Australian shares pare early gains with banks sluggish Equities markets are betting on a timely end to the Persian Gulf conflict, but the likely aftermath of the energy shock is keeping the champagne firmly corked. AAP · Apr 15
Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia. AAP · Apr 14
Reality bites as Gen X defers cost of living As fuel costs soar, more consumers are choosing to buy now and pay later - and the biggest spenders may come as a surprise. AAP · Apr 12
'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured Two people who died in the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack are among eight heroes whose courage is being honoured by special bravery awards. AAP · Apr 12
Families choosing school or savings as fuel prices bite Work from home, catch public transport, ride a bike, go electric - meet the Australians for whom none is an option, and go without if they fill up their tank. AAP · Apr 10
The claws aren't out: Meninga dismisses infighting talk Perth will be centre stage on Saturday when it hosts an NRL double header, but there's been plenty of talk in the lead-up about rumoured tension at the Bears. AAP · Apr 10
Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza A shower of drones and alleged mistreatment in Israeli cells met the last attempt to break the battered strip's naval blockade, which Tel Aviv branded a stunt. AAP · Apr 8
Chilling question before children thrown in river A mentally ill woman who tried to drown two children in a river was not responsible for the incident due to her mental state, a judge has found. AAP · Apr 8
Best day in a year as Aussie shares surge on Iran truce The bourse has clocked its best session in a year after a US-Iran ceasefire deal supported hopes of de-escalation and improved oil flow from the Middle East. AAP · Apr 8
Roberts-Smith behind bars following war crime charges Australia's most decorated living soldier will spend the night in police custody after being charged with multiple counts of the war crime of murder. AAP · Apr 7
'Bring it on': Tszyu eyes WBO top ranking in Wollongong Former boxing world champion Tim Tszyu is preparing to unleash an improved version of himself in a high-stakes bout with Albanian Denis Nurja in Wollongong. AAP · Apr 4
Why you notice daylight saving changing less and less From secretive government labs to the phone in your pocket, an army of tech nerds is literally giving you the time of your life. AAP · Apr 3
Booze bans worry Queensland hoteliers ahead of Olympics A state's hotel association says "outdated" Good Friday pub trading laws must be changed ahead of the 2032 Games or the government risks an Olympic hangover. AAP · Apr 3
'Why they sacked him': boxing foe taunts Asofa-Solomona Trash-talking Jarrod Wallace has set the stage for a spicy heavyweight clash with fellow former NRL star turned boxer Nelson Asofa-Solomona. AAP · Apr 2
AAP · Apr 2 'Excessive': cops get longer to defend protester's case A civil claim brought by an ex-Greens candidate punched in the eye during a pro-Palestine protest is stagnating, with police again asking for more time.
AAP · Apr 1 Fuel crunch looms but the show must go on Shortages and logistical woes haven't fazed passionate agriculturalists as Australia's biggest farm show reports not a single exhibitor has pulled out.
AAP · Mar 31 Furniture e-seller Koala successfully floats on the ASX Mattress and sofa ecommerce retailer Koala's shares are trading at $3.70 on the ASX, up 8.8 per cent from their initial public offering price.
AAP · Mar 29 Kylie Minogue to perform at AFL Grand Final After pursuing the Australian pop princess for years, the AFL has finally secured Kylie Minogue as the pre-game entertainment for the 2026 Grand Final.
AAP · Mar 27 Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change.
AAP · Mar 26 Triple-zero text function could be piloted after outage Liberal senator Sarah Henderson asked an inquiry why text-to-triple-zero had not been implemented in Australia as a solution after a fatal outage last year.
AAP · Mar 26 First look at creep who scraped photos to sextort women A man who threatened to post AI-manipulated photos of several women - including two sisters - has been pictured for the first time since his sextortion bid.
AAP · Mar 25 The Phantom of the Opera is there, on Sydney Harbour To mark 40 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera hit the stage, Opera Australia is launching a production on Sydney Harbour.
AAP · Mar 24 Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat Australia may be a nation of walkers rather than runners, as a national study finds adults complete less strenuous exercise than many would expect.
AAP · Mar 24 'Stealth' land claim law parked after Indigenous uproar Labor has shelved changes to crown land aimed at protecting fire stations and marinas from Aboriginal claims after being accused of "scaremongering".
AAP · Mar 24 Chilling footage shows skydiver joy before death plunge A video shows a tandem skydiver strapped to an instructor and grinning ear to ear just moments before an accident turned their jump into tragedy.