Australians are paying “thousands” more this Christmas to put a roof over their heads, with rents soaring in two of the country’s smaller capital cities.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
A young boy has died following a house fire days before Christmas, as authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.
Aisling Brennan
An influencer whose ex-partner was convicted of killing his mother in an attempt to keep up with his luxurious lifestyle has broken her silence for the first time.
A Brisbane Lions premiership winner is fighting for life in hospital after he was crushed by an excavator at his home.
With the five surviving members of the Bali Nine now back home, questions have re-emerged as to how one phone call might have changed their lives forever.
Ryan Bourke.
A Queensland man is pleading with the government to help bring his teenage son, who has cerebral palsy, home from earthquake-ravaged Vanuatu.
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has backtracked after stating exiled MP Moira Deeming won’t get a second chance in his party room.
A council has been accused of “bribery” for offering a one-off payment to staff who agree to sign an agreement that could see big changes to Australia Day.
Alexandra Feiam
A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.
A 23-year-old woman is being remembered as a “beautiful” friend as police continue to search for the two men allegedly responsible for her death.
Hannah Moore and Aisling Brennan
He may have missed out with the bat in the Sydney Smash, but young gun Sam Konstas has plenty to smile about as he prepares to make his Test debut.
Martin Gabor
Details are emerging about a charter of rights for airline passengers, with carriers facing a mandate to pay out for long delays.
As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.
Despite receiving public funding, one of Sydney’s most iconic free attractions has announced a big change that hasn’t gone down well with everyone.
Thomas Sargeant
One Australian state has made a major move to ensure safety at places of worship, after a spate of attacks shocked the nation.
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, after residents evacuate high danger areas.
Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.
Cameron Micallef
Millions are being urged to prepare for another possible brutal few weeks of bushfires as communities mark five years since the Black Summer tragedy.
The last member of One Nation in one Australian state has resigned in a major blow to leader, Pauline Hanson.
Nathan Schmidt
A man has died after he was seriously injured after falling from a building during a police operation.
A female police officer has been airlifted to hospital after she was allegedly attacked with a sword, and a man has been charged with attempted murder.
Nathan Schmidt, Hannah Moore
A group of 20 masked men “ran away” after they were confronted holding an anti-Semitic sign by the community and police.
Liam Beatty
A woman has died in a horror incident at a popular beach as thousands flock to the coast for the start of Christmas period.
Family and friends of a man killed in what police suspect was a targeted group attack have shed tears as flowers were laid in Melbourne.
