Melbourne’s parliamentary precinct was transformed into a sea of helmets, engines and banners as hundreds — possibly more than a thousand — motorcyclists converged outside Victoria’s Parliament House, creating one of the city’s most striking grassroots demonstrations in recent memory. From early afternoon, riders streamed into Spring Street from all corners of the state, parking … 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
European military forces have begun a symbolic deployment to Greenland, signalling growing tension inside NATO as US President Donald Trump renews his push to bring the Arctic territory under American control. While the number of troops involved is small, the political message is large — and closely watched by allies, including Australia, as the Arctic … Read more
Australians with British or Irish ties are scrambling to salvage travel plans as sweeping passport rule changes by the UK government begin to bite, leaving many feeling blindsided, frustrated and stuck in limbo. With the deadline now looming, families across Australia say the new requirements are already forcing them to cancel reunions, miss milestone birthdays, … Read more
Astronauts train for years hoping they’ll never need their most extreme skills. But space is unforgiving, and when something goes wrong, there is no room for panic — only procedure. That reality came sharply into focus on 15 January, when all four members of Crew-11 were forced to leave the International Space Station (ISS) and … Read more
AST SpaceMobile wasn’t a name many Australians were throwing around at the pub a year ago. This week, it suddenly is. After the company announced it had landed a major government contract, its stock price jumped hard overnight, and the ripple quickly reached Australian screens — from day traders refreshing apps before work to long-term … Read more
The conversation comes up quietly, usually between friends rather than in headlines. Over coffee. On a school pickup run. Late at night in a group chat when someone mentions super and admits they’re worried. “I honestly don’t think mine will be enough.” More often than not, it’s women saying it. Across Australia, women are feeling … 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