China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port
China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.
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Cooling greenery overlooked lever to blunt heatwaves
Australia's southern states are facing unprecedented heat that researchers say could be tempered with a focus on revegetation and urban greening.
‘Not the answer’: Palmer dismisses surging One Nation
After attempting to woo their voters at two elections, Clive Palmer says One Nation does not have solutions to the problems facing everyday Australians.
Bushfire season takes toll with hundreds of homes lost
Out-of-control bushfires continue to ravage one Australian state, as authorities warn the peak fire danger period still has months to run.
Nationals back leader as MP warns of ‘political cliff’
Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.
Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror
Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.
Albanese concedes ‘hard truths’ in Timor relationship
Anthony Albanese has not apologised for Australia's past misdeeds during his first visit to East Timor but has admitted previous governments behaved poorly.
Decades-long wait for land claim decisions called out
More than 40,000 land claims remain unresolved in NSW, but the Aboriginal Land Council will not let them go unnoticed.
No seats, no dramas: $30m boost for self-driving cars
A Melbourne company creating vehicles with no seats, no doors and no steering wheel has secured an investment to boost its manufacturing.
Rate hikes, affordability won’t curb house prices
Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.
Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have convinced analysts the Reserve Bank will lift rates as soon as next week, heaping pressure on mortgage holders.
Liberals delay ‘worst job’ fight in coalition stand-off
A new shadow cabinet might be the refresh the Liberal Party needs, a key moderate says, as Sussan Ley's rivals angle for her job.
Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat
As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.
Singing national anthem to make school students ‘proud’
Public school students will be taught what it means to be proud of Australia by being forced to sing the national anthem, an education minister says.
‘Throw the book at him’: PM blasts explosives suspect
Fresh details have emerged about an explosive device thrown into a crowd of protesters as the prime minister calls for the accused to face serious consequences.
‘Cute boy’: teacher guilty of procuring child for sex
A former elite-school teacher's disturbingly graphic messages to a 15-year-old have been revealed as he was found guilty of procuring a child for sex.
White nationalist held over anti-Jewish ‘heil’ speech
A white nationalist arrested for an anti-Semitic speech at a March for Australia rally is not part of any "active" neo-Nazi group, a court has heard.
Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader
Liberal MPs are preparing for a leadership spill as early as the coming week as one conservative challenger signals his intent for the top job.
Climate fund top-up for Australia’s Pacific neighbours
Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.
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What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI
Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.
Aussie towns among world’s hottest in ‘unheard of’ heat
Multiple temperature records have been broken in sweltering conditions across several states, with some Australian towns recording their hottest day ever.
Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom
Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.
Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave
Australians are being warned about the dangers of heat stress as southern states swelter and one city smashes its Australia Day heat record.
Bomb threat, assaults, hate speech mar national rallies
Protesters of different stripes took to the streets as the nation marked Australia Day, but police were forced to step in on a number of occasions.
Residents told to leave before sunset as heatwave looms
Emergency crews have begun door knocking to urge more than 1000 residents to leave their homes as firefighters battle a large blaze and a severe heatwave looms.
Gender imbalance ‘concerning’ as top Aussies honoured
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.
Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions
Emotions have run high at competing Australia Day rallies as the prime minister highlighted the role immigrants have played in helping to shape the nation.
Indigenous matriarch driven by passion for community
A lifelong commitment to community and family has driven the work of this powerhouse for Indigenous rights, who considers her life one that's been well lived.
Cattle pioneer says the gentle giants saved her life
A renowned cattle breeder formed a remarkable bond with Brahman after swapping a city job for a long and rewarding life on the land.
Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours
For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours.
Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards.