After a government-ordered audit flagged underutilisation, Canberra plans to sell roughly $3 billion in defence properties, prompting debate over cost, asset strategy and security implications.
Disclosures show a campaign group was largely funded by Coal Australia, a coal industry lobby, and ran ads against Labor, Greens and teal independents at the last federal election.
Forecasts warn of severe fire danger across Australia’s south-east, with tropical storms possible in Queensland; officials urge readiness and vigilance as conditions shift across multiple states.
Perth-born actress Isla Fisher marks her 50th birthday while adjusting to life as a single woman after divorce, reflecting on lessons from her 40s.
Tom Rogers starred for Victoria in the One-Day Cup, pulling off a brilliant one-handed catch and contributing a composed 69 to edge Queensland by seven wickets.
Australia-wide progress on women’s representation on government boards continues, with the 2024–25 annual report showing fourth straight year of gains and four targets met.
US daytime talk show host Sherri Shepherd’s programme has reportedly been cancelled after four seasons, as industry players cite shifts in daytime viewing and rising production costs.
Martin Luther King III visits Australia to urge Indigenous youth and advocates to persevere in the ongoing fight for rights and recognition, emphasising resilience and collective action.
RBA delivers the first rate rise since 2023, lifting the Australian dollar as the ASX slips. This report outlines what traders know and what remains unclear in the wake of the decision.
As rooftop solar expands nationwide, home battery adoption is reshaping Australia’s energy grid, delivering cleaner power into evenings and reducing reliance on coal-fired generation.
