The countdown is on for Australians who are yet to lodge their tax returns.

As the countdown to Christmas begins, now is the time to plan ahead.

Accusations of war crimes have rung loud in recent months, even reaching among the most powerful people in the world.

In the 122 years since Federation, Australia has held 44 referendums to alter the Constitution – but only eight have been successful.

This is what you need to know to find your nearest voting place – and how to grab a democracy sausage while you're at it.

Vote tampering, secret campaigns - conspiracy theorists have been out in force ahead of tomorrow's vote.

Despite the Voice to Parliament referendum being only days away on Saturday voters will have to wait much longer until the official results are declared. Here's why.

The brazen attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel that began on Saturday will be seen as a turning point in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Here are some key takeaways from the multi-pronged attack that has suddenly plunged Israel and Gaza into battle.

The laws mean the identity of accused rapists and sex offenders can be reported.

The change will mean longer, lighter days as summer draws nearer, and potentially a few days of confusion if you forget to change the clock on your microwave, car radio or analogue watch in time.

Here's a quick state-by-state guide of some of Australia's biggest retailers as to whether they will be open over the long weekend.

The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.

Why are prices rising to record levels, and when are they likely to start declining? Let's take a look.

Tonight's harvest supermoon will be about 22,600 kilometres closer to Earth than usual, making it appear about 5 per cent larger and 13 per cent brighter than the average full moon.

Motorists are reminded to drive safe this long weekend, both for the safety of others and the sake of their own licence.

Even as COVID-19 and flu numbers drop, a new virus is on the rise throughout the state.

Union leaders and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

It all started Justin Trudeau claimed he has credible information linking India to the killing of a prominent Sikh leader.

It's the shopping app being discussed around the water cooler. Here's how it works.

Australia is officially in an El Niño event after a La Niña pattern brought three years of cool temperatures and record-breaking rain.

People doing it tough will be a little better off.

Whether from backburning or bushfires, hazy smoke lingering over homes across the country is a regular part of summer in Australia.

It's been touted as the biggest-ever investment into affordable housing in Australian history, but the reality is a little complicated.

Australia is set to go through its worst bushfire season in four years this spring and summer, as three years of wet give way to below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures.

Nevermind getting through packed security lines in a crowded domestic airport, the bar for entry to the Qantas Chairman's lounge is much, much higher.

A spate of attacks on SUVs internationally suggest the group is not going away anytime soon.

Thousands of teachers descended on state parliament demanding better pay and conditions.

Here's what you need to know about redeeming your flight credits.

Australians will head to the polls on October 14. Here's what you need to know.

The moon won't actually be blue, but it will definitely be super – so what exactly is the blue supermoon coming on Thursday, August 31, and will weather conditions around Australia be favourable for a spot of moon gazing?

Some students and graduates with a HECS-HELP debt will get a reprieve from making compulsory repayments this financial year.

It's been a feature of Australian phone coverage for decades, but within a year all of our 3G networks will have been switched off.

There's evidence emerging about the health risks – not to mention costs and negative climate impact – of cooking with gas.

The final match in the captivating Matildas World Cup journey for third place against Sweden will kick off tonight

How exactly do the weight loss drugs work, what side effects are there, and how – and when – can you get your hands on them in Australia? We explain.

Construction work includes a 600m runway on the Chinese outpost in the strategically vital South China Sea.

All eyes in Australia will be on the Matildas when they take on England in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final.

All eyes in Australia will be on the Matildas when they take on France in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final.

Airbnb has revolutionised the short-stay industry. Launched in 2008, it now eclipses the world's biggest hotel chains. In Australia alone there are about 100,000 listed properties.

COVID-19 was first detected in late 2019, but in the nearly three years since, the disease has been through several different mutations.

Many Australians claim they have an allergy to penicillin when they're admitted to hospital, but researchers say that's often not the case.

Whatever goes up, must come down, and sometimes that comes with a big price tag.

Russian ships in the Black Sea have become the target of a new but effective Ukrainian weapon.

Verifying your identity is something we all have to do fairly regularly, but it soon could look very different under a new, voluntary national digital ID.

The alcohol excise is not the only price hike Australians face on a regular basis – there's a range of products, services and penalties that regularly get more expensive.

It's been t-shirt weather across many parts of the country. So, what's going on and is it a troubling sign of what's to come?