2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (424+ words) India may be "the world's most populous country, with 1. 42 billion people and challenges like high youth unemployment, but powerful allies of Prime Minister Narendra "Modi are championing larger families to counter a declining fertility rate. Even though the United Nations…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (495+ words) Lending money to home buyers is almost as profitable as mining in Australia, with the big four banks joining Rio Tinto and BHP in the top six most profitable companies in the nation. While rising interest rates and the cost…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago  (379+ words) A dedicated sobering-up centre will shut its doors after criticism the inner city site was a "white elephant" for state taxpayers. The 20-bed facility at Collingwood in Melbourne's inner north will close in mid-2027 as part of a redesign of Victoria's…...

4+ hour, 11+ min ago  (1171+ words) Looks can be deceiving. The all-new i Caur V27 might appear to be a distant relative of the Mercedes G-wagen but beneath its rugged, good looks lurks a large SUV that's happier on-road than extreme overlanding out in the bush. On…...

5+ hour, 1+ min ago  (582+ words) An impulsive young man who forcefully stomped on an off-duty police officer's head, creating an audible cracking sound, will avoid jail. Koby Weaver, 22, had been involved in a drunken night-time altercation with two off-duty officers on a busy road in…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (682+ words) Kiama Council staff believe there may need to be an extraordinary meeting to respond to a varied performance improvement order handed down to them by the Minister for Local Government. Last week, the council was handed a one-year reprieve on…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (657+ words) Ford has slashed the entry price of its struggling plug-in hybrid Ranger ute, as the rival BYD Shark 6 continues to put runs on the board and new competitors from China close in. The refreshed Ranger Hybrid range slashes pricing by…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (438+ words) Land Rover has hinted at a radical direction change for its next-generation Discovery SUV." The Discovery has been experiencing a sales downturn in Australia, which reflects a global trend for the previously popular name." The Discovery has found itself in…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago  (458+ words) Kia has sharpened the pencil on its slow selling Tasman ute. The Korean brand has knocked thousands off the price of most grades in the range until June 30, with some sharp drive-away deals. So far the Tasman has only mustered…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (463+ words) From the roar of junior football matches at Darcy Wentworth Park to the sound of clapping sticks and guitars in school halls, Port Kembla is set for a major boost to its local facilities, services and community programs. The community…...