If the economics of broadening or lifting Australia’s GST are challenging, the politics are horrendous

When Jim Chalmers declared we needed a national debate on reforming the economy to drive the next generation of prosperity, he scolded the media for its penchant for playing the rule-in-rule-out game. The irony is that from his high horse, the treasurer …

The attack on Australia’s net zero target is reckless and gutless. Voters expect more than ‘intergenerational bastardry’

“Renewables continue to prove themselves as the most cost-competitive source of new electricity generation,” says a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. It has caused the UN secretary general, António Guterres, to declare: “We are on …

Rare water world: Australia’s Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre from the air – in pictures

The vast salt lake in the South Australian outback is dry for most of its life, having only filled to capac­i­ty three times in the past 160 years. So when water does arrive, this enormous landscape becomes a riot of colour

‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try

Australia have reacted bitterly to their series-deciding loss to the British & Irish Lions, claiming a disputed late refereeing call robbed them of victory. The Wallabies’ head coach, Joe Schmidt, strongly criticised the decision not to penalise the …

Lions player ratings vs Australia: 8/10 duo shine as Hugo Keenan earns legendary status

A last-ditch try from Hugo Keenan sealed series glory for the Lions in Australia after a remarkable fightback at the MCG. With time running out and his side trailing 26-24, the Ireland full back cut over in the corner before an agonising TMO check proved …

Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test player ratings

Australia Tom Wright A performance of swaggering confidence featuring a try, dynamic running to set up attacks and a punishing 50:22. Set the tone for his side from the back. 8 Max Jorgensen Always busy on the right wing, harried Lowe all game and his …

Record rainfall soaks Australia as flood risk looms

Lions seal 'fairy-tale' victory to beat Australia and clinch series

A last-gasp try from Hugo Keenan earned the British & Irish Lions a thrilling comeback victory over Australia that sealed the three-Test series with a match still to play. It was a very different Australia from the first Test when they had gone down 27 …

Why this photo exposes the grim reality of finding a job in Australia: 'I can't believe it'

By ZAK WHEELER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:28 EDT, 26 July 2025 | Updated: 22:32 EDT, 26 July 2025 A German student living in Australia was stunned after discovering the huge queue that had formed outside a takeaway chain, as dozens lined up for …

Huge debate erupts over saving one of Australia's most famous coastlines over fears 'catastrophic property loss' is ...

It's feared the planned replenishment of Australia's famous Gold Coast beaches could be pushing sand uphill, as the city fights to turn the tide on Mother Nature. The wildly popular Queensland holiday destination faces a years-long recovery as its …