The Latest Breaking News from Mick Tsikas

One-in-five solar panels degrading faster than expected

The discovery that some solar panels may last for only half their anticipated lifetimes suggests manufacturing and quality control issues need ironing out.

AAP · Jan 6

National home price hit a new record high in 2025

Home prices around the nation increased slightly in December to a new record high of $880,000 as Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth led the charge.

AAP · Jan 4

Tsunami, drug arrests marked new era for Indonesia ties

Australia's response to the Boxing Day tsunami helped boost relations with Indonesia, but high-profile arrests would soon test the relationship.

AAP · Dec 31, 2025

Premier denies 'overreach' as states mull Bondi changes

States are mulling NSW's crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia's national day of reflection.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

'People warned': Jewish anger mounts over Bondi attack

As grief turns to anger in the wake of the Bondi massacre, Sydney's Jewish community is contemplating its future after the devastating loss.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

'Unconscionable': major bank's record fine bumped up

ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct ​and systemic ‍failures that impacted the federal government, ​taxpayers ‌and thousands of customers.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are 'martyrs'

The first victims of the Bondi shooting have been remembered for their courage and fighting to be Jewish after confronting the gunmen before the shooting began.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

Take personal responsibility for Bondi deaths, PM told

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing blistering criticism over the government's response to anti-Semitism in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

AAP · Dec 16, 2025

'Horrified' Cummins pays tribute, Swans visit memorial

John Williamson will perform at Adelaide Oval as part of a tribute to Bondi terror attack victims, with Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes ready for a sombre Test.

AAP · Dec 16, 2025

'He went down fighting': heartbroken families mourn

Armed with just a brick, Reuven Morrison bravely ran at the Bondi gunmen and paid with his life, leaving his family with "a gaping, heaving wound of sorrow".

AAP · Dec 16, 2025