'Too hot in summer, too cold in winter': Call for action for Aussie renters
"Too many renters are in substandard housing that is too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and too expensive to keep at a healthy and comfortable temperature," Joel Dignam, executive director of ...
A sweeping power blackout leaves most of Chile in darkness
A sweeping blackout plunged most of Chile into darkness on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST), stranding commuters, knocking the internet offline and paralysing businesses and daily life as officials scrambled ...
Teen charged over fatal crash also accused of horrifying home invasion
The man says he feels "totally disgusted" to learn the same teen accused of targeting his home has been charged over a crash that claimed the life of 76-year-old Allan Smillie on Saturday morning. He ...
Defence force had 30-minute wait until told about Chinese live-fire drills
Australian Defence Force Chief Admiral David Johnston has also revealed the New Zealand military which was monitoring the three Chinese vessels waited a further hour to inform the ADF about the ...
Colombian cops make startling discovery under man's toupee
A Colombian man has been arrested after police say they found cocaine hidden under his wig. (National Police of Colombia/CNN) He was trying to catch a plane to the Netherlands. (National Police of ...
'Ancient history': Peter Dutton defends share and property portfolio amid scrutiny
While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declined to comment over the minutiae of his political rival's investment portfolio, Dutton defended the transactions and described them as "ancient history".
Carpark in Melbourne's CBD to be transformed into 'entertainment wonderland'
The sale of the land does not terminate the existing lease, meaning that an agreement between Merivale and Dexus would be required to change the use of the site before 2037.
Inflation steady but core figures rise in blow to hopes of second rate cut
Australia's monthly consumer price index has remained steady for January, but a slight rise to core inflation has dealt a ...
'Critical' grief helpline to close after almost 40 years after funding cut
A "critical" helpline which supports grieving Australians will close next month after the federal government cut funding. After 37 years, Griefline Helpline will stop taking calls from March 18, the ...
NAB warns of latest fake pop-up SMS scam targeting Australians
National Australia Bank (NAB) has issued an urgent warning to customers as criminals turn to fake pop-up SMS scams in a bid to trick Australians out of their cash. The latest scam involves a fake pop ...
Measles alert for western Sydney after infected traveller returns from Asia
NSW Health has issued a measles alert after an infectious person visited multiple locations in western Sydney.
Woolworths suffers rare $190 million blow to profits after industrial action closed down warehouses
The Woolworths Group – which operates in Australia and NZ and owns Big W – reported a 21 per cent drop in its net profit for the six months to January 5 to $739 million.