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EXPLAINERS - BREAKING DOWN THE NEWS FOR YOU
Everything you need to know about celebrating Lunar New Year
Here's what you need to know about the Lunar New Year, and where you can celebrate it.
Inflation is slowing, but not everyone's getting relief. Here's why
Despite headline data suggesting the cost of living crisis may finally be easing, few Australian households would have found covering their essentials has got any easier.
Everywhere the asbestos-tainted mulch has been found in Sydney
Here's where the asbestos-tainted mulch has been uncovered in NSW, and when.
health
Going to Taylor Swift? This is the one thing you have to do
There are new warnings for Taylor Swift fans who have tickets to see the megastar at her seven upcoming concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, the first of which is tonight.
Taylor Swift
Everything Australians need to know for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Here's everything you need to know for the tour including how to get there, where to buy merchandise and what to bring.
Australia
In one of the most remote cities on Earth, a rare new virus is emerging
Alaskapox belongs to a family of brick-shaped viruses that can infect animals and humans.
USA
What you need to know about bubonic plague after new US case
A resident in central Oregon caught the illness from his sick pet cat.
health
What the Indonesia election means for Australia
Up to 205 million people are expected to vote tomorrow in a three-way presidential contest.
Indonesia
What is negative gearing and why is there a push to change it?
Negative gearing is back on the political agenda following calls from the crossbench to overhaul it.
PROPERTY
So-called 'healthy' machines are giving Australians cancer
Experts are warning Australians against using sunbeds that are promoted as safe and legal alternatives to outlawed solariums, saying they still pose a cancer risk.
health
Pink kicks off Australian tour with two Sydney shows
The tour kicks off with two shows at Allianz Stadium, followed by three shows at Suncorp Stadium in Queensland.
national
Kids vouchers to end for majority of NSW families today
Today is the final day for New South Wales parents to apply for and use the government's Active Kids voucher before the scheme is replaced by one that is means-tested.
New South Wales
Why are measles cases popping up across the United States?
The virus has also been detected in Australia, where alerts have been issued by NSW, Victorian and ACT health authorities in recent weeks.
health
What will and won't be open on Australia Day
To make things easier to pick up some last-minute supplies if you find yourself in need, here's everything you need to know.
Australia Day
When do double demerits start across the nation for Australia Day?
During the long weekend, drivers will be hit with double demerits for speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences in some states.
national
What is bracket creep and how does it affect your hip pocket?
With stage three tax cuts firmly back in the public eye, you may have heard the term "bracket creep" being discussed.
Cost of Living
The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation
The clock that has been ticking for 77 years is no ordinary clock — it attempts to gauge how close humanity is to destroying the world.
World
Who is Aleksandr Ermakov, the Russian hacker sanctioned by Australia?
A Russian citizen with links to a notorious syndicate has been exposed for his role in the Medibank hack. This is what we know about him.
Medibank
Why there's more to flying the Aussie flag than you think
Millions of people are set to display the flag on Australia Day, but what you are allowed to do with it remains a grey area.
Australia
The staggering cost of putting your child through school in Australia
In one capital city, a public education for one child will set their parents back a six-figure sum.
education
Public, social housing to save hundreds in renewable energy program
The initiative will provide upgrades to 24,000 social and public housing properties.
Cost of Living
He was Trump's greatest threat. DeSantis' run might already be over
The conservative firebrand is staring down the barrel of a defeat in one of the most important races.
World
How will the succession of Prince Frederik and Princess Mary unfold?
Compared to the pomp and ceremony of King Charles III's coronation last year, the Danish Royal household will hold a much more understated ceremony.
Royals
What Taiwan's election means for Australia's relationship with China
The result will have implications far beyond the self-ruling island of 23 million people.
taiwan
Bitcoin ETFs have been approved in the US. This is what you need to know
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin, saying it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies and that its decision did not mean it approves or endorses bitcoin.
Bitcoin
What led to one of the UK's 'greatest miscarriages of justice in history'
It has been called the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history. More than 700 innocent people who ran Post Offices across the UK were prosecuted over missing money.
UK
What is the new COVID-19 JN.1 variant causing a spike in cases?
A new strain of COVID-19 has emerged, and it's being blamed for a rise in cases and hospitalisations.
COVID 19
The latest COVID-19 strain spreading across the world
COVID-19 was first detected in late 2019, but in the nearly three years since, the disease has been through several different mutations.
COVID 19
Warning as cases of respiratory disease Mycoplasma pneumonia rise
Medics have been warned to look out for a respiratory disease with similar symptoms to COVID-19 and flu, with cases on the rise in Australia.
health
New rules and financial changes starting from today
The New Year is upon us but hopes that cost of living struggles will be left in 2023 have been dashed as from day one of 2024 - there are price increases.
finance
When stores are open over Christmas and the New Year
We've put together a list of when major retailers will be open throughout the last week of 2023.
Christmas
Today will be Australia's longest day of the year
The summer solstice, which marks the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere in terms of daylight hours, is set to take place today.
Weather
Double demerits to begin ahead of Christmas Day in some states
Here is what we know about the double demerit systems.
national
How to avoid an Australia Post mail scam these holidays
Australians are being warned to be alert for scammers sending fake text messages and emails impersonating Australia Post.
national
Track Santa's Journey Down under this Christmas Eve
Find out how you can track Santa's journey on Christmas Eve
Christmas
Famous Iceland eruption caused flight chaos. Are we in for a repeat?
The eruption could last another 10 days and it's already threatening to send gas pollution to the capital.
Volcano
What's behind attacks on shipping threatening to reroute global trade
A large chunk of global trade faces being rerouted around the Middle Eastern waterway, adding time and costs for shipping companies.
Israel Hamas Conflict
How Centrelink payment dates could affect you this festive season
If you're unsure of how the public holiday period will effect you, here is everything we know.
national
School zone speed limits could still be in force up until Christmas in NSW
Double demerits also apply from midnight on Thursday until January 1st in NSW.
New South Wales
Australia Post deadlines for sending Christmas gifts kick in today
Aussies are being reminded they only have one day left to send their parcels, so that gifts arrive in time for Christmas.
national
Vodafone shuts down 3G phone and devices today
The telco has kickstarted the industry-wide shutdown of the 3G networks, which has been a feature of Australian phone coverage for decades.
Tech
Humidity stopping you sleep? Cold showers and beer may not help
It's a feeling every Australian knows all too well: being completely unable to properly cool down on a hot and humid summer's day.
Weather News
How to get up to 16 days off over Christmas with just seven annual leave days
At this point in the year, you'll need a pretty flexible boss - but it is still technically possible to secure a disproportionately long summer break.
work
Australian ally steps up presence in disputed waters
The Philippines has started building a new coastguard monitoring base in the South China Sea amid heightened tensions.
south china sea
Do I need to self-isolate? Your COVID-19 questions answered
Find out everything you need to know as states and territories across the nation record soaring COVID-19 case numbers.
COVID 19
Hundreds of thousands who fled to southern Gaza told to leave there too
Soldiers displayed guns they say were found hidden al-Shifa hospital, but have yet to release any evidence of the central Hamas command centre they claim is there.
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Hundreds of patients stranded as Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital
The hospital is at the heart of clashing narratives over who is to blame for the thousands of deaths and widespread destruction in the besieged territory.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Is Hamas hiding in Gaza's main hospital?
Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital has become the focus of a days-long stalemate in Israel's war against the Hamas militant group.
Israel Hamas Conflict
What global superpowers want from high-stakes meeting
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to discuss when they sit down this week.
south china sea
