Melbourne strikes: next, the trains go
Melbourne commuters endured a chaotic day of cancelled and interrupted public transport as workers held a four-hour strike in support of pay demands.
Details
More flooding expected as weather eases
The severe weather forced the evacuation of more than 300 residents in St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet on the South Coast overnight and flooding is expected in the Nepean/Hawkesbury valley on Thursday.
DetailsNews in brief – Q&A in hot water again
The ABC has apologised to Prime Minister Tony Abbott after a crude Twitter handle was broadcast live during Monday night’s Q&A program.
Details
Seeking hope – a refugee’s journey to freedom
Mohamed Ali Baqiri, 24, meets with me in a local park on a cold Melbourne Sunday afternoon to talk about his journey from Afghanistan, which brought him to be living here in Australia today.
DetailsAustralian sharemarket down $60 billion
The Chinese-inspired global financial turmoil has continued to take its effect today as the value of the Australian share market fell by $60 billion.
DetailsClarke’s career ends on winning note
Australia has sent captain Michael Clarke out on a high note, defeating England by an innings and 46 runs in the fifth Ashes test at The Oval.
DetailsCook heroics keep England hopes alive
Australia has to wait one more day – barring a rain wash-out – to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.
DetailsTsipras quits, pushes Greeks to new vote
After just seven months as Prime Minister, AlexisTsipras (above) resigned today in response to a backlash from his Syriza party members against austerity measures.
Details
England’s turn for Ashes batting collapse
Steven Smith’s 11th test hundred and some accurate bowling put Australia on top at the second day of the fifth test.
DetailsBatsmen keep Australia ahead on Day 1
Fighting half centuries from Steve Smith and David Warner helped Australia to finish day one on 287 for 3 before bad light stopped play at The Oval.
Details