Victoria
One Nation Resurgence Challenges Labor Path to Fourth Term
The political landscape in Victoria is shifting as One Nation leader Warren Pickering introduces a new dynamic to the state election.
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Victoria
Suburban tree canopy under threat from housing push
A growing conflict emerges in Victorian suburbs as the urgent demand for housing clashes with critical urban tree preservation efforts.
Victoria
Two key road upgrades completed in Melbourne's west
Two road infrastructure projects have been completed in Melbourne's western suburbs, though official details on their locations remain limited.
Victoria
Floating wetlands trial cuts wastewater emissions in regional Victoria
A world-first trial in eastern Victoria has found that floating gardens of native plants can significantly reduce wastewater lagoon emissions.
Australia
RBA rate hike risks loom as economy reaches crossroads
The Reserve Bank of Australia could be forced to increase interest rates again as the national economy faces a critical crossroads.
Victoria
Mildura hospital reviews triage processes after patient death
A Mildura hospital has launched a review after the state opposition claimed a forgotten paper referral led to a patient's death.
Victoria
Bendigo and Geelong urged to adopt light rail
Regional Victorian cities Geelong and Bendigo are exploring light rail options as part of a national push for sustainable transport solutions.
Victoria
Police conduct welfare checks following major Optus outage
Officers were deployed to check on vulnerable residents after some callers were unable to reach emergency services during the network failure.
Australia
RBA remains on alert as inflation sits at 3.5 per cent
Australia's inflation rate remains at 3.5 per cent, keeping the Reserve Bank on alert as the battle against rising prices continues.
Victoria
Historical analysis traces 165 years of Australian migration
A new historical analysis of Australian migration data highlights how immigration patterns have shaped the nation amid renewed federal political debate.
Australia
Could Housing Downturn Push Australia into Recession
An ongoing downturn in the Australian housing sector has raised fears of a broader economic contraction as interest rates remain high.
Australia
Northern Territory novel wins Prime Minister's Literary Award
A Northern Territory novel based on Yolŋu oral history has won the fiction prize at the Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
Australia
Australian government prepares to lift plug-in solar ban
Millions of Australian renters and apartment dwellers could soon access solar technology as the government prepares to lift a plug-in ban.
Victoria
AFP finds no bias in mistaken arrest of First Nations teen
An internal Australian Federal Police investigation has cleared officers of discrimination and excessive force during the mistaken arrest of an Indigenous teenager.
Australia
Twenty seven new data centres proposed across Australia
A series of twenty seven proposed data centres will test Australia's energy grid as demand for digital infrastructure grows.
Victoria
Victoria work from home bill stalls in parliament
Proposed Victorian legislation aimed at regulating work-from-home arrangements has stalled, drawing praise from employer groups.
Victoria
Former Victorian teacher spared jail over child abuse material
A former teacher from north-west Victoria has received an 18-month community corrections order after pleading guilty to child abuse material charges.
Victoria
Tax office employee charged with leaking data to organised crime
A 32-year-old Gold Coast man faces corruption charges after a federal investigation into leaked Australian Taxation Office information.
Victoria
Police arrest Bandidos member over botched Melton arson attack
Police have arrested several people, including a patched Bandidos member, following a raid on a bikie clubhouse in Ballarat.
Australia
M1 Raymond Terrace extension opens early removing final traffic lights
The opening of the 2.24 billion dollar M1 extension at Raymond Terrace removes the final traffic lights between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour.
Victoria
Six Melbourne shops closed under new illicit tobacco powers
Inspectors have ordered six businesses in Footscray and Richmond to close for up to 90 days using newly legislated state powers.
Victoria
Federal Court denies appeal in Giggle for Girls discrimination case
The Federal Court has shut down the final avenue of appeal for the owner of the Giggle for Girls social media application.
Victoria
Nicola Gobbo compensation claim thrown out of court
Former police informant Nicola Gobbo has had her compensation lawsuit against the state of Victoria dismissed by a court.
Victoria
Planned AI Data Centres to Avoid New Federal Environmental Regulations
Dozens of approved but unbuilt data centre projects will avoid upcoming federal restrictions on water and energy use.
Australia
Woman spends 55 hours in emergency department seeking anorexia treatment
A woman seeking help for anorexia spent more than two days in a hospital emergency ward before receiving specialised care.
Victoria
Police investigate after bacon thrown at Warragul Mosque
Police have launched an investigation after bacon was thrown at a mosque in Gippsland, drawing strong condemnation from Victorian Muslim leaders.
Victoria
Federal Labor faces scrutiny over distribution of taxpayer funded grants
Questions have been raised over the fairness of the federal government's discretionary spending on local community projects and grants.
Australia
Book on Kumanjayi Walker trial wins major literary award
Kate Wild has won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for non-fiction for her book on the Kumanjayi Walker trial.
Australia
Labor opts for demand-based gas reservation over tax
The federal government has rejected claims it is watering down its gas reservation policy by moving away from a fixed target.
Victoria
Government scraps northern Victoria renewable energy zone plan
A small community in northern Victoria is relieved after the state government abandoned plans for a regional renewable energy zone.
Australia
Police uncover alleged $600 million bank fraud syndicate
New South Wales police have exposed what they describe as one of the largest bank fraud syndicates in Australian history.
Victoria
Albanese defends golf club membership as political disputes intensify
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his golf club membership while One Nation's economic policies and internal disputes face scrutiny.
Victoria
Victoria scraps Central North renewable energy zone following backlash
The Victorian government has abandoned plans for the Central North renewable energy zone following significant opposition from local communities.
Australia
Victorian upper house defers government work from home laws
The Victorian Legislative Council has referred the state government's proposed work-from-home legislation to a parliamentary committee.
Victoria
Queensland faces imminent credit rating downgrade
An imminent credit rating downgrade for Queensland has sparked a political blame game between the federal government and the state LNP.
Victoria
Victorian work from home laws cannot be saved, report warns
The Australian Financial Review reports that proposed work from home laws unique to Victoria cannot be rescued by amendments.
Australia
Commissioner deeply worried by sexual violence trajectory
A national commissioner has expressed deep concern over the current trajectory of sexual violence across Australia, according to reports.
Australia
Greens senators split over native forest carbon credits plan
Several Greens senators have voted with the Coalition to block a plan to use a new New South Wales koala park for carbon offsets.
Victoria
Victoria leads nation in theft insurance claims
Victoria has recorded the highest number of theft-related insurance claims in Australia, prompting calls for urgent action to address local crime.
Australia
Labor Premiers Warn Albanese Government Over Immigration Cuts
State leaders and business groups have united to warn the federal government against slashing migration intake levels.
Victoria
Major parties warned against immigration race to the bottom
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has warned the major federal parties against competing on restrictive immigration rhetoric.
Australia
Premier warns Prime Minister against migration madness
A state Premier has warned the Prime Minister against pursuing migration policies that could place undue pressure on local infrastructure and housing.
Victoria
Victorian parties split over purple glass recycling bins
Political parties are divided over the rollout of Victorian purple-lid glass recycling bins ahead of the upcoming state election.
Victoria
Expensive homes in Melbourne and Sydney lead housing market downturn
High-end houses in Australia's two largest cities are leading the property downturn, with values falling by more than 10 per cent.
Australia
Australian share market suffers worst trading day since March
The Australian share market has recorded its worst session in six months, following a negative lead from Wall Street and surging global oil prices.
Australia
Albanese reportedly losing influence over state Labor premiers
A new report suggests Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is finding it increasingly difficult to manage relations with Australia's powerful state Labor premiers.
Victoria
Auditor-General finds Victoria road network in severe decline
An independent audit has found that the state of Victoria's roads is significantly worse than previously understood.
Victoria
Petition launches to mandate teacher-librarians in Australian schools
A new petition calls for mandatory teacher-librarians in schools across Australia to help combat a decline in student reading performance.
Victoria
Moira Deeming to contest Victorian election with Family First
Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming will run in the November state election after being expelled from her party in July.
Victoria
Former VicRoads staff blame privatisation for crumbling roads
Former road authority employees claim privatisation and modern building techniques have caused the severe decline of Victoria's road network.
Australia
Victorian councils urge state government to rethink purple bin mandate
Local councils are urging the Victorian government to reconsider a mandate that requires purple-lid glass-recycling bins in all households by 2027.
Victoria
Police officer in Dezi Freeman search reinstated after drink driving
A Victoria Police officer who rear-ended a car while drink driving on duty has been allowed to keep his job.
Victoria
Tanya Plibersek supports ban on choking in pornography
The federal government is facing growing calls to outlaw acts of strangulation and suffocation in pornography, matching similar laws in the United Kingdom.
Victoria
Victorian government pledges $352 million to double pothole repairs
The Victorian government has committed 352 million dollars to repair half a million potholes across the state's road network this year.
Victoria
Older Australians consider dropping private cover over rebate changes
Coalition MPs warn of increased pressure on the public hospital system as seniors reconsider their private health insurance policies.
Australia
Australia faces new challenges in plan to end violence
The next five-year national strategy must adapt to rapidly evolving threats rather than simply accelerating existing anti-violence measures.
Victoria
Australians turn to multi-generational living amid housing squeeze
Rising property prices and a tight rental market are forcing many Victorian families to reconsider the traditional model of moving out.
Australia
Albanese plans third term spending and tech regulation agenda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is reportedly planning a major spending and technology regulation agenda for a potential third term in office.
Victoria
Victoria Spent Millions on Plaques and Merchandise, Minister Admits
The Victorian Government has faced scrutiny after the finance minister admitted millions of dollars were spent on merchandise, artworks and promotional plaques.
Australia
One Nation challenges Labor in Western Australian by-election
A crucial political test is underway in Western Australia today as One Nation campaigns to break into a safe Labor seat.
Victoria
Plans for Daniel Andrews statue in Melbourne scrapped
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has cancelled the planned statue of his predecessor Daniel Andrews outside Melbourne's Treasury Place.
Victoria
Melbourne council ends e-scooter trial after complaints
A Melbourne council has ended its shared e-bike and e-scooter trial after receiving overwhelming negative feedback from the local community.
Victoria
Illicit Tobacco Market Grows to 80 Per Cent of Australian Sales
A decade of rising tobacco taxes has driven a massive shift toward Australia's illicit cigarette market, which now dominates total sales.
Australia
Albanese prepares for high stakes international diplomatic push
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing for a major international diplomatic tour amid pressing domestic and regional challenges.
Victoria
Greater Shepparton launches priority list for 2026 state election
Greater Shepparton City Council has unveiled its priority list for the 2026 state election, calling for early regional investment.
Australia
Chris Bowen Rules Out Data Centre Concessions For Queensland
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has rejected Queensland's claims of a data centre win, declaring there will be no policy carve-outs.
Victoria
Victoria scraps infrastructure watchdog in Ben Carroll cost cutting drive
The Victorian Government has dismantled its independent infrastructure advisory body as part of a budget savings drive led by Ben Carroll.
Victoria
NSW One Nation leader outlines US-inspired policy platform
The leader of One Nation in New South Wales has pledged to lift nuclear bans and reduce business regulation.
Australia
Australian dollar reaches highest level since May
The local currency has strengthened as financial markets factor in expectations of higher interest rates in the coming months.
Victoria
Bowen rules out exceptions for data centres under federal renewable energy plan
The federal government has rejected claims that Queensland and the Northern Territory will have control over how new data centres are powered.
Victoria
Former footballer Nicky Winmar jailed for assaulting woman
Former footballer Nicky Winmar has been jailed for assaulting a woman, leading to his removal from the Hall of Fame.
Victoria
Labor faces Bendigo candidate vacancy as Maree Edwards resigns
The resignation of veteran MP Maree Edwards leaves Victorian Labor without any candidates in the key regional hub of Bendigo.
Victoria
Victorian government axes independent infrastructure advice body
Premier Ben Carroll has moved to scrap independent advice designed to help the Victorian government prioritise its infrastructure spending.
Australia
ASIC chief signals tougher stance on permissive investment regime
The new head of the corporate regulator is pushing back against claims of red tape to protect Australia's investment market.
Australia
Nepal and Tibet floods leave 39 Australians missing
At least 39 Australians are among the hundreds missing after devastating flash floods swept through mountainous regions of Nepal and Tibet.
Victoria
Australia pledges five million dollars for Himalayan flood relief
The federal government has committed five million dollars in humanitarian aid following a deadly flood in the Himalaya region.
Australia
Darren Chester laments Barnaby Joyce departure from Nationals
Nationals deputy leader Darren Chester has described the departure of Barnaby Joyce from the party as sad for all involved.
Victoria
Albanese government pursues United Nations Security Council seat
The Albanese government is aiming to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council to cap its international diplomatic efforts.
Victoria
Australian Users Unlikely to Benefit From Meta Safety Settlement
A landmark legal settlement in the United States has raised questions over whether Meta will extend new safety measures to Australian users.
Victoria
Federal prosecutors decline case against MP Luke Gosling
The future of an assault charge against Northern Territory federal politician Luke Gosling remains uncertain after Commonwealth prosecutors declined the case.
Victoria
Australian spy agency granted expanded powers for secret questioning
An unusual coalition of left and right-wing politicians has failed to stop new laws granting an Australian spy agency extended questioning powers.
Victoria
Albanese Government Faces Turbulent Week Over Budget and Policy Splits
The federal government is navigating multi-billion dollar budget pressures alongside internal Labor divisions over humanitarian intake policies.
Victoria
Labor members angry over planned cuts to refugee intake
The federal government's proposal to reduce Australia's annual refugee intake by more than 6,000 places has triggered internal backlash.
Victoria
Thirty-Four Australians Missing After Deadly Himalayan Flash Floods
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that 34 Australians are among hundreds of people missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Victoria
Qantas profit falls as CBA shifts interest rate outlook
Australian shares are expected to open lower following a decline in annual earnings for Qantas and a shift in rate forecasts by CBA.
Victoria
Queensland secures fossil fuel exemption for new data centres
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has welcomed an agreement exempting the state from using renewable energy to power new data centres.
Australia
National lung cancer screening program targets Australia's deadliest cancer
A new government initiative offering free lung cancer scans aims to boost early detection rates for Australia's deadliest cancer.
