Australia's Ashes Shake-Up: Perth Test Squad Revealed
Australia unveils strategic squad overhaul for decisive Perth Ashes Test, banking on pace and youth to reclaim series dominance against England.
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Academics debunk $9tn net zero cost claim
Leading Australian academics have slammed the Nationals' repeated use of a '$9 trillion cost' figure for net zero, revealing the calculation has been fundamentally misrepresented and lacks credible methodology.
Liberal Women Condemn Colleague's 'Backwards' Abortion Comments
Senior Liberal women express outrage after Queensland MP Keith Pitt suggests revisiting abortion laws, calling the remarks 'deeply offensive' and 'politically damaging' for the Coalition.
Weatherald's shock Ashes call-up for Perth Test
Jake Weatherald's stunning domestic form has earned the South Australian left-hander a surprise Ashes squad selection, with Australia banking on his aggressive batting to unsettle England's attack in the Perth Test.
Australia bans social media: Reddit and Kick blocked
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
Australia's rental crisis: 60% of income spent on housing
New data reveals Australia's rental affordability crisis has worsened dramatically, with low-income households spending over 60% of income on rent as the government faces calls for urgent intervention.
Australia's Nauru Deportation Policy Sparks Parliamentary Clash
The Australian government confronts intense parliamentary scrutiny as it defends its controversial asylum seeker transfers to Nauru amid heated Question Time exchanges and climate policy debates.
Wane in tears after England's heartbreaking Ashes loss
England Rugby League coach Shaun Wane couldn't hold back tears as his side suffered a heartbreaking 8-6 loss to Australia in the Ashes series opener at Headingley.
Medicare Bulk-Billing Crisis: GPs Warn of Healthcare Collapse
Australian doctors warn that inadequate Medicare rebates are pushing clinics away from bulk-billing, creating a two-tier healthcare system where vulnerable patients struggle to access affordable GP services.
RBA's sporting cliches fail struggling Australians
As the Reserve Bank governor deploys football metaphors, new data reveals Australian households are being pushed to breaking point by relentless rate hikes and soaring living costs.
Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Companies Exposed
Australia's most dubious consumer products and services have been exposed in the annual Shonky Awards, with banking giants, online marketplaces and health funds facing scrutiny for questionable practices.
Australia bans social media for under-16s including Reddit
Australia announces groundbreaking legislation to ban all social media access for children under 16, with Reddit included in the sweeping restrictions. Discover how this could reshape digital childhood.
ASIO Chief: Foreign Agents Infiltrating Australia
Australia's spy chief reveals sophisticated foreign interference operations targeting universities, businesses and government institutions, warning of unprecedented threats to national security.
Australia's Free Solar Power Scheme to Cut Household Bills
Groundbreaking government initiative will provide free solar installations to thousands of Australian homes, offering significant relief from soaring electricity costs while accelerating the nation's renewable energy transition.
Cyclone Helena: Northern Territory Emergency Declared
Tropical Cyclone Helena triggers mass evacuations and emergency declarations across Australia's Northern Territory, with destructive winds and flooding threatening coastal communities.
Secret Nauru Deal: Two More Detainees Deported
The Albanese government faces scrutiny after quietly deporting two more asylum seekers to Nauru under a covert agreement, raising fresh concerns about Australia's offshore processing regime.
Giant Hail Hospitalises Queensland's Flying Foxes
Hundreds of native flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland after a freak hailstorm pummelled the region with tennis ball-sized ice chunks, raising urgent questions about climate change impacts on wildlife.
RBA holds interest rates despite inflation surprise
The Reserve Bank of Australia defies expectations by keeping interest rates steady despite unexpected inflation pressures. What this means for mortgages and the economy.
Sydney Weapons Expo Protests Turn Violent, Arrests Made
Dramatic scenes unfolded at a major defence exhibition in Sydney as activists confronted police, resulting in multiple arrests during tense demonstrations against the global arms trade.
Labour's Environmental Law Loophole Sparks Integrity Fears
Integrity experts warn that a 'highly unusual' exemption in Labour's new environmental legislation creates potential for political interference and undermines environmental protection standards across Australia.
Labuschagne century fuels Ashes selection buzz
Marnus Labuschagne delivers a commanding Sheffield Shield century for Queensland against NSW, sending a powerful message to Australian selectors ahead of the Ashes series with a flawless display of batting technique and temperament.
Sydney weapons expo protest turns violent with arrests
Dramatic scenes unfolded at a Sydney defence exhibition as police deployed pepper spray against demonstrators attempting to blockade the event, resulting in ten arrests during heated anti-war protests.
Pacific Nations Demand Climate Action at Australia Summit
Australia hosts critical Pacific climate talks amid growing pressure to address fossil fuel production and deliver on climate finance promises to vulnerable island nations.
Littleproud's Net Zero Claims: Real or Spin?
An in-depth analysis of the National Party's climate commitments reveals concerning gaps between rhetoric and reality in Australia's net zero ambitions.
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious wooden shipwreck that emerged from the sands of a Victorian beach, potentially revealing secrets from over a century ago.
Australia's Top Science Prizes Award COVID and Indigenous Researchers
In a landmark ceremony, Australian physicist Lidia Morawska receives the Prime Minister's Science Prize for proving COVID-19 spreads through airborne transmission, while Michael Wear is honoured for integrating Aboriginal knowledge into environmental scie
Australia's horse racing betting frenzy continues unabated
Despite growing ethical concerns and animal welfare protests, Australians are betting more than ever on horse racing, with the Melbourne Cup remaining the nation's most wagered-upon event.
Mark Wood's Fiery Ashes Warning to Australia
England's express fast bowler Mark Wood reveals his burning desire to reclaim the Ashes urn, promising to bring the heat to Australia's batsmen in the upcoming series with his trademark pace and aggression.
Free Solar Power: 3+ Hours Daily for Australians
A groundbreaking energy initiative will provide every Australian household with free solar-generated electricity for at least three hours daily, even without rooftop panels. Discover how this renewable revolution works.
Cyclone Tino devastates Philippines and Queensland
Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes destruction across northern Philippines and Queensland coast, forcing mass evacuations and raising urgent climate change concerns as extreme weather intensifies.
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