First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise
House prices for homes under thresholds for a five per cent deposit scheme are outstripping increases for all other homes.
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Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet
Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.
AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it
Artificial intelligence is opening a generational gap in Australian businesses, with younger workers more willing to use, train and trust the technology.
More young people like social media ban than oppose it
Months after more children were banned from social media, almost half of young people support the change even as they worry about missing out.
More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales
A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.
Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest
After a record-breaking year, agricultural businesses may need to change their approach to succeed amid worldwide supply issues.
Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills
Millions of Australian workers are using artificial intelligence tools with only a basic understanding, and could boost their salaries with more training.
Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills
The savings from a new type of energy project could slash electricity bills for households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and consume less farming land.
Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future
Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.
Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths
Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.
How AI is helping criminals target more victims online
Cyber criminals are turning to artificial intelligence tools to write malicious code, proofread scam emails and increase the volume of their attacks.
Big trucks and buses drive a heavy healthcare burden
Premature deaths and childhood asthma are among the health risks of allowing high-polluting heavy vehicles to travel on populated routes.
‘A crime syndicate’: fallout over shocking union report
A damning report has levelled extraordinary allegations a rogue union had effectively become a front for organised crime.
Official probe into CFMEU links rejected by premier
A state premier has defended her government's response to CFMEU corruption, saying it cracked down on the union as soon as it became aware of misconduct claims.
AI continues to disrupt your career prospects
Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.
CBA to repay $68m in fees to low-income customers
Following a report by ASIC, the Commonwealth Bank says it's repaying $68 million to low-income customers who incurred unusually high banking fees.
Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp
An alternative corporate tax proposal could have greater economic benefits if a requirement to be budget-neutral was removed, the Productivity Commission says.
‘Harrowing’ failures to track down horrific pedophile
Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.
National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards
An institute will advise the government on how to shut down risks from artificial intelligence and ensure companies follow the rules.
Mental health crisis unfolding in ED departments
Australia's public hospitals are under scrutiny as data shows rising mental health presentations are pushing the system to its limits.
Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn
The federal government has released confidential briefing documents which warn of higher power prices over the months to come.
Stadium pitch ramped up as do-or-die vote nears
A state faces "severe reputational damage" if a proposed $1.1 billion stadium isn't built as part of a deal for AFL and AFLW teams.
‘Socially isolating’: one in seven living in poverty
Charities and social services are calling for urgent action after a study showed one in seven Australians are living in poverty.
Spy agency points finger at common password habits
Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.
Climate hearing heats up over ‘explosive’ target detail
As the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions-reduction goal, officials have given more information about how Labor has decided on the figure.
‘Confronting’ climate risk report goes under microscope
The prime minister describes a climate risk report as a wake-up call, as one coalition frontbencher threatens to quit or be dumped over greenhouse gas targets.
‘Wake-up call’: the cohorts driving record drownings
Australia's drowning deaths have hit a sobering new high, with two at-risk groups accounting for an alarming number of incidents.
Victims’ Commissioner resigns after DV hotline debacle
A state's Victims' Commissioner has resigned after damning findings from a review into a domestic violence helpline.
Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare
Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.
Ditch the diesel: the five sectors urged to go green
Major reforms may be needed to wean some Australian industries off diesel and reduce its significant contribution to the nation's carbon emissions.
Crisis-driven response to family violence ‘must end’
There is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to fix the crisis-driven, siloed approach to domestic, family and sexual violence, a royal commissioner says.