Powerful university vice-chancellors are expected to be hauled in front of a proposed probe into staff wage theft, governance issues and pay rates.
Jessica Wang
Plumbers, sparkies, brickies and carpenters could be paid $10,000 for finishing their apprenticeship in a new promise to woo votes and build more homes.
After last year’s polarising hot cross buns, Coles has released its second collaboration with Arnott’s - bringing an “Aussie classic” to supermarket shelves for Easter.
Alexandra Feiam
A major health alert has been issued for two major Aussie cities after a highly-infectious and deadly disease was detected in returned travellers.
A huge number of Aussie households have said they are desperately needing a rate cut when the Reserve Bank next meets.
Cameron Micallef
The Aussie sharemarket has snapped a three-day winning streak as consumer-facing stocks and an “unloved” mining sector drag the index lower.
Authorities are warning residents to stay alert of changing dangerous weather conditions across the long weekend.
Aisling Brennan
An iconic Aussie clothing brand is closing its stores after a buyer was unable to be found for the chain, with hundreds to lose their jobs.
Australians will likely need less superannuation than they think to maintain their current lifestyle, but there is a major caveat.
The Opposition Leader issued a call-to-arms from disgruntled patrons, urging them to contact the business directly over their Australia Day snub.
Former parliamentary staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who will be standing trial for rape in Toowoomba, has indicated he’d prefer to face a judge-alone trial.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Millions of Aussies are confronting a stark budget black hole, with an economic update exposing a serious $217bn breakdown in one state’s finances.
Duncan Evans
The Albanese government will become the embattled regional airline’s largest creditor after acquiring $50m of its debt.
Best known as the ex-Liberal who attempted to sue former prime minister Scott Morrison, Matt Camenzuli will now attempt to unseat Chris Bowen.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Lidia Thorpe “shouldn’t be in the Senate” after she made “absurd” claims about him.
Two of Australia’s biggest retailers have agreed to a merger as tough retail conditions continue to cut into the sales of both companies.
Temperatures are set to soar to 45C on Australia Day, while potential showers and thunderstorms threaten to drench multiple states and territories.
Clareese Packer
Jim Chalmers has pushed back against polling that suggests Australians hold bleak expectations for 2025, saying the Albanese is focused on cost of living.
Emergency services are bracing for a “perfect storm” this Australia Day long weekend, with people expected to flock to beaches and waterways.
Emma Kirk and Nathan Schmidt
Whatever your shopping needs may be this Australia Day long weekend, this is your full guide to Aussie retailers’ trading hours.
Emma Kirk
Australian sharemarket firmed on Wednesday, as Donald Trump helped the strong performance by Australia’s tech sector and uranium shares.
Two major Channel 9 bureaus will be left with skeleton staff after the network announced massive changes.
The quality of Australia’s internet services has slipped to an embarrassing spot behind global competitors – as a new survey measures the overall digital wellbeing of the country.
Blair Jackson
