Weather Australia: Millions on alert for scorcher week after 50C temperature range in first week of summer

Millions of Aussies are on alert for scorching conditions, elevated fire danger and even possible thunderstorms over the coming days – amid a wild 50C temperature range across the country in the... Read more »

Research shows rising house prices fuel low effort in career

Imagine working diligently and saving with the goal of purchasing a home: generally the biggest financial decision a person will make. When house prices rise sharply (and wages fail to keep up),... Read more »

AFP fails to identify leak that cruelled Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes investigation

A civil court found that Roberts-Smith was, on the balance of probabilities, responsible for the murder of four civilians in Afghanistan, but more than seven years after his referral to the AFP... Read more »

Prosecution tells jury a jailhouse confession proves Jodie Hill was involved in alleged murder

A barrister for the Crown has told a Supreme Court jury that a jailhouse confession proves a woman on trial for murder was involved in the death of a western Victorian man.... Read more »

Linda Reynolds will fight Commonwealth government ‘until the bitter end’ in lawsuit related to Brittany Higgins

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds says she does not regret pursuing legal action against rape victim Brittany Higgins and will continue her pursuit of justice against the government “until the bitter end”. Ms... Read more »

Union calls on SA government to reach urgent pay agreement to end prison lockdown

Advocates for prisoners and the union representing correctional officers are calling on the government to reach an urgent pay agreement to help end the statewide prison lockdown. Prison staff started a 24-hour... Read more »

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Firefighter who died battling blaze named Daisy Dumas A “treasured and long-serving” New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service firefighter who died after being struck by a falling tree in a... Read more »

How the teen social media ban could mistakenly hit SME accounts

Youthful business owners wrongly suspected of being under 16 will need to verify their age before logging in to Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, as part of Australia’s imminent social media age ban.... Read more »

‘Very, very busy’: Aussie airports reveal the worst day to travel this Christmas

As the festive season rapidly approaches, airports across the country are ramping up to prepare for the busiest time of the year, and have advised passengers how to avoid the holiday crush.... Read more »

‘Six-foot-high pile’: The unwanted fast fashion overwhelming op shops

Each day, op shop volunteers and staff are hurling clothes packed into bin bags onto rubbish trolleys. Some of the clothes are stained, while others are soiled. Their destination: landfill.”There’s no dignity... Read more »