Independent puts Tas Liberal government on notice
Tasmania's minority Liberal government is on thin ice after an independent MP who quit the party threatened to pull his support.
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Cost of living no roadblock as car sales smash record
Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2023 as the COVID comeback continued but cost-of-living pressures have auto makers preparing for a slowdown.
Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel
Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Australian shares plunge after weeks of strong gains
After its near-record start to 2024, the local share market has finished down 1.4 per cent, its worst one-day drop since July, with losses across every sector.
Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues
Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.
Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks
In a multi-national statement, Australia has condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks on ships in the Red Sea as violence in Gaza stretches toward its fourth month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023
The Australian housing market ended 2023 on a flat note, despite respectable gains across the year, and are likely to fall going into 2024, experts say.
‘Freewheeling spirit’: family grieves Olympian Hoskins
Former track cyclist Melissa Hoskins' family says they will honour her memory after her husband and fellow Olympian Rohan Dennis was charged over her death.
Researchers a step closer to finding a diabetes cure
Melbourne researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute have found a way to regenerate insulin production in damaged pancreatic cells.
Australia ‘confident’ in Quad despite summit doubt
Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia is confident the next Quad leaders summit will go ahead despite uncertainty on the next meeting date.
Ex-MP, accused fraudster Thomson’s India trip greenlit
A business trip to oversee packing of an edible plant is on the cards for disgraced former Labor MP Craig Thomson ahead of his sentencing and trials for fraud.
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Home values up in 2023 but affordability rears its head
A surprisingly strong year for the Australian housing market has ended on a weaker note, with performance varied across different regions and cities.
Australian killed fighting for Israel, reports say
Australian-Israeli man Lior Sivan has been killed in southern Gaza while serving in the Israeli Defence Force as a tank commander, the ABC has reported.
Australian cycling mourns death of Olympian Hoskins
The cycling community is reeling from the death of Olympian Melissa Hoskins with her husband and fellow former star Rohan Dennis facing charges.
Clean up begins as nation stirs after New Year’s party
The New Year has dawned with hangovers from 2023 as cities and towns deal with the aftermath of huge parties around the country.