Woman dies in hospital after being hit by car in Rowville, Melbourne

The Israeli army will continue its operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip until it attains its goals, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. “The war must not be stopped until we achieve all the goals: the elimination of Hamas, the return of all our hostages and ensuring that Gaza will no longer pose a threat…

Steve Smith has thrown up his hand to replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener, confirming he would interested in the move if asked by selectors. Smith has become a last-minute candidate for the job at the top of the order, with Warner’s final innings looming against Pakistan on Saturday. Such a move would potentially…

The remnants of a coast-to-coast heatwave are being swept off the NSW coast after baking Sydney and delivering a record hot night in the outback. Sydney reached its forecast 38C by 2pm before plunging to 27C by 3pm while Gosford shed 13C in 35 minutes as a southerly change began paving the way for a…

Thousands of Australians will be eligible for home upgrades with the NSW government’s $200 million push to make more homes energy efficient. Draught-proofing, proper insulation, heat pump hot water systems, ceiling fans, reverse cycle air conditioners, and solar will be available to 24,000 NSW residents under the scheme announced on Tuesday. Subsidised solar will also…

Queensland’s north is battening down the hatches with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily expected to make landfall on Thursday night. The strengthening system is predicted to cross the coast as a category two cyclone, between Ingham and Bowen, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain. Gusts of 140km/h are forecast for the region between Ayr and Bowen, extending…