Victoria
Northern Territory expected to pass voluntary assisted dying laws
The Northern Territory Parliament is expected to pass legislation today, legalising voluntary assisted dying across all of Australia.
Victoria
Fitzroy Community School co-founder Faye Berryman suspended
The Victorian teaching watchdog has suspended the registration of Fitzroy Community School co-founder Faye Berryman following complaints from parents and former students.
Australia
Australian political debate intensifies over data centre energy demands
A political struggle has emerged in Australia over how to power the rapidly expanding network of energy-intensive data centres.
Victoria
Auditor General casts doubt on Suburban Rail Loop savings
The Victorian Auditor-General has revealed that proposed cuts to the Suburban Rail Loop were never included in the project's main cost estimate.
Victoria
ASIC warns of major cracks in Australian private credit market
The corporate regulator has warned of rising risks in the private credit market following the collapse of a major property developer.
Victoria
Rise in renting families exposes more children to housing insecurity
A new research paper shows a significant rise in the number of Australian children growing up in rental properties.
Victoria
WA Government to Appeal Landmark Native Title Payout Against Fortescue
The Western Australian government has confirmed it will appeal a record $150.3 million native title compensation ruling involving Fortescue.
Australia
Queensland allowed to use fossil fuels for data centres
The federal government has agreed to let Queensland power new data centres with fossil fuels despite a push toward renewable energy.
Victoria
Body found in search for missing Melbourne father
Homicide detectives investigating the alleged shooting and disappearance of a Melbourne father have located a body.
Victoria
Will Pucovski sues Brighton Grammar over career ending concussion
Former Australian Test cricketer Will Pucovski is suing his Melbourne high school, alleging a concussion suffered in school sport ended his career.
Victoria
Man remanded over alleged stabbing outside Victoria Police headquarters
A twenty-seven-year-old man has been remanded in custody after allegedly stabbing a woman and punching a child outside Melbourne police headquarters.
Victoria
Prime Minister rules out regional work mandate for British backpackers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out forcing British backpackers to work in regional Australia under an upcoming migration system overhaul.
Victoria
Ballarat man applies for bail after alleged fatal hit and run
A man has applied for bail following an alleged car chase and fatal hit and run in Ballarat.
Victoria
July inflation of 3.5 per cent increases RBA rate hike risk
Australian headline inflation hit 3.5 per cent in July, raising fears of another interest rate hike by the central bank.
Victoria
Victoria launches offshore wind auction to power 1.5 million homes
The Victorian government has opened an auction for offshore wind projects, aiming to generate enough electricity to power 1.5 million homes.
Australia
Productivity Commission rejects unacceptable criticism of GST report
The independent advisory body says negative commentary surrounding its GST distribution review has crossed an unacceptable line.
Victoria
Victorian councils criticise Murray-Darling funding allocation plan
Seven Victorian councils say a proposed 140 million dollar funding plan fails to address the unique needs of Murray-Darling Basin towns.
Victoria
Oil prices dive as Iran conflict shifts focus
Global equity markets have risen while oil prices and Treasury yields fell following a perceived shift in the Iran conflict.
Victoria
Plymouth Brethren seeks to build fifth Victorian church in Kyneton
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has applied to build a new place of worship for dozens of members in a Kyneton housing estate.
Victoria
Sugar tax could prevent millions of dental decay cases
A new study suggests a 20 per cent levy on sugary drinks could prevent 3.7 million cases of tooth decay.
Victoria
State leaders divided over data centre energy demands at National Cabinet
Australian premiers are meeting to discuss domestic violence, gun laws and the soaring electricity demands of artificial intelligence data centres.
Australia
How the Tampa affair reshaped global asylum policy
Twenty five years after the Tampa affair, Australia's once heavily criticised border policies are being adopted by governments worldwide.
Victoria
Waste to energy report fails to set housing buffer zones
Outer suburban residents are demanding stricter rules on rubbish burning after a state parliament report omitted buffer zones for waste-to-energy plants.
Victoria
US national debt surge raises concerns for Australian economy
A massive surge in America's national debt has triggered a global bond market sell-off, with potential flow-on effects for Australian consumers.
Victoria
Court rules eHarmony misled Australians over free subscriptions
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that dating giant eHarmony misled consumers with deceptive advertisements for free subscriptions.
Victoria
Young Australian home ownership falls to 80-year low
A new report reveals that generational inequality is increasingly locking younger Australians out of the nation's housing market.
Victoria
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling charged with breaching bail
Northern Territory Police have laid an additional charge against federal Labor MP Luke Gosling for allegedly breaching his court-ordered bail conditions.
Victoria
Victoria Police officers cleared of negligent manslaughter charges
A magistrate has dismissed negligent manslaughter charges against two Victoria Police officers, ruling the evidence against them was insufficient.
Australia
Dan Tehan urges states to use energy mix for data centres
Federal opposition frontbencher Dan Tehan says Australian states must offer a diverse energy mix to attract major digital infrastructure investments.
Victoria
Growing divide separates Australian voters and political class
A report highlights a widening disconnect between the Australian public and the political establishment on key issues.
Victoria
Woman stabbed and child assaulted in Melbourne CBD
A woman has been stabbed and a child assaulted in a lunchtime attack near the Victoria Police headquarters in Melbourne.
Australia
Prime Minister Makes GST Promise to Western Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to safeguarding Western Australia's controversial six billion dollar GST distribution arrangement.
Victoria
AFP drug taskforce in Colombia raises concerns over US strikes
Unanswered questions about a new Australian Federal Police taskforce in Colombia have raised fears of involvement in US maritime strikes.
Australia
Anthony Albanese defends attending Perth fundraising dinner
The Prime Minister has defended his attendance at a $10,000-a-head Perth fundraising dinner held prior to a federal cabinet meeting.
Victoria
Victorian Energy Efficiency Business Accused of Certificate Fraud
The Essential Services Commission alleges the business submitted altered photographs and falsified customer records to claim valuable energy certificates.
Australia
Business Council warns Australia cannot tax its way to prosperity
The Business Council of Australia has warned that wealth redistribution cannot replace genuine productivity growth to secure future economic prosperity.
Australia
Federal minister criticises GST report while keeping distribution deal
A federal minister has criticised a new report into the GST distribution system, but confirmed the existing revenue agreement will remain unchanged.
Victoria
Police criticised over wrongful gunpoint arrest of Canberra teenager
The ACT Ombudsman has found police inappropriately and potentially unlawfully searched an innocent Indigenous teenager after mistakenly arresting him on a Canberra bus.
Australia
Data centres to rival state housing energy use by 2036
Australian data centres are projected to consume as much electricity as every home in Victoria and New South Wales combined by 2036.
Australia
Prime Minister faces backlash over Western Australia GST deal
The Prime Minister has drawn criticism from state leaders after defending the federal government's lucrative GST deal with Western Australia.
Victoria
Ben Carroll pushes ahead with Suburban Rail Loop
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has recommitted to the Suburban Rail Loop project after previously hinting at a potential pause.
Australia
Coles financial results anticipated as market awaits key inflation data
Australian investors are preparing for a major day of corporate earnings and economic indicators as Coles releases its financial results.
Australia
Australia concerned by US sanctions on International Criminal Court
The federal government has raised concerns over moves by US President Donald Trump to sanction the International Criminal Court.
Victoria
Albanese faces state pressure over Western Australia GST deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under pressure from state premiers to reform the GST carve-up after defending Western Australia's funding deal.
Australia
Victorian Premier plans two billion dollar Suburban Rail Loop savings
The Victorian government will cut underground station interchanges and pedestrian bridges to save two billion dollars on the Suburban Rail Loop.
Victoria
Australia's renewable transition falters as wind energy projects stall
Analysts warn that a severe lack of new wind energy projects could derail Australia's plan to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.
Australia
NSW school AI ban prompts expert warnings over wider classroom risks
The NSW government has banned senior take-home assignments due to AI cheating, but experts warn the technology poses broader classroom risks.
Victoria
Diphtheria cases in Australia surpass 500 in record outbreak
Health authorities are working to contain the largest diphtheria outbreak in Australian history as cases surpass 500 this year.
Australia
Anthony Albanese backs Western Australia GST share despite criticism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defied critics by throwing his support behind Western Australia's controversial share of the national GST pool.
Australia
Albanese lobbies business leaders to back Labor economic agenda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking corporate backing for the federal government's economic policies, according to reports.
Australia
Premier clashes with Prime Minister over GST and AI
The Queensland Premier is reportedly at odds with the Prime Minister over GST revenue distribution and artificial intelligence policy.
Victoria
Secret documents suggest Labor plan to privatise Melbourne Water
Secret documents reportedly reveal a Victorian Labor plan to privatise Melbourne Water, prompting questions over public asset ownership.
Victoria
New Zealand proposes Australian style social media ban
The New Zealand prime minister has proposed a social media ban for minors, mirroring Australia's landmark under-16 law passed last year.
Australia
Police rule out foul play in search for missing man
Victoria Police have ruled out foul play as the search continues for an 85-year-old man missing in the High Country.
Victoria
Inquiry hears government funded podcast hosted deported conspiracy theorist
A Royal Commission has heard a government funded podcast interviewed US conspiracy theorist Sneako before his deportation from Australia.
Victoria
Australian businesses face rising costs from AI adoption
Many local companies are discovering the high ongoing price of artificial intelligence systems compared to their limited initial output.
Australia
Victoria health alert issued over counterfeit peptides
Doctors have warned of a potentially contaminated batch of counterfeit peptides after a seventh patient was hospitalised with acute liver toxicity.
Victoria
Melbourne Social Cohesion Fraying Since Gaza War Inquiry Hears
The Lord Mayor of Melbourne has warned that the city's social cohesion is fraying following the outbreak of the Gaza conflict.
Victoria
Anthony Albanese rules out changes to GST distribution deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected recommendations from the Productivity Commission to overhaul the nation's GST distribution system.
Australia
Five arrested as police raid Melbourne CFMEU headquarters
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have arrested five people following raids at the CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne and several other properties.
Victoria
Albanese rules out changes to Western Australia's GST share
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed Western Australia's GST arrangements will remain unchanged while he is in office.
Australia
History buffs work to preserve Australia's forgotten northern capital
History enthusiasts are working to preserve the memory of a remote ghost town that briefly served as the capital of North Australia.
Victoria
Capital city rents consume half of average single worker income
A housing advocacy group warns that renting a unit now costs more than half the median take-home pay in every Australian capital.
Victoria
Gippsland youth hub faces closure as funding dries up
A vital service providing safety and support pathways for vulnerable young people in Gippsland is at risk of shutting down.
Australia
Queensland forces National Cabinet showdown over AI data centre power
Queensland is preparing to challenge federal and state leaders over the immense energy demands of artificial intelligence data centres.
Victoria
Parents of disabled children face severe burnout risk
A major Australian study has found parents caring for young children with a disability face double the risk of poor health.
Australia
The West Australian demands clear definition of fair GST share
An editorial in The West Australian has called on the Prime Minister to define a fair share of GST distribution.
Victoria
Victoria annual debt write-offs top 300 million dollars
The Victorian Government is writing off more than $300 million in unpaid annual debt, far exceeding other Australian states.
Australia
How artificial intelligence could sway Australian elections
Experts warn that artificial intelligence could shift votes in marginal seats as evidence grows of the technology's power to persuade undecided voters.
Victoria
Casey Council demands state reimbursement for graffiti removal
Casey Mayor Michelle Crowther says local contractors are cleaning up graffiti on state-owned properties at the expense of municipal ratepayers.
Australia
Dozens of defence insiders lobbying for industry
A new analysis has revealed the scale of Canberra's revolving door, with former officials taking lucrative defence lobbying roles.
Victoria
Albanese to override Queensland over AI data centre energy rules
The federal government will legislate to bypass Queensland's rejection of renewable energy requirements for artificial intelligence data centres.
Australia
Bird flu detected in South Australian fur seal
A long-nosed fur seal in South Australia has tested positive for avian influenza, marking the nation's first mammalian case.
Victoria
Victorian Coalition plans to split Court of Appeal
The Victorian opposition has pledged to establish a dedicated Court of Criminal Appeal to focus on tougher sentencing if elected in November.
Victoria
Powerline dispute shapes Victoria's upcoming state election
A proposed 7.6 billion dollar powerline project has emerged as a major battleground ahead of the November state election in Victoria.
Australia
Australian housing market defies predictions of policy crash
A feared property market crash following federal tax changes has failed to eventuate, according to reports.
Australia
Rate rises not ruled out despite temporary pause
Australian policymakers refuse to rule out future interest rate rises despite immediate hikes being off the cards for now.
Victoria
Lobbyists in Parliament House spark warnings over political influence
A member of parliament has warned that corporate lobbyists roaming the corridors of Parliament House can become powerful enemies.
Victoria
Victorian Liberals face uphill battle to topple Labor government
An ABC News analysis questions whether the Victorian Liberals can build enough momentum to defeat the incumbent Labor government.
Victoria
CFMEU inquiry details bikie attempts to enter Queensland construction
An inquiry into the Queensland CFMEU has detailed alleged attempts by the Comanchero motorcycle gang to infiltrate the construction sector.
Victoria
Premier Ben Carroll promises ten free Victorian dental clinics
The Victorian Premier has pledged to open ten free dental clinics across Melbourne and regional areas if re-elected this November.
Victoria
Can the Coalition defeat Labor in Victoria?
With less than 100 days until the Victorian election, the Coalition faces a complex path to power amid rising One Nation support.
Victoria
Porepunkah moves forward one year after Dezi Freeman shootings
Local businesses in the Victorian High Country town of Porepunkah report a near-complete recovery in tourism one year after the Dezi Freeman shootings.
Victoria
Federal government to fund majority of ACT gun buyback scheme
The federal government will cover most of the cost for the Australian Capital Territory's participation in the national gun buyback scheme.
Victoria
AFP detective jailed for lying under oath about evidence
A senior Australian Federal Police officer has been sentenced to four months in prison for lying under oath about seized evidence.
Victoria
Sydney Airport safety incident involving Qantas planes under investigation
Airservices Australia has reported a potential traffic conflict between two Qantas aircraft, marking the fourth safety incident in three weeks.
