Amid a spate of Sydney underworld killings and the introduction of harsher penalties for gang violence in NSW, youth advocates are calling for young people recruited by gangs to be treated as victims of child abuse.

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New polling shows 23 per cent of Australian voters have lost trust in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese since the 2026 federal budget, citing broken promises on negative gearing and capital gains tax changes.

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The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in Katoomba features interactive activities for children, including puppet shows and art workshops led by local artist Kelsie King.

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Credit card surcharges will be eliminated from Australian retailers starting October 1, a move the RBA estimates will save consumers around $1.6 billion annually.

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Irish, Scottish and Welsh leaders are meeting to demand their right to hold independence referendums to leave the United Kingdom.

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The Blackbutt Avocado Festival in Queensland celebrates the region's significant avocado farming industry, including local farms and a neighbouring avocado oil supplier in Cherry Creek.

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Australian music icons Rogue Traders have released a new dance anthem called Dirty Dirty Disco, featuring Dannii Minogue in her first-ever collaboration with vocalist Natalie Bassingthwaite.

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AI-powered fake online stores, known as ghost stores, are proliferating ahead of Black Friday sales season.

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A 12-month trial allowing dogs off-leash at a designated 300-metre section of Mona Vale Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches is coming to an end, with the dog-owning community hoping for an extension.

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Australian home values have declined by $34.1 billion in the June quarter of 2024, marking the first downturn since 2022.

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