have packed Melbourne's Federation Square to support the Socceroos, with one person arrested for allegedly setting off a flare in the crowd.
Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape
Australia's greatest musical hits have been used in AI training datasets. Artists who've found their work using a new search tool say they're furious.
Beware AI cowboys: warning amid data centre stampede
The race to build data centres could come with a risk: "fly-by-night" operators with little concern for Australia's best interests.
Cop killer gets decades after point blank ‘execution’
A man who shot dead a veteran police officer during a routine job has been sentenced, with a judge describing the murder as a premeditated ambush.
Lock it in, Eddie: McGuire scores Stefanovic tell-all
Karl Stefanovic has revealed his next move after the broadcaster's contract with Nine was ripped up over a contentious podcast chat with a far-right figure.
Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud
A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped.
‘Infuriating’: fatal crash sparks licence rethink call
A fatal crash involving a learner driver who did not declare his medical conditions has prompted a coroner to recommend an overhaul of a learner licensing.
‘No offence’ determination after Lib assault allegation
Police have issued a statement after a Liberal leader called for due process and privacy for two of her MPs after one was accused by the other of assault.
‘Legal limit’: minister can’t stop return of ISIS bride
The last remaining "ISIS bride" stranded in Syria is expected to return home to Australia after a ban on her entering the country was lifted.
‘Broad church’: teal party considering election tilts
Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .
Stefanovic cancels radio appearance amid podcast furore
Eddie McGuire will go to air without his new radio co-host Karl Stefanovic, as the Nine star faces a growing backlash over a controversial podcast interview.
Strong jobs figures clock on for future rate rise shift
More than 40,000 jobs have been added to Australia's economy to exceed expectations, but slowing growth could ease the Reserve Bank's inflation fears.
City to take mantle of nation’s most expensive units
Most property markets in Australia will slip in value over the 2026/27 financial year, but there are some outliers in latest data.
Terror threat warning not up to scratch: ASIO boss
Australia's top spy has warned the current scale for assessing the threat of terrorism does not tell the whole story amid fraying social tensions.
Aussies frothing over mid-strength as beer of choice
A quiet revolution is taking place in the beer-drinking habits of Australians as one-time favourites are overtaken and an old-style brew regains popularity.
The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent
More businesses are investing in artificial intelligence to boost productivity but a leading tech firm says they are not all getting investments right.
Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state
Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.
Baby’s murder by ‘dangerous’ dad was preventable
The murder of a baby by her father at a popular reservoir followed significant errors by authorities and was preventable, a "harrowing" inquiry has found.
Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar
The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.
Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.