Australia introduces cap on international students

Australia will introduce a cap on the number of new international students it accepts, as it tries to reduce overall migration to pre-pandemic levels.
The nation has one of the biggest international student markets in the world, but the number of new enrolments will be limited to 270,000 for…[Read more]

‘Some of the worst tennis I have ever played’ – Djokovic crashes out of US Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic followed Carlos Alcaraz out of the door at the US Open as he suffered a shock defeat by Alexei Popyrin in the third round.

Australia’s 28th seed Popyrin stood with his arms aloft as he wrapped up a surprise 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 win to…[Read more]

Everything you need to know about the upcoming NSW local elections

Residents across 128 councils in NSW will cast their vote for their local government elections next month.
The NSW Electoral Commission will conduct the elections for 126 councils, while Liverpool and Fairfield City Councils will use a commercial election provider.
Local g…[Read more]

Last minute evidence tendered in defamation trial between Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins

Lawyers for Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds have returned to court as the landmark defamation trial between the pair nears its end.

Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins have returned to the WA Supreme Court as the…[Read more]

‘Destructive’ weather warning for southern Australia after week-long soaking

‘Seek shelter now’: NSW Bushfire erupts
‘Seek shelter now’: NSW Bushfire erupts
‘Appalling’ act on 140 million-year-old rocks
‘Appalling’ act on 140 million-year-old rocks
Australia rocked by another earthquake
Australia rocked by another earthquake
Victoria…[Read more]

‘Don’t come out’: Residents urged to stay inside as bush fire erupts in Sydney’s south west

A grass fire erupted in Sydney with more than 80 firefighters sent in to tackle the blaze, which is beginning to get under control.

Fire crews are beginning to get two blazes in Sydney’s south west under control after earlier escalating to an emergency…[Read more]

Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch

Australia appointed Sam Mostyn on Monday as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch who is the nation’s head of state.

It is the first such Australian appointment since the reign of King Charles I…[Read more]

Pro-Palestinian protesters breach security at Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners

Pro-Palestinian protesters breached security at Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners from the roof on Thursday as a senator quit the government over its direction on the Gaza war.

Tensions over Israel’s war against Hamas dominated Parli…[Read more]

Gas shortages to hit the east coast earlier than predicted, ACCC warns

Australians have been warned of the potential for a serious gas shortage to hit the east coast earlier than anticipated, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) saying new sources and supply are needed to avoid the shortfall.
The consumer watchdog, in i…[Read more]

Search underway for missing man after boat capsizes in Swansea

A desperate search for a missing man is under way after a boat capsize on the NSW Hunter coast yesterday evening.
Four men were thrown into waters near Channel Street in Swansea after the small boat they were travelling in overturned about 7.50pm.
Passengers on a passing boat man…[Read more]

Anthony Albanese grilled on eye-watering salary ahead of pay rise

The Prime Minister has been grilled on his salary ahead of his pay rise on Monday.

Anthony Albanese has been grilled about his salary ahead of his payrise on Monday.

The Prime Minister’s salary will tick over $600,000, reaching a new height for our elected leader’s pay pac…[Read more]

Xavier Coates a doubt for Origin III, limps off as Melbourne Storm edge Canberra Raiders

Xavier Coates appears to be a serious doubt for the State of Origin decider after limping off the field late in the Storm’s gritty 16-6 victory over the Raiders in Melbourne.

The Maroons winger cut a desperate sight as he was helped from the field.

Coates…[Read more]

Gas shortage threatens businesses, jobs and households can expect further bill pain

First, the good news for consumers.

Despite the latest iteration of the gas crisis rippling through Australia’s south-eastern states in the dead of winter, you’re unlikely to go without warm showers over the coming cold months.

Alas, the bad news.

None of this…[Read more]

Bureau of Meteorology warns of another ‘cool and frosty’ weekend for large parts of Australia

Aussies are encouraged to rug up as we’re in for another cool and frosty weekend, with temperatures below zero in some places.

Another chilly weekend is set to hit Aussies in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the nation’s capital, with so…[Read more]

Media bosses demand social media clampdown, Meta commercial deal renewal

The Australia parliament is being urged to stand up to social media giants and force Meta back to the Media Bargaining Code, with warnings of job losses.

The heads of Australia’s three largest commercial media companies have appeared before a sweeping parliamentary i…[Read more]

Lithium-ion batteries causing thousands of fires a year in waste facilities, trucks and homes

Lithium-ion batteries are causing thousands of fires a year causing extensive damage to waste facilities, trucks and homes across Australia.

Lithium-ion batteries are responsible for thousands of fires a year causing extensive damage to waste…[Read more]

A ‘referendum’ on energy is looming after the opposition’s nuclear announcement. This is what it’s all about

The federal government and opposition are bracing themselves for a referendum on energy at next year’s election after the Coalition unveiled some details of its long-awaited nuclear power plan.
While the proposal looms as the defining…[Read more]

Policeman apologizes to family over road crash that killed Sydney’s father

A heartbroken family has revealed the emotional toll of losing a husband and father killed in a crash when a police officer failed to stop at an intersection.
Sergeant Justone Wong apologised to the family of Andy Leonello, acknowledging he was speeding and not paying…[Read more]

A suburb in South Mackay has been locked down after a shooting

A manhunt is underway for a shooter which has forced a city into lockdown after a woman was found dead.

A major police operation is underway in a north Queensland city after a woman was found dead after a shooting incident.

Emergency services were called to Robb Place in South…[Read more]

Shark seen regurgitating echidna in surprising first

A tiger shark in northern Australia has given researchers the surprise of their lives – by throwing up a fully intact and famously land-dwelling echidna.

The team from James Cook University (JCU) was on a trip tagging sharks near Orpheus Island in Queensland when they witnessed the moment in…[Read more]