Australia’s population reaches 27 million with growth largely driven by overseas migration

Australia is now home to more than 27 million people but policies over the last decade have failed to deliver the housing needed, an expert warns.

New data issued by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the national population grew by 2.3 per cent to…[Read more]

Delays to Southwest Metro will cost taxpayers $3.6 million a day until resolution with Rail union, Minister says

The construction of Sydney’s Southwest Metro train line will be delayed after the union and government could not reach a bargaining agreement, costing taxpayers $3.6 million a day until it’s resolved.
The conversion of the T3 B…[Read more]

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

Negotiations to resume Australia’s lobster trade with China are proceeding at a crawling pace as Beijing makes more demands of the industry.

China alleged Australian lobsters were contaminated – which Canberra denied – and the hurdle remains a point of contention within the trading relat…[Read more]

Diabetic driver’s charges over five deaths at Daylesford pub thrown out

A diabetic driver who ploughed into a beer garden and killed three adults and two children will walk from court a free man after all charges against him were struck out.
William Swale, 66, faced a three-day committal hearing this week in Ballarat Magistrates Court as he…[Read more]

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

Workers who leave the head office to buy a cup of coffee are costing an Australian mining firm too much money, according to its boss.
Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison said during a financial results presentation on Wednesday he wants to “hold staff captive all day long”.
“I…[Read more]

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]