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EXPLAINERS - BREAKING DOWN THE NEWS FOR YOU
Why Starmer gave victory speech next to Elmo and a man in a giant hat
When incoming UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke after winning his constituency of Holborn and St Pancras, there were a couple of notable figures sharing the stage with him.
Up to $10,000 on offer for apprentices working a 'priority job'
Apprentices across Australia could be eligible for up to $10,000 in support payments as the federal government tries to address crucial shortages in the nation's skilled workforce.
What's actually included in the government's DV announcement
There's $925 million to help people flee abusive relationships, as well as a suite of measures to combat the spread of toxic attitudes towards women online.
national
Why do whales beach themselves?
Dozens of whales died after another mysterious mass beaching on the Western Australian coast.
whales
Anzac Day double demerits in force from midnight
Double demerit points apply in some states for driving offences.
ANZAC Day
Explainer: How to play two-up on Anzac Day
It's the game that's only legal on one day of the year: here's your guide on how to play.
ANZAC Day
Anzac Day trading hours: What will and won't be open today
Here's a quick state-by-state guide of some of Australia's biggest retailers as to whether they will be open on Anzac Day.
national
Your complete guide to Anzac Day dawn services around the country
Australians will gather around the country tomorrow to commemorate all who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts that Australia has participated in.
ANZAC Day
Did soldiers eat Anzac biscuits in Gallipoli? Historian says it's likely
Can it be called a cookie? Can chocolate be added? 9news.com.au spoke to an expert to learn the biscuit's full history.
ANZAC Day
Rare Devil Comet just days away from our skies
Stargazers will be able to view the rare celestial event without the need for equipment, but only for a brief period of time.
national
What happens next after church stabbing declared 'terrorist act'
The spy agency ASIO and the Australian Federal Police will join the investigation wielding extensive powers.
Terror attack
Rents are skyrocketing in all our capital cities – except one
While advertised rental prices for units are up 12.9 per cent in Sydney, 14.6 per cent in Melbourne, 18 per cent in Brisbane and a whopping 22.2 per cent in Perth over the last year, in Canberra they were only up 3.6 per cent.
housing
When is Australia's next total solar eclipse?
We've got a while to wait apparently - but when it gets here, it'll put on quite a show.
Eclipse
What does the supermarket code of conduct actually do?
It was meant to fix up the grocery sector, but an interim government review has found it doesn't really work. This is why.
Cost of Living
How to watch tonight's total solar eclipse in Australia
In the very early hours of Tuesday morning, sky-gazers will get to glimpse a rare total solar eclipse. There's just one problem.
Solar eclipse
Daylight saving is ending this weekend - here's what to do
Millions of Aussies will get an extra hour's sleep on Sunday for the end of daylight saving. Here's everything you need to know.
Daylight savings
Why thousands get an extra day off today in one Aussie state
The long weekend gets even longer in this state - but not for everybody.
Easter
The major Aussie stores open during the long Easter weekend
Find out how Australia's major stores are operating across the long weekend.
Easter
What would happen if King Charles were to abdicate?
What would happen next, how would it differ from a more traditional transfer of power, and what would it mean for Australia?
King Charles III
Burst of warm Easter weather for multiple Aussie states
Here's what the weather will be like in your state from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
Weather Forecast
When and where do Easter double demerits apply?
The Easter long weekend is almost upon us, and plenty of Aussies will be out and about on the nation's roads.
road safety
How to see tonight's lunar eclipse in Australia
For a period of time in different parts of the globe, the moon will be almost perfectly aligned with the sun and Earth.
Eclipse
Where you can - and can't - buy alcohol over Easter
A state by state guide to Australia's Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol restrictions.
alcohol
The opposition wants 'mature debate' about nuclear. This is what experts say
Nuclear energy has reared its head in Australia in recent months as the coalition calls for the technology to replace coal power plants as they shut down, and drive the push to reduce our emissions.
energy
How to tell if your phone will work after the 3G shutdown
When the Federal Minister for Communications calls the big three mobile networks together to discuss the 3G shutdown, you know there's a problem.
phones
Will Australia get anywhere near hitting its housing targets?
