8 h. ago The idyllic beach town near Sydney where house values rose 45 per cent

Buyers on the hunt for affordable housing still within a commutable distance are helping to push up prices for both units and houses.

Politics

18 h. ago How contentious taxes have helped make Melbourne a beacon of housing affordability

Investors have a saying: “Anywhere but Melbourne.” But that sentiment has had an upside for home buyers.

Economics

18 h. ago How hated taxes helped make Melbourne a beacon of housing affordability

Investors have a saying: “Anywhere but Melbourne.” But that sentiment has had an upside for home buyers.

Economics

22 h. ago Perth house prices spike nearly 16 per cent in a year as affordability pressure looms

Perth house prices have jumped almost 16 per cent over the past year, one of Australia’s strongest-performing housing markets, despite signs momentum is cooling.

Politics

24 h. ago Australia’s biggest industry groups demand an antisemitism royal commission

The Business Council of Australia has backed prominent captains of industry who petitioned Albanese to reverse his stance on a national inquiry following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

37 h. ago ‘A national crisis’: Scores of business leaders unite to back Bondi royal commission

More than 100 prominent figures have signed an open letter calling for a national inquiry, heaping more pressures on the prime minister.

Events

47 h. ago Fire destroys bayside home on New Year’s Eve, killing family pets

“At the stroke of midnight we were just watching the house burn down.”

Events

50 h. ago Don’t come for the plot – but do stay for the costumes, choreography and music

Not much actually happens in the musical Cats, but the sheer spectacle of this new production will satisfy the nostalgia craving.

Politics

50 h. ago Australia ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s live fire drills as Xi calls reunification ‘unstoppable’

The Chinese president gave a New Year’s Eve speech calling for reunification after a week of expansive live fire drills.

Events

52 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

56 h. ago Lifestyle towns where houses cost half the price in Byron Bay

Can’t afford Byron Bay? There are still lifestyle towns, on the coast and inland, with a median house price coming in under $1 million.

Economics

60 h. ago New Year’s Eve as it happened: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Look back on our live coverage as Sydney celebrated New Year’s Eve and welcomed 2026 amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

61 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

61 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: The countdown is on as midnight fireworks loom

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

67 h. ago ‘People don’t want to think about it’: How animal shelters are reaching crisis point

Pregnant and homeless at Christmas, a Staffordshire bull terrier named Peridot has been given a new year’s lifeline. But experts say rehoming pets in need is becoming increasingly difficult.

Events

68 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: First fireworks light up the harbour as Sydney celebrates

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

69 h. ago Queensland’s public sex offender register is live. Here’s what it’s like to access it

Photos of dangerous child sex offenders have been made available to the public, but most information is provided only under strict access guidelines.

Politics

2 d. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Thousands flock to vantage points; Heavy police presence expected

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

3 d. ago What housing crisis? For most, there isn’t one – but look how the other third live

Housing was only deemed in “crisis” when the offspring of property owners found themselves locked out of the market. But we used to be better at dealing with the problem.

Events

3 d. ago Thornbury residents devise their own housing plan as alternative to activity centre

Fair Growth Thornbury say the Allan government’s activity centre plan for the area is excessive, so they made their own alternative plan.

Politics