Great Barrier Reef receives $800m federal funding boost for conservation

The government has pledged its largest-ever single investment in reef protection, funding coral restoration projects, water quality improvements, and expanded marine monitoring programs across Queensland.

7 hrs ago

Sydney and Melbourne housing markets cool as interest rate holds at 4.6%

New data from CoreLogic shows property prices in Australia's two largest cities fell for the third consecutive month, offering cautious hope for first-home buyers who have been priced out for years.

9 hrs ago

Bushfire season begins early in New South Wales after record-dry winter

The Rural Fire Service has declared a state of alert across western NSW after multiple blazes broke containment lines, with temperatures forecast to exceed 42C through the weekend.

11 hrs ago

Australia signs landmark critical minerals deal with South Korea

Canberra and Seoul have finalised a bilateral agreement to secure supply chains for lithium and rare earth minerals, positioning Australia as a key partner in the global clean energy transition.

14 hrs ago