Home lending rises 1.7 per cent in May
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the value of new housing loan commitments rose 1.7 per cent to $32.4 billion in May.
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Lyn Dawson set husband up, court told
Lynette Dawson deliberately left home without taking any belongings to make it look like she was killed by her husband, a court has heard.
Charges over fatal COVID aged care cluster
WorkSafe Victoria has charged St Basil's Homes for the Aged with nine breaches of occupational health and safety law over its COVID-19 management.
Calls to lower age limits for fourth doses
As Australia exceeds the 10,000 COVID-19 deaths mark, an infectious diseases expert has called for the fourth dose age limit to be lowered from 65 to 50.
Thousands evacuate as Sydney rivers rise
More ADF troops are on the way and the SES is anticipating another busy night, as western Sydney's Hawkesbury-Nepean region is once again inundated by floods.
PM pledges more Ukraine aid during visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced more sanctions on Russia and military aid for Ukraine during a high security visit to the war-torn country.
Australian virus border restrictions end
Australia's pandemic death toll has tipped past the grim milestone of 10,000 fatalities, as the country prepares to lift all border restrictions.
NSW sailors’ 15-hour ordeal after capsize
Two sailors have been rescued off the NSW South Coast after spending almost 15 hours in the water when their yacht capsized on Saturday morning.
NSW reports century-first diphtheria case
The two-year-old child is in intensive care at a Queensland hospital, where they've been given diphtheria antitoxin, antibiotics and respiratory support.
Rain floods NSW as residents evacuate
Hundreds of people have people have been rescued as heavy rain brings flooding to NSW where residents have been warned to avoid travel as the deluge persists.
High-impact workouts could stem dementia
Short bursts of high-impact training might be the secret to maintaining good brain health, scientists say.
Rain ramps up Sydney flood evacuations
Rising water levels are causing residents across southwest Sydney to evacuate their homes as heavy rain continues to bring increased flood danger in NSW.
Thousands march after US abortion shift
Australians take to city streets in the thousands against the US Supreme Court's Roe v Wade ruling, which has seen access to safe abortions cut across America.
Regional homes vacant amid housing crisis
The Census has revealed more than 25 per cent of homes were unoccupied in some holiday hotspots.
Australia nears 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
The country will likely reach the grim milestone on Sunday amid renewed calls for vaccine boosters and possible mask mandates.
Inquiry launched into Adelaide casino
South Australia's gambling regulator has launched an independent investigation into the operations of the Adelaide Casino.
Union condemns more regional bank closures
Westpac is defending a decision to close 24 bank branches across Australia, including many in regional areas.
Health ministers meet as COVID cases rise
Health Minister Mark Butler says the government cannot continue to fund COVID-19 payments and urged people to get their boosters as soon as possible.
Carbon credits review to examine integrity
The federal government has announced an independent review of the Australian Carbon Credit Units scheme to be led by former chief scientist Professor Ian Chubb.
France can ‘trust me’ after subs rift: PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has declared Anthony Albanese "is not responsible" for the submarine debacle.
No deal between rail union, NSW government
Sydney commuters can expect more travel chaos next week after the NSW government and rail unions failed to reach an agreement over safety concerns.
Emergency payments end before COVID surge
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the government can't continue to fund COVID-19 payments and urged people to get their boosters as soon as possible.
COVID-scale emissions cuts needed yearly
The world must match the scale of emissions cuts caused by COVID-19 lockdowns if it wants to limit warming to 1.5°C, a new report suggests.
Super boost kicks off new financial year
Australian workers will be entitled to more superannuation while some households face bigger power bills in the new financial year.
Premier ‘squibbed it’ on Barilaro: Labor
Labor has criticised the NSW premier for failing to sack John Barilaro from his New York appointment, calling it a lost opportunity to show leadership.
BMW hatches a coupe of grand proportions
The name might be a little confusing, but BMW's compact hatchback makes plenty of sense once behind the wheel.
Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager faces jail time
Titus Day, the former manager of Guy Sebastian, has been found guilty of dozens of charges that he fraudulently embezzled money out of the pop star.
Labor starts national culture policy talks
Consultations on Australia's national cultural policy are set to begin, with a focus on conditions for workers in the sector high on the agenda.
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NSW clears nine Sydney Harbours in a year
Conservationists say land is being cleared in NSW at an alarming rate and the government must apply the brakes to protect wildlife and fight climate change.
Virus vaccine contract review ordered
An urgent review of Australia's pharmaceutical contracts to help the nation best respond to new COVID variants has been ordered by the federal government.
TGA paves way for under-fives vaccine
The TGA has given approval for Pfizer to submit an application for extending the use of its COVID-19 vaccine to children under five years of age.