Australia

Outgoing defence chief Admiral David Johnston has approved the next round of promotions for his most senior officers, and the creation of at least three new star-ranked positions.

An Australian comedian has been slammed after she posted a parody video depicting petrol sniffing and a smoking ceremony in a ‘satirical’ impression of a white woman ‘transitioning’ to being Aboriginal. 

Australia consumption of nicotine has skyrocketed 40 per cent since 2017 as people turn to the black market for cheaper products, according to new ABS data. 

Sam Mac says he was honoured to be asked by the late Neale Daniher to take part in an icy plunge for the Big Freeze 12 next week.

Motorists travelling through the area have been warned to keep their windows closed.

Underworld figure Mick Gatto and a woman have been arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at a property in Melbourne’s south-east as part of an investigation into alleged financial offences.

An urgent recall has been issued for two popular health supplements over fears they could contain glass fragments. 

A prominent NT barrister and DV advocate has invoked the case of Kumanjayi Walker, who was fatally shot by police at Yuendumu, to back the Finocchiaro Government’s controversial proposed child safety reforms.

The world must prepare for a potentially strong El Nino in 2026, a global weather agency warns, which could worsen droughts and increase the risk of heatwaves.

Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith has issued a grim warning on Australia’s future, revealing what he sees as the ‘relentless’ problem.

EDITORIAL: Beyond the celebrations of the nation’s 100,000 lowest paid workers, there is a portent of gloomier times and a genuine fear this blunt instrument will strike a blow to our fragile, inflated economy.

A popular lolly sold at supermarkets across Australia has been pulled from shelves after an urgent recall notice from the nation’s food watchdog. 

Our population surpassed 28 million today, but experts warn multiple factors are causing Australians to ‘lose hope’ in the future and contributing to record-low birth rates.

AARON PATRICK: By granting an above-inflation pay increase to 2.7 million workers, the industrial umpire may trigger copycat demands that drive up inflation and interest rates. 

A gas cylinder is believed to have been the cause.