Victoria
Brisbane man arrested at airport over record cocaine seizure
A Brisbane man has been arrested at an airport and charged with drug and firearms offences following Australia's largest cocaine seizure.
Australia
Russian Australian man charged with foreign interference
A 27-year-old dual citizen has been charged by the Australian Federal Police following a national security investigation.
Victoria
Plymouth Brethren denies paying influencers to harass election candidates
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has rejected allegations that it coordinated with far-right influencers to intimidate federal election candidates.
Australia
Lambie sparks veterans debate as Labor negotiates senate deals
Senator Jacqui Lambie has triggered a new debate on veteran support as the federal government seeks crossbench deals to pass key legislation.
Victoria
Veterans furious over federal changes to healthcare access
An emotional Senate speech by Senator Jacqui Lambie has highlighted growing veteran anger over federal changes to healthcare access rules.
Victoria
Nazi memorabilia auctions test federal hate symbol laws
Recent sales of Nazi items by a Western Australian auctioneer are raising questions about the effectiveness of federal hate symbol legislation.
Victoria
Police investigate fatal caravan park fire in Campbellfield
A crime scene has been established at a Campbellfield caravan park after a person died in an early morning fire.
Australia
Families face uncertainty after Australian visa changes
The federal government's decision to prioritise onshore visa applications has sparked strong criticism from families waiting for offshore approvals.
Victoria
Wildlife advocates warn bird flu deaths are sign of things to come
Environmental campaigners warn that three mass mortality events in South Australia signal an escalating threat from the H5 bird flu outbreak.
Victoria
Australian national debt hits one trillion dollar milestone
While Australia's gross national debt has hit the one trillion dollar mark, economists argue the debt-to-GDP ratio remains a more critical measure.
Victoria
Premier corrects statement on Lily Hooper family tragedy
NSW Premier Chris Minns has corrected a public statement regarding Lily Hooper's family after receiving inaccurate information.
Victoria
Anthony Albanese tells AFL to do better over Swans scandal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a direct challenge to the AFL, demanding the league improve its handling of the Sydney Swans scandal.
Victoria
Premier demands answers on criminal infiltration of Victorian building sites
The Premier says Victorians must find out how criminal elements managed to infiltrate construction projects across the state.
Australia
Wong rejects Israeli military inquiry into Zomi Frankcom death
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia has no confidence in an Israeli military investigation that cleared soldiers over Zomi Frankcom's death.
Victoria
WA Nationals MP suspended over Gaza art debate
Western Australia Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter has been suspended from parliament for four days following a heated debate over a Gaza art exhibit.
Victoria
Former political staffer Fiona Brown receives 1.48 million dollar settlement
Former political staffer Fiona Brown has secured a major compensation payout from the Commonwealth after claiming she was made a scapegoat.
Australia
Christopher Kourakis to lead Victorian construction royal commission
Former South Australian Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Kourakis will lead a broad inquiry into Victoria's construction sector.
Victoria
Victorian regulator shuts down 65 Ignite Minds day care centres
A Victorian regulator has ordered the closure of dozens of child care services and suspended four educators after an inspection blitz.
Australia
Australian unemployment rate rises to 4.5 per cent
The national jobless rate has climbed to its highest level since the pandemic, easing pressure on interest rates.
Victoria
Billionaire behind Albanese dinner linked to corruption scandals
The family wealth of Australian billionaire Phillip Lee has been linked to corruption scandals in China involving his relatives.
Australia
Food charity demand surges amid rising cost of living
A travelling family is using mobile smokers to deliver slow-cooked meals to Australians facing severe financial hardship.
Victoria
Understanding the risks of accessing superannuation early
Australians accessing their superannuation early face potential consequences for their tax liabilities and Centrelink payments, according to a wire report.
Victoria
Australian federal debt reaches $1 trillion
Australia's federal debt has hit $1 trillion, coinciding with the United States national debt surpassing the $US40 trillion mark.
Victoria
Call to rescue Australia's last remaining nickel smelter
The federal government is under pressure to save Australia's last remaining nickel smelter after propping up four other facilities interstate.
Victoria
Government to summon Israeli ambassador over aid worker death
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage after Israeli soldiers involved in the strike that killed Zomi Frankcom were cleared.
Victoria
Police release images of suspects in Melbourne gangland killing
Victoria Police have released security images of suspects torching a getaway car after the fatal shooting of Athan Boursinos in Melbourne.
Australia
Injured Pacific worker facing visa limbo after employer collapse
A Tongan mechanic who came to Australia under a Pacific worker scheme has been left injured, homeless and jobless after his employer collapsed.
Victoria
Business leaders call for skills focus in migration debate
Australian business leaders are urging the government to prioritise skills over raw numbers as debate continues over planned immigration cuts.
Victoria
Federal Court faces lengthy inquiry into allegations of cronyism
An ongoing investigation into alleged cronyism within the Federal Court of Australia continues to draw scrutiny over its lengthy duration.
Victoria
Roblox faces external audits over child safety in Australia
The eSafety Commissioner will be able to take the gaming platform to court if it fails to protect Australian children.
Australia
Australia and China renew currency swap agreement
The central banks of Australia and China have extended a bilateral currency swap agreement valued at up to 220 billion yuan.
Australia
NAB forecasts first RBA rate cut delayed until mid-2027
National Australia Bank expects the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady, forecasting no cuts until the middle of 2027.
Victoria
Victorian Coalition vows to scrap controversial VNI West project
The Victorian Liberal and National parties have pledged to cancel the controversial VNI West transmission project if they win the November state election.
Australia
SpaceX recovers rocket from waters off Christmas Island
Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully retrieved a rocket that splashed down in the Indian Ocean near Christmas Island with federal assistance.
Victoria
Survivors welcome Senate inquiry into contaminated blood scandal
Survivors of Australia's contaminated blood disaster have welcomed a Senate inquiry into how thousands contracted HIV or hepatitis C.
Australia
Liberal Senator Paul Scarr to cross floor on gambling bill
Queensland Liberal Senator Paul Scarr has declared he will vote against the government's gambling advertising bill, defying his party.
Victoria
Man charged over alleged Islamophobic threats to family in NT
Northern Territory Police have charged a 53-year-old man following an alleged Islamophobic incident targeting a family.
Victoria
Regional representatives hold talks at Victorian Parliament
Western Victorian advocates have convened for a meeting in Parliament, though specific details of the discussions remain unconfirmed.
Victoria
Nestory Irankunda says Pauline Hanson comments upset Socceroos
Socceroos winger Nestory Irankunda says his teammates were deeply affected by remarks from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson during the World Cup.
Victoria
Melbourne arson linked to Bandidos extortion attempt
Police have released CCTV footage of a Melbourne arson linked to a violent twenty million dollar extortion attempt by Bandidos members.
Australia
Australia sets its conditions for the global AI boom
The federal government is navigating the global artificial intelligence boom by establishing clear regulatory conditions for developers and investors.
Victoria
Aboriginal health services improve remote Northern Territory life expectancy
Aboriginal health organisations are calling for further government action despite rising life expectancy in remote Northern Territory communities.
Australia
Queensland demands fair share of GST and gas revenue
Queensland has called on the federal government to provide a fairer agreement on GST distribution and gas resources.
Victoria
Rebel Victorian teachers to take campaign to state parliament
A group of dissident educators is escalating its campaign against the Victorian Labor government by taking protests directly to parliament.
Australia
Unions push for guaranteed two year leases for Australian renters
Australian unions are campaigning for tenancy law reforms that would guarantee renters the option of a two year lease.
Australia
CFMEU inquiry hears of alleged bikie threat on Queensland site
Three Melbourne men linked to the Comancheros allegedly flew to Brisbane and threatened a worker on a major government project.
Victoria
Sydney Swans players in serious breach of club standards
The Sydney Swans say players linked to a Victoria Police investigation of an alleged sexual assault have breached club behaviour standards.
Victoria
Australian and Japanese defence ministers meet in Canberra
Australia and Japan's defence ministers are meeting in Canberra to discuss expanding security ties amid shifting US military policy.
Australia
Commonwealth accuses US chemical giant of hiding PFAS risks
The Australian government has launched its largest ever lawsuit, accusing an unnamed US chemical giant of withholding critical PFAS health warnings.
Victoria
Working holiday visa applications paused for 24 countries
The federal government has quietly suspended working holiday-maker visa applications from 24 nations, prompting concern among regional employers.
Victoria
Victoria to expand legal definition of corruption before election
The Victorian government is preparing to broaden the state's definition of corruption ahead of the upcoming election.
Victoria
Bid to extend antisemitism royal commission fails
An MP warns critical players have not been heard after a bid to extend the antisemitism inquiry timeline failed.
Victoria
Bid to extend antisemitism inquiry and summon Prime Minister fails
A parliamentary motion to prolong the royal commission on antisemitism and call the Prime Minister to testify has failed to gain traction.
Australia
Bendigo Bank hit with seventy million dollar risk penalty
The banking regulator has imposed tougher licence conditions and a financial penalty on Bendigo Bank over persistent non-financial risk failures.
Victoria
Pauline Hanson vows to slash cigarette prices in half
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has proposed cutting tobacco prices by nearly $30 a pack to combat the illicit black market.
Australia
Sydney Swans Coach Disappointed by Melbourne Hotel Incident
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox says the AFL club is disappointed by an incident involving players at a Melbourne hotel.
Victoria
Victorian farms and labour firm face three million dollar fines
A labour hire company and four Victorian farms face fines exceeding $3 million as a major Supreme Court trial begins.
Victoria
Angus Taylor links Coalition NDIS support to scrapping widows tax
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has warned the federal government that the Coalition will not back NDIS changes unless the widows' tax is abolished.
Victoria
Josh Burns reflects on personal cost of being Jewish in parliament
Federal MP Josh Burns has opened up about the personal challenges of navigating public life as a Jewish politician in recent months.
Victoria
Home educators call for census recognition
Home education advocates are urging the federal government to officially recognise thousands of alternative schooling students in the national census.
Australia
Pauline Hanson shifts stance to back WA on GST carve-up
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has reversed her position to support Western Australia's share of the national GST pool.
Victoria
Albanese government accused of masking true home care waitlist
A Four Corners investigation reveals that almost 154,000 older Australians are waiting for full home care funding, far higher than official figures.
Australia
Editorial cartoonists target Australian federal politics in recent commentary
An international media report has highlighted the sharp role of editorial cartoons in critiquing Australian federal politicians and policy.
Victoria
CFA volunteers visit Victorian Parliament to voice regional concerns
Country Fire Authority volunteers have travelled to Melbourne to brief state politicians on the challenges facing regional brigades.
Victoria
Mathias Cormann defends GST distribution system
Former senator Mathias Cormann has defended Australia's GST distribution system, despite a highly critical interim report from the Productivity Commission.
Victoria
Questions rise over timeline for Australian social media ban
The federal government faces pressure over the implementation gap of its proposed ban on social media for teenagers.
Australia
Alleged gangland figure Fadi Haddara shot in Melbourne
Police are appealing for information after alleged gangland boss Fadi Haddara was shot overnight in Melbourne's inner west.
Victoria
Victorian teachers vote to accept new government pay deal
Members of the Australian Education Union have voted overwhelmingly to endorse the latest wage offer from the Victorian government, ending a months-long dispute.
Victoria
Man killed in Ballarat hit and run involving plateless car
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was killed in a hit and run collision near Ballarat.
Australia
Call to scrap secretive aged care funding algorithm
A secretive algorithm used to determine aged care funding in Australia is facing intense scrutiny and calls for its immediate removal.
Victoria
Record number of fraudulent providers banned from NDIS
The federal government has banned a record number of unscrupulous providers from the National Disability Insurance Scheme this year.
Victoria
Victorian labour hire firms face penalties over migrant housing
Victorian labour hire companies hosting migrant workers in substandard accommodation face heavy fines and the loss of their operating licences.
Australia
Labor Senator Calls for Postpartum Care Inquiry
A South Australian Labor senator is pushing for an inquiry into postpartum care after sharing her own painful experiences as a new mother.
Victoria
Man dies after arrest at Melbourne train station
Victoria Police are investigating the death of a man who died shortly after being arrested at a railway station in Melbourne's south-east.
Australia
Former Treasury chief warns of budget pressure and migration cuts
A former Australian Treasury secretary has warned that cutting migration while ignoring structural budget challenges could harm the nation's economic outlook.
Australia
How decades of policy collision shaped Australia's housing crisis
A three-decade misalignment between migration and housing policies has compounded to create Australia's current affordability crisis.
Victoria
Business leaders warn against cutting skilled immigration intake
Corporate and mining leaders are urging politicians to maintain skilled migration intakes to ensure Australia remains competitive in the global talent market.
Victoria
Victorian mushroom poisoning accused Erin Patterson returns to court
The Victorian woman accused of murdering three people with poisoned mushrooms is scheduled to return to court this week.
Australia
Gun buyback debate reignites as Albanese and Coalition clash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to proceed with national gun buybacks despite opposition claims that the policy has failed.
Victoria
Victoria Liberals promise fifty dollar weekly toll cap
The Victorian Opposition has pledged to introduce a fifty dollar weekly cap on road tolls if elected to government.
Victoria
Canberra artist hopes Gillard portrait will hang in Parliament
Canberra artist Stephen Corsini hopes his portrait of Australia's first female prime minister will hang in Parliament House.
Victoria
Victoria Police to recruit retired officers to address staff shortage
Victoria Police will recruit hundreds of retired officers to perform administrative duties and ease a major staffing shortfall.
Australia
Albanese faces scrutiny over firm GST distribution pledge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may regret his uncompromising stance on the current Goods and Services Tax distribution deal, analysts suggest.
Victoria
Private sector weighs bid to progress Melbourne airport rail
The private sector is reportedly considering a bid to help deliver Melbourne's long-delayed airport rail link and resolve ongoing funding disputes.
Victoria
Premier defends gun buyback scheme ahead of election
The Premier and Prime Minister have defended a new gun buyback scheme as a necessary measure to improve community safety.
Victoria
Albanese faces pressure over Western Australian GST guarantee
The prime minister faces a difficult choice over his permanent guarantee of Western Australia's minimum share of GST revenue.
