Perth Lantern Festival Fails: No Lanterns For Pre-Paid Tickets
Thousands of Perth residents were left frustrated after the Water Lantern Festival ran out of pre-paid lanterns. Organisers promise refunds amid ACCC scrutiny and social media outrage.
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Sussan Ley's political peril over Coalition controversies
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces mounting pressure as controversial Coalition comments on abortion rights and net zero targets threaten to derail her election campaign in the NSW seat of Farrer.
New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Direct Adelaide-Shanghai flights launching soon
South Australia scores major tourism and trade win with new direct flights connecting Adelaide to Shanghai, opening up unprecedented access between the two regions.
Hunter businessman demands cruise cancellation compensation
Newcastle businessman Paul Parker fights for compensation after his luxury European cruise was cancelled, leaving him thousands out of pocket and questioning consumer protections for Australian travellers.
Illawarra Birth Group Fights Freebirth Ban
A controversial Illawarra birth collective is fighting back against proposed freebirth restrictions, arguing women deserve autonomous choice in childbirth options despite safety concerns.
Trump Proposes US-China-Russia Nuclear Disarmament Plan
Former President Donald Trump has floated a radical denuclearisation pact between the US, China and Russia, just days after suggesting America should restart its nuclear testing program - a move that's sending shockwaves through global security circles.
Tasmania's Historic LGBTQIA+ Conviction Redress Scheme
Tasmania becomes the first Australian state to offer comprehensive expungement for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff delivering a formal apology.
ACT Voluntary Dying Laws Face Critical Parliamentary Test
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
2025 Shonky Awards: Australia's Worst Rip-Offs Named
Australia's most dubious products and services have been named and shamed in the 2025 Shonky Awards, with everything from misleading insurance to questionable education courses making the hall of shame.
Flight Bumping: Your Rights When Airlines Overbook
Discover what compensation you're entitled to and your legal rights when Australian airlines oversell flights and bump passengers. Don't get left behind without knowing your protections.
ACT moves to decriminalise sex work after consultation
The Australian Capital Territory is set to become the latest jurisdiction to decriminalise sex work after extensive community feedback revealed strong support for reform.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Products Revealed
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has named and shamed the year's most disappointing products and services in their infamous Shonky Awards. Discover which major Australian companies earned this dubious honour.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Big Brands Shamed
Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.
Tahmoor Coal Mine workers get hope with administration
Workers at the troubled Tahmoor Coal Mine have been thrown a potential lifeline with the company entering voluntary administration, offering hope for the mine's future operations and local jobs.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Legal in Canberra
Canberra residents now have access to voluntary assisted dying, marking a historic shift in end-of-life care options in the ACT. Learn about the eligibility criteria and safeguards.
Uniting NSW.ACT Backs Voluntary Assisted Dying in Aged Care
In a landmark move, Uniting NSW.ACT becomes the first major aged care provider in the region to formally support voluntary assisted dying, ensuring residents can access end-of-life choices without fear of eviction.
Master the Art of Haggling Like an Aussie Echidna
Discover how embracing the ancient art of haggling could save Australians thousands on everyday purchases, from cars to groceries, in our cost-of-living crisis.
ACT Guardianship Abuse Fears Spark Investigation Calls
Serious concerns about potential abuse within Canberra's guardianship system have sparked demands for an independent investigation into the protection of vulnerable adults.
ACT Passes Historic Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
Trump-Xi Summit Tests Albanese Government
As global powerhouses Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks, Canberra faces mounting pressure to navigate Australia's delicate position between its largest trading partner and key security ally.
Australia-Canada critical minerals pact bypasses China
In a strategic power move, Australia and Canada have agreed to stop competing and instead collaborate on critical minerals, creating a new supply chain that bypasses China and reshapes global energy markets.
Mine blames Diwali for worker payment delays
Workers at the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW were left without pay as the mine operator pointed to the Diwali holiday as the cause, sparking outrage from unions and the Indian community.
Aussie Miners Forge US Rare Earths Alliance
Two Australian mining heavyweights join forces to supply critical minerals to American defence contractors, creating a new Western supply chain for rare earth elements essential for modern technology.
Forrest's 'crazy' rare earths plan needs patience
Fortescue Metals chairman Andrew Forrest defends his bold rare earths strategy, urging investors to embrace his 'crazy' plan that could reshape global supply chains and challenge China's dominance.
Cape York's historic land return to Traditional Owners
In a landmark moment blending celebration and reflection, millions of hectares of Cape York Peninsula are being returned to Aboriginal Traditional Owners, reshaping Queensland's cultural landscape.
ACT Brumbies to Play Hong Kong China in Super Rugby
Stephen Larkham's ACT Brumbies are making rugby history with a groundbreaking match against Hong Kong China in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, marking a significant expansion of the sport's global footprint.
Truck driver wins $1.48M after crane crushing accident
A Newcastle truck driver has won a landmark $1.48 million compensation payout after suffering life-changing injuries when a crane collapsed onto his cabin at a Kooragang Island worksite.
Trump wants nuclear tests before China rare earths deal
Former US President Donald Trump calls for nuclear weapons testing revival ahead of potential rare earths agreement with China, while Australian PM Anthony Albanese pushes back on controversial trade suggestions in high-stakes diplomatic showdown.
Australia Wins as US-China Trade Tensions Ease
As Washington and Beijing take steps to mend trade relations, Australia finds welcome respite from being caught in the middle of the superpower showdown. Discover what this means for our economy.
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