Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
Eastern Australia endures a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures sparking bushfires and dry lightning threatening new blazes. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions.
Investigative reporting from Arizona reveals how America's failure to count heat fatalities and dismantled climate policies leave vulnerable communities at risk. Read the full story.
The first major heatwave of the summer has struck New South Wales, with Sydney's CBD hitting 37.8C. Bushfire warnings are in place as firefighters battle blazes. Read the full afternoon update.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
Parts of Australia face severe heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 40C in New South Wales, while bushfires in Tasmania threaten properties. Follow the latest weather warnings and safety advice.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Sydney is under an extreme heatwave warning with temperatures forecast to hit the 40s. Authorities urge residents to take precautions and stay cool. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Severe storms batter NSW, leaving one dead and thousands without power. Queensland faces prolonged heatwave with temperatures up to 8°C above average. Stay informed on recovery efforts.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Temperatures soared to 37.3°C in Israel, smashing November records while Vietnam faces deadly floods and Australia braces for Cyclone Fina. Read the latest global weather extremes.
Scientists confirm unprecedented marine heatwave has killed nearly two-thirds of corals at Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef. Discover the ecological impact.
Scientists confirm two-thirds of corals in World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have died after unprecedented marine heatwave. Read the full report on this ecological crisis.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
Discover why Andrew Pippos's acclaimed novel 'Transformations' is being hailed as a poignant examination of Greek-Australian identity, family secrets, and the pursuit of belonging in modern Australia.
In the battleground state of Victoria, one ordinary voter embodies the struggle of millions as political leaders scramble to win her trust before election day.
Two decades after German backpacker Simone Strobel was found murdered in Australia, a coronial inquest uncovers disturbing new evidence and points to potential suspects in the enduring mystery.
After half a century in Australian politics, maverick MP Bob Katter is immortalised in a new official portrait, capturing the essence of one of parliament's most colourful characters.
Former tennis star turned political candidate Sam Groth accuses News Corp of weaponising personal stories about his relationship with wife Brittney as political strategy rather than idle gossip.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson faces criticism after missing parliamentary duties to speak at a high-priced conservative gathering hosted at Donald Trump's luxury Florida resort, raising questions about political priorities.
Exclusive legal analysis reveals the potential for fresh manslaughter charges against former pilot Greg Lynn should his conviction for murdering two campers be overturned on appeal.
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts inflation will accelerate faster than wages in 2025, threatening living standards and economic stability. Experts question if the central bank's modelling is too pessimistic.
New data reveals rental stress is soaring across Australia, with low-income households facing unprecedented pressure as vacancy rates plummet and costs skyrocket.
Australian politics erupts in heated Question Time debate over work-from-home policies and net zero commitments, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley challenging the government's economic direction.
Groundbreaking research from The Men's Project exposes how Australian boys are grappling with harmful stereotypes about masculinity, revealing alarming connections to mental health struggles and wellbeing.
Australian independent MP Monique Ryan calls for accelerated medical research funding amid concerns that Trump administration cuts could leave vulnerable patients behind in global healthcare race.