Australia hopeful as Gaza ceasefire deal within reach
A ceasefire deal in Gaza that would result in the release of Israeli hostages is nearing completion as a humanitarian crisis in the strip continues.
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A decline in spending on household goods in the wake of Black Friday sales has bolstered hopes of an RBA rate cut as soon as February.
The federal government is making urgent inquiries following reports Australian prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins has been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Senior ministers and Labor candidates will join Anthony Albanese for a number of infrastructure announcements around the Apple Isle.
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Bushfires burn out but visitor numbers go up in smoke
A tourism hub has reopened after a nearby national park was devastated by bushfires, but a quiet first weekend back is worrying local operators.
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Surprising group take on new life out on the open road
Older women are navigating expansive landscapes across Australia, finding new self-confidence and experiencing better overall wellbeing as a result.
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Australia has ‘well and truly passed’ rental boom peak
Affordability pressures and rising vacancy rates are keeping a lid on rental growth after years of surging prices.
Private schools are preparing to campaign for more money from the government as parents look for ways to keep up with rising education costs.
Deepak-Raj Gupta is “hungry” to see a stronger economic and cultural connection between Australia and India, reports ELIZABETH KOVACS.
Canberra Museum and Gallery has taken the universally-popular practice of stargazing to another level with its latest exhibition, Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars, reports HELEN MUSA.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall, moving towards the east of the ACT.
Upgrading the NBN would help address data and national interest risks as Australians in internet blackspots turn to the Elon Musk-owned Starlink service.
Australians used to a break in political campaigning over the summer break face a barrage of slogans and promises with an election on the horizon.
Beaten Australian showman Nick Kyrgios says his body is unlikely to allow him to return to Melbourne Park in the singles draw in 2026 and beyond.
Australia's first national autism strategy will make it easier for people with the condition to find and access support services, finance minister Katy Gallagher says.
Destructive fires in the US could drive up Australians' insurance premiums as the frequency and scale of natural disasters increases across the world.
Australia's largest airline has placed second on a list of the world's safest carriers, pipped by a trans-Tasman rival due to its ageing fleet.
Patients who rely on Medicare have fewer options as more clinics stop taking new bulk-billed patients, according to a study prompting calls for more funding.
A silver Ford Falcon ute doing a burnout on Bunda Street in Civic then collided with a parked car on the night of January 2.
