26 m. ago To me, an Australian person of colour, Mamdani’s New York victory is a game

If it can happen there, it can happen anywhere. Right, Australia?

Politics

65 m. ago Three kids among four dead after house fire in central Queensland

Four people are dead, including three children, after a house fire in central Queensland.

Events

1 hour ago The engine fell off the UPS cargo plane, but that’s not the sole reason it crashed

It’s possible that debris from the failed engine affected other systems or power plants, leaving the pilots with insufficient aircraft performance to achieve safe flight.

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2 h. ago Government needs to get its skates on to lower power costs: NAB boss

The boss of the country’s biggest business bank has urged governments to greenlight gas and renewable projects more quickly to help address energy costs.

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4 h. ago From Mamdani to Musk: the cult of the visionary puts people power to test

While the respective views and ideologies of Zohran Mamdani and Elon Musk are poles apart, both are supreme salesmen and enjoy extreme devotion from their fans.

Politics

4 h. ago Rent freeze, free buses: Here’s what to expect from New York’s new mayor

Zohran Mamdani has pledged to transform New York and make the city more affordable. He has a big to-do list.

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4 h. ago Australian cities lead global push to green the data centre boom

The AI boom and the power hungry data centres behind it could transform cities for good or otherwise.

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5 h. ago Philippines declares state of emergency as Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves more than 100 dead

The deaths were mostly from drowning in flash floods, and 127 people are still missing.

Events

27 h. ago Zohran Mamdani’s four words for Trump after historic win in New York mayoral election

In a defiant victory speech, Mamdani said it was the dawn of a “new age” for New York - and directed some remarks directly to the US president.

Politics

27 h. ago The election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City represents a defining political moment

This may have been a US mayoral race, but there are clear messages for Australia’s political class - should it choose to listen.

Politics

28 h. ago Chinese society is being torn apart by generational battles over the sale of the family home

A childhood classmate got power of attorney from her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, sold her flat and moved her to a community hospital. She’s investing in her two teenage sons’ education instead.

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30 h. ago Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani easily elected mayor of New York

The state assemblyman, 34, will become the second-youngest mayor of New York, the first Muslim and only the second democratic socialist to run the US’s largest and most important city.

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32 h. ago How this urban regeneration brought people back and made it safe after 5pm

Ipswich’s Nicholas Street Precinct has won multiple awards, but an architect involved says the biggest reward is seeing locals treat the space as their own.

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33 h. ago Steve Irwin released this 4m croc decades ago. Now it’s at Australia Zoo, and people aren’t happy

The crocodile was moved to the Sunshine Coast this weekend following its capture in September for problematic behaviour.

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37 h. ago Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons downsize to Sydney penthouse

The Sydney media power couple have purchased a lower north shore property after selling their long-time Cremorne family home.

Politics

39 h. ago Victoria ups power price forecasts now that SEC a ‘market player’

The Energy Department has revised up its forecasts for energy prices now that the State Electricity Commission is competing in the private market.

Politics

51 h. ago How does the government’s three free hours of solar power work?

Energy Minister Chris Bowen is promising there is “no catch” for customers who sign up to get three hours of free power under his new Solar Sharer plans.

Politics

52 h. ago Prince William draws on star power to try to move the world on climate

The Prince of Wales will be joined by singers including Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes when his $100 million Earthshot Prize stages its annual awards in Brazil.

Politics

52 h. ago How Prince William is using $100m –  and Kylie Minogue –  to sway world leaders

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from the scandal over his uncle.

Politics

52 h. ago Far from the Andrew scandal, Prince William lands in Brazil – with a string of celebs

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from news about his uncle.

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