‘Soul destroying’: calls for calm amid rising violence against women

Another outbreak of violence against women has campaigners saying Australia has a social problem ‘that’s worse than terrorism’ Read more

‘We’re calling it’: grim forecast on housing, economy

The housing boom may be over, leaving home owners wondering why the value of their house has begun sliding, say experts Read more

One of the great war mysteries is about to be blown wide open

He was captured, tortured, kept in a cage, then sentenced to life in a US prison. This ragtag group of journalists may be his last hope Read more

Boys don’t cry. Or do they? A peek inside The Bachelorette house

Two of the men competing for Sam Frost’s heart share their experiences as contestants on the ruthless dating show Read more

Prescription drug abuse in sport ‘is rife’, says former champ

Insiders say abuse of legal drugs ‘affects every club’ and is being used as ‘a substitute for drinking’. Here’s why it could get worse Read more

Why the VW scandal could spell the end for ‘greener’ diesel engines

Volkswagen’s scandalous behaviour may have wrecked the company’s reputation, but it also damages the future of diesel fuel Read more

Cyber criminals now researching individuals before attacking: report

One in five Aussies have been victimised by online attackers, who are looking deep into people’s online life before they strike Read more

Big banks abandoning rural Australia, pocketing the savings

Small towns across Australia are losing banks, shows new data. But their smaller competitors are sensing an opportunity Read more

Modest appearance, incredible performance: the VW Golf R

It doesn’t look like much, but this hyper-hatchback is certainly one of the most competent, best-balanced and desirable small cars Read more