Qantas warns rising fuel costs may hit fares Australia's biggest airline Qantas Airways said today it will spend more than previously planned to improve "customer pain points" but warned spiralling fuel costs may … Business • 25 Sep
Survivor of Australian mushroom mystery leaves hospital An Australian man who unwittingly ate the same dish containing deadly mushrooms that killed three other diners has been released from hospital, his family said. World • 24 Sep
Australia declares El Niño, concerns over bushfires Australia has declared an El Niño weather pattern under way as the country's southeast swelters in an intense spring heatwave that has raised the risks … World • 19 Sep
Australia set for record-breaking spring temperatures A spring heatwave across large parts of Australia's southeast, including Sydney, will intensify, the weather bureau said, with temperatures expected to peak up to 16C … World • 18 Sep
Australian economy grows modestly in Q2 Australia's economy expanded by more than expected in the second quarter, driven by exports and investment, while household consumption remained weak as decade-high interest rates … Business • 06 Sep
Three sailors rescued from shark-bitten catamaran Three men were plucked to safety this morning after sharks started tearing chunks from their inflatable catamaran as they attempted to sail to Australia. World • 06 Sep
Australian doctors find live worm in woman's brain A parasitic roundworm typically found in snakes has been pulled "alive and wriggling" from a woman's brain in a medical first, Australian doctors have said. World • 29 Aug
Three US Marines killed in Australia aircraft crash Three US Marines have died during military exercises in northern Australia, the US military said, in a helicopter crash that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called … World • 27 Aug
Family hopes for recovery of Irish man injured in Perth An Irish man who was assaulted in Perth, Western Australia last month has emerged from a coma after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Ireland • 10 Aug
Australian police probe deadly mushroom lunch Australian police are investigating the deaths of three elderly people who died after allegedly consuming mushrooms at a lunch two weeks ago. World • 10 Aug
Australian childcare worker faces 1,623 abuse charges An Australian childcare worker has been charged with sexually abusing 91 young girls over 15 years, police said, accusing him of documenting his "unfathomable" alleged … World • 01 Aug
Australia holds rates steady, might be done tightening Australia's central bank has today held interest rates at 4.1% for a second month in a row, saying past increases were working to cool demand, … Business • 01 Aug
Debris found from downed Australian military helicopter Australian police say debris has been found from an Australian military helicopter that crashed into the Pacific Ocean, but there was still no sign of … World • 29 Jul
51 pilot whales die after beaching in Western Australia More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying they are scrambling to save … World • 26 Jul
Slowing Australia inflation lessens rate hike pressure Australian inflation slowed more than expected in the second quarter thanks to falls in the cost of domestic holidays and petrol, suggesting less pressure for … Business • 26 Jul
Irish fans set to raise the roof for Perth clash Irish fans are expected to be in the majority in Perth's Rectangular Stadium as Ireland take on Canada in their crucial World Cup tie. World • 26 Jul
Opportunities in Perth remain a strong draw for Irish Western Australia is around the same size as Western Europe and almost all of it is in the Australian outback, which means most of its … World • 24 Jul
Dingo cull rejected after attacks at Australian island Authorities at an Australian World Heritage-listed island have rejected calls for a mass cull of local dingoes, following a spate of attacks that have spooked … World • 19 Jul
National Australia Bank in union deal on remote working National Australia Bank, Australia's third biggest lender, has reached a deal that lets employees work from home, a union said today. Business • 14 Jul
Australia picks first female central bank chief Australia has appointed the first female head of its central bank, passing over the current governor to elevate his deputy to the high-profile job amid … Business • 14 Jul
EU, Australia fail to conclude free trade agrement The European Union and Australia have failed to conclude talks on a planned free trade agreement after differences remained unresolved, notably on agricultural products, the … Business • 11 Jul
Australian inquiry condemns 'crude, cruel' welfare hunt A high-level Australian inquiry has called for criminal or civil action to be taken over a government scheme that sent false debt repayment demands to … World • 07 Jul
Australia pauses rate hikes amid 'uncertain' outlook The Reserve Bank of Australia left its key interest rate unchanged today, with governor Philip Lowe saying that while inflation had "passed its peak" the … Business • 04 Jul
PwC Australia sacks 8 partners over tax leak scandal PwC Australia has fired eight partners including its former chief executive as part of an internal investigation into the leak of confidential government tax plans … Business • 03 Jul
Australia's inflation hits 13-month low in May Australia's consumer inflation slowed to a 13-month low in May, driven by a sharp pullback in fuel, while a measure of core inflation also cooled … Business • 28 Jun
