Over 60 per cent of popular Cheaper Home Batteries Program installations 'substandard'

A new regulatory report says the installation problems it found risk not only the credibility of the scheme, but also public safety. [...]

'One thing after another': The almost $20,000 penalty for being single in Australia

Being single comes at a "premium" in Australia, leaving those not in a relationship thousands of dollars worse off. [...]

Deputy PM says matter of global urgency to reopen Strait of Hormuz | Evening News Bulletin 19 April 2026

In this bulletin, Ben Roberts-Smith says he will use his trial to clear his name over alleged war crimes; Deputy PM Marles says it's a matter of global urgency to… [...]

Ben Roberts-Smith vows to fight all charges, criticises police over 'sensational arrest'

Accused of murdering five unarmed Afghan detainees, Ben Roberts-Smith has used his first public comments since his arrest to say he is proud of his service in Afghanistan and will… [...]

Between two homes: Migrant workers in Lebanon roped into social and economic impact of war

Migrant workers in Lebanon are one of the most vulnerable communities since the war in the Middle East erupted. Experts say they are trapped between the economic impacts of the… [...]

The simple medication switch that could save Australians over $165 million

Among other changes, a basic software update could save many Australian patients both time and money. [...]

Man arrested over death of pedestrian at Melbourne’s Comic Con | Midday News Bulletin 19 April 2026

A man arrested over the death of a pedestrian outside a Melbourne comic convention; Pakistan locks down the capital in preparation for more ceasefire talks; The Melbourne Vixens reach the… [...]

Australians cut back on stockpiling petrol, reduce fuel spend as households adjust

New analysis from a major bank shows Australians have cut their spending on fuel and are going back to filling up when they need it, rather than panic buying. [...]

'Situation is dire': No progress amid 35th anniversary of deaths in custody report

Since the report's release, more than 630 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have died in the custody of police or corrective services. [...]

Macron blames Hezbollah as French peacekeeper killed, three wounded in Lebanon

Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attack, expressing 'surprise at positions that rushed to make baseless accusations.' [...]

All change for the FIFA World Cup 2026

In just a few weeks, the world’s football fans will be turning all their attention on North America, as the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup finally gets underway. But some… [...]

Iran again closes the Strait of Hormuz | Morning News Bulletin 19 April 2026

The Strait of Hormuz closed again a day after Iran agreed to passage during the Israel ceasefire; A pedestrian killed outside a Melbourne comic convention; Adelaide win by a single… [...]