Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire
A vigil has been held to honour three young siblings killed in a shed fire in Victoria and show support for their distraught family.
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Auction jump ahead of expected Cup day rate hike
An expected rate hike on Melbourne Cup Day has impacted the number of homes going under the hammer, with clearance rates tipped to jump.
More urged to evacuate as Queensland fires spread
Police are door-knocking residents to tell them to flee as a fast-moving blaze - one of more than 80 across Queensland - threatens towns on the Sunshine Coast.
Warning for Australians in Lebanon amid conflict
The government has again warned Australians about the volatile security situation in Lebanon as Israel's war on Hamas threatens to spread across the region.
Lives and property at risk as NT fires rage on
In only two months, 12.8 million hectares of Northern Territory land has burnt in what authorities are describing as the worst fire season in decades.
Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody
The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.
Neo-Nazi leaders admit hiker attack but claim innocence
Neo-Nazi group leaders Jacob Hersant and Thomas Sewell pleaded guilty to an attack on a group of hikers, but now claim they're innocent.
Benz turns to tech and comfort in latest C-Class
Mercedes-Benz's fifth-generation C-Class delivers a fresh look, plus suite of technical and comfort enhancements.
Body found in manhunt over ‘heartbreaking’ school death
A body has been found by police in their search for Paul Thijssen after his colleague Lilie James was killed at an elite Sydney private school.
Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Thousands in solar savings light up family budgets
Households with solar panels are saving up to $1350 on their power bills while those with larger batteries are pocketing $2252, energy department figures show.
Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion
There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.
Government faces global and local calls for tax reform
Australia should consider revenue raising options that are less vulnerable to an ageing population than income tax, the OECD says.
‘Test of our time’: PM says China projects its values
Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo.
Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair
Corporate heavyweight Michael Chaney says proposed changes to Australia's labour laws would add complexity and cost.
Appliance sales switch off as economy slows JB Hi-Fi
Home appliance and consumer electronics sales fell for JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys as the companies face a 'tougher retail trading environment'.
‘Not credible’: minister in dark on Comm Games axing
Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.
Tasered gran’s children edge closer to seeing cop video
Clare Nowland's children are fighting to view body-worn video of her tasering by a NSW police officer despite "strident" attempts to block their access.
Labor ‘gooses’ for failing to ban deadly silica stone
The Minns government has faced the largest protest in its existence after angry construction workers demanded engineered stone be banned.
Cleo Smith rescuer leaked to journalist lover
A former WA police detective who rescued kidnapped child Cleo Smith has been found to have leaked sensitive information to journalists.
Major car brand launches EV battery recycling plan
Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.
First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan
A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.
Australian stocks plunge again to new low for 2023
The local share market has finished at its lowest level in a year amid war in the Middle East, rising bond yields and expectations of more rate hikes.
Ex-cricketer in court after alleged cocaine kidnapping
Ex-Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has faced court for the first time after he was charged over his role in an alleged drug supply operation.
Lightning sparks major blazes across northern NSW
More than 1000 personnel have been deployed as NSW tackles bushfires across the state's north with lightning strikes igniting further blazes.
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Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions
Super funds and other climate investors have released a plan to help bankroll new industries so workers facing job losses do not shoulder the burden alone.
Woolworths shareholders revolt after two worker deaths
Woolworths Group shareholders have rejected the company's remuneration framework, saying bonuses should have been slashed more after the deaths of two workers.
Experts celebrate enormous bounds in reef restoration
Experts behind a new survival kit for the Great Barrier Reef say they've achieved monumental leaps that will help coral reefs worldwide endure climate change.
Man yet to be found after woman killed in elite school
Police are set to resume a manhunt over the death of a 21-year-old staff member whose body was found at a Sydney private school.
Joe Biden issues warning to Australia over China
As Anthony Albanese prepares to jet to China, US President Joe Biden has urged Australia to "trust, but verify" when dealing with Beijing.
Alleged money laundering ring busted over $229m scam
Seven people have been arrested and $50 million worth of luxury homes, vehicles and items seized in raids on an alleged Chinese money laundering syndicate.