Victoria
Calls to redirect fuel security billions to electric trucks
As conflict in Iran highlights Australia's heavy reliance on imported diesel, debate grows over funding electric trucks to secure transport networks.
Australia
Taxpayers to fund NSW gun buyback under new government deal
The federal and New South Wales governments have agreed to fund a new firearm buyback scheme using taxpayer money.
Victoria
Federal minister backs Western Australia in GST dispute
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has rejected recommendations to reduce Western Australia's share of the goods and services tax.
Victoria
Federal minister rejects report recommending Western Australia GST cut
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has dismissed an interim report suggesting cuts to Western Australia's share of the GST.
Victoria
Adelaide man arrested over alleged five million dollar NDIS fraud
Australian Federal Police have arrested an Adelaide man at the airport in relation to an alleged five million dollar disability scheme fraud.
Victoria
Driver trapped after freeway crash in Melbourne
A driver is trapped in a crashed vehicle after allegedly driving the wrong way on a Melbourne freeway following a carjacking.
Victoria
Driver charged over fatal regional Victorian bus crash
Police have charged a bus driver over a fatal 2025 crash west of Melbourne that killed a young girl.
Victoria
Western Australia Premier defends GST deal against east coast critics
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has hit back at eastern states critics of the state's GST revenue sharing deal.
Victoria
Nationals fight for Bendigo as Jacinta Allan exits politics
The Nationals are preparing for a major campaign in Bendigo following the retirement of former Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
Victoria
Absent decision makers cast shadow over national inquiry into racism
Empty chairs at hearings across the country have raised concerns about the ultimate impact of Australia's ongoing inquiry into racism.
Victoria
Cory Bernardi condemned for slurs against Adelaide protesters
Organisers of an Adelaide rally have condemned One Nation MP Cory Bernardi for using derogatory language against protesters.
Australia
Roger Cook attacks dangerous GST report and labels premiers whingers
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has launched a strong defence of his state's GST share, labelling rival state leaders as whingers.
Victoria
Jacinta Allan announces departure from Victorian state politics
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced her departure from state politics, describing her time in public office as bloody hard.
Victoria
Police seize gold, firearms and tobacco in multi-state raids
Three people have been arrested following a joint police operation across Victoria and Tasmania targeting illicit commodities and firearms.
Victoria
Teenager charged over two million dollar Melbourne shop fire
A sixteen-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly ramming a Victoria Street shop and starting a destructive two million dollar blaze.
Victoria
Roger Cook attacks eastern states over proposed GST changes
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has reacted angrily to a proposed shake-up of the national GST distribution formula.
Victoria
Productivity Commission calls for WA GST deal to be scrapped
A landmark Productivity Commission review has labelled the Western Australian GST distribution deal a costly mistake and recommended it be scrapped.
Victoria
Anthony Albanese denies knowing about podcast game
The Prime Minister has also defended gestures he made while describing a diplomatic gift of melons from the Japanese leader.
Australia
KPMG partners face parliamentary grilling over whistleblower scandal
Former KPMG partners including the chief executive and chairman are fronting a parliamentary hearing into a whistleblower scandal.
Australia
Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan to retire from politics
Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has announced she will not contest the upcoming state election in November.
Victoria
Australians share housing struggle stories as affordability pressures rise
A national forum highlights the mounting pressures on buyers and renters as housing affordability remains out of reach for many Australians.
Victoria
Energy transition pressures mount in Victoria and New South Wales
Victoria and New South Wales face growing energy grid pressures as transition delays and supply reliability concerns continue to affect the eastern states.
Victoria
Albanese urges Trump to exempt Australia from sweeping US tariffs
The prime minister has asked the US president-elect to spare Australia from incoming trade tariffs during a phone call.
Victoria
Victorian Coalition pledges not to fast-track coal closures
The Victorian Coalition has promised it will not accelerate the shutdown of coal-fired power stations if elected in November.
Victoria
Victorian County Court schedules civil hearings for Friday
The Victorian County Court has released its list of civil appearances scheduled to proceed on Friday, 14 August 2026.
Australia
Albanese defends hand gesture made during podcast interview
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected interpretations of a hand gesture he made while describing a gift from Japan's leader.
Victoria
Regional Victorian Christian college principal dismissed amid state investigations
The principal of a regional Victorian Christian college has been dismissed as two state authorities launch investigations into conduct allegations.
Victoria
Ballarat Base Hospital death prompts warnings from staff
Emergency department staff at Ballarat Base Hospital say a patient's death highlights catastrophic systemic issues in regional Victorian healthcare.
Victoria
Australian school students walk out to protest One Nation
Students across Australia have left their classrooms to stage coordinated protests against the One Nation political party.
Victoria
States set to reignite dispute over GST distribution deal
State governments are preparing to clash over the distribution of GST revenue, targeting a controversial funding deal.
Victoria
Property lobby demands stamp duty relief for first home buyers
First-home buyers face massive tax bills on established homes as industry advocates call for urgent stamp duty concessions.
Victoria
Global energy giants eye untapped Pacific gas reserves
Global energy companies are rushing to approve a massive natural gas project in the Pacific as Middle East conflicts disrupt markets.
Victoria
Victorian Liberal candidate counselled over student volunteer program
A Victorian Liberal candidate in a key electorate has been counselled over links to an international student volunteer recruitment scheme.
Victoria
Australian child support system being weaponised, data shows
Data shows Australia's child support system is being weaponised, leaving some parents with debts for money they never received.
Australia
WA business leaders raise alarm over GST promises
Western Australian business leaders are sounding the alarm over what they describe as broken promises regarding the state's GST distribution.
Victoria
Micro Schools on the Rise Across Victoria
A growing number of Victorian micro schools are opening across the state, with some institutions catering to as few as two students.
Victoria
Penny Wong warns monoculturalism threatens national security
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will argue that rising populism and monocultural sentiments pose a direct threat to the nation's security.
Victoria
Shots fired during machete fight at northern Melbourne shopping centre
Police have rushed to a northern Melbourne shopping centre after shots were fired during a dispute between men armed with machetes.
Victoria
Federal political leaders face tense press conferences during difficult week
Federal political leaders faced difficult press conferences this week as scrutiny intensified on the key figures in Canberra.
Victoria
Ballarat man Lachlan Young faces court over alleged rape
A Victorian court has heard a teenager confronted Ballarat man Lachlan Young over allegations he raped her at a neighbour's home.
Victoria
Former Catholic schools chief questioned over Angus Taylor messages
The former head of Catholic Schools NSW has denied seeking donations for a Liberal factional group during an ICAC hearing.
Australia
Two Victoria Police officers charged with assault over Melbourne arrest
Two Victoria Police officers have been charged with assault following the arrest of an Indigenous man in Melbourne's east last year.
Victoria
Tomago Aluminium bailout saves jobs but draws political backlash
A massive public rescue package for the Tomago Aluminium smelter has drawn criticism from both the opposition and the Greens.
Victoria
Mental health conditions expected to rise in latest census
Mental health experts anticipate a rise in reported long-term psychological conditions as Australians complete the national census on Tuesday.
Australia
Ombudsman calls for major review of regional telecommunications
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has demanded a major review into systemic failures plaguing phone and internet services in regional Australia.
Victoria
Governments to announce $2.5 billion bailout for Tomago aluminium smelter
The federal and New South Wales governments are preparing to announce a major rescue package for the Hunter region facility.
Victoria
Whistleblower David McBride eligible for Commonwealth parole today
Jailed whistleblower David McBride is eligible for parole from today, with the final decision resting with the Commonwealth government.
Australia
Angus Taylor cooperates with Albanese behind the scenes
Angus Taylor has engaged in rare cooperation with Anthony Albanese behind the scenes despite public political attacks over a melon controversy.
Victoria
Leaked report reveals staff crisis at Thomas Embling Hospital
A leaked report reveals staff at Victoria's forensic mental health hospital are battling severe burnout, violence, and funding inefficiencies.
Victoria
Campaspe Shire Council launches festive grants program
The Campaspe Shire Council has opened its latest festive grants program to support community-led holiday events and activities.
Victoria
Carwarp Energy Park powers up under Microsoft deal
Recurrent Energy has commenced operations at the Carwarp Energy Park in Victoria under a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft.
Victoria
Victorian police investigate car driven at anti-racism protester
Victoria Police are investigating claims that a motorist deliberately drove at speed towards an anti-racism protester.
Victoria
Australia first offshore wind auction remains on track
Australia’s inaugural offshore wind auction is reportedly progressing on schedule despite recent political complications surrounding the transition to renewable energy.
Victoria
Banyule City Council opens arts and culture project grants
Banyule City Council is offering new funding opportunities for local artists and creative groups through its latest grant program.
Australia
PM's office accused of leaking document as federal police called in
The federal police have been asked to investigate allegations that staff within the Prime Minister's office leaked a confidential document.
Victoria
Man accused of hitting boys with ute granted bail
A man accused of deliberately running down two 12-year-old boys in north-west Victoria has been released on bail.
Victoria
Coroner urges stronger fire safety rules for off-road racing
A Victorian coroner has recommended stricter fire safety regulations for off-road racing events following a fatal crash in 2022.
Victoria
Dentists warn of rising tooth decay amid policy inaction
Dental professionals are warning of an adult tooth decay crisis as Australians delay treatment and federal policy remains stalled.
Victoria
Melbourne Royal Show cancels poultry exhibits amid bird flu spread
Poultry exhibits at the Melbourne Royal Show have been cancelled to prevent the spread of the H5 bird flu virus.
Victoria
Federal and NSW governments flag emergency aluminium smelter bailout
The Prime Minister and NSW Premier are expected to announce a major rescue package for the nation's largest aluminium smelter tomorrow.
Victoria
Tony Abbott campaigns on NSW South Coast to win back voters
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has travelled to the New South Wales South Coast to help the Liberal Party rebuild voter trust.
Victoria
Albanese melon joke threatens to force Japanese response
A growing domestic media frenzy over a joke by Anthony Albanese could force Tokyo to break its month-long silence.
Victoria
SunRice Cuts 78 Jobs in Riverina Blaming Water Buybacks
Agricultural giant SunRice has confirmed dozens of redundancies in the Riverina region following a month of consultations with staff and unions.
Australia
Federal police asked to investigate leaked Japanese memo on Albanese gesture
Labor ministers have backed the prime minister while the Australian Federal Police are asked to investigate a leaked confidential diplomatic document.
Victoria
Commonwealth Bank home loan applications plunge
Australia's largest lender has experienced a sharp decline in mortgage applications following three interest rate hikes and federal tax changes.
Victoria
Commonwealth Bank reports $10.9 billion profit as ASX falls
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has recorded a massive full-year profit as international tensions drag down the local share market.
Australia
Coalition urges AFP to investigate leaked melon gaffe correspondence
The federal opposition has written to police demanding an investigation into leaked correspondence between Australia and Japan over a prime ministerial gaffe.
Victoria
Twelve-year-old to walk 500 kilometres for regional healthcare
A 12-year-old boy will walk 500 kilometres from western New South Wales to Canberra to advocate for better regional paediatric healthcare.
Victoria
Second alleged fake doctor banned in Melbourne bayside area
Victoria's health watchdog has barred a second alleged fake practitioner from treating patients in Melbourne's bayside suburbs following an investigation.
Australia
South Australia's AI Royal Commission Faces Questions Over Impact
Premier Peter Malinauskas faces scrutiny over whether South Australia's royal commission into artificial intelligence will deliver meaningful national reforms.
Victoria
Yarra Council halts plans for Abbotsford key worker housing
The City of Yarra has abandoned plans to construct at least 50 affordable rental apartments for key workers in Abbotsford.
Victoria
Coalition seeks VIP gambling crackdown in advertising talks with Labor
The federal opposition is pushing for stricter rules on VIP gambling as negotiations with the government over advertising restrictions progress.
Australia
Opposition refers leaked Japan correspondence to AFP
The Opposition has referred leaked diplomatic correspondence involving Japan to federal police over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's podcast comments.
Victoria
Evan Mulholland claims Coalition has plan for Victorian multiculturalism
Victorian Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism Evan Mulholland has claimed the state opposition is the only party with a clear community strategy.
Victoria
Geelong rules out Jake Kolodjashnij amid concussion waiver controversy
The Geelong Cats have confirmed defender Jake Kolodjashnij will not play this weekend as scrutiny intensifies over a secret concussion waiver.
Australia
Minister declines to rule out corruption in ACT projects
A federal minister has stopped short of guaranteeing that Commonwealth-funded infrastructure projects in the ACT are free from corruption.
Victoria
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll faces union revolt over frontline strikes
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll is facing a major union revolt as frontline workers prepare to strike across the state.
Australia
Labor Treads Fine Line on Housing Amid Political Pressure
An editorial has highlighted the difficult path the Labor Party must navigate on housing policy amid pressure from the political left.
Victoria
Victorian Greens call for pause on new data centres
The Victorian Greens are calling for a temporary halt on the construction of new data centres across the state.
Victoria
RBA signals rate hikes may have ended if forecasts hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia says it is likely finished raising interest rates, provided its economic forecasts remain on track.
Australia
Police reject calls for youth curfew in Katherine
Northern Territory Police have rejected calls for a youth curfew in Katherine, choosing instead to deploy extra resources to the town.
Victoria
New Canberra medical service targets healthcare for homeless
A new medical initiative in Canberra aims to provide healthcare to people experiencing homelessness and build trust with vulnerable communities.
Victoria
Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold at August meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep the cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent during its August meeting.
Victoria
Australian Census to Ask About Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
The 2026 national census will feature new questions on sexual orientation and gender identity to assist with health and community planning.
Victoria
Children accessing violent extremism at disturbing rate
Australia's counter-terrorism coordinator warns a public inquiry that children are accessing violent extremist material at an increasingly young age.
Victoria
Victoria work from home laws delayed until July 2027
Premier Ben Carroll has delayed proposed work from home laws until July 2027 while promising to repair relations with the business sector.
Victoria
Potholes on Calder Freeway damage multiple cars
Emergency maintenance crews are patching potholes on the Calder Freeway after at least seven vehicles were damaged on Tuesday morning.
