Meta’s stock plummeted over 8% after a $16 billion Trump-era tax hit, even as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp reached 3.5 billion global users.

After years of warning that global warming could devastate humanity, Bill Gates now says climate change won’t spell the end for humankind — shifting focus from doom to human welfare.

Australia is battling rising inflation and unemployment, leaving the RBA in a bind. Experts say fixing this economic “pickle” may require more than rate cuts.

Once an industrial powerhouse, Burnie and other regional cities are reinventing themselves through renewable energy and innovation as manufacturing declines.

A $19 bacon and egg roll has sparked outrage in Sydney, with Aussies calling out café “extortion” as brunch prices hit record highs.

As housing prices soar, young Aussies are turning to cryptocurrency to build their first home deposits — finding new ways to save faster and smarter.

Aussies who rushed to buy gold are panicking after prices plunged nearly 7% overnight — the biggest drop in 12 years, sparking market turmoil.

A four-hour Amazon Web Services outage disrupted major platforms worldwide, revealing just how dependent we’ve become on a few tech giants for our digital lives.

Bel-Fries’ viral $15 caviar french fries are back in New York after social media frenzy sparked massive queues down the street.

Australian banks continue to scale back their physical presence, with 155 branch closures recorded in the past financial year. While the pace of shutdowns has slowed, regional communities still face limited access to in-person banking services.

Expedia’s new global travel report reveals a surprising twist — Big Sky, USA has overtaken Japan as the top dream destination for 2026. With its scenic wilderness, ski resorts, and proximity to Yellowstone, this American gem is set to draw travellers from around the world.

New NSW laws will crack down on e-bike and e-scooter clutter, giving councils and Transport for NSW power to enforce stricter safety and parking rules.

A new ASD report warns that China-backed hackers are targeting Australians working from home, exploiting home devices to launch global cyber attacks.

Scientists are rethinking how they search for alien life — shifting from elusive radio signals to new chemical markers that may finally reveal we’re not alone.

Shellharbour Council’s new tiny homes trial could reshape NSW’s housing landscape. The pilot aims to make small, affordable dwellings easier to build and approve.

The Reserve Bank of Australia warns that empty bedrooms and shrinking household sizes are worsening the housing crisis—showing it’s not just about building more homes.

South Australian police have issued a warning about counterfeit $50 and $100 notes circulating across the state, urging residents to report fake cash immediately.

Organised crime syndicates are stealing millions from Australia’s supermarkets through illicit tobacco sales — a growing black market now costing Coles $600 million a year.

Wondering what’s open this long weekend? Here’s a state-by-state guide to trading hours for supermarkets, shopping centres, and liquor stores during the King’s Birthday and Labour Day holidays.

Fresh ABS data reveals Australian households are spending more on travel and lifestyle services, raising concerns the RBA may slow future interest rate cuts.