Homes lost, fire crew's lucky escape from burning ute One of 114 fires started by dry lightning has destroyed two homes and a shed, while another blaze engulfed an emergency vehicle as wild weather lashes a state. AAP · Feb 2, 2025
Reckoning looms as Labor, Libs look to shake off woes A long-time state Labor government is under the pump with crucial by-elections likely to reveal the extent of voters' dissatisfaction after a turbulent summer. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
Fruits of government's signature housing fund revealed As more than 800 homes are announced in the first round of an affordable housing fund, the sector warns more investment is needed to save the Australian dream. AAP · Jan 30, 2025
Man arrested in South Australia for displaying Nazi symbol as Greens call attempts block Invasion Day rally ‘sickening’ Fifteen men and one youth from the neo-Nazi group were arrested, police say The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2025
What’s Open On The January Long Weekend? Woolworths, Coles, Liquor Stores & Banks Plan ahead 'cos some businesses are shutting shop. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 22, 2025
Cycling star Thomas defends TDU safety after race crash A spectator remains hospitalised, but is expected to make a full recovery, after she was hurt on Saturday night at the Tour Down Under's classic street race. AAP · Jan 20, 2025
Fan remains in hospital after Tour Down Under crash A four-rider pileup at the end of the Tour Down Under Classic street race in Adelaide's East End on Saturday has left a fan hospitalised with serious injuries. AAP · Jan 19, 2025
Almost 1,500 homeless Australians die prematurely each year. This family hopes the death of their loved one won’t be in vain Advocates say they are struggling to place people experiencing homelessness in secure housing, resulting in preventable deaths The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2025
Tour Down Under tried to lure cycling star Pogacar Tour Down Under race director Stuart O'Grady tried for 18 months to lure cycling great Tadej Pogacar to the event's 25-year anniversary. AAP · Jan 17, 2025
A Major Heatwave Is Set To Take Over This Weekend: VIC, NSW & SA Brace For Extreme Temperatures Alright people, it's time to break out the Zooper Doopers and crank up those crusty old fans because this weekend is about to get wildly hot. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 4, 2025
Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim's friend says Surfing on South Australia's west coast is now too dangerous because of a surge in the population of great white sharks, a friend of a shark attack victim says. AAP · Jan 3, 2025
BoM data finds 2024 was Australia’s second-hottest year on record Rise in greenhouse gases responsible for average temperatures rising to 1.46C above average, with one climate scientist saying this is ‘the norm now’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2025
Centrelink payments increase, passport fees up, import bans and pay rises: all the changes in Australia on 1 January Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also ahead The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2024
Total Fire Ban For Victoria & Parts Of South Australia As Extreme Weather Conditions Worsen Stay safe out there, folks. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 26, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Dec 25, 2024 Victoria fires: BoM warns of ‘erratic and dangerous’ conditions as Grampians bushfire sees emergency evacuations Residents in some areas warned it is too late to leave as authorities brace for dangerous winds overnight
AAP · Dec 20, 2024 Hey Zeus: a potential saviour for rural stroke patients A man who had a stroke while driving was given clot-busting medication in record time, in part thanks to a mobile app that is giving new hope to rural patients.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2024 ‘You can’t just do a quick wee, you’ll be there for an hour’: Australian readers’ favourite highway pit stops From natural springs and lookout points to country bakeries with the ‘best sausage roll of my life’, readers share where they rest and refresh on a long drive
AAP · Dec 17, 2024 Mission to save Murray-Darling Basin edges forward The next step to save Australia's biggest river system has been unveiled, but conservationists warn it amounts to a drip-feed.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2024 Victoria records highest December temperature in five years as Australia swelters under heatwave Widespread heat recorded across South Australia, Victoria, Northern Territory and New South Wales
The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2024 The glaring gaps and unanswered questions in the Coalition’s nuclear plan and costings Peter Dutton’s vision doesn’t address the climate crisis anytime soon and cost savings are based on a comparison with Labor’s proposal that produces 45% more electricity
AAP · Dec 9, 2024 SA claim thrilling final-ball Shield win over Tigers South Australia have pulled off a final-ball, two-run win over Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield in one of the tightest games in the competition's history.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024 Your smoke detector may be at risk if solar power is turned off during sunny days to protect the grid, experts say High voltage required to use Aemo’s emergency backstop is a bit like stopping a car by driving into a tree, Vince Garrone says
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2024 Under-16 social media ban supported by 77% as economic sentiment lifts A national YouGov poll, conducted November 15–21 from a sample of 1,515, had a 50–50 tie, unchanged from the previous YouGov poll in September. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (down one), 30% Labor (steady), 13% Greens (down one), 9% One Nation (up two) and 10% for all Others (steady).
AAP · Nov 28, 2024 Donations ban 'delivers windfall' for political parties Laws banning political donations in SA have been rushed through parliament without public scrutiny and are compromised and unfair, a democracy expert says.
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2024 Who can access abortion in Australia? Abortion is legal in all Australian states and territories. Women, trans men and gender diverse people with a uterus have the option of taking medication to end a pregnancy, or undergoing surgery.