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No crystal ball for extreme weather events, scholars say

El Nino and other factors make extreme weather events more difficult to predict, say scholars following scrutiny in the wake of destructive floods and storms.

Moment two planes crashed mid-air captured on camera

A plane nose-dived into Port Phillip Bay, killing the two men on board, after it hit another aircraft that was trying to do an inverted manoeuvre.

‘Life-threatening’ flood warning as rain soaks country

Heavy rain is set to continue across Australia's far north and southeastern states, bringing potentially life-threatening floods to some areas.

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.

Charges laid over Brisbane Woolworths store graffiti

Police have charged a man over pro-Australia Day vandalism at a Woolworths in Brisbane.

MPs blamed for stoking culture war over Australia Day

Politicians are leading the public conversation on Australia Day even when their views don't always reflect their communities, an expert says.

How the proposed Digital ID is supposed to work

In response to an article published on Canberra Daily on 28 December 2023 titled, The Digital ID comes for Australia, the Department of Finance's Digital ID Communications Team sent the following article to assist with the public's understanding of the Digital ID Bill.

PM confirms contentious stage three tax cuts to stay

Aussies earning high incomes will still get their tax cuts amid a cost-of-living crisis, as the government considers how to provide further relief for people.

NT croc attack leaves nine-year-old in critical condition

A child was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being bitten by a crocodile in a remote area of the Northern Territory.

Woolworths store graffitied after boycott call

With many tens of thousands of employees working at Woolworths, a boycott could have a significant impact on retail workers, the PM has warned.

Report reveals need to plug big holes in Australian water laws

A new expert report released today by Lock the Gate Alliance exposes how big gas projects are exploiting failings in federal laws designed to protect one of Australia's most precious resources - water.

Mary Mania as Aussies in Copenhagen celebrate new Queen

Aussie expats living in Copenhagen have joined the flag-waving masses celebrating Denmark's royal succession and Australian-born Mary becoming Danish Queen.

King Frederik and Queen Mary ascend to Danish throne

Denmark's King Frederik X has ascended the throne and his Australian-born wife Mary has become queen after Queen Margrethe II signed an abdication declaration.

Love scrambles the brain and scientists can now tell us why

Love is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a world-first Australian study, we are now a step closer to understanding why.

Great Barrier Reef sees ‘minor damage’ from Cyclone Jaspar

The Great Barrier Reef was largely unaffected by Cyclone Jasper but short and long-term threats to Australia's world famous natural wonder remain.

Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather

Monsoonal rain and thunderstorms are developing across an already soaked far north Queensland.  With severe conditions expected to persist into next week, relief crews are on standby for more wild weather, with another...

Real estate investors head west for cheap homes

Skyrocketing rents and modest home prices are luring eastern state investors to Western Australia, where they're outbidding locals buyers to snap up properties.

More asbestos found near inner Sydney parkland

Three sites at Sydney's Rozelle Interchange Project have been closed off to the public after samples of recycled mulch came back positive for asbestos.

Cracking the case for non-glass wine bottles

Would you be happy to pour your friends a glass of wine from a cask or sip your favourite red from an aluminium can?

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers have called for a consumer watchdog inquiry, rather than a review, into the supermarket sector after accusing it of failing producers and consumers.

Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise

Another supermarket chain has joined Woolworths in choosing not to sell Australia Day merchandise in a move that sparked opposition calls for a boycott.

Minister slams Dutton over calls for Woolworths boycott

The federal opposition has been condemned for "fighting a culture war" after supermarket giant Woolworths pulled Australia Day paraphernalia from shelves.

Inflation slips to lowest level since January 2022

Inflation cooled to 4.3 per cent over the 12 months to November, down from the 4.9 per cent growth recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in October.

PM pledges supermarket probe will check out all options

A former federal minister will lead a review into the supermarket sector as claims intensify of price gouging by big chains during a cost-of-living crisis.

Man risks own life in dramatic Victoria flood rescue

A man has been praised for saving a 74-year-old woman trapped in raging floodwaters as Victoria's flood emergency increased, with homes inundated.

Storm clouds loom for economy as rain, floods take toll

The fallout from severe storms in Queensland could lead to consequences for the economy and budget bottom line, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour.

Drug batch fears after suspected overdoses at Melbourne festival

Multiple revellers have suffered suspected overdoses at a festival, with eight people rushed to hospital in a critical condition and placed in an induced coma.

1 in 3 people are lonely. Will AI help, or make things worse?

Will we develop similar emotional attachments to new and upcoming chatbots? And is this healthy?

Man charged with murder after woman dies in fire in southern NSW

A woman has died and a man has been charged with murder following a domestic violence incident in NSW's south.
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