Heatwave warnings have been issued for four Australian states, with millions of people set to swelter on Australia Day. Large parts of central and eastern Australia are in for another day of heat after widespread temperatures above 40C on Thursday, with some inland areas nudging 50C. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussies in four states set … Read more
Heatwaves with widespread temperatures above 40C are set to continue across large parts of the nation as the mercury remains well above average. The national weather forecaster said the heat would be wide-reaching, impacting central Western Australia, northern South Australia, southern Northern Territory, southern Queensland and NSW. Low to severe intensity heatwave warnings are in … Read more
Australian median rental prices have hit new records, with the average dwelling costing $601 per week or $31,252 annually. Nationally, rental prices increased 8.3 per cent between January and December 2023, CoreLogic’s latest report found. It said the increases have averaged 9.1 per cent for the past three calendar years, whereas the annual growth rate … Read more
Temperatures are tipped to rise across the country when a heatwave moves east after scorching parts of Western Australia. Warm conditions are tipped on Monday for northern South Australia, southern parts of the Northern Territory and Brisbane, while temperatures in the mid-30s are expected later in the week for Victoria and NSW. The Bureau of … Read more
An inquest into the deaths of three people during forced COVID quarantine at Howard Springs will examine the legality of their detention and the adequacy of their care. David Hardy, 77, Raylene Dick, 50, and Karen Bading, 56, were all classified as deaths in custody. The trio had been diagnosed with or suspected to have … Read more
As Australians gear up for the busy festive season, the weather forecast for December 25 this year has been revealed. This year the special day is set to be warm and sunny in some of the country, perfect for festive family reunions outdoors, however, for much of eastern Australia a stormy day is expected. WATCH … Read more
Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned, eight months out from an election. Fyles, 45, held a snap press conference on Tuesday where she confirmed her intention to step down as chief minister and health minister. She said she had made an oversight and did not declare a share parcel, which came about after … Read more