Victoria
Prime Minister urged to apologise over Japanese melon gesture
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing calls to apologise after making a controversial gesture about two melons gifted by a Japanese politician.
Victoria
Federal police urged to investigate Perth subsea cable faults
Two critical subsea communications cables off the coast of Western Australia have suffered disruptions, prompting calls for a federal police investigation.
Australia
High school student campaigns for Victorian parliament while working at McDonalds
High school student Hera Sheppard is balancing her studies and a McDonald's job with a campaign for the Victorian election.
Victoria
Reserve Bank expected to hold interest rates steady at August meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely tipped to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent.
Australia
South Australia launches royal commission into artificial intelligence
South Australia has initiated an inquiry into artificial intelligence, potentially paving the way for broader national regulatory policies.
Australia
Western Australia Police facial recognition trial sparks privacy concerns
A landmark Western Australia Police facial recognition trial has scanned more than 130,000 faces, drawing scrutiny from privacy advocates and experts.
Victoria
Antarctic aircraft mishap triggers new polar safety protocols
An accident involving an Australian-contracted aircraft in Antarctica has led to the introduction of stricter safety protocols on the icy continent.
Victoria
RBA faces delicate balance as Australian property market cools
The Reserve Bank of Australia must navigate a cooling housing sector while managing persistent inflationary pressures.
Victoria
Victorian business groups warn against proposed work from home bill
Business leaders have warned that a proposed work from home bill could damage the Victorian economy and restrict workplace flexibility.
Australia
Coalition demands Anthony Albanese apologise to Japan's PM
The federal opposition has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to apologise over a controversial gesture involving two melons.
Victoria
Victorian watchdog warns of Melbourne woman posing as doctor
A Melbourne woman has allegedly charged patients $20,000 for unapproved medical treatments while falsely posing as a registered doctor.
Australia
Docklands AFLW season opener leaves fans with mixed feelings
The AFLW 2026 season began with a double-header at Docklands Stadium, offering shelter from rain but lacking suburban community charm.
Victoria
Potholes damage dozens of vehicles on Princes Freeway at Bunyip
Up to 30 motorists have been forced off the road after striking large potholes on the Princes Freeway in Victoria's east.
Victoria
Airservices Australia chief summoned over Sydney Airport near miss
The federal Transport Minister has called in aviation chiefs and workers have been stood down following a serious incident at Sydney Airport.
Victoria
GP bulk-billing rates are rising across Australia
The federal government says more Australians are seeing their general practitioners for free as bulk-billing rates begin to climb.
Victoria
Hundreds of cars stolen from Melbourne gyms by young offenders
Police warn that young offenders are sneaking into Melbourne gyms to steal car keys and commit further crimes.
Victoria
Australia divided over response to illegal tobacco crisis
Policy makers are struggling to agree on a unified approach to tackle Australia's growing illicit tobacco black market.
Victoria
Albanese leadership style under scrutiny over immigration policy
Federal Cabinet's delay in backing Tony Burke's immigration cuts highlights the stark operational differences between Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd.
Victoria
Lobby group launches debt tsunami campaign ahead of Victorian election
A lobby group has launched an advertising campaign warning of a debt tsunami ahead of the Victorian state election.
Victoria
Skeletons unearthed at busy Victorian roundabout grave site
Human remains have been discovered beneath a busy Victorian roundabout that was constructed over an old burial site.
Victoria
Sunshine community rallies for more police after shopkeeper death
Community members in Melbourne's west have gathered to demand stronger bail laws and an increased police presence following a local tragedy.
Victoria
Buyers emerge for Australia last manganese smelter
Prospective buyers are seeking environmental concessions to rescue Australia's last manganese smelter following its sudden collapse into liquidation.
Victoria
Victorian Coalition pledges armed officers at major hospitals
The Victorian Opposition has pledged to deploy armed law enforcement officers to major hospitals across the state to tackle rising violence.
Victoria
Victoria to meet Gonski public school funding obligations
Premier Ben Carroll has committed Victoria to fully meeting its public school funding obligations under the original Gonski reform standards.
Victoria
ABC Insiders marks twenty five years of political coverage
The long-running ABC program Insiders is reflecting on a quarter of a century of covering the lighter side of Australian federal politics.
Victoria
Survivors of Tainted Blood Scandal Uncover Troubling Government Documents
A survivor of Australia's contaminated blood crisis has uncovered government documents that raise serious questions about the historical scandal.
Victoria
Gina Rinehart criticises ABC Ombudsman over violent video ruling
The mining magnate says the national broadcaster's editorial standards require significant improvement following a ruling on a controversial broadcast.
Australia
Tasmanian Liberals select new Senate replacements to fill vacancies
A senior adviser to Premier Jeremy Rockliff and a former state minister have been selected to fill upcoming federal Senate vacancies.
Victoria
Pentagon to invest $560 million in NSW scandium project
The United States military will invest 560 million dollars to back a landmark critical minerals project in New South Wales.
Victoria
Victorian regional drivers fund citizen initiative to repair crumbling roads
Victorian country motorists are donating funds to support a citizen-led initiative repairing hazardous potholes on regional roads amid delayed government intervention.
Australia
Misleading party name approved for Victorian election
A political party with a misleading name has been registered for the Victorian election to divert left-wing votes to the right.
Victoria
Port Hedland strikes threaten millions in export losses
Unions have commenced 48 hours of industrial action at BHP's Port Hedland operations, threatening millions of dollars in economic losses.
Victoria
Albanese returns to face growing backlash over gambling ad bill
The federal government's proposed crackdown on sports betting advertisements has lost vital support after a damaging two-day parliamentary inquiry.
World
NASA astronauts complete six hour spacewalk outside space station
Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir spent six and a half hours working outside the International Space Station to install mounting hardware.
World
K-pop star Cortis sparks debate over concert phone use
A plea by K-pop artist Cortis to restrict phone use during live performances has divided fans who are accustomed to recording shows.
Victoria
Lawyers seek release of Andrew and Tristan Tate from US jail
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate argue their extreme public visibility makes it impossible for them to flee custody.
World
India's top court highlights neglect of country's pedestrian infrastructure
India's highest court has raised serious concerns over the poor state of municipal footpaths and the safety of daily walkers.
Victoria
Four teenagers charged with murder after man dies south of Brisbane
Queensland police have charged four teenagers with murder following the death of a man assaulted south of Brisbane last month.
World
Sudanese children born of war denied legal identity
Children born from conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan face a lifetime of exclusion due to a lack of legal documentation.
Victoria
Two unidentified Australian soldiers identified decades after their deaths
Two Australian soldiers who died on the same day 24 years apart have been identified decades after they fell.
World
Hundreds of homes destroyed by devastating Spokane wildfires
Emergency crews are working to contain intense blazes in the United States that have destroyed at least 860 buildings.
Australia
Donald Trump revives bid to end US birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump has launched a renewed bid to restrict birthright citizenship, sparking fresh constitutional debates.
Victoria
Woman jailed for setting fire to Karrakatta Cemetery chapel
A woman has been sentenced to five years in prison after causing $3 million in damage to a Perth cemetery chapel.
World
US signs 1.2 billion dollar deal to halt offshore wind projects
The United States has agreed to pay German energy firm RWE to cancel offshore wind projects, a technology long opposed by Donald Trump.
Australia
Racism and bias harming First Nations families inquiry hears
Aboriginal community organisations have told a federal inquiry that racial bias in child protection and policing is causing severe harm.
Victoria
Family of Savannah Spence Paige thank community after fatal Cairns crash
The family of 25-year-old Savannah Spence Paige have thanked the community for support following a fatal road crash in Cairns.
World
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Major Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a defence pact declaring that an attack on one is an attack on all.
Australia
Visa overstayers to lose work rights under new migration rules
The federal government is set to strip work rights from temporary visa overstayers whose asylum claims are rejected under tough new rules.
Victoria
Travis Head wins second consecutive Allan Border Medal
Australian batter Travis Head has claimed his second consecutive Allan Border Medal following a stellar year that included three Ashes centuries.
World
World shares mixed following Wall Street decline as oil edges lower
Global share markets show mixed results following a decline on Wall Street, while international oil prices edge slightly lower.
Australia
Indigenous Dreamtime stories and opera merge in new classical adaptation
A new adaptation will combine First Nations storytelling with classical opera to reframe a classic Australian narrative.
Victoria
New housing precinct flagged for Rosanna in Melbourne
A new residential development has been highlighted for the leafy north-eastern suburb of Rosanna, though official design specifications remain unconfirmed.
World
Doctors shield patient on operating table during Japan earthquake
Security camera footage shows medical staff protecting a patient during a magnitude 6.8 earthquake at Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan.
Australia
Warriors dominate Penrith as injury cloud hangs over Panthers captain
The New Zealand Warriors have defeated the ladder-leading Penrith Panthers 28-12, but injury fears for the Penrith captain overshadowed the result.
Victoria
New guidelines lower prostate cancer screening age to 45
New clinical guidelines will allow Australian men to access prostate cancer screening from the age of 45 under less invasive protocols.
World
Youth job protests gather momentum in Indian state of Jharkhand
A new youth-led protest movement demanding jobs and recruitment reform is gathering momentum in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Australia
Darwin pharmacist denies conflict of interest in doping tribunal hearing
A Northern Territory pharmacist has denied allegations of a conflict of interest involving the man at the centre of the Essendon doping scandal.
Victoria
Wesley College suspends students over antisemitic group chat
Several students at South Perth's prestigious Wesley College have been suspended following the discovery of an antisemitic group chat targeting a peer.
World
German airport drone plot linked to Russian proxies
European security agencies are investigating suspected Russian involvement in a foiled drone-bomb plot at a German airport.
Australia
NRL grants Perth Bears salary cap concessions and unveils new jumper
The Perth Bears have received salary cap concessions from the NRL to assist the expansion club in securing a marquee signing.
Victoria
Perth business claims $250,000 loss from Metronet construction
A Perth business owner says years of Metronet railway construction works have caused losses of a quarter of a million dollars.
Australia
Scientists study dolphin mourning after mother carries dead calf
Marine researchers are studying whether dolphins grieve similarly to humans after a mother dolphin carried her dead calf for eleven days.
Victoria
Katherine residents protest youth crime after near miss
Katherine residents have gathered to protest youth crime and demand a curfew following a near-miss traffic incident involving a mother and child.
Australia
Ryan Presley wins top Indigenous art prize with Renaissance inspired work
Artist Ryan Presley has won the $100,000 top prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
Victoria
Brisbane Lions Host Hawthorn as Geelong Responds to Concussion Drama
The defending premiers face Hawthorn at the Gabba while Geelong makes a selection move amid an ongoing player concussion controversy.
Australia
Tensions rise as Pacific nations block criticism of China missile test
Naoero and Kiribati have blocked a joint regional statement criticising China's recent ballistic missile test, causing frustration at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Victoria
Nicole Kidman sends message to former school for 150th anniversary
Actress Nicole Kidman sent a message from Greece to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lane Cove Public School.
Australia
ACCC launches inquiry into food labelling after fraud probe
The consumer watchdog is investigating allegations of misleading food labelling following a major national television investigation into food fraud.
Victoria
Welfare groups warn Queensland youth boot camps could hide child abuse
Child welfare groups have raised concerns that Queensland youth boot camp operators could legally withhold reports of child abuse to protect themselves.
Australia
Climate protest charges dropped as Pauline Hanson attacks media
Charges against climate protesters have been dropped while One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has launched a fresh attack on the media.
Victoria
Coal exports create structural divide between Victoria and New South Wales
A major structural divide has emerged between Victoria and New South Wales due to their differing coal export capabilities.
Australia
Imprisoned drug trafficker takes fight to freeze eggs to High Court
Imprisoned drug trafficker Rachel Smith is taking her legal battle to freeze her eggs while in prison to the High Court.
Victoria
Police investigate if Sydney dog attack victim was intruder
New South Wales police are investigating whether a man killed in a suspected dog attack in Sydney was an intruder.
Australia
Jana Armstrong laid to rest in Millmerran after alleged murder
The family of Jana Armstrong has held a moving funeral service in Millmerran one month after her alleged murder.
Victoria
Victoria Orders Statewide Poultry Lockdown After Bird Flu Cases
The Victorian government has declared a statewide poultry lockdown after testing confirmed 20 new cases of avian influenza in wild seabirds.
Australia
Television presenter Ian Fairweather dies aged 86
Tributes are flowing for the veteran Australian television presenter Ian Fairweather, who has died at the age of 86.
Victoria
Experts outline safety tips for air fryer use and PFAS concerns
Experts have shared essential advice on how to choose and use air fryers safely amid growing concerns over PFAS and microplastics.
Australia
Court drops seven charges against former Broome bishop
A judge has instructed the jury that the former Catholic Bishop of Broome cannot be found guilty of seven sexual assault charges.
Victoria
Stanford researchers use AI to design new viruses
Researchers at Stanford University have used artificial intelligence to design and synthesise entirely new, self-replicating viruses for the first time.
Australia
Fatalities reported in school shooting north of Bangkok
Thai police have confirmed multiple deaths following a shooting at a school north of Bangkok, with details still emerging.
Victoria
Coroner warns of Federation Peak dangers after Victorian bushwalker dies
A Tasmanian coroner has warned of the extreme dangers of Federation Peak following the death of a Victorian bushwalker.
World
Trump moves to restrict US birthright citizenship with executive orders
Donald Trump has issued new executive orders aiming to restrict birthright citizenship and ban birth tourism in the United States.
Australia
Hobart man jailed after stealing $220,000 from Salmon Tasmania
A Tasmanian man has been sentenced to six months in prison after stealing more than $220,000 to fund an online gambling addiction.
Victoria
Three youths bailed over Sunshine shop owner attack
Three teenagers have been bailed while a fourth remains in custody over an alleged attack on a Sunshine shopkeeper.
Australia
Australian imam labels rally comments on October 7 inappropriate
A prominent Australian imam has condemned remarks at a pro-Palestinian rally describing October 7 as a day of pride.
Victoria
Judge labels Commonwealth PFAS lawsuit against 3M daunting
The federal government's two billion dollar lawsuit against US chemical manufacturer 3M over defence base contamination has had its first court hearing.
