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Thousands block Tel Aviv streets in protest

Israeli protesters have shut down streets in Tel Aviv demanding the release of hostages and the political end of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Anger has been growing inside Israel as the Gaza war drags on for more than 200 d...

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Israel 'gearing up' for Rafah ground offensive

After weeks of delays, negotiations, and distractions, Israel appears to be gearing up for its ground invasion in southern Gaza. Dozens of Israeli tanks and armoured vehicles have been seen near Rafah, Gaza’s last 'safe zone'.

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Calls to tax big polluters to pay for HECS debt

There are calls for the Federal Government to raise taxes on fossil fuels to pay down the spiralling student HECS debt. Struggling students and graduates are preparing for a near five per cent increase on their loans as a result of index...

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Insurance companies grilling at floods inquiry

A federal inquiry into insurers' responses to the catastrophic flooding during 2022 has heard from members of the public impacted by floodwaters, but let down by their insurers in the months and years that followed.

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Thousands gather in Sydney calling for Gaza ceasefire

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have again gathered at Sydney's Hyde park calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Today marks six months since the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel and the Israeli invasion of the Gaza strip that follo...

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Netanyahu agrees to resume Gaza ceasefire talks

Israel has agreed to take part in a new round of ceasefire talks over the Gaza conflict days after negotiations appeared to reach a stalemate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorising a delegation to join talks in Qatar and Egypt.

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Government backtracks on vehicle emissions standards

Some of the country's most popular cars will get an easier run under a weaker vehicle emissions standard proposed by the Federal Government. Labor has watered-down the policy, aimed at getting more electric vehicles into the country.

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Once-in-a-century flooding peaks in Northern Territory

Flooding on the McArthur River has peaked with levels now slowly starting to recede, but the scale of the damage in Borroloola remains unknown. For evacuees taking shelter in Darwin, it is not clear when it will be safe to return home.

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Climate change claims Washington's famous cherry trees

The famed cherry blossoms around D.C.'s Tidal Basin are in bloom but for more than a hundred of the trees, it will be their last. The iconic landmarks to be cut down later this spring as part of a plan to protect the area from rising sea...

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Flooding hits outback communities in WA

Flooding in outback WA has swamped stations and far-flung communities, and closed freight routes for the past week. In the tiny town of Cosmo Newbery, near Laverton, the impacts are still being felt, with all roads in and out still under...

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Mixed reactions as UNRWA funding resumes

Australia's Islamic and Jewish communities have conflicting feelings about the Federal Government's resumption of funding to the UN's aid organisation in Gaza, known as UNRWA, that Israel claims is funding terrorist activities.

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Voting opens in Russia, Putin certain to win

Polls have opened in the first of three days of voting in Russia’s presidential election. With all his main opponents either jailed, dead, or disqualified from running, it's almost certain that Vladimir Putin will once again become presi...

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Great Barrier Reef suffers another coral bleaching

The Great Barrier Reef has been hit by its fifth mass coral bleaching event in the past decade. The coral system is under unprecedented and, in some spots, fatal stress as extreme summer heat in Australia stretches into early fall.

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Using AI to save remote forests

Scientists are listening to hours of forest soundscapes to help them better understand their unique ecosystems. Eco-acoustics is harnessing the power of AI to capture the fingerprint of WA southwest forests.

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Israeli protesters block aid into Gaza

As the United States steps up efforts to get more aid into Gaza, some Israeli protesters are attempting to stop deliveries from reaching the enclave. They say blocking humanitarian supplies will force Hamas to release the remaining hosta...

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Climate protestors face charges over blocking Melbourne traffic

Charges have been laid against three climate change protestors who blocked traffic on Melbourne’s west gate freeway this morning as world leaders arrived for the ASEAN summit. The group extinction rebellion hired a truck and blocked seve...

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Countries criticize Israel over West Bank unrest

There's been a surge in Israel killing and detaining of Palestinians in the West Bank, many who say they've abused and harassed. The United States, the United Kingdom, and others have sanctioned a handful of Israeli settlers in a rare re...

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Property loss in Grampians rises as power outages persist

More than 25,000 Victorians are still without power following the states storm and fire disasters. The number of homes destroyed have risen to almost sixty.

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New South Wales swelters through extreme heatwave

Large parts of New South Wales are suffering through a severe heatwave, with temperatures across the state tipped to exceed 40 degrees today. With no prospect of relief overnight, keeping livestock and pets safe is a priority for many.

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Life through the eyes of a 12-year-old in Gaza

Almost half the population in the Gaza strip is under the age of 18, and it's been reported as the most dangerous place to be a child. The current conflict has been described as a war on children, where death, starvation, dehydration, an...

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Plans for offshore windfarms face opposition in Australia

Australia's coastline could soon play a key role in transforming its national energy grid, with multiple bids to install hundreds of offshore wind turbines around the country. But, it's facing strong opposition.

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Foreign Minister pushes for Gaza ceasefire

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for a “pathway to peace” during her diplomatic tour of the Middle East. The visit comes as the United States launched a fourth wave of strikes against Houthi rebel-controlled sites in Yemen.

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Hottest town in Australia on a sweltering streak

A remote town in northern WA billed as 'Australia's hottest town' has just sweltered its way through almost a month of temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius.

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The fight to save turtles on the Great Barrier Reef

Thousands of turtles are being captured and then released off the far north Queensland coast as part of a conservation study. Researchers say they hold fears for the animal's long-term future.

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Explained: Why Australia is having a wet El Nino

Australia's east coast has endured severe wet weather since Christmas, leading some experts to question the trends of the usually dry El Nino weather pattern.

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How ancient oceans could help the Great Barrier Reef

Queensland's Burnett region is scattered with rock formations from a time when it was covered in oceans and a thriving coral reef. Researchers are hoping the fossils left behind can help shed a light on modern day issues facing the Great...

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Climate change affecting health of asthmatic Australians

Australia is the hay-fever capital of the world with almost one in five Australians suffering from the allergy. Experts predict those numbers will grow in coming years as pollen seasons grow longer due to the impact of climate change.

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The plan to cool our cities in the height of summer

Heat kills more Australians than bushfires, floods and storms combined. Now, Melbourne - with the worst heat-related death rate of all the capital cities - has plans to address that.

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Powerlines blamed for destructive Perth bushfires

Residents of Parkerville in Perth's hills have started returning to their properties to survey the damage after a bushfire tore through the area on Thursday. Three homes were destroyed or damaged by the fire.

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Climate change could turn more salt lakes pink

The striking pink lakes of southern Western Australia attract thousands of tourists, but experts say a warming climate could affect the longevity and number of pink lakes across the state.

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