The World Today

UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño

Experts say the world is facing a "super-sized" El Niño event -- that could be the strongest in more than 70 years.

Economists issue warning over productivity

The national debt helpline has just recorded the highest number of calls for the month of August ever.

More Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet

Five Australians are found safe and 38 still missing in the Himalayas disaster which had claimed more than a thousand lives.

Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels

The search for survivors in hydro tunnels in Nepal continues as the Australian government sends aid.

Nepal tunnel rescue efforts intensify

43 Aussies are still missing in Nepal after destructive floods, as rescuers race to free hundreds trapped inside hydropower tunnels.

Desperate search for survivors in Nepal

The latest on the desperate search for those missing after catastrophic flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border;

Nepal landslide 'disaster of epic proportions'

Hundreds have been killed, including dozens of international travellers drawn to Nepal's mountainous scenic beauty. 

Inflation slightly down at 3.5 per cent

Inflation has cooled slightly in new figures, which show prices rose 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July

US fires a warning for Australia's summer as El Niño looms

In what could be a warning for the coming Australian summer, tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as wildfire rips through parts of Nevada.

Bird flu outbreak crosses to mammals

The new escalation point comes after a long-nosed fur seal was found dead at Beachport in South Australia; 

Swans coach, captain apologise as scandal engulfs the club

Dean Cox and Callum Mills have apologised for the behaviour of some of their players, who have been sanctioned for breaching club standards over their actions in a Melbou

Israel's Ambassador called in over Zomi Frankcom investigation

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage over an IDF investigation into the killing of the Australian activist.

Swans ban players, as investigation continues

The club has banned five players for the remainder of the season, amid an ongoing police investigation.

Bombshell Sydney Swans allegation rocks AFL

Several players have been linked to an alleged sexual assault investigation, raising questions over whether the AFL should introduce a no-fault stand-down policy.

Backpackers, students targetted in migration stoush

The political debate over Australia's migration intake continues this week, with a fight over who should go, and who should stay.

KPMG clients reveal shock at revelations

Clients of auditing firm KPMG have faced a revealing, second parliamentary hearing.

Whistleblower David McBride walks from prison

The former military lawyer has served more than two years in jail, after being convicted in 2024 for stealing top-secret defence material and sharing it with journalists

Rate pause fails to kill housing fears

With interest rates on hold, borrowers might be breathing a sigh of relief, but they're still facing the prospect of their major asset - their home - shrinking in value,

Reserve Bank considers major rates decision

The Reserve Bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold when its monetary policy board wraps up its meeting later today.

Spotlight on aviation safety after near-miss

A near miss at Sydney airport on the weekend involving Jetstar and Qatar planes has raised new questions about commercial aviation safety standards in Australia.