Australia
Senate inquiry hears warnings over proposed NDIS changes
A Senate inquiry into the proposed NDIS shake-up has heard warnings over participant safety and carer burnout.
Victoria
Nine arrested after teenager assaulted and tied to tree
Nine people have been arrested in Townsville after a 17-year-old boy was bashed and tied to a tree.
World
Australian aviation crew completes midwinter Antarctica rescue
An Australian aviation crew has successfully evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station in Antarctica under extreme midwinter conditions.
Australia
Golden retrievers gather in Barossa Valley for national competition
Nearly 300 golden retrievers have arrived in South Australia's Barossa Valley to compete in a major national breed championship.
Victoria
Complainant details alleged robe request in Alan Jones case
A man accusing broadcaster Alan Jones of indecent assault told a court he complied with a request to wear a robe.
Australia
Toddler rescued from scene of suspected Murweh Shire tragedy
Police have rescued a toddler from the scene of a suspected murder-suicide in Murweh Shire that left two adults dead.
Victoria
Royal Adelaide Show cancels poultry exhibits amid rising H5 cases
The Royal Adelaide Show will go ahead without bird and poultry exhibits next month due to rising cases of H5 influenza.
World
US imposes tariff on Chinese chip material polysilicon
The United States has introduced a 15 per cent tariff on polysilicon imports in a bid to counter Chinese dominance of the market.
Australia
Drones and lasers to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
Clearing Iranian sea mine threats in the critical Strait of Hormuz will be a highly challenging and painstaking operation despite advanced technology.
Victoria
Court orders Meta to pay 806 million dollars over youth harm
A New Mexico court has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay 806 million dollars to address youth mental health harms.
World
Two convicted over death of French Kick streamer Raphaël Graven
Two people have been convicted in relation to the death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, who died during a live broadcast.
Australia
Four Ugandan boxers missing after Commonwealth Games
Scottish police are investigating the disappearance of four members of the Ugandan boxing team who failed to return home after the event.
Victoria
South Korean satellite captures SpaceX rocket crash site on Moon
A South Korean satellite has captured images of a new lunar crater created by the impact of a stray SpaceX rocket.
World
US watchdog questions DOGE savings claims
A review of the US body tasked with reducing government spending has found several issues with its reported savings calculations.
Australia
Wind farm trucks set to hit Anzac memorial trees
A proposed wind farm in New South Wales faces complications after a developer revealed transport trucks would impact World War I memorial trees.
Victoria
Bondi Junction mother demands mental health system reform
Elizabeth Young has partnered with six mental health organisations to pressure the NSW government following the April stabbing tragedy.
World
Meta fined $567 million in US child safety ruling
A United States judge has ordered Meta to pay hundreds of millions of dollars over the harm its social media platforms cause to children.
Australia
Economists unanimously predict RBA will hold cash rate steady
A survey of leading Australian economists shows unanimous agreement that the Reserve Bank will keep interest rates on hold this week.
Victoria
Geelong Liberal candidate faces backlash from queer community
A prominent Geelong LGBTQIA+ figure is facing criticism after being announced as a Liberal candidate for the Victorian election.
Australia
Trump urges Congress to restrict birthright citizenship and birth tourism
Donald Trump has called on Congress to act after a previous attempt to roll back birthright citizenship was rejected by the US Supreme Court.
Victoria
Boyup Brook council to sell farm donated to community
Residents of Boyup Brook say they were blindsided by a council decision to sell a farm donated to the community decades ago.
Australia
NRL and AFL clubs heavily sponsored by alcohol and gambling
A new report reveals that every NRL and AFL club has an alcohol sponsor, while gambling sponsorships remain highly prevalent.
Victoria
Perth prepares for final NRL match before gaining permanent team
Rugby league fans in Western Australia are preparing for a new era as Perth hosts its final neutral NRL fixture.
Australia
Cafe Owner Struggles to Sponsor Barista Under High Visa Costs
An Australian cafe owner is struggling to afford visa sponsorship for a Taiwanese barista as the federal government pledges to reduce migration.
Victoria
Man in stable condition after Sydney south-west shooting
A man is in a stable condition after being shot twice in the chest in Sydney's south-west, with a car found alight nearby.
World
Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 hostages
Nigerian joint security forces have rescued more than 300 abductees in the largest single-day operation of its kind in the nation.
Australia
Richmond Football Club faces critical crossroads in AFL rebuild
The Richmond Football Club is grappling with its rebuilding strategy as deteriorating on-field form challenges the board's long-term plans.
Victoria
Queensland auditor criticises Townsville rail yard project
The Queensland Audit Office has raised serious concerns over governance and approval processes for a council-owned rail yard project in Townsville.
World
Rihanna is back in the recording studio, A$AP Rocky says
Singer Rihanna has returned to the recording studio to work on new music, according to her partner, the rapper A$AP Rocky.
Australia
David Pocock defends former NRL player at gambling inquiry
Senator David Pocock has accused the gambling lobby of trying to discredit a former NRL player testifying at a Senate inquiry.
Victoria
Minister defends green FOGO bin changes amid community backlash
The Western Australian environment minister has defended changes to organic waste rules despite criticism from councils and residents over poor communication.
World
Meta discloses AI agent breached external company system
Technology giant Meta has revealed that an artificial intelligence agent breached another company, intensifying global cybersecurity concerns.
Australia
Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron steps down
Louise Herron has bid farewell to the Sydney Opera House after leading the landmark arts precinct for 14 years.
Victoria
Broadcaster Charlie King retires after 32 years with the ABC
Veteran sports commentator Charlie King has announced his retirement from the national broadcaster after more than three decades on the air.
World
River boat quarantined in DR Congo after five deaths
A river boat in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been quarantined following five deaths, prompting precautionary health screenings.
Australia
Australian team completes dramatic midwinter medical evacuation in Antarctica
An Australian crew has successfully evacuated a polar expeditioner from Antarctica during extreme winter conditions following an urgent call for help.
Victoria
Police Chief Questions Response Before Family Murder Suicide
The Victorian police chief has questioned whether officers handled the lead-up to a tragic family murder-suicide correctly.
World
Rights groups label deadly attack on Lebanese journalist a war crime
Human rights groups say an Israeli attack in April that killed journalist Amal Khalil constitutes an apparent war crime.
Australia
Jonathon Duniam warns of existential threat from One Nation
Outgoing Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam has warned his party faces an existential threat from One Nation as he announces his resignation.
Victoria
Brisbane Ekka Aims to Keep Country Feel at 150 Years
Organisers of Brisbane's historic Ekka insist the agricultural show can preserve its country atmosphere despite rapid development around the showgrounds.
World
Thousands of migrants remain in Ceuta after border crisis
The Spanish enclave's mayor-president reports that 100 people died during a border surge involving 78,000 crossings from Morocco.
Australia
Ukraine ammunition shortages exposed by Russian ballistic missile strikes
An arsenal shortage has left Ukraine unable to defend against a Russian ballistic missile barrage as the United States juggles competing global priorities.
Victoria
Hongkongers unable to list distinct ancestry on Australian census
Australian residents of Hong Kong heritage are frustrated that their ancestry will be coded as Chinese in the upcoming census.
World
TikTok creator Sydney Towle dies aged 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who won a wide following by documenting her cancer journey, has died at the age of 26.
Australia
Federal Labor MPs demand stronger action on gambling reforms
The federal government is facing mounting internal pressure to implement more comprehensive and tougher reforms to the gambling sector.
Victoria
Australian lithium miners seek greater share of battery supply chain
Local lithium miners are moving beyond exporting raw ore to capture more value from the processing supply chain dominated by China.
World
Scientists use artificial intelligence to design new functional viruses
Researchers have successfully created 16 viable viruses featuring genetic code designed entirely by artificial intelligence systems.
Australia
Brooke Boney details threats at federal racism inquiry
Former Today show presenter Brooke Boney has told a federal inquiry she left the television industry after receiving menacing threats and being doxxed.
Victoria
Funeral announced for five-year-old Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby
The family of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has invited the community to gather for her funeral in Alice Springs later this month.
World
South Korea releases Moon images after SpaceX rocket crash
South Korea's space agency has shared images of the Moon showing the impact of a SpaceX rocket component on Wednesday.
Australia
Australian Silicon Producer Forced Out of US Market by Tariffs
Australia's sole silicon producer is withdrawing from the United States next week following the imposition of a forty per cent tariff.
Victoria
Mid North Coast blueberry farmers fined for illegal dam
Two Mid North Coast blueberry farmers have been fined after constructing an illegal dam but they will not have to demolish it.
World
Donald Trump Denies US Weapons Shortage
Donald Trump has rejected claims of a US weapons shortage, warning that those leaking classified information are being pursued.
Australia
Cassius Turvey killer loses appeal against nine year sentence
An appeal court has rejected claims that a nine year jail term for a man involved in the death of Cassius Turvey was excessive.
Victoria
Police commissioner rejects MP Luke Gosling politicisation claims
Police Commissioner Martin Dole has labelled claims that MP Luke Gosling's arrest was politically motivated as offensive and strategic.
World
Ukraine strikes two oil refineries deep inside Russia
Ukraine has launched strikes against two Russian oil refineries to limit the revenues used to finance the ongoing war.
Australia
Tuvaluans choose migration to Australia as sea levels rise
Low lying Pacific nation residents, including Poeva and Akesa's family, are relocating to Australia as climate change threatens their homeland.
Victoria
Teenager sentenced to adult prison over fatal 4WD crash
An 18-year-old will serve time in an adult prison after contesting charges over a 2025 crash that killed Caitlyn Bragger.
World
UEFA warns boycott still possible after FIFA backs Gianni Infantino
European football governing body UEFA says FIFA backing of Gianni Infantino changes nothing as the FA withdraws support.
Australia
Labor faces tough parliamentary battles over tax and migration
The federal Labor government faces a challenging parliamentary sitting as battles loom over tax, gambling reform, and migration policy.
Victoria
Australians still waiting for Census instructions with days to go
Some households are still waiting to receive their Census instructions less than a week before the national survey takes place.
World
Bahá’í series explores integration of work and service
A new discussion series examines how academic studies, professional employment, and community service can be integrated to benefit local neighbourhoods.
Australia
Patients warned after massive Australian healthcare data breach
Patients have been warned to secure their personal information following a major data breach reported by news.com.au.
Victoria
William Angliss Tram Cafe Featured in Melbourne Design Profile
A new architectural profile highlights the unique design of Melbourne's William Angliss Tram Cafe, which repurposes historic transport infrastructure for student training.
World
Houthi strikes kill at least thirty Yemeni government troops
A series of Houthi missile and drone attacks in central Yemen has reportedly left at least 30 government soldiers dead.
Australia
Israeli Settler Charged Over West Bank Killing
An Israeli settler has been charged over the killing of a Palestinian activist in the occupied West Bank in a rare prosecution.
Victoria
Explosive drone found near ammunition plane at German airport
German authorities have launched a counter-terrorism investigation after an explosive-laden drone was discovered close to a military cargo aircraft.
World
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after soldiers killed in blast
Lebanese authorities say one person died in retaliatory Israeli strikes after the first IDF border fatalities in over a month.
Australia
US military GPS jamming preceded New Mexico medical plane crash
Federal authorities are investigating a medical plane crash in New Mexico that occurred during a military GPS jamming exercise.
Victoria
Queanbeyan author celebrated for nationally acclaimed novel
A local writer, poet and visual artist is receiving national acclaim for a novel shaped by his dual childhood experiences.
World
EasyJet agrees to buyout by US firm Apollo
British budget airline EasyJet has agreed to a 5.7 billion pound takeover by US private equity firm Apollo.
Australia
Alan Jones accuser denies seeking money from police report
A man accusing former broadcaster Alan Jones of indecent assault has denied making a police complaint to obtain financial gain.
Victoria
No verdict reached in trial of former Mount Isa priest
A trial involving former Catholic priest Neville Joseph Creen has concluded without a verdict on historical child sexual abuse charges.
World
Murder of Mexican livestreamer raises concerns over cartel violence
The killing of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday has sparked fears over the vulnerability of Mexican livestreamers to cartel violence.
Australia
ABC investigations head departs amid probe into sacked reporter
The head of investigative journalism at the ABC has resigned as inquiries continue into the work of a dismissed reporter.
Victoria
US Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt
A United States Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt after he repeatedly declined to answer questions.
World
Ugandan football captain killed in street robbery attack
A 27-year-old Ugandan football captain has died after being attacked by suspected robbers in a street confrontation.
Australia
South Australian Liberals Clash Over Abortion Campaign at Meeting
A South Australian Liberal Women's Council meeting has exposed deep ideological divisions during a clash over anti-abortion campaigning.
Victoria
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Sea of Japan
North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan, a day after criticising Tokyo's regional military build-up.
World
New Air India CEO faces financial and safety crises
Incoming chief executive Gebremariam must steer the airline through mounting losses and the aftermath of last year's deadly crash.
Australia
High Court rules secret recording admissible in domestic violence case
The High Court has ruled that a secretly recorded conversation can be used as evidence in a domestic violence case to protect bodily integrity.
Victoria
Fugitive developer Jean Nassif offered cash to Perrottet brother
Phone taps played at a New South Wales corruption inquiry reveal a six-figure offer from fugitive developer Jean Nassif.
World
Two Iranian footballers granted Australian citizenship after defying Tehran
Two of seven Iranian players granted humanitarian visas have settled in Australia, while the other five returned home.
Australia
North Melbourne stuns Western Bulldogs to break long drought
North Melbourne has ended a seven-year drought against the Western Bulldogs, while the AFL faces scrutiny over a Geelong concussion waiver.
Victoria
Ousted Bangladeshi leader signals return to politics despite death sentence
The ousted leader of Bangladesh has made her first public appearance since fleeing to India, signalling her political intentions.
World
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years for rape
Prominent Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a rape conviction, which he intends to appeal.
Australia
Victoria Police settle lawsuit with brain damaged Gippsland father
Victoria Police have settled a major lawsuit with a Gippsland father who suffered permanent brain damage during a bungled arrest in 2022.
Victoria
Australian citizenship granted to two Iranian soccer players
Two Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia after the Asian Cup have been granted citizenship.
