A British tennis star has slammed Jetstar after her racquets were destroyed during her flight to a competition in Hobart - but not everyone agrees.
Ryan Bourke
Millions of people have been urged to remain vigilant as fire risks grow, with much of the country experiencing heatwave conditions.
Ryan Bourke and Emma Kirk
Air bubbles trapped in layers of ancient ice in Antarctica are being studied by scientists to better understand the impact of spikes in methane and carbon.
Marion Rae
Cabinet minister Chris Bowen has quit the social platform X in favour of Bluesky and other social media platforms.
Katina Curtis
Several states are being warned ahead of “severe” heatwave conditions expected to send temperatures skyrocketing this weekend.
Clareese Packer
Apple has agreed to pay $US95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using an iPhone.
Michael Liedtke
2024 was Australia’s second hottest year, beaten only by 2019, the beginning of the horror Black Summer bushfire season, new figures reveal.
Cameron Micallef
A “glowing” algae has sprung up along the coast of one Aussie state – but the truth behind this natural light show is a lot darker than it appears.
Alexandra Feiam
Residents have been warned to stay alert as flood levels rise across one Aussie state, forcing authorities to release water from two major dams.
Alexandra Feiam, Blair Jackson and Aisling Brennan
Complaints are already streaming in over the ABC’s New Year’s Eve program – as some social media users slam the coverage as “divisive” and a “disappointment”.
Blake Antrobus
Police have issued fresh warnings for parents about the dangers of social media after a young girl was allegedly groomed and raped in regional Queensland.
One state has put “flouting” drivers on notice as it prepares to roll out a new technology which uses AI to detect seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
Aussies are being warned to be careful with a popular category of gifts this Christmas, as firefighters across the country battle daily blazes sparked by improper use.
Liam Beatty
X owner Elon Musk has delivered a brutal takedown of an Australian newspaper, predicting they will lose their readership over ‘relentless lying’.
Max Corstorphan
US billionaire Elon Musk accused the Sydney masthead of “relentlessly lying” after it published a savage prediction about his future at Tesla.
Generative AI tools have already changed the way Australians work, communicate and study. Experts say more changes are coming in 2025.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
A US lottery player has more than a billion reasons to welcome 2025 after buying the winning ticket in the Mega Millions jackpot.
Staff Writers
Residents have been told they are in danger and must act immediately to survive as fires are raging at opposite ends of the country.
Blair Jackson and Cameron Micallef
A vet has revealed he’s seen pets “bloodied” in a concerning holiday trend, with calls mounting for urgent help.
Researchers are creating artificially intelligent companions to help people get through challenges but that does not necessarily cut humans out of the picture.
The Australian Navy is advertising roles with a hefty salary and generous benefits – but there’s an interesting detail that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.
The Perth community has rallied behind the family of a four-year-old boy who was killed in a tragic house fire just days before Christmas, with a fundraiser already raising more than $32,000.
Jessica Evensen
One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
