Ongoing big wet keeps swathes of Australia under water
The first week of 2024 is off to a wild weather start with storms continuing to lash the east coast and a heatwave leaving people in the north sweltering.
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Big Bash First Nations round plays tribute to culture
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.
Australian serving in Israeli army killed, reports say
Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force, the ABC has reported.
Truckie faces magistrate after fatal train derailment
A truck driver who allegedly caused a crash that killed two train drivers has been released on bail after appearing in a South Australian court.
Australian shares start year fraction from record high
The ASX200 came within a tenth of a point of its all-time record set August 13, 2021 this morning, before closing just five points under it.
Aussie households boost savings buffer by $10 billion
Many Australians are continuing to build up the savings they set up during the pandemic and together have more than $1 trillion stashed away in the bank.
East coast big wet keeps on keeping on
The first week of 2024 is off to a wild start, with storms continuing to lash Australia's east coast and a heatwave baking the north of the continent.
Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars
A farmer in Western Australia says more people in the outback should considering buying an electric vehicle to unlock fuel savings.
Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.
Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review
A failure by the former Morrison government to provide Iraq War documents to the National Archives will be investigated.
No let up as rain, storms spark floods, power outages
The first week of January continues to be a wild start to 2024, with storms lashing Australia's east coast, leading to floods, rescues and loss of power.
Asian toad pest found in Victoria a ‘serious threat’
Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.
Bikie links suspected in couple’s cold case murders
A trickle of information has sparked hopes that the 2008 murder of a NSW couple can finally be solved.
Cost of living relief on table but cash handouts vetoed
Finely-tuned government assistance could be on its way for households struggling under cost of living pressures, the prime minister says.
Director hopes city goes bananas for Bananaland comedy
The new musical Bananaland starring Max McKenna is starting its run at the Sydney Festival - and director Simon Phillips hopes the jokes will translate.
Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months
Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.
Vic commuters hit with second fare hike in six months
Public transport fares in Victoria will rise by up to 60 cents a day but the state government insists the hike is modest and needed to keep pace with inflation.
‘Wake-up call’ as animal threatened species list grows
The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.
Accused 12-year-old killer threatens to ‘burn’ facility
A 12-year-old girl charged with murdering a woman in her 30s has had her bail extended despite a state department fighting to revoke it.
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Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024
Experts predict electric vehicle purchases could double again next year after Australia's public charging network surged by 70 per cent in 2023.
Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely
Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.
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EV exodus: thousands of owners to hit the road for Xmas
Australia could see twice as many electric cars hit the road this holiday season and experts are urging drivers to plan ahead to avoid charging queues.
Once-forgotten WWI veterans honoured a century later
World War I veterans who did not die on the frontline but suffered from "shell shock" after returning home will be commemorated for their sacrifice.
Judge gets to work as Lehrmann’s defamation trial ends
As the defamation trial by Bruce Lehrmann over a Ten report on Brittany Higgins' rape allegation concludes, all eyes now turn to the judge who oversaw the case.
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Data stolen in hack on major hospital network
Authorities are scrambling to address a cyberattack at national provider St Vincent's Health, the latest in a series of hacks on Australian organisations.
Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise
Australia's population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.
Man in court for touching 33 women at Melbourne club
An accused serial groper has faced court charged with inappropriately touching 33 women at a nightclub on Melbourne's Chapel Street.
New fuel standards to reduce driver health risk: PM
New fuel quality standards will be introduced to limit the amount of noxious emissions from vehicles, bringing Australia into line with other western countries.
Doctor murder accused has charge dropped, home for Xmas
Jacinta Davila is no longer accused of murdering top Adelaide doctor Michael Yung with her partner Kerem Aydin but still faces charges of assisting an offender.
Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea
Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.
Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost
Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper