Heat, homelessness and a new alliance: Tim’s nights
Tim’s nights sleeping rough during a severe heatwave highlight the link between housing precarity and climate change, as a new Australian alliance advocates coordinated solutions.
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Wallabies home Rugby World Cup draw revealed ahead of campaign
The Wallabies’ home Rugby World Cup draw confirms a kick-off against Hong Kong China, with New Zealand in the same pool. Final dates and venues remain to be confirmed.
Bright Victorian sky likely space debris, not meteor
Residents reported a striking orange light across Victoria, but experts say it may be space debris from a Starlink satellite rather than a meteor. What is known and what remains uncertain.
Rare image captures a Christmas Island flying fox ferrying its pup
An image showing a critically endangered Christmas Island flying fox carrying its pup highlights conservation needs for the island’s iconic bat and its fragile habitat.
ASX climbs as Wall Street rally lends support ahead of RBA decision
Australian shares rose after Wall Street’s gains as markets brace for the Reserve Bank’s expected rate hike and policy guidance, with investors weighing borrowing costs and the economy.
Victorian beach town opposes offshore turbines from global wind giant
A small Victorian coastal town faces a global wind company proposing 60–70 offshore turbines about 10km from shore, sparking debate over fisheries, tourism and the coast.
Police vow to keep searching Mount Buffalo for Dezi Freeman
Victoria Police continue a major search in Mount Buffalo National Park for traces of Dezi Freeman, as investigators comb rugged bushland for leads in the case.
Slim streaming bills: auditing subscriptions in Australia
Many households subscribe to multiple streaming services, often paying for unused ones. This guide shows how to audit what you actually use and trim monthly costs.
RBA rate hike: fewer loan options, higher mortgage costs
With the RBA decision due today, a rate rise could reduce available home loan products and lift repayments for some borrowers. Here’s what’s known and what remains uncertain.
Police pivot as hunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman enters day two
Police say the hunt for Dezi Freeman has shifted to a theory involving possible remains, not an arrest, as day two of the nationwide operation unfolds with cautious updates.