Amid "horror stories" from low-income households battling rising living costs, $206m will be spent to cut energy bills and open the door to solar power.
Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.
The death of an Indigenous father in custody in the Northern Territory may have been avoided if he had received better healthcare.
Sheree Glastonbury broke down in court as a prosecutor described her murdering her partner, dismembering his body and dumping his torso in a wheelie bin.
A failed legal bid to stop the construction of an underwater gas pipeline has sparked a promise for clearer rules around consultations with traditional owners.
The federal government is considering mandatory safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in high-risk settings.
Australian Border Force will receive a major funding boost in a crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade the government has labelled a "serious tax crime".
Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.
A group of 25 swimmers have been saved from a rip by quick-thinking surf ironmen and ironwomen fresh from a competition.
Five men have been arrested in the latest chapter of Victoria's tobacco wars, following a series of arson attacks over the past three weeks.
Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian-born wife Mary have arrived at the Danish parliament for their inauguration as King and Queen.
Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.
After a year of surging rental prices and cost-of-living expenses, relief could be on the cards for borrowers with economists raising hopes for a soft landing.
A man accused of stabbing five people in a rampage across inner Melbourne has dumped his lawyer in the middle of a court hearing, opting to represent himself.
A lack of pace will irk some people, but Porsche's new, entry-level Cayenne SUV will win over its share of buyers with its softer edge.
Dock workers have permission to strike at some of Australia's busiest terminals in what could trigger major disruptions to the country's supply chains.
Another supermarket chain has joined Woolworths in choosing not to sell Australia Day merchandise in a move that sparked opposition calls for a boycott.
Meg Washington is playing songs from her new album on a five-date tour visiting the Tasmanian, Melbourne and Sydney symphony orchestras.
The Parkes Elvis Festival is off to a hot and sweaty start, as thousands of fans spend a summer weekend in rural NSW to celebrate the king.
Spain started giving names to heatwaves in 2022 in a bid to better engage the public and save lives. Now some say Australia should follow suit.
Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz discussed going after the "Liberal Party machine" in an initial email sent to Lisa Wilkinson about breaking the story.
Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.
Early Christmas shopping and Black Friday sales helped boost retail spending during November as savvy Australian consumers cashed in on bargains.
A man will face court for allegedly producing child exploitation material and hosting it on a website after an investigation by police from two states.
A 12-year-old girl accused of murder allegedly dragged a woman's body through an apartment and told a neighbour she had killed herself, a court has heard.
US alumina giant Alcoa says it will shut down a 60-year-old refinery south of Perth, where hundreds of workers are expected to lose their jobs.
Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.
COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations.
From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.
Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.
As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.
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