Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat Multiple temperature records have been broken in sweltering conditions across several states, with some Australian towns recording their hottest day ever. AAP · Jan 26
As Melissa’s rental swelters in Adelaide’s heatwave, she is confined to her bedroom – the only bearable part of the house Advocates say many renters live in ‘glorified tents’ that are too hot in summer and too cold in winter, forcing them to spend more on energy The Guardian - AU · Jan 26
Safety warnings as 'heat dome' looms over long weekend A "heat dome" is set to bring potentially record-breaking temperatures and fire danger to parts of the nation over the Australia Day long weekend. AAP · Jan 23
The ultimate safari guide — from Kenya to Rwanda (and everywhere in between) Dreaming of a safari, but don’t know where to start? You need this country-by-country guide Evening Standard · Jan 22
'Their career is toast': writers' festival anguish The consequences of cancelling a major literary festival are far-reaching, publishers and writers say, despite a premier declaring there is no economic impact. AAP · Jan 15
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah Launches Legal Action Against SA Premier For Defamation “This was a vicious personal assault on me, a private citizen, by the highest public official in South Australia. It was defamatory and it terrified me,” Dr Abdel-Fattah claimed. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 14
Spanish energy giant Endesa says it was hit by data breach, customers affected and 20 million files allegedly put up for sale A large database is being offered on the dark web. TechRadar · Jan 13
Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation Bushfires have ignited on the first day of some of the worst heatwave conditions since Black Summer and authorities warn more is to come. AAP · Jan 6
Most significant heatwave since black summer to blast Australia’s southern states as band of hot weather moves east Parts of Victoria and SA could expect highs of 46 or 47C, with winds bringing bushfire danger later in week The Guardian - AU · Jan 5
Mystery pink slime on secluded Tasmanian beach prompts fears of potential algal bloom Environment Protection Authority says blooms are ‘natural occurrence’ as marine scientist warns it has grown ‘significantly’ in recent hours The Guardian - AU · Jan 3
Illegal New Year’s Eve fireworks injure two children and several others across Australia as paramedics cite jump in callouts Ambulance services in Victoria saw emergency incidents more than triple in some parts of the state The Guardian - AU · Jan 1
MP accused of domestic violence remanded in custody A state MP accused of assaulting a woman and breaching an intervention order will remain behind bars awaiting a home detention report, a court has ruled. AAP · Dec 29, 2025
Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt South Australia is reaping the benefits of growth in jobs and investment, with a budget review predicting four future surpluses. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release Australian students will soon start receiving their ATAR scores, with many saying they are nervous about the potentially life-changing outcomes. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025 Labor gains in Resolve poll as DemosAU poll has One Nation winning 12 House seats Labor expanded its national lead in a Resolve poll as a DemosAU MRP poll had One Nation winning 12 House seats. In Victoria, the Coalition has a 51–49 lead in a Resolve poll. As the SA Liberal leader resigned, a new poll gave Labor a 61–39 lead.
Golf Monthly · Dec 6, 2025 'The Fact Two Of Our Best Tournaments Of The Season Are On The Same Week Is Just Mind Blowing' - DP World Tour Winner Questions Circuit Scheduling After Event Clash Richard Mansell has questioned the decision to have the Australian Open and Nedbank Golf Challenge on the same week, with the Englishman hoping that it 'can be avoided in the future'
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2025 Get shucking: South Australians urged to eat oysters and donate shells for reef restoration project Shrimp soundtrack will be played underwater to lure baby oysters in program aimed at fighting algal blooms
The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2025 Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared from his homestead into the Australian outback. Two months on, questions remain Authorities have undertaken one of the largest and most intensive searches for a missing person in South Australia
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2025 That syncon feeling: the 150 tonnes of spinning steel that could help stabilise Australia’s energy transition Australia’s largest synchronous condenser begins testing in Victoria, joining an expanding network operators say will reduce the grid’s reliance on fossil fuels
PC Gamer · Nov 22, 2025 GTA 5's character-swapping system was a stroke of genius that was supposed to feature in San Andreas 9 years earlier—this masterclass mod makes that dream a reality Real Multiple Protagonists recreates a long-forgotten source code quirk from a game now 21 years old.
AAP · Nov 20, 2025 NGOs lament missed 'COPportunity' for SA and climate Pacific advocates hope their climate ambitions can still be achieved from the wreckage of Australia's bid to host the COP31 summit.
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 Trailblazing astronaut named SA Aussie of the Year An astronaut recognised as a powerful example and role model for younger generations has been named Australian of the Year for SA.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025 SA attorney general refers anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe’s fundraiser ‘game’ for investigation MLCs label bingo card-style game, where supporters were encouraged to ‘buy’ words and phrases linked to contentious abortion bill, a ‘grift’ that trivialised debate
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025 Bill to restrict abortions later in pregnancy defeated in South Australia after emotional debate Amendment would have watered down law to allow abortion only where it would save life of mother or another foetus, or for significant risk of abnormalities
AAP · Nov 10, 2025 Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.