Merv Birt has survived cyclones up north, and the devastating floods that swept through Brisbane in 1974, 2011 and 2022. But Alfred was different.

The four large islands are popular getaways for locals. In the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, they have another claim to fame: as a city’s protectors from extreme weather.

Karla Sofia Gascon’s Oscar race ended in ignominy when past social media comments emerged. But celebrities now have a safety net.

The president’s executive order is the same old “drill, baby drill” attitude, but this time it’s more “gild, baby, gild”, with taxpayers set to foot the bill.

The government awarded the Royal Bank of Canada a $4.1 million contract for its negotiations with tolling operators, the latest in a long history of consultants making big profits off the network.

A senior constable was investigated after setting up a rival Facebook group to the official police union page during a bitter campaign over wages and conditions.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The principal at one of the state’s top selective schools has told parents that higher teacher salaries and major budget cuts have left ...

Back in Western Australia, where Labor has delivered its second-best election result in the state’s history, Liberal MP and opposition defence spokesman Andrew Hastie has delivered a scathing ...

Beyond reports of ballot papers running out, long lines and slow counts, the opposition says further irregularities with Saturday’s election are emerging.

With only three days until the first race of the 2025 Formula 1 season, we’ve collated the top six memorable moments across the history of the Australian Grand Prix.

The president’s policies and his decision to force Ukraine into a peace deal with Russia have prompted Europe to take steps that were unimaginable before he regained the White House.

Lindsay Fox says he was a friend to Rupert Hamer until the day the former Victorian premier died. He is now backing Amelia Hamer in Kooyong.