Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc
Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.
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Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices
One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.
Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run
One in every three property markets in Australia have a median value of $1m after fresh gains across the country, led by Queensland.
Teen killed by molotov cocktail in neighbourhood row
A 13-year-old boy became the victim of an ugly neighbourhood dispute when a molotov cocktail was thrown into a house where he was having a sleepover.
Barnaby unlikely to trigger mass exodus from Nationals
Many National Party MPs share Barnaby Joyce's bitter disdain for global climate change targets, but they are unlikely to join his long march to the exit.
Refurb for Adairs as homewares retailer reads the room
Homewares and furnishings retailer Adairs is pulling back from a deep discounting model as it plans to unveil a more "aspirational" refresh.
Chopper ride doesn’t pass pub test, top cop concedes
A state police chief admits "the buck stops with me" after flying interstate on a force helicopter, but denies the travel decision risked public safety.
Heavy investments needed to secure green metal future
While critical mineral deals are dominating the headlines, green iron and steel partnerships could secure Australia's export future in a low-emission economy.
Rex sale lands but there’s no cheap flight guarantees
There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.
America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says
Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.
‘Wild’ $2m forecast for nation’s priciest house market
It's a great time to own a home but a tough time to buy one, with values rising fast in the regions and every capital.
‘Sword’ could help millions act on human rights
High-profile names are backing an effort to bolster rights for eight million Australians, and not leave them reliant on anti-discrimination "shields".
Aussies urged to join the big Bug Hunt for science
Aussies who have overwhelmingly backed a project to count native birds are now being asked to look under their feet - to stop invasive species in their tracks.
Warning after deaths of surfer and friend in wild winds
Police tried in vain to save a surfer in rough waters and the friend who swam to his rescue, prompting a warning to stay safe in punishing heat and wild winds.
Brother weeps as little Cheryl’s suspected killer named
The family of Cheryl Grimmer, a young girl abducted more than 50 years ago, hopes the naming of a suspect in parliament brings out the truth.
Super Retail chair survives protest vote after scandal
Super Retail enjoyed 4.5 per cent financial year-to-date sales growth but its AGM was focused on the board's decision to sack chief executive Anthony Hegarty.
Profits up in calmer weather for insurance group IAG
The group that owns some of Australia's biggest insurance brands says profits have been strong so far in 2025/26, but is mindful conditions can change quickly.
Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes
One of the world's biggest mining companies has hit out against Commonwealth and state taxes, arguing they must be competitive enough to attract investment.
Coroner’s call to prevent ‘senseless’ youth knife crime
Reliance on law and order in response to escalating youth knife crime will create further harm, a coroner says as she recommends community-based action "now".
Coroner’s vow to bereaved family after death in custody
The family of an Indigenous man who died in police custody has lashed out over the investigation but have been assured an inquest will aim to uncover the truth.
Pole position: contentious EV charging plan to go ahead
Power providers in one state will be allowed to install electric vehicle chargers on their power poles despite opposition to the proposal.
Senator targeted council head for ‘political purposes’
The head of one of the NT's largest Indigenous land councils says a senator targeted him for political reasons by "escalating" claims he was sacked.
Good listeners wanted as Indigenous poets speak fire
A poetry slam champion wants "truth-listeners" to join him at his Story Week event being held in an Indigenous heartland of the inner suburbs.
Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat
An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.
Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island
A highly contagious and deadly strain of bird flu is tipped to eventually find its way to the mainland after suspected cases on a remote Australian island.
Class action filed over rates of sexual violence in ADF
A group of women are taking unprecedented legal action against the commonwealth government over systemic sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force.
Alleged hitmen ‘tried to lure target then killed wife’
New details have emerged about the vicious murder and kidnapping of an innocent woman after members of an alleged "kill crew" were charged over her death.
‘Clearly not too busy’: Rebel lashed in film lawsuit
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has been criticised for allegedly continuing to make public statements about an actress who is suing her for defamation.
Fundraising fizzers signal stark challenge for the arts
The first national donations day run by Creative Australia has raised more than $1 million, but many groups failed to meet their fundraising targets.
Victims of horror crash lash out at system ‘in tatters’
A woman hit by a car before watching her friend die has taken aim at the killer driver freed on bail as a grieving father says the system is "in tatters".
Free phones for some in Samsung triple-zero ‘debacle’
Some Samsung phone users with old mobiles will get free replacements after triple-zero glitches, but not everyone will be so lucky.