Luxury cruise cancelled after 80-year-old left behind on Lizard Island dies
A luxury Australian cruise has been cancelled and is undergoing investigation after an 80-year-old female passenger was left behind on a remote island and...
17-year-old Australian cricketer dies after ball struck his neck
A tragic accident on Tuesday in suburban Melbourne claimed the life of a promising 17-year-old cricketer from the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club. The boy...
Allegations of violence, abuse and neglect in Victorian childcares jumped in 2024-25
A sharp rise in reports of violence, neglect and sexual misconduct in the childcare sector in Victoria has revealed serious concerns about the safety...
Australia: Social-media giants oppose ban on under-16s but pledge compliance
Major social-media companies have voiced strong concerns over Australia’s incoming ban on users under the age of 16, even as they prepare to comply...
Melbourne’s housing boom fades as affordability improves
Melbourne, once the second-most expensive housing market in Australia, has seen its median house price dip from peak levels, opening the door for prospective...
Melbourne Airport ranked Australia’s least convenient
Melbourne Airport has been ranked as Australia’s least convenient among the country’s 11 major airports, according to a newly released convenience index compiled by...
Australia positioned to become a green energy-intensive export superpower
Australia stands at a critical juncture where its vast renewable energy potential, coupled with strong policy momentum, could transform it into a dominant global...
Australia-UK seal historic defence pact under AUKUS
Australia and the United Kingdom have formalised a landmark 50‑year bilateral defence pact, marking the most significant security accord between the two nations since...
Here’s why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year
As much of the world swelters through peak summer in July, Australia finds itself in the depths of winter — and increasingly, in the...