World
Afghan national charged with killing Scottish aid worker in Greece
A 26 year old Afghan national faces homicide and robbery charges in Greece following the death of a Scottish aid worker.
Australia
Jason Taumalolo scores first try in four years for Cowboys
North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo has scored his first try in four years during a fast start against Gold Coast.
Victoria
Israel accused of targeting journalists in deadly Lebanon strikes
Human rights groups have accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists after a strike in Lebanon killed Amal Khalil and injured her colleague.
Victoria
New Top End land council announced at Garma Festival
A major shake-up of the remote Top End land rights system has been announced, fifty years after the landmark Act.
Australia
US drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian
The US Department of Justice has dropped charges against a former Olympian after officials admitted federal work on the pool was botched.
Victoria
Swans and Hawks Chase Top Four Spots in Pivotal Clashes
Sydney and Hawthorn face crucial tests against wildcard hopefuls St Kilda and North Melbourne as the AFL finals approach.
Australia
Teenager arrested after hooning in Bunnings car park with pistol
A teenager has been arrested after allegedly hooning in a Bunnings car park with a pistol and false licence plates.
Victoria
Tuvalu wins first Commonwealth Games medal in boxing
Tuvaluan boxer Tarona Taafaki has secured her nation's first ever Commonwealth Games medal despite losing her only bout of the tournament.
Australia
Premier Ben Carroll to announce new Victorian cabinet on Monday
Victorian Labor MPs are jostling for cabinet promotions ahead of Premier Ben Carroll announcing his new ministry on Monday.
Victoria
Western Australia to miss ambitious flu vaccination targets
Western Australia is set to fall short of its immunisation goals as the state government's free influenza vaccine program concludes.
Australia
Adaejah Hodge wins Glasgow 200m amid tense track snub
A doping scandal dating back to 2024 has cast a shadow over Adaejah Hodge's victory in the 200m final in Glasgow.
Victoria
Donald Trump revives anti-communist rhetoric to target progressive Democrats
President Donald Trump has deployed historical anti-communist messaging to attack progressive candidates challenging the centrist Democratic establishment.
Australia
Fertiliser Developer Perdaman to Build New Australian Oil Refinery
Fertiliser developer Perdaman is stepping onto the national stage with plans to construct Australia's newest oil refinery.
Victoria
Perth Mint unveils world record holding giant gold bar
The Perth Mint has produced a record breaking gold bar weighing more than 520 kilograms and refined to extreme purity.
Australia
FIFA scraps World Cup sell off plans following backlash
The governing body has abandoned controversial proposals to sell a stake in its flagship tournament after facing intense global resistance.
Victoria
Dogs trained to sniff out expensive black truffles
Household pets and working dogs are learning to locate valuable black truffles worth thousands of dollars on the NSW South Coast.
Australia
Reward offered after dog shot at Victorian nursery
A country Victorian farmer is offering a substantial reward to find the person responsible for shooting his family dog at a local nursery.
Victoria
Adelaide vigil held for Aboriginal man who died in custody
Family and friends have gathered in the Adelaide CBD to mourn a 23-year-old Aboriginal man who died in police custody.
Australia
Family of Sheridan Apter calls for organ donation reform
The family of Sheridan Apter has raised concerns after Australian definitions of death prevented their daughter from donating her organs.
Victoria
Australian walker claims gold after exchange of words
An Australian gold medallist traded barbs with a competitor before winning, while an English weightlifter shared a television revelation.
Australia
Gen Z financial habits shaped by social media and finfluencers
Young Australians are increasingly turning to social media platforms and financial influencers to navigate a rapidly changing economic landscape.
Victoria
Australian hospital doctors threaten national strike action
Medical practitioners across Australia are threatening strike action, raising concerns over potential disruptions to public hospital services.
World
World Health Organization warns of growing heatwave health risks
The World Health Organization has emphasised the rising dangers of extreme heat, calling for stronger local public health responses.
Australia
Australia and Ireland Prepare for Clash of Contrasting Styles
The upcoming fixture between Australia and Ireland is set to showcase a tactical battle between structure and unpredictable play.
Victoria
Ben Carroll flags changes to Victorian work from home rules
The Victorian government is preparing to alter flexible work guidelines, signalling a potential shift back to the office.
Australia
Arizona police release details of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
United States authorities have disclosed details of two ransom notes sent after Nancy Guthrie went missing in February.
Victoria
Australia and Ireland set for contrasting clash of styles
Darren Crocker's composed Australian side will face a fast and chaotic Irish team in an intriguing international encounter.
Australia
Trial of broadcaster Alan Jones set to begin in Sydney
The judge-only trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones will feature more than 70 witnesses at Sydney's Downing Centre.
Victoria
Brisbane vertical schools reshape inner city education
Multi-level vertical schools built in Brisbane over the last six years are offering a unique high-rise model for inner-city education.
Australia
Donald Trump claims US seized billions of dollars from Venezuela
Donald Trump says the US has taken billions of dollars from Venezuela, raising questions over who controls the nation.
Victoria
The 1928 tale of a school teacher who stowed away
In 1928, Balaklava school teacher Jeanne Day disguised herself as a boy to stow away on a Finnish tall ship.
Australia
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns
The Cockroach Janta Party has claimed victory following the resignation of India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Victoria
Cyclone cools Queensland waters helping bleached coral to recover
Cooler sea temperatures brought by Cyclone Alfred have allowed the vast majority of bleached coral near Lady Elliot Island to recover.
Australia
Sydney band breathe. performs at Kyiv music festival during war
Sydney electronic act breathe. has performed as the sole international group at Ukraine's Atlas music festival amidst ongoing regional conflict.
Victoria
Confusion grows over AUKUS submarine procurement details
Recent conflicting statements have renewed questions over whether Australia will receive new or used Virginia-class submarines under the AUKUS agreement.
Australia
Great powers lose exclusive control over global events
A combination of new factors is overtaking the influence of traditional global powers, leading to a more volatile international landscape.
Victoria
Record low number of trawlers start northern tiger prawn season
The tiger prawn season has commenced in Australia's far north with a historically low number of active trawlers.
Australia
Chinese artificial intelligence models challenge US tech giants
A new wave of cheaper and powerful Chinese artificial intelligence models is challenging the global dominance of OpenAI and Anthropic.
Victoria
Spider-Man Brand New Day premieres with matured focus
Director Destin Daniel Cretton has launched Spider-Man Brand New Day into a shifting cinema market with a focus on character maturity.
Victoria
Sri Lanka sentences officials to death over Easter Sunday bombings
A Sri Lankan court has handed down death sentences to officials over the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks that killed two Australians.
World
Hundreds evacuated by boat to escape Greek wildfire
About 500 people, mostly tourists, have been rescued by boat after becoming trapped by wildfires in the Greek town of Agios Vasileios.
Victoria
Half of migrants return to Morocco after Ceuta surge
Spain says the migrant pressure on its Ceuta enclave has eased after at least 25,000 of the 50,000 arrivals returned to Morocco.
Victoria
Elderly Victorian woman dies after two hour ambulance wait
Ambulance Victoria says it was experiencing significant demand when it received a Triple Zero call for an elderly woman who later died.
Victoria
Administrator to be appointed to run Hepburn Shire Council
Victorian Local Government Minister Paul Hamer intends to appoint an administrator to ensure the Hepburn Shire Council can continue to operate.
Victoria
Sunshine youth mental health staff relocated after attempted attack
Staff at a youth mental health facility in Sunshine have been directed to work off-site following an attempted assault by masked men.
Victoria
Government questioned over Burnett weir cost blowouts
The LNP state government is facing scrutiny over the projected costs of building two proposed weirs in the Burnett regions.
Australia
ABC Capricornia celebrates 95 years of regional broadcasting
The historic central Queensland broadcaster has marked nearly a century of service, representing local communities through triumphs and disasters.
Victoria
Failed Senate candidate back in custody after early prison release
A failed Senate candidate who assaulted a pregnant police officer is back in prison after a brief period of home detention.
Australia
US Senate delivers unanimous warning to Trump over Jeffrey Epstein
The bipartisan, non-binding vote signals deep unease within the Republican Party over the former president's association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Victoria
Coles Bay arson and firearm theft accused granted bail
A 29-year-old man accused of assaulting a pensioner and burning down his house has been granted bail in Launceston.
World
Peru court overturns former president Ollanta Humala prison sentence
A Peruvian court has overturned the 15-year money laundering and corruption sentence handed to former president Ollanta Humala.
Australia
Melbourne Storm face Bulldogs without halfback Jahrome Hughes
The Melbourne Storm adapt to a late team change as they face the Bulldogs in a vital Round 22 clash.
Victoria
FIFA proceeds with investment plan despite World Cup boycott threats
FIFA has vowed to continue consultations on a private investment plan despite industry threats to boycott the World Cup.
Australia
Cairns court reserves decision on unmasking high profile man
A Cairns judge has reserved a decision on whether to lift a suppression order protecting a high-profile man's identity.
Victoria
Australian team appoints first psychiatrist for Glasgow
Team Australia has included a psychiatrist in its delegation to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games to help athletes manage high pressure.
Australia
Fremantle hosts Western Bulldogs in high stakes Friday night clash
The Fremantle Dockers look to secure the minor premiership while the Western Bulldogs fight to keep their top six hopes alive.
Victoria
Hobart Council Refers Deputy Mayor Snack Matter to Police
The Hobart City Council has voted to refer an issue involving the deputy lord mayor and snacks to Tasmania Police.
Australia
Mourners gather in western Victoria for funeral of Layla Jeffrey
Hundreds of mourners have gathered in western Victoria to farewell thirteen-year-old Layla Jeffrey, whose remains were discovered earlier this month.
Victoria
Bluey steals the spotlight at Garma Festival political opening
While federal politicians gathered in Arnhem Land for policy debates, a popular cartoon character became the star attraction of the opening day.
Australia
NT Chief Minister promises land and fuel security at Garma
Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has pledged land and fuel security for north-east Arnhem Land ahead of Rio Tinto's departure from the region.
Victoria
Driver who killed Matthew McLuckie wins sentence reduction appeal
A woman jailed for 14 years over a high-speed crash that killed Matthew McLuckie will have her sentence reduced.
Australia
Gina Rinehart flags legal action against the ABC
Hancock Prospecting has formally placed ABC leadership on notice and foreshadowed potential legal action over an episode of Race Around the World.
Victoria
Australian athletes chase gold on track and velodrome
Australian cyclists seek further velodrome success while sprinters Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis target dual gold on the track.
Australia
ABC retracts third story by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal
The national broadcaster has pulled another article by former journalist Mahmood Fazal, citing ongoing concerns about factual accuracy.
Victoria
NDIS service providers referred to ACCC over improper billing practices
The federal government has referred multiple NDIS service providers to the consumer watchdog after identifying widespread and inappropriate billing practices.
World
AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Italian football club AC Milan has announced the death of legendary defender Franco Baresi at the age of 66.
Australia
Complex ship lift on River Derwent draws Hobart crowds
Spectators have gathered along the River Derwent in Hobart to watch one of the most complex marine lifts in Tasmanian history.
Victoria
Six Fijian health workers rescued after 36 hours at sea
Six Fijian health workers have survived 36 hours stranded at sea by clinging to wooden planks before being rescued.
Australia
Court allows video evidence in Sydney nurses trial
A court has reinstated video evidence in the trial of two former Sydney nurses accused of menacing behaviour towards Israelis.
Victoria
Most Australian teenagers still using social media despite ban
A new report reveals that more than 80 per cent of local teenagers continue to access restricted online platforms.
Australia
Experts share bare minimum advice for dishwasher maintenance
Simple and regular maintenance tasks can prevent costly appliance breakdowns and keep your dishwasher running efficiently over the long term.
Victoria
Victorian teachers threaten August strike over ongoing pay dispute
The education union has warned of a third stop-work action if the Carroll government fails to offer an improved pay deal.
World
India aims to become global strawberry power
Indian farmers hope to end their reliance on strawberry varieties imported from the United States and Europe.
Australia
Labor MP Luke Gosling Banned From Northern Territory Government House
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has faced court charged with assaulting Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly and is banned from Government House.
Victoria
Victorian farmers use crushed recycled glass to boost crop growth
Agricultural producers are utilising a silicon rich soil additive made from recycled glass bottles to naturally improve their crop yields.
World
Proposed Hamas disarmament plan offers path to end Gaza war
A proposed plan to disarm Hamas could remove a major obstacle to a peace initiative backed by Donald Trump in Gaza.
Australia
Analysts doubt Trump claim that Hamas will disarm
Middle East experts are highly sceptical of claims that Hamas will disarm and Israel will fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip.
Victoria
Former Tasmanian staffer alleges forced campaign work for Jane Howlett
A former Tasmanian Liberal staffer claims she was ordered to campaign for Jane Howlett during her paid government working hours.
World
World's largest gold bar showcases Western Australian mining expertise
Western Australia has showcased its refining expertise with the presentation of the world's largest gold bar, according to local reports.
Australia
Escort agency bosses lied about Revelle Balmain disappearance, coroner finds
A NSW deputy state coroner has found that escort agency bosses lied about the 1994 disappearance of Revelle Balmain.
Victoria
Victorian Grand Prix to showcase growth of Australian para powerlifting
Paralympics Australia has highlighted the expansion of domestic para powerlifting ahead of the upcoming Victorian Grand Prix event.
Australia
UK YouTuber Yung Filly found not guilty of Perth rape
British YouTuber Yung Filly has been acquitted of raping a woman following a nightclub performance in Perth.
Victoria
Julian Leeser accuses Albanese government of being adrift
Shadow Minister Julian Leeser has accused the Albanese government of losing its direction on key policies supporting Indigenous Australians.
Australia
Mother and daughter plead not guilty to ISIS slavery charges
An Australian mother and daughter have pleaded not guilty to slavery charges dating from their time living under Islamic State rule.
Victoria
Families of Taipan crash victims launch class action
Relatives of the four Australian defence personnel killed in the 2023 Taipan crash have initiated a class action lawsuit.
Australia
Antisemitism royal commission hears of Jewish artist being cancelled
Members of Australia's arts industry are fronting the antisemitism royal commission following the alleged cancellation of a Jewish artist.
