Cyclone threat for flood zone as federal aid unveiled
A possible tropical cyclone threatens to exacerbate damage from recent flooding as the prime minister announces relief measures for devastated farmers..
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Trump says US to ‘run Venezuela’ after Maduro captured
Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.
‘I let my family down’: Neale’s Lions future clouded
Dual Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale's AFL future beyond 2026 remains unclear amid a public marriage breakdown leading to him quitting as Lions captain.
Far north braces for drenching as monsoon closes in
Residents are bracing for widespread rain as a monsoon trough inches across the far north with fears of isolated rainfall totals of up to 700mm.
Australians focus on peace as they ring in the new year
New Year's Eve revellers have had a moment of silent reflection for the Bondi victims before enjoying brilliant firework displays across the county.
Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas
Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.
Offshore Wind Farms Emerge as Unexpected Marine Sanctuaries, Boosting Fish Populations
New research has confirmed that offshore wind farms are doing more than generating renewable energy; they are functioning as effective artificial reefs that significantly boost local fish populations.
‘He went down fighting’: heartbroken families mourn
Armed with just a brick, Reuven Morrison bravely ran at the Bondi gunmen and paid with his life, leaving his family with "a gaping, heaving wound of sorrow".
‘Hate preachers’ on notice as Bondi victims mourned
The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.
Australia ‘stained’ by its treatment of child offenders
Australia has been slammed for its juvenile justice laws as UN experts sound the alarm over the growing number of people in prison without a sentence.
Fierce defence of police as nation mourns Bondi dead
Police officers who responded to the Bondi terror attack have been strongly backed by their premier as further details emerge about the perpetrators.
Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online
Australians will have to wait a little longer to learn how effective a contentious social media ban has been for the nation's children.
Summer heatwave conditions predicted for barrier reef
Newly-created long-range forecasts suggest marine heatwaves may not be as severe this summer as the last but not all coastal seascapes will be spared.
Faster Renewables Needed to Curb Future Price Hikes
A new AEMC report warns that delays in renewables and transmission could send household bills soaring by up to 20%. The race is on to build faster.
‘World-first’ deal to give delivery drivers better pay
The nation's biggest food delivery companies have struck a deal with a union to improve the pay and working conditions of the "silent heroes" of the economy.
Australia needs a ‘wind farm every month’ to meet goals
Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.
Base closures ‘catastrophe’ for regional Qantas workers
Australia's largest airline blames the closure of three bases on skyrocketing costs for airport security, fuel and maintenance on regional routes.
Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal
Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.
Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation
A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.
First test for Liberal leader as party fights ‘optics’
A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.
Moderate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil
Sussan Ley's allies insist they are not preparing to turn on their leader to support right-wing challengers after a damaging stoush over climate policy.
CommBank shares drop despite $2.6b quarterly profit
Australia's biggest company has posted its financial results for the quarter, but despite improving on most metrics, it still looks too dear to most investors.
Alan Jones’ concerns ahead of mammoth sex abuse hearing
Sex abuse allegations against shock jock Alan Jones will be aired during a four-and-a-half-month-long court hearing which could involve more than 100 witnesses.
Ex-ANZ execs lose bonus millions after record fine
The former boss of ANZ and three of his executives have lost multimillion-dollar bonuses as the bank grapples with the cost of serious misconduct.
Tobacco tax cut ‘no fix’ to $4b smugglers’ paradise
Public health experts are urging authorities not to get the jitters on tobacco taxes as the economic cost of Australia's black market trade explodes.
Rapist ex-MP’s sentence delayed by 11th-hour legal bid
A disgraced former families minister will have to wait days longer to learn if he has to stay behind bars for sexually assaulting two men.
Pre-Christmas rate relief dashed after inflation spike
All four major banks predict mortgage holders will have to wait until 2026 for rate relief after a larger-than expected inflation rise.
‘Get on board’: minister’s environment overhaul appeal
Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.
‘Lethal weapons’: 3D-printed guns test limits for cops
More than 1000 firearms and parts seized in nationwide raids include hundreds of 3D-printed items police say are increasing in quality and pose a bigger threat.
Bank admits ‘mistake’ over worker who lost job to AI
A woman who trained an AI chatbot that took her job has quizzed executives at Australia's biggest bank about how they will stop such a thing happening again.
Premiership winner’s manager seethes after failed trade
Dual Brisbane Lions premiership player Callum Ah Chee's proposed move to Adelaide has failed, prompting a furious reaction from his manager.