Australia

Victoria's Koalas in Chronic Poor Health, Population Halved

Victoria's Koalas in Chronic Poor Health, Population Halved

Victoria's koala population is in chronically poor health, and the latest estimates show the population is half what was previously thought. The Vi...

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Victoria Car Theft and Home Burglary Claims Lead Australia

Victoria Car Theft and Home Burglary Claims Lead Australia

Victoria has the highest rate of car theft and home burglary insurance claims in Australia, according to new data from the Insurance Council of Aus...

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Australia High-End Home Values Fall as Sea Levels Rise and AI Threats

Australia High-End Home Values Fall as Sea Levels Rise and AI Threats

Australia's high-end home values are falling sharply, while new reports reveal the staggering economic costs of sea level rise, and global leaders ...

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Australia Housing Market: High-End Property Falls, Affordable

Australia Housing Market: High-End Property Falls, Affordable

The Australia housing market is experiencing a rare correction, with high-end property prices falling sharply while the affordable segment shows re...

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Australia Sea Level Rise: Coastal Flooding Costs and Land Loss

Australia Sea Level Rise: Coastal Flooding Costs and Land Loss

Australia sea level rise is accelerating, threatening coastal communities and agricultural land. A new Climate Council report reveals that by 2100,...

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RentTech Data Demands Clash with Victorian Tenant Privacy Laws

RentTech Data Demands Clash with Victorian Tenant Privacy Laws

RentTech platforms are increasingly asking tenants for personal details 'completely outside' new Victorian laws, raising serious concerns about ten...

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Sydney Shooting: Man Killed in Punchbowl Car Park

Sydney Shooting: Man Killed in Punchbowl Car Park

A man was shot dead in a car park of a Sydney community centre in the city's south-west, marking the latest incident in a series of gangland violen...

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Andrew Hastie vs One Nation: Lying Cowards Row Over Cartoon

Andrew Hastie vs One Nation: Lying Cowards Row Over Cartoon

Andrew Hastie has ignited a political firestorm by labeling Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce as 'lying cowards' in response to a One Nation cartoon...

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White Australia Party Nazi Link Sparks High Court Ban Bid

White Australia Party Nazi Link Sparks High Court Ban Bid

The White Australia party, described as a 'modern manifestation' of the Nazi movement, faces a High Court challenge as the Commonwealth argues for ...

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Tesla Remote Control Abuse: Ex-Partner Harasses Sydney Woman

Tesla Remote Control Abuse: Ex-Partner Harasses Sydney Woman

In a disturbing case of tech-facilitated domestic abuse, a Sydney woman's Tesla was remotely controlled by her abusive ex-partner, highlighting the...

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IBAC Charges Police Officer for Taser Assault on Indigenous Man
IBAC Charges Police Officer for Taser Assault on Indigenous Man
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has charged two Victorian police officers after an alleged assault involving a Taser and knee strikes on an Indigenous man during an arrest in... Read more...
Australia Housing Crisis: Bragg's Substandard Housing Remark Sparks
Australia Housing Crisis: Bragg's Substandard Housing Remark Sparks
The Australia housing crisis has intensified as shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg argues that lower-income earners should accept substandard housing to accelerate national dwelling supply. His controversial remarks have triggered... Read more...
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Cricket: Day One Live Updates
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Cricket: Day One Live Updates
The Australia vs Bangladesh Test cricket series opener is underway, and day one has delivered gripping action as Steve Smith anchors a fragile innings. With Australia at 171-6, the match... Read more...
Australia Housing Crisis: Bragg's Substandard Housing Remark Sparks
Australia Housing Crisis: Bragg's Substandard Housing Remark Sparks
The Australia housing crisis has taken a new turn as Liberal senator Andrew Bragg suggests lower-income earners should accept substandard housing to increase dwelling supply. His comments, made during a... Read more...
Australian Property Investing Still Strong Despite Tax Changes
Australian Property Investing Still Strong Despite Tax Changes
Australian property investing remains a powerful wealth-building strategy, even as recent government tax changes and interest rate hikes create short-term turbulence. Despite doomsday predictions, the market is showing signs of... Read more...
Biometric Payments Australia: Pay with a Glance at Retail Checkouts
Biometric Payments Australia: Pay with a Glance at Retail Checkouts
Biometric payments in Australia are set to transform retail checkouts as Verifone, the company behind 300,000 Eftpos terminals, introduces face and palm-vein recognition for transactions. This innovative technology promises faster... Read more...
David McBride Released on Parole After Afghanistan Leak
David McBride Released on Parole After Afghanistan Leak
David McBride, the former army lawyer jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents, has been released on parole from Canberra prison. His release marks a pivotal moment in a case that... Read more...
NSW Liberals Reformers Failed Catholic Schools Donation Inquiry
NSW Liberals Reformers Failed Catholic Schools Donation Inquiry
The NSW Liberals Reformers were 'spectacularly unsuccessful' in their bid to take over the party, according to Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney at the Icac inquiry. The corruption... Read more...
Australia Housing Market Reform: Labor's Tax Changes Explained
Australia Housing Market Reform: Labor's Tax Changes Explained
Australia's housing market is under intense scrutiny as Labor's housing tax reforms aim to reverse a decade of declining homeownership rates. In a recent parliamentary session, Housing Minister Clare O'Neil... Read more...
David McBride Released on Parole After Afghanistan Leak
David McBride Released on Parole After Afghanistan Leak
David McBride, the former army lawyer jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents, has been released on parole from Canberra prison. His release marks a significant development in a case that... Read more...
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Cricket Live: Day One Highlights
Australia vs Bangladesh Test Cricket Live: Day One Highlights
Australia vs Bangladesh first Test day one brings thrilling Test cricket action from Darwin, where the hosts bat first under humid conditions. This match marks the beginning of a defining... Read more...
Australian Property Investing Still Strong Despite Tax Changes
Australian Property Investing Still Strong Despite Tax Changes
Australian property investing is far from broken, despite doomsday warnings about government tax changes and rising interest rates. The country's largest mortgage lender, Commonwealth Bank, reported a bumper $11bn full-year... Read more...