Pressure is building on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a royal commission into the Bondi attack, as political divisions deepen and questions persist about whether existing reviews can deliver…

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A fast-moving bushfire burning in Perth’s eastern suburbs has triggered urgent emergency warnings for parts of High Wycombe and nearby areas, with authorities warning that lives and homes may be…

Higher borrowing costs were supposed to cool demand. Instead, many buyers are still finding that prices won’t budge — and the reasons are more structural than emotional. If you’ve been…

Written by Swikriti • Last updated: January 7, 2026 (AEDT) Latest update (Victoria): Emergency “take shelter immediately” warnings have now been issued for the Longwood area, as multiple bushfires burn…

Evacuation orders can feel sudden and confusing—especially when they’re lifted soon after. Here’s a clear, reader-first breakdown of why officials order evacuations during fast-moving wildfires near Boulder County, what typically…

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Ron “Bozzie” Boswell, a long-serving Queensland senator and one of the National Party’s most influential parliamentary operators, has died aged 85, prompting tributes from across Australia’s political spectrum. Ron Boswell…