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Major cities flounder in ‘two-speed’ housing market

Major cities flounder in ‘two-speed’ housing market

Home prices are flat-lining in Australia's biggest cities and surging elsewhere as new national data tells a tale of two housing markets.

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

There are limited options to rescue Australians in Iran, the prime minister warns, saying the safety of citizens is his top priority.

Australia's driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl

Australia's driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl

Australia's driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl

Australia's driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl

Torrential rain, severe storms and dangerous floods continue to cause havoc, leading to the death of a motorcyclist who was swept away in a creek.

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Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Fresh economic figures will be scrutinised by the Reserve Bank of Australia as it assesses the nation's economy before a key meeting on interest rates.

Why conspiracy theories tend to be so irresistible

Why conspiracy theories tend to be so irresistible

Australian researchers say people who favour structured, rule‑based explanations may be attracted to conspiracy theories over chaos.

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

The breakthrough that could swing the fight against MND

Australian scientists may soon be able to grow models of human spinal cords from live cells in a new effort to understand a fatal disease dubbed "The Beast".

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

Community shines after fire-affected farmer's donation

A generous donation of much-needed protein to a vital food service has been welcomed in the wake of devastating bushfires that ravaged parts of the state.

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'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

Australia has lashed Iran's violence and intimidation against its citizens, while offering the United States and Israel support in attacks against the nation.

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

A 58,000-hectare Australian expanse containing some of the world's oldest evidence of animal life could be included on the prestigious World Heritage list.

Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

Love economics collides with attraction technology

For decades Aussies have been increasingly pairing up with similarly educated and monied partners but online dating my have done away with "assortive mating".

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Australia has been promised a future filled with flying taxis before but the innovative machines may finally be approaching take-off.

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Denmark’s Tasmanian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik will begin their state visit to Australia in the "Red Centre".

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

As politicians prepare for a hotly contested federal by-election, an independent reveals her hope for big reforms to protect child sexual abuse survivors.

Union denied entry to site after concrete pump death

Union denied entry to site after concrete pump death

Union denied entry to site after concrete pump death

Union denied entry to site after concrete pump death

The construction union has accused property giant Meriton of barring an official from inspecting a construction site after a worker was tragically killed.

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Betrayal: Liberals bury review into election disaster

The Liberal Party will not publicly release a long-awaited review into its deplorable 2025 election campaign, which one of its authors described as horrifying.

Aussie shares pip record in modest end to historic week

The local bourse has clocked a third straight month of gains, pipping multiple record highs in recent sessions as the interim earnings season draws to a close.

Major insurer unsure of next steps amid legal action

One of the nation's major insurers is unsure how to proceed in the face of legal action after thousands of customers lost promised online discounts.

Harvey Norman shares tumble despite big profit growth

Harvey Norman shares dropped to a nearly seven-month low after the retail/property company announced its half-year profit was up 17 per cent to $466 million.

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'Down Down': Coles shares shamed as sales growth slows

Coles' half-year earnings have disappointed the market, with shares in the supermarket giant falling to their lowest level since August.

Writer pays for lies that 'humiliated' church leader

A veteran journalist who relentlessly attacked a spiritual leader with meritless claims has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.

Traditional Owners awarded $54m-plus compo over mine

The Gudanji, Yanyuwa and Yanyuwa-Marra peoples have been awarded more than $54 million compensation against the NT government in their long-running case.

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has fired a shot at her successor, welcoming the "immediate re-adoption" of her policies as the battle for her old seat begins.

'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

Magda Szubanski, best known as Sharon Strzelecki from the sitcom Kath and Kim, says she is in remission after battling a rare blood cancer.

Dodgy childcare centres could have funding revoked

The early learning sector is going through a major shake-up after horrific allegations of abuse emerged in 2025, with dozens of providers facing sanctions.

Writing on the wall for letter delivery in Australia

Handwritten notes, Christmas cards and household bills are making way for algorithms and gig economies in a changing world of correspondence.

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