Home prices fall for sixth month in a row
The home prices slump is starting to slow down but it may be premature to say the worst is over.
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Aussie firm turns classic cars electric
An Australian company converting classic Land Rovers into powerful electric vehicles is set to make a worldwide impact after merging with a UK firm.
Man charged with attempted murder of cop
A man who is accused of trying to drown a police officer in northern NSW has been charged with attempted murder.
Banknote demand rising as more hoard cash
More Australians holding on to high-denomination banknotes because they apparently want to keep cash close to hand, according to central bank data.
More disruption ahead for NSW commuters
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its industrial campaign and warning NSW commuters to brace for more widespread disruptions to train services.
Melbourne Cup racegoers back at the track
Melbourne Cup crowds have returned in full for the first time in three years as punters and fashionistas hit Flemington, along with animal rights protesters.
Child care money over ‘cash splash’ relief
Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not offer immediate cost of living relief in the budget, saying it would only add to rampant inflation.
Treasurer taking gas price cap ‘seriously’
Jim Chalmers says he's taking calls to implement a cap on gas prices seriously as power costs continue to climb for households and small-business owners.
Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline
Netball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.
Firefighters tested for forever chemicals
Firefighters are being tested for toxic PFAS chemicals after unsafe levels were found in drinking water at a Victorian airport.
John Bowie guilty of cold case murder
Ex-ambulance officer John Douglas Bowie has been found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago with a NSW jury taking less than five hours to reach a verdict.
Defence caught up in ransomware attack
Hackers have targeted a communications platform used by Australian military personnel but Defence says none of their data appears to have been stolen.
Damaging winds hit eastern Australia
Severe weather warnings for damaging winds are in place from NSW down to Tasmania.
Saliva test to help reduce greenhouse gas
Researchers say new technology will help Australia meet its global pledge to cut methane emissions in the cattle industry by 30 per cent over the next decade.
‘Ruse necessary’ after Walker death
A senior NT police officer says he still believes it was necessary at the time to keep an Indigenous community in the dark about a fatal police shooting.
Shelved NSW trade boss neutral on decision
A NSW trade boss overlooked for a prestigious role has dismissed it as "the decisions of government", during an inquiry into overseas appointments.
Electric incentives: how to save on an EV
Australians could soon save more than $11,000 on the cost of an electric vehicle but the discounts will depend on where they live and drive.
East coast on alert for wild weather
Residents in four states have been put on alert for wild weather, which could cause more problems in flood-affected communities.
RBA to pull trigger on seventh rate hike
The central bank is set to capture the headlines this week, with most experts predicting it will tighten monetary policy by another 25 basis points on Tuesday.
Vic flood gastro fears, $130m for clean-up
Some $130 million will go towards clearing public land damaged in Victorian floods just as a gastroenteritis outbreak poses a new health threat.
Australian killed in South Korea stampede
An Australian citizen has died after being caught up in a stampede in the capital of South Korea on Saturday night after a crowd became unruly.
IS family repatriation ‘not taken lightly’
The government has defended its decision to repatriate Australian women and children from Syria with links to Islamic State.
One dead, six injured in Melb violence
One man has died and six others are injured after three violent incidents in Melbourne's CBD.
Code of conduct could lower gas prices
Jim Chalmers says a mandatory code of conduct for gas retailers could help to bring down soaring power prices, but he still can't say when that might happen.
WA lines up to back state-based NRL team
The West Australian government has set up a cross-agency working group to find and support the development of a third-party bid for a state-based NRL team.
Energy law change to push down gas prices
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has reached a deal with state and territory ministers which he says will put downward pressure on gas prices.
Women and children heading home from Syria
A group of Australian women and children held in detention in northeast Syria have taken the first steps to return home.
Truckie boss manslaughter charges dropped
Manslaughter charges have been withdrawn against Eastern Freeway truckie boss Simiona Tuteru, days after his trial was due to begin over four police deaths.
Mall owner Vicinity says foot traffic up
Vicinity Centres says foot traffic at its malls in September was at 90 per cent of pre-COVID levels, and visitors are spending more.
NSW towns prepare for more flooding
Floodwaters travelling downstream remain a concern for many NSW communities as the state experiences a bout of clear weather over the weekend.
NSW fugitive using fraudulent aliases
A fugitive bikie associate could escape overseas after NSW police discovered several fraudulent driver licences he used to evade capture.