48 h. ago Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations

A fire ignited on the roof of the building that houses the Victorian premier’s office, and two men were stabbed during a machete attack at a famous dining strip during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Events

52 h. ago Bus driver shortage forces service reduction in Sydney’s north

A private bus operator has warned that less frequent services will continue until enough drivers are recruited to fill holes in the roster.

Transport

57 h. ago On our 125th birthday, let’s rise to the test of our national character

Modern Australia has been built by countless individual acts of service, bravery, ambition and kindness – resources that we must call upon following the Bondi atrocity.

Politics

2 d. ago Police ramp up Brisbane NYE security following Bondi shooting

Hours before thousands of people were expected to crowd along the Brisbane River, the Queensland Police Service said there was no known direct threat to revellers.

Events

4 d. ago Childcare watchdog had one inspector for every 66 Victorian services

The troubling picture of children left at risk shows the slim resourcing of the state regulator at a time when reports of sex offences had tripled in five years.

Politics

4 d. ago Knives, daggers and batons seized in shopping centre crime crackdown

More than 100 people have been arrested in the first three weeks of a trial of police and protective services officers patrolling major shopping centres.

Events

4 d. ago Mother and teenagers save bushwalker’s life with human heat circle

When emergency services were unable to reach a man who had collapsed while walking, they contacted a family staying nearby.

Politics

5 d. ago A new scam is catching out airline passengers at their most distracted

When an actual human being answered an airline customer-service hotline after a single ring, I probably should have known I was being had.

Politics

5 d. ago Why Victoria’s usually pristine beaches are being invaded by bluebottles

Thousands of stingers have been washing up on Victorian shores. Here’s what to do if you get stung.

Politics

5 d. ago The services meant to protect us failed to work together effectively

That the NSW Police failed to upgrade security at Bondi Beach on December 14 casts doubt on the co-ordination of services meant to protect us.

Politics

6 d. ago Millions of people should be saving hundreds of dollars on power bills

The consumer watchdog has a cheery holiday message for households grappling with sky-high electricity bills – all it requires is a single phone call.

Economics

6 d. ago This resort town is losing its only childcare centre. Families say they can’t live here without one

Residents of Falls Creek fear for the future of their small community with the looming closure of the resort’s only childcare centre.

Society

7 d. ago Australian childcare providers call out crippling federal government mandate

Childcare services across the country say they're crippling under pressure, after a federal government mandate to ensure staff are better paid.

Politics

7 d. ago Aussie childcare services call out federal government's mandate

Childcare services across the country say they're crippling under pressure after a federal government mandate to ensure staff are better paid.

Politics

8 d. ago One of Australia’s great lost rail journeys is back (with a twist)

It’s been impossible to catch a scheduled passenger rail service to Mildura since 1993. Now a heritage rail operator has filled the gap.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Think of the tents in Gaza’: In first Christmas sermon, Pope decries conditions for Palestinians

Pope Leo made the unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Politics

8 d. ago Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol service

Politics

9 d. ago Victorian survivors of Sea World helicopter crash sue for compensation

Winnie de Silva and her son Leon, from the Geelong area, have launched Supreme Court of Victoria proceedings following similar moves interstate.

Events

1 week ago Green and Murphy no certainties as Australia ponder another reshuffle for Boxing Day

All options are on the table for Australia’s selectors, including a potential recall for versatile all-rounder Beau Webster.

Politics

1 week ago Guards sacked and retailers scrambling as embattled security firm calls in administrators

Thousands of security guards were abruptly sacked on Tuesday after MA Services entered voluntary administration, leaving major retailers in the lurch during the year’s busiest shopping period.

Politics