Women working in the transport sector are deliberately dehydrating rather than use “disgusting” bathroom facilities, a report has found.
Nathan Schmidt
Barnaby Joyce has erupted over the Bureau of Meteorology’s taxpayer-funded website upgrade after costs blew out close to $100m.
Ria Pandey
China’s third-highest ranking political figure has gotten up close with Aussie wildlife on his Down Under tour, amid Penny Wong making a major call on Beijing’s “consequential” relationship with the Pacific.
Blake Antrobus
A coroner has delivered heartbreaking findings into the death of a woman after a fatal house fire, including the timeline of terror she endured before the tragedy.
An emergency helicopter and paramedics raced to two separate incidents on Saturday, including a man suffering a suspected spider bite and a young boy injured by a falling vending machine.
Andrew Hedgman
A teenager has died after being struck by a ute in the early hours of Sunday morning, prompting a police investigation.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s new website has come under fire after the agency confirmed the total cost was far beyond initial estimates.
Neighbours have described the chaos after a house fire killed a 13-year-old girl and left four others in a critical condition.
Rhiannon Lewin and Andrew Hedgman
Business leaders warn of a looming credit crisis as employers take stock of a major change to how they pay workers superannuation.
Cameron Micallef
How the Coalition’s coal-backed energy plan will bring down both emissions and power prices remains “unclear”, an expert says.
Experts say an upcoming social media ban may disrupt young Australians’ online lives, while kids hurry to export photos, videos and messages.
A US congressman has demanded Australia's eSafety boss face Congress over what he calls her “foreign censorship regime” threatening American speech.
Joanne Williamson
Doctors are sounding the alarm on a hidden threat to Schoolies, warning not to ignore symptoms that can be easily mistaken for a common illness or a hangover.
The consumer watchdog has ordered the recall of a popular toy sold at Kmart over fears it’s dangerous for kids under three years of age.
Australia’s sharemarket is on track for its worst month in three years, as weak US data worries investors.
Shortly after arriving in Johannesburg for the G20 summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese honoured three Australians who played key roles in ending apartheid.
A major food safety alert has been issued after listeria was found in a range of sliced deli meats sold in two states.
Another widely used platform will soon join Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat on the government’s list of age-restricted services.
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a one-year-old boy after he was rushed to hospital and later died.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has unveiled a moving tribute to iconic spin-bowler Shane Warne.
Tyler Lewis
A mentally unwell man responsible for firebombing a synagogue has been returned to custody, just days after he was released on bail.
Liam Beatty
A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car at a busy intersection, with police alleging the driver initially fled the scene.
Alexandra Feiam
NSW’s new Coalition leader has fronted the media for the first time after a “bumpy week” for the Liberal Party.
Authorities have warned Territorians could be smashed by wind gusts of up to 120kmh and endure flash flooding after Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina strengthened.
Alexandra Feiam, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Andrew Hedgman and Clareese Packer
