Two in hospital after car veers into house in north Brisbane
Six fire crews helped free the driver from his vehicle and stabilise the two-storey home it crashed into.
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First-time bidder pays $760k for eastern suburbs apartment
The first home buyer bid confidently and often to secure the keys to a light-filled apartment that had been held as an investment.
The wildest, most shocking moments from You Can See Everything – ranked
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary has been described as “one head-scratching scene after another”. It turns out that’s an understatement.
Out of the bubble: How a world-first gene therapy gave Matthew a second chance at life
Until recently, Matthew Rozek has spent his life avoiding everyday germs. This has meant avoiding parties, shopping malls, flights, and public transport. But a new gene therapy treatment has given him a new lease on life.
In person, in writing and in a weekly newsletter: WorkSafe details CFMEU warnings to minister
The claims in a submission to the royal commission cast further doubt on the government’s claims it was unaware of the CFMEU’s conduct on major projects.
US-bound flights out of Australia delayed after telecommunications outage grounded American planes
Sydney and Melbourne airports say flights were affected by now-lifted ban on departures in US US flight outage – live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some US-bound flights from Sydney airport were grounded or delayed on Saturday after American
Hundreds take to water for Newcastle coal port protest despite attempt by NSW police to stop them
About 600 Rising Tide activists were in the water at Newcastle port, with hundreds more onshore Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A climate group has overcome efforts by police and the New South Wales government to stop a protest at the world’s largest
Student pilot’s panic as US flights grounded
A student pilot on his first solo flight asked air traffic control what to do after being told to land amid the USA flight shutdown.
Camping, sightseeing booking portal disabled while data breach investigated
The ACT government says it has contacted around 6,000 customers, alerting them to potential scam activity on a national park booking site.
Warner says ball-tampering investigation 'stinks of a cover-up'
David Warner says Cricket Australia's investigation into the ball tampering perpetrated by the team, which saw him banned for a year, was poorly handled and sought a pre-determined outcome.
'The line-up is huge': Australians caught up in US flight chaos
Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled across the US, leaving Australian travellers stranded at airports.
Hauser ends stunning triathlon season with silver
Matt Hauser once more underlined his status as a genuine medal contender for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, as triathlon heralds a new era of racing.
What we know so far about why US flights were grounded
Aviation authorities cited "extraordinary circumstances and reasons of safety", with the White House blaming outdated air traffic control technology for a communications outage.
'Plastic farmers' in Indonesia unaware of the dangers of burning waste
For decades, locals in East Java in Indonesia have been burning plastic waste but may not have been aware of the health consequences.
The Townsville creatives making their own queer community
Townsville's queer culture is less visible than other aspects, but that is changing as more people are creating the communities they once had to leave regional Queensland to find.
Predicting weather in the Southern Hemisphere is challenging. Here's why
Weather forecasts in the Southern Hemisphere can be less accurate compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Despite advances in technology, there are still some gaps.
A friendship forged on the rugby league fields of New Zealand a century ago
It's been more than 100 years since Awhina and Rita's ancestors travelled from the rugby league fields of New Zealand to Australia.
Stuart Bonds made ‘racist’ and ‘divisive’ comments. But One Nation is showing no sign of dumping the NSW candidate
The former coalminer’s claim Australians are being ‘demographically replaced’ sparked wide criticism, but his party has shown no signs of dumping him Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In a Facebook video from a Sydney anti-immigration rally on Sunday, a
Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for global disruption that could have billion-dollar impact on Australia
Experts say outage exposes ‘Australia’s reliance on foreign technology’ as software giant says services being restored Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Microsoft outage could be a disaster for the Australian economy that forces some small businesse
Compost your cutlery and avoid campsite ‘Armageddon’: how music festivals are going sustainable
Warmer weather in Australia heralds the peak of the outdoor music and festival season. Compared with securing a ticket, reducing your festival footprint is easy Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon fo
Street photography through an Australian lens – in pictures
From a sleepy restaurant to a climbing leopard, the Australian Street Photography awards celebrate the best contemporary street photos taken by Australians. Twenty-five finalists have been selected by an independent jury through Aussie Street, a platform for photographers. The pi
There are new caps for uni places in 2027. What does this mean for domestic students?
Those applying for uni in 2027 can be reassured there will be enough places. But there is no certainty for 2028.
More than half of those aligned with sovereign citizen movement think violence may be needed
A new study has found more than a third of Australians who identify with the sovereign citizen movement support violent extremism. Further, more than half think violence may be needed to combat perceived…
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