Australia’s best beach under strain as crowds swell
Australia’s top beach is drawing record crowds, reigniting talk of access limits and conservation measures to balance tourism with coastal protection.
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Graham family proud as Matt Graham named Australia’s flag bearer for Milano-Cortina 2026
Matt Graham and Jakara Anthony are named Australia’s flag bearers for the Milano-Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, a moment of pride for the Graham family on the NSW Central Coast.
Teen ordered to avoid Israeli President ahead of Australia visit amid threats
An order bars a 19-year-old from contacting Israeli President Isaac Herzog amid alleged threats connected to his controversial Australia visit, with officials offering limited details.
ACNC probes Shincheonji charity status amid Victorian inquiry
The Australian regulator is reviewing Shincheonji’s charity registration amid a Victorian inquiry into cults, signalling tighter scrutiny of religious organisations and eligibility rules.
Labor weighs housing policy push as CGT reform options surface
Labor is weighing housing-focused policy options amid discussions on capital gains tax reform, with no decisions yet and several potential approaches on the table.
CIA to sunset World Factbook resource and data concerns
The CIA has announced it will sunset the World Factbook, prompting questions about access to a long-running public data resource and what may replace it.
Boomers buoyed as Landale and Daniels join Hawks in NBA trade
Australian centre Jock Landale and Boomers guard Dyson Daniels have joined the Atlanta Hawks in a major NBA trade, prompting cautious optimism about Australian basketball.
ME Bank apologises after email blunder hints at passing on rate rise
ME Bank has apologised after an internal email mix-up suggested it was pleased to pass on the latest rate rise. Here’s what’s known, what isn’t, and how customers are affected.
Dangerfield weighs in on AFL rule changes for 2026 and expected 50m penalties
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield addresses the AFL rule changes for 2026, predicting a spike in 50m penalties early in the season and urging patience as the game adjusts.
Australian bank triggers outrage over upbeat stance on rate rise to homeowners
A major Australian lender faces backlash after telling homeowners it would pass on a rate increase, prompting questions about tone, consumer protections and the wider impact on households.