Australia's building sector is plagued by poor work conditions and stagnant productivity, impeding the transport and energy projects the nation needs to grow.
Bushfire dangers in several states may overshadow Christmas celebrations, as a cool change in Melbourne does little to quell major bushfires in Victoria's west.
"The unnecessary assault upon a defenceless, compliant prisoner, knowing there are three colleagues to back you up if the prisoner retaliates, should be called out as gutless bullying." HUGH SELBY reveals another shameful case at the AMC.
Cartoonist PAUL DORIN loves Christmas. Look back at his cartoons of seasonal cheer.
Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.
As families make cutbacks and sacrifices to save the spirit of Christmas, charities warn that many will face a bleak festive season devoid of celebrations.
Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.
The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day is the worst time for drownings in Australia, lifesavers warn, with an average of 15 lives lost annually.
A 39-year-old man from Ngunnawal, more than six times over the legal alcohol limit, had his licence suspended immediately on Saturday night.
A 50-year-old man has been extradited from Spain to face charges relating to 16 sexual offences allegedly committed against his stepchild.
Packed with prestige drama and cracking comedies, 2024 has been one of the most binge-worthy years of streaming in recent memory, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.
Three people, clinging to the hull of an upturned boat, were rescued in waters near Bawley Point on the south coast late on Saturday afternoon.
