The ASX has surged back and broken a days-long losing streak - after better than expected inflationary data out of the US sent markets higher around the world.
Cameron Micallef
A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards — which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.
A dramatic two-year legal battle between friends over the ownership of a Sydney chicken shop resulted in a broken lock and police being called.
Thomas Sargeant
Mourners are gathering to say their final goodbyes to former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews, who died at the age of 69 following a year-long battle with cancer.
Alexandra Feiam, Blair Jackson
Police are investigating allegations a man’s finger was bitten by another driver during a bizarre road rage incident.
Aisling Brennan
A leading bank is expecting a spike in electricity prices until July 2025 putting further pressures on Australians.
A body has been found in a lake in a popular inner-city park, metres away from a children’s playground where dozens of families were playing.
Alexandra Feiam
Authorities have been left gobsmacked after a well publicised roadside testing blitz failed to make a dent in the number of positive tests.
Ryan Bourke
One Aussie state has issued a massive warning over “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period, amid scorching temperatures and a massive bushfire still being contained.
Thomas Sargeant, Alexandra Feiam
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is set to face a leadership challenge this Friday.
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has backtracked after stating exiled MP Moira Deeming won’t get a second chance in his party room.
A council has been accused of “bribery” for offering a one-off payment to staff who agree to sign an agreement that could see big changes to Australia Day.
A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
The heartbroken siblings of a 23-year-old woman who was left for dead in a suburban street after being gunned down have spoken out.
Hannah Moore, Aisling Brennan
As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, after residents evacuate high danger areas.
Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.
Millions are being urged to prepare for another possible brutal few weeks of bushfires as communities mark five years since the Black Summer tragedy.
A group of 20 masked men “ran away” after they were confronted holding an anti-Semitic sign by the community and police.
Liam Beatty
Family and friends of a man killed in what police suspect was a targeted group attack have shed tears as flowers were laid in Melbourne.
Locals have been told to ‘leave now’ as a bushfire tripled in size overnight.
Liam Beatty, Clareese Packer
Cricket fans have been warned of a potentially record breaking forecast on the annual Boxing Day Test.
Clareese Packer
It’s believed a group broke into a home before the occupant shot one of the intruders, with another intruder then shooting the resident.
A new theory has emerged about the possible cause of the fatal bus crash that saw one man die and 13 passengers injured in a tragic start to the holidays.
Liam Beatty, Clareese Packer and Alexandra Feiam