In July, a race to build 1.2 million homes in five years begins. But the path ahead is already littered with significant obstacles.
housing
Why McDonald's was closed for several hours
While a McDonald's statement blamed a "technology outage" the exact cause of the disruption is not yet known.
McDonalds
Why you're waking up at 3am every night explained
Now wide awake from a once peaceful slumber, you roll over to check the clock and find it's 3am. That's the same time you woke up last night. And the night before.
Sleep
These cans of beer aren't what you think they are
They're pretty obviously made by small, independent craft breweries, right? Not quite.
Consumer
How does Oscars voting work? This is how winners are decided
The road to an Oscar winds through a long awards season, which finally culminates at the Academy Awards.
oscars
How Australia brewed the perfect storm to put craft beer out of business
Not so many years ago, it seemed Australia was getting a new craft brewery every day. Now, the opposite is happening.
alcohol
Debunking the MH370 conspiracy theories
Six simple words spoken by MH370 captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah gave no indication a mass murder-suicide plot was about to be executed, or that anything was wrong on the plane.
MH370
What Easter public holidays do I get this year?
Here's a state-by-state (and territory) guide to the Easter weekend public holidays in Australia.
Easter
Voters in one seat about to set the tone for politics across the country
Voters in the outer Melbourne seat will head to the polls to decide whether Labor's Jodie Belyea or Liberal Nathan Conroy will succeed former local member Peta Murphy.
Politics
New vaping laws to extend to new outdoor spaces in South Australia
Smoking and vaping will be banned in popular outdoor spaces in South Australia from Friday with new fines for people breaking the rules.
Adelaide
How the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies allegedly unfolded
This is what we know about the events leading up to the discovery of the young couple's bodies.
Sydney
Everything you need to know about Sydney's Mardi Gras parade
The famous Mardi Gras Parade will go from the city towards Moore Park, with thousands expected to line the route on Saturday (March 2).
Mardi Gras
Why do we have leap years and how did they begin?
The leap day actually serves an incredibly important role in keeping our seasons in sync with the sun and moon, and has a history going back thousands and thousands of years.
World
What's next after two years of war in Ukraine?
The conflict has reached a critical crosswords, with plenty of hurdles to any peace deal.
Russia Ukraine
Everything Australians need to know for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Here's everything you need to know for the tour including how to get there, where to buy merchandise and what to bring.
Australia
How to get to Taylor Swift and Blink 182 concerts
Swift is performing from Friday to Monday and is due to attract 300,000 while Blink 182 is expected to draw 100,000 fans.
Taylor Swift
Everywhere the asbestos-tainted mulch has been found in Sydney
Here's where the asbestos-tainted mulch has been uncovered in NSW, and when.
health
Going to Taylor Swift? This is the one thing you have to do
There are new warnings for Taylor Swift fans who have tickets to see the megastar at her seven upcoming concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, the first of which is tonight.
Taylor Swift
In one of the most remote cities on Earth, a rare new virus is emerging
Alaskapox belongs to a family of brick-shaped viruses that can infect animals and humans.
USA
What you need to know about bubonic plague after new US case
A resident in central Oregon caught the illness from his sick pet cat.
health
What the Indonesia election means for Australia
Up to 205 million people are expected to vote tomorrow in a three-way presidential contest.
Indonesia
What is negative gearing and why is there a push to change it?
Negative gearing is back on the political agenda following calls from the crossbench to overhaul it.
PROPERTY
So-called 'healthy' machines are giving Australians cancer
Experts are warning Australians against using sunbeds that are promoted as safe and legal alternatives to outlawed solariums, saying they still pose a cancer risk.
health
Pink kicks off Australian tour with two Sydney shows
The tour kicks off with two shows at Allianz Stadium, followed by three shows at Suncorp Stadium in Queensland.
national
Everything you need to know about celebrating Lunar New Year
Here's what you need to know about the Lunar New Year, and where you can celebrate it.
national
Rockets, feathers and drips: Sneaky ways you're being charged more
An inquiry by former ACCC chair Allan Fels has detailed eight "exploitative business pricing practices" used by companies.
Cost of Living
Inflation is slowing, but not everyone's getting relief. Here's why
Despite headline data suggesting the cost of living crisis may finally be easing, few Australian households would have found covering their essentials has got any easier.
Cost of Living
