How turning 50 made Kasey Chambers a free spirit again
The artist who wrote Not Pretty Enough is unashamedly embracing getting older, with a milestone birthday making her feel more like herself than ever before.
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Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait
Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters.
Vibe strong for by-election win, says One Nation
One Nation's meteoric rise in popularity is being put to the test with voters at the polls in an outer-suburban by-election.
‘Every hour matters’: Aussie hope as missing toll rises
The number of Australians missing in parts of Nepal has surpassed 40, although families are not losing hope as they travel to the region to help search.
‘Karl and Jackie O’ back-up plan revealed in court
Radio executives discussed replacing Kyle Sandilands with a high-profile TV presenter after the shock jock's fiery split with co-host Jackie O.
Hanson tells star candidate to stop speaking Japanese
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced the party's leading candidates for an upcoming state election, but one debutant strayed from the script.
Assisted-dying laws now nationwide but gag under fire
Voluntary assisted dying laws are now in place nationwide but a gag clause preventing doctors from raising end-of-life choice is under fire.
Retailer banks on outdoor living to lure people inside
Harvey Norman is redoing its Australian store locations and has a big outdoor goods promotion planned after suffering a significant drop in shoppers.
‘Not a strong argument’ to lower refugee intake numbers
Federal ministers have defended the the prime minister's decision to keep Australia's annual refugee intake on hold amid a migration overhaul.
Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island
With bird flu now being detected in dolphins, scientists are being evacuated from a remote Australian territory to protect them from psychological distress.
Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030
Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.
‘Overlapping errors’: tourist’s last wilderness moments
An investigation has shed more light on the final movements of a 31-year-old tourist from Belgium who went missing on a wilderness track in 2023.
You’ve got no mail: AusPost flags further delivery cuts
Australia's government-owned postage service is vowing to deliver letters for as long as they exist, but Australians will receive them less often.
‘Not at this point’: Virgin side-eyes rival’s new fees
Virgin has lifted profit in its first full year back on the stock exchange, and is keeping an eye on ancillary revenue outside its normal fare proceeds.
Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills
Australian renters are paying $440 million to keep gas connected whether they use it or not, and one group is calling for change.
‘No carve-out’: Labor clarifies data centre energy deal
Queensland and the NT will be able to power AI data centres with coal and gas, but ministers want guarantees that energy prices won't rise as a result.
Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack
Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman.
Missing Aussie makes contact as flood disaster worsens
An Australian woman caught up in deadly flooding in Nepal has made contact with family as heavy continued rainfall makes rescue conditions difficult.
Death in custody after police chase, stand-off
A death in custody investigation is underway after a police pursuit of a man accused of stealing two cars ended in tragedy.
‘We should gang up’: east coast warning on GST deal
East coast premiers have warned Western Australia's GST deal could cost the federal government support outside the resource-rich state.
One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat
Voters in an outer-suburban electorate say they've had enough of Labor, with One Nation tipped to win a state by-election as the party's national support grows.
Drier July helps lift Bunnings sales as DIY rules
Retail-focused group Wesfarmers, which owns some of Australia's best-known brands, including Bunnings Warehouse, says households are still under pressure.
Gas customers face higher bills sooner as exodus grows
Australians who remain connected to gas could face rising prices under reforms proposed to deal with changing energy use.
Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon
A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.
Off the rails: premier deflects as secret tax scrapped
A newly minted premier has washed his hands of involvement in a secret levy on public transport tickets and is pledging to dump it.
Fears for ‘lovely’ Australians missing in Nepal flood
A tight-knit group of Australian families, including children, are among those missing after catastrophic flash flooding ripped through northern Nepal.
Whale feeding a delight for both tourism and science
A collaboration between Australian researchers and tourism operators has unearthed surprising results about the feeding habits of migratory humpback whales.
Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton
Miley Cyrus has remembered her "angel" godmother Dolly Parton after the death of the country music star at the age of 80.
Qantas to jettison flagship jet sooner as profit slides
Qantas will begin phasing out its "much-loved" Airbus A380s four years earlier than planned, after its annual profits hit turbulence.
Prince Harry and family arrive back in UK: reports
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in the United Kingdom with their children to begin a new life after six years in the United States, reports say.
Premier plays down data centre impact on power prices
Two Australian jurisdictions will be able to power their AI data centres with coal and gas, despite fears it could lead to an increase in power prices.