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A politically charged satirical song tied to Pauline Hanson’s new film has unexpectedly surged to the top of Australia’s music charts — sparking fierce debate across the country. The track, Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse, sung and written by Holly Valance, climbed to No. 1 on Australian Apple Music and iTunes, holding its position into … Read more
Andre Agassi is heading back onto Australian soil this weekend, returning to the court where some of his greatest memories were made. The tennis great will reunite with Roger Federer for a special exhibition match at the Australian Open, reminding fans why Melbourne has always held a special place in his career. Now 55, Agassi … Read more
A woman has died after a tree branch crashed onto her vehicle near Wollongong, as severe weather continues to lash large parts of Australia’s east coast, bringing flash flooding, dangerous storms and widespread disruption. The fatal incident occurred on Saturday afternoon along the Illawarra Highway at Macquarie Pass, a winding mountain road south-west of Wollongong. … Read more
Farmers and pastoralists across northern Western Australia are entering one of the most critical periods of the year without a vital forecasting tool, after a major Bureau of Meteorology weather radar was knocked offline by a lightning strike. The outage, which is expected to last at least three months, has left large parts of the … Read more
Tesla has confirmed a major change to how Australians — and drivers worldwide — can access its most advanced driver-assistance technology. From February 14, customers will no longer be able to buy Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software outright. Instead, the feature will only be available through a monthly subscription, according to an announcement by Tesla … Read more
An Australian car owner has sparked discussion online after revealing they were quoted $11,800 to repair a vehicle they purchased for $16,000, following an accident where insurers ruled them at fault. The situation was shared on Reddit’s r/AusFinance forum, where users frequently discuss real-world financial decisions and consumer issues. Accident Damage But Car Still Drivable … Read more
Nasa astronauts space station evacuation : Four astronauts have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected early departure from the International Space Station (ISS) due to a “serious” medical issue, marking a rare event in the station’s 26-year history. The crew, known as Crew-11, were originally scheduled to spend six and a half months aboard … Read more
Chinese Investors Lead Australia’s Foreign : Chinese buyers continue to hold the largest share of foreign-owned residential property in Australia, according to newly released data from the Australian Taxation Office, highlighting how overseas demand has shaped parts of the housing market over the past decade. Figures from the ATO’s Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian … Read more
Sweet talking tour: Australian music fans will have plenty to look forward to early this year, with a national tour locked in across February and March, timed to coincide with the release of a new single and a major festival appearance in Perth. The upcoming run of shows will see the band travel across the … Read more
Youth Allowance Increase January 2026 : Young Australians receiving Youth Allowance will see a meaningful lift in their payments from January 2026, as government indexation delivers extra support during a period of ongoing cost-of-living pressure. The update includes a one-off $1,011.50 increase alongside a permanent $16.20 rise to regular payments, providing both immediate relief and … Read more