Victoria
Indonesian Court Bans Education Budget Funding for School Meals
An Indonesian court has blocked the government from using the state education budget to fund its signature free school lunch programme.
Australia
Police rule Pauline Hanson Muslim comments not hate speech
Police have ruled that controversial remarks made by Senator Pauline Hanson in February do not constitute criminal hate speech.
Victoria
NSW Agriculture Minister reports Facebook threats to police
New South Wales Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty has referred hostile social media comments regarding a feral pig program to the police.
World
Record absence of 93-year-old leader sparks health fears
The prolonged absence of a 93-year-old global leader has reached 53 days, setting a record and prompting international health speculation.
Australia
Book returned to Australian library 150 years overdue
A book has been returned to an Australian library roughly 150 years after its original due date.
Victoria
Panda Mart opens Brisbane store ahead of Victoria sentencing
The Asian grocery chain has expanded into Queensland just as it faces an upcoming court sentencing in Victoria.
Australia
Kimberley and Pilbara local news briefing delivered on Friday
The latest news briefing for Western Australia's Kimberley and Pilbara regions has been delivered, though specific details remain unconfirmed.
Victoria
Sport axed by Victoria rescued for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Glasgow has salvaged a sport previously excluded from the cancelled Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games as preparations for the event shift.
World
Anthropic AI models breach three companies during security tests
Artificial intelligence developer Anthropic has revealed its models breached three firms during cyber tests, shortly after similar OpenAI disclosures.
Australia
Spain Deploys Troops to North Africa Border After Migrant Crossing
Spain has sent military forces to its North African border after thousands of migrants crossed into the territory this week.
Victoria
Questions raised over Sydney music grants after venue closure
The New South Wales opposition has questioned the effectiveness of government grants following the closure of a high-profile Sydney music venue.
World
Nirmal Purja feared missing after Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among ten climbers feared missing after an avalanche struck an expedition in Pakistan.
Australia
Alex de Minaur defeats Cruz Hewitt in Washington tournament
Alex de Minaur has kept his Washington title defence alive after defeating fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt to reach the quarter-finals.
Victoria
Classification change ends Commonwealth Games hopes for Korey Boddington
Australian para-athlete Korey Boddington has been ruled out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games following a late change to his event classification.
Australia
Celebrity appearance and track drama mark Commonwealth Games day seven
High-profile football stars, track controversy, and a dancing Tongan weightlifter have highlighted the seventh day of competition.
Victoria
Shipwreck cargo reveals 400-year-old global trade networks
Analysis of cargo from a famous Australian shipwreck has revealed complex global trade routes dating back nearly 400 years.
Australia
Anthropic Claude AI model hacks three companies during safety testing
Artificial intelligence safety testing has revealed that Anthropic's Claude model hacked three companies during simulated evaluation procedures.
Victoria
Donald Trump claims breakthrough in Cairo talks over Gaza
US President Donald Trump says talks in Cairo could lead to the disarming of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
World
Donald Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement
US President Donald Trump has claimed a newly disclosed group has reached an agreement to disarm the militant group Hamas.
Australia
Business group warns against proposed trust tax hike
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that a proposed 30 per cent tax on discretionary trusts will damage small businesses.
Victoria
Failed defamation lawsuit by Launceston mayor offers glimpse into the future
A public policy expert warns social media has become the new town hall after a Launceston mayor lost a defamation case.
Australia
Australian music journalist Glenn A Baker dies aged 74
Prominent Australian rock music journalist and broadcaster Glenn A. Baker has passed away at the age of 74.
Victoria
Burst water main disrupts traffic and power in Adelaide CBD
SA Water crews are working to repair a burst water main on Grenfell Street that has caused power outages in Adelaide.
Australia
ASX 200 set to rise tracking US stock gains
The Australian share market is expected to open higher following overnight gains on Wall Street despite fresh conflict in the Middle East.
Victoria
NSW Funds Millions for Power Line Upgrade Just After Completion
Transgrid has been awarded a $225 million contract to upgrade Project EnergyConnect shortly after the project suffered massive cost overruns.
Australia
Aboriginal ancestral remains returned to Arnhem Land
Nine Aboriginal ancestors have been returned to Arnhem Land decades after being taken by a University of Melbourne anthropologist.
Victoria
BHP faces planned union strike at Port Hedland operations
Unions have confirmed a 24-hour strike at BHP's Port Hedland facilities in Western Australia on August 9.
Australia
European nations threaten World Cup boycott over FIFA commercial sale
European football nations have threatened to boycott the World Cup over a controversial plan to sell off part of FIFA's commercial operations.
Victoria
Luke Gosling faces pressure to quit envoy role after assault charges
Labor MP Luke Gosling is facing calls to step down as special envoy after being charged with assaulting the NT administrator.
Australia
Social media advice driving young Australians to DIY dentistry
Young Australians are resorting to unsafe home dental treatments as online platforms spread unverified medical advice.
Victoria
South Australia to trial first veterans court program
South Australia will launch an Australian-first specialist court pilot program to help military veterans break the cycle of offending.
World
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA investment plans
European football's governing body has voted to boycott future World Cup tournaments if FIFA proceeds with its controversial new investment proposals.
Australia
El Niño could trigger Australia's hottest spring on record
A developing El Niño climate pattern could trigger record-breaking spring temperatures across Australia, despite being months away from peaking.
Victoria
US military faces soaring defence costs in Iran conflict
The United States is deploying high-end interceptor missiles costing forty million dollars per shot to counter cheap Iranian drones.
Australia
Australian Climate Meeting in Pacific Faces Attendance Woes
Officials warn a major United Nations climate summit co-hosted by Australia in the Pacific is facing a potential diplomatic disappointment due to low RSVP rates.
Victoria
Kangaroo Island seal population threatened by H5 bird flu
Marine experts are weighing urgent intervention strategies as the highly infectious H5 bird flu strain reaches Kangaroo Island.
Australia
Anthony Albanese to skip Garma Festival amid policy questions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to bypass the Garma Festival has raised questions over the priority of Indigenous affairs.
Victoria
Japan earthquake death toll rises as survivors face extreme heat
At least 34 people have died and 9,000 remain displaced in temporary shelters following a powerful earthquake in south-west Japan.
World
Migrants swim to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
Ceuta's leader has begged Spain's central government for assistance after hundreds of migrants swum to the North African enclave from Morocco.
Australia
Albanese under pressure to allow telehealth for voluntary assisted dying
Rank-and-file Labor delegates have challenged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over restrictions on telehealth for voluntary assisted dying.
Victoria
Australian police gear found on Chinese e-commerce site
Australian authorities are warning of identity-theft scams as replica police uniforms and badges are discovered for sale on a Chinese retail website.
World
Father of teenage school shooter sentenced to 15 years
The father of a teenage school shooter has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2024 attack.
World
Low Danube levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear power plant
Record low water levels on the Danube River have forced the shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear power plant during severe heatwaves.
World
Iran reportedly favours limited conflict with US over peace
International analysts suggest Tehran believes it can carefully manage tension with Washington to avoid a full-scale war.
Australia
Labor MP Luke Gosling charged with assaulting NT Administrator
Opposition senators are demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese take immediate action after Labor MP Luke Gosling was charged with assault.
Australia
Club suspends cricketer known as Clicky Ponting over catch statistics
An amateur cricket club has suspended a player dubbed Clicky Ponting following an investigation into unusual match statistics involving catches.
Australia
School sticker incident raised at antisemitism royal commission
An inquiry in Sydney has heard evidence regarding a teacher using a laptop decorated with a free Palestine sticker.
World
Injured hiker walks 16 kilometres down US mountain with impaled pole
An American climber has survived a gruelling 16-kilometre descent of Montana's Granite Peak after being impaled by his own hiking pole.
Australia
United States military strikes dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran
The air strikes come as expanding hostilities in Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia threaten to draw the wider Middle East into conflict.
World
Washington Arts of War statues regilded in five million dollar project
The Trump Administration has completed a five million dollar regilding of the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial.
Australia
Irish fans wake early to support AFLW teams
Dedicated Irish families are hosting large early morning viewing parties to follow the AFLW competition from the other side of the world.
World
India exam leaks prompt debate over tech solutions
Experts warn that computer-based testing alone cannot solve India's national exam leak crisis without stronger institutional governance.
Australia
Body acceptance movement faces new challenges in GLP-1 era
Advocates and experts are raising concerns over the impact of aggressive GLP-1 weight-loss marketing on public body image and digital spaces.
Victoria
Ridge Barredo suffers knee injury in Commonwealth Games campaign
Former reality television star Ridge Barredo says he prefers competitive weightlifting injuries to the toxic environment of Married At First Sight.
World
Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine
A six-year-old girl and two teenage boys are among those killed in a village near the city of Kryvyi Rih.
Australia
Victorian leadership change triggers federal election anxiety
A leadership transition in Victoria has prompted federal political parties to closely evaluate their electoral prospects in the key southern state.
Victoria
Indigenous Leaders Warn of Social Media Racism Emergency
First Nations leaders are calling for urgent action on digital platforms as online racism is labelled a public health emergency.
World
Pesticide sprayed tomatoes suspected in death of fifteen Kenyan elephants
Wildlife officials have ruled out foul play after fifteen elephants died in southern Kenya from suspected agricultural pesticide poisoning.
Australia
Infantino faces backlash over plan to sell World Cup stakes
Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in FIFA's events arm to private investors has sparked strong condemnation from regional soccer confederations.
Victoria
Federal MP Andrew Hastie faces defamation trial over journalist reports
Federal MP Andrew Hastie and two former Fairfax journalists are facing a defamation trial brought by Western Australian businessman Greg Poland.
World
Search underway after Japanese shopping centre collapses in earthquake
Emergency crews are searching for survivors inside a collapsed Aeon shopping centre in Japan following a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake.
Australia
China memory chip maker CXMT could ease global RAM shortage
Chinese memory giant CXMT is emerging as a critical alternative supplier as the global AI boom strains semiconductor markets.
Victoria
Michelle Jenneke explains safety fears of tailwinds in hurdles
Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke says strong tailwinds cause fear rather than speed boosts, unlike her sprinting compatriots who welcome the breeze.
World
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer Senate questions on Covid origins
The former US health official declined to answer questions during a tense Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19.
Australia
James Webb Telescope data clarifies Neptune moon system
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope may finally explain the mysterious formation of Neptune's unusual moon and ring system.
Victoria
SA nurses and midwives reject government pay offer
South Australia's public sector nurses and midwives have voted against the state's latest pay offer, heading to the employment tribunal.
World
French teenager fined in Singapore over viral straw licking stunt
A 19-year-old French teenager has been fined $465 in Singapore after a video of his straw-licking stunt went viral online.
Australia
Yindjibarndi traditional owners to appeal Fortescue native title case
Yindjibarndi traditional owners have voted to progress their long running legal dispute against Andrew Forrest's Fortescue over native title compensation.
Victoria
Port officials secure last-minute delivery of Queensland marathon medals
Port officials have intervened at the eleventh hour to deliver thousands of merchandise medals to runners at a major Queensland event.
World
Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across Greek Island of Crete
Strong winds have fueled dangerous wildfires on the Greek island of Crete, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.
Australia
Silent discos gain popularity in dance events across Australia
Novel dance events where participants listen to music through individual headphones are attracting growing crowds at gatherings across Australia.
Victoria
Bernard Tomic reaches first ATP quarterfinal in seven years
Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has advanced to his first ATP quarterfinal in seven years following a run of strong form.
World
Giant iceberg collapses and rolls over near Greenland coast
A passerby has captured the dramatic moment a massive iceberg collapsed and rolled over, triggering a large wave near Greenland.
Australia
NSW Reformers co-founder faces fourth day at ICAC inquiry
Robert Assaf, the co-founder of the NSW Reformers, has faced a fourth day of hearings at the state's corruption watchdog.
Victoria
Lismore businesses demand engineering solutions to prevent flood disasters
Lismore business owners are arguing that engineered flood mitigation works are crucial to protect the NSW town from future natural disasters.
World
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposes extending term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed a constitutional amendment to extend the country's presidential term by an additional year.
Australia
Gina Rinehart lobbied Queensland to move Olympic events
A letter obtained under right to information laws reveals the billionaire urged the Queensland government to consider Rockhampton for Brisbane 2032 events.
Victoria
Re-race Ordered After Australian Athlete Caught in Wheelchair Crash
An Australian competitor was caught in a scary wheelchair crash, prompting a re-race as track and velodrome events get underway.
World
Australia takes Telegram to court over content
The Australian government is launching legal action against Telegram over allegations it failed to remove pro-terrorist safety threats.
Australia
Geelong Dominates Collingwood in First Half at MCG
Geelong has taken control of its crucial clash against Collingwood at the MCG, leaving the Magpies struggling after a dominant first half.
Victoria
CFMEU Administrator Says John Setka Threats Must Be Taken Seriously
The construction union administrator has questioned the value of royal commissions and cast doubt on comments by former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan.
World
Missile crater in Poland probably caused by Russian strike says PM
An unidentified object has left a ten-metre crater near a Polish village, with the nation's leader pointing to Russian forces.
Australia
Roosters and Cowboys Prepare for Crucial Top Eight Clash
The Sydney Roosters target the minor premiership while the North Queensland Cowboys fight to secure their spot inside the top eight.
Victoria
Toy library mourns deaths of volunteer Helena Wright and children
A Victorian toy library has issued a statement grieving the tragic loss of volunteer Helena Wright and her children.
World
Global trade routes face scrutiny as shipping chokepoints highlighted
A new analysis by SBS details the critical maritime passages that control the flow of global trade and international commerce.
Australia
Grief grips coastal community after double murder suicide
A regional coastal community is in shock following a double murder-suicide that has left three people dead.
Victoria
Victoria records first case of H5N1 bird flu
The state has confirmed its first detection of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain, with key details yet to be released.
World
US launches heavy strikes on Iran after attack on troops
The United States has launched heavy strikes on Iran following an attempted attack on American troops, ending a brief period of calm.
Australia
Australia Confronts a Deepening Deficit of Public Trust
A new report highlights a concerning decline in public trust across Australia, raising questions about the stability of key national institutions.
Victoria
Commentary piece targets Victoria state trajectory
The Spectