A 59-year-old NPWS firefighter has died after being struck by a tree while checking on his team during the Bulahdelah bushfire. The veteran, a divisional commander, could not be saved despite immediate first aid.
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has defected to One Nation, becoming its sole lower house MP. He calls it a 'considered decision' after election campaign restrictions. Read the full story.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
McCauley's Beach provided epic conditions for the Australian Junior Surfing Titles finale, crowning new national champions who will represent the Irukandjis at the 2026 World Juniors.
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Australia's new National AI Plan is under fire for prioritising optimistic economic forecasts over enforceable public protections, leaving citizens vulnerable in key areas like recruitment and healthcare. Read the expert analysis.
Cycling star Luke Durbridge rates his Perth Criterium win as a career highlight. The WA-born athlete gears up for a return to the Australian National Championships. Read more.
Widespread blackouts crippled parts of Australia after multiple power stations failed during the morning peak. Discover the cause and ongoing impact on the national grid.
A neo-Nazi demonstrator has been expelled from Australia following an anti-Jewish rally outside NSW Parliament. The government vows to tackle hate groups. Read the full story.
Victoria Police confirm a targeted search for Dezi Freeman's body in Mount Buffalo National Park. The alleged killer of two officers has been on the run since August. A $1 million reward stands.
A cheeky platypus interrupted a historical tour at Hamilton Hume's Cooma Cottage, sparking a conversation about Australia's iconic wildlife and the best places to spot echidnas in the ACT and NSW South Coast.
Explore how K-pop, kimchi, and K-drama became a cultural tsunami in Australia. The National Museum's 'Hallyu!' exhibition traces the phenomenon from Psy to Parasite. Discover the story behind the wave.
Readers praise Canberra's National Arboretum while Senate estimates scrutinise the War Memorial's Carlyon Prize 'debacle'. Letters also tackle climate policy, trust in government, and Ukraine funding.
Discover how artist Tony Albert's black notebook sparked the National Gallery's vibrant new Indigenous Art Triennial, 'After the Rain', a celebration of renewal and contemporary First Nations art. Opens December 6.
A gifted team of Cairns students is set to showcase their engineering skills at the National Robotics Finals. Discover how their innovative project could bring glory to Far North Queensland.
A controversial Labor bid to mandate larger garages in new SA homes, which could have removed front doors, has failed. Critics warned of 'dunny lane' streetscapes.
Three Sunshine Coast men face hefty fines after an illegal campfire escalated into a seven-hectare bushfire at Teewah Beach. Authorities warn of permanent fire bans.
Fremantle Dockers' ambitious 2021-2025 plan missed key on-field goals like premierships and attendances, but hit financial marks. CEO Simon Garlick unveils a new, less declarative strategy focused on sustained success. Read the full analysis.
Fremantle Dockers unveil a new strategic plan, moving away from public premiership timelines to focus on sustainable growth. CEO Simon Garlick explains the club's fresh direction.
A Canberra resident argues a T2 transit lane on Commonwealth Avenue would move more people than a dedicated bus lane during bridge works. Plus, letters on northern history, broken promises, and cultural imports.
Tragic shark attack claims life of Swiss artistic swimmer Livia Mühlheim at remote NSW beach. Her partner fought the shark and survived with serious injuries.
The ACT government's CBR2030 economic framework aims to expand hybrid work, citing major gains in inclusion and productivity. The plan targets 300,000 jobs by 2030.
The federal government unveils a $30 million AI safety institute and national roadmap, targeting AI-generated child abuse material and aiming to harness AI's economic potential safely. Learn the details.
A new government AI plan warns of unknown threats and challenges to national security. Experts fear it could exacerbate existing risks. Read the full analysis.
Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch brings the urgent climate crisis of the Torres Strait to Parliament, demanding emissions cuts to save island communities from rising seas.
Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
Two brothers have been sentenced for a terrifying gunpoint robbery of a British tourist at a remote NSW campsite. Read the full details of their drug-fuelled crime spree.
After nearly six years, buyers in Narrabundah will finally get their townhouses. Madison Construction aims for March move-ins after project's troubled past. Read the full story.
British government shocks Australian expats by closing National Insurance loophole that allowed cheap state pension access. Learn how this affects your retirement plans.
Donald Trump's leaked 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine has hardened battle lines instead of fostering diplomacy. Discover why the plan is pushing Europe closer to a major conflict.