Pressure to widen the net on anti-vilification laws
The LGBTQI+ community and supporters are calling for hate speech laws to protect all minorities while acknowledging the need to crack down on anti-Semitism.
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Twins traumatised by ‘zombie killer’ machete ambush
Police are hunting a group of teenagers after twin brothers were allegedly ambushed in a machete attack that left one with life-long injuries.
Bondi victim saluted as brother lashes gun laws critics
A freelance photographer killed in the Bondi terror attack has been remembered as a dedicated police officer and a passionate figure at a local rugby club.
AI continues to disrupt your career prospects
Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.
BlueScope rejects ‘opportunistic’ $13.2b takeover bid
Australia's biggest steelmaker has knocked back a $13.2 billion takeover offer, saying it "very significantly undervalued" the company.
Bushfire menace mounts as thousands brace for disaster
Residents are being urged to flee their homes ahead of a catastrophic fire day expected to bring "unsurvivable" conditions not seen in six years.
RBA official’s advice to borrowers over inflation data
Mortgage holders have been warned not to expect relief anytime soon with the latest inflation figures unlikely to significantly influence the RBA's thinking.
PM vows quick answers after yielding to Bondi inquiry
Anthony Albanese has unveiled a royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion following weeks of pressure after the Bondi massacre.
US plan for Venezuela ‘stability, recovery, transition’
The US policy on Venezuela will end with a transition period preceded by stability and recovery, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
‘A lot of work to do’: expats weigh return to Venezuela
Venezuelans in Australia are considering their future as they seek to rebuild their nation, hoping the removal of its leader will open the door to democracy.
Extreme hot and cold driving inland health emergencies
As Australia swelters through a heatwave, research suggests inland populations can expect hot days to become a bigger cause of health stress in the future.
Few claims coming for Qld floods, as Katter wants dams
Insurers are yet to see a deluge of claims from the northwest Queensland floods, reflecting the predicament of under-insured farmers and producers.
Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect
A five per cent deposit guarantee is helping first homebuyers into the market, but ensuring they pay more for the privilege.
Aussie stock market steady as miners run out of steam
Red-hot mining stocks have eased after a recent rally as other sectors catch up, helping the bourse to a modest advance by noon despite ongoing uncertainty.
‘We will defy’: activists vow to ignore protest laws
Activists have pledged to flout controversial anti-protest laws after claiming they are unconstitutional in a legal challenge that could spill over borders.
Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US
The head of the opposition Naleraq party has urged direct talks between US officials and representatives of Greenland, without Danish involvement.
Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief
A gusty southerly change is bringing the first relief to heatwave-affected areas, but communities are warned about the threat of damaging winds and lightning.
Bondi royal commission will bring ‘momentum for change’
Australia's envoy to combat anti-Semitism has welcomed a federal inquiry into the Bondi attacks, saying the Jewish community will be able to air concerns.
Aussie spider venom spawns heart attack and stroke drug
Venom from a spider found on K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, has been used to develop a drug that prevents damage during heart attacks and strokes.
Mega miner merger would knock BHP off world No.1 perch
One of Australia's biggest commodity companies is considering a $300 billion takeover pitch to form the world's largest mining group.
Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite
Catastrophic bushfire conditions are worsening with fears damaging winds and lightning strikes will add to the dozens of destructive blazes raging in one state.
Hellish bushfire crisis claims homes and livelihoods
Dozens of properties have been destroyed at multiple fire scenes as fire-fighters described confronting scenes of danger and destruction.
Extreme heat but no fire emergency yet beyond Victoria
As bushfires rage in Victoria, other parts of Australia's southeast are sweltering amid extreme heat ahead of an expected cooler change.
Bondi victims’ families back inquiry, seek answers
The grieving families of victims of the Bondi massacre have welcomed a royal commission announcement but want more information on what it will examine.
US Supreme Court could rule on Trump tariffs next week
A US Supreme Court ruling in a major case testing the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs could be announced on Wednesday.
Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026
A worsening outlook for interest rates will put a dampener on Australia's property market in 2026 but records are still expected to tumble across the country.
Tonnes of debris removed from ‘trashed’ remote beach
It took a team of 18 people six days to remove the plastic, ghost nets and other debris from a remote Top End beach just 190 metres long.
Robots, smart Lego and AI everything: CES 2026 delivers
The annual Consumer Electronics Show indicates we could be headed into a future with cleaning robots, noisy Lego and bathroom mirrors that assess health.
Welcome relief arrives for overheated southern states
The worst of a fierce heatwave impacting southern Australia is finally over.
Tragedy as body found with fires burning out of control
A person has died as bushfires tear through a state, with authorities warning it is expected to take weeks to get them under control.
Hopes Black Friday could sustain spending growth
After a stronger than expected month for consumer spending, pre-Christmas sales could see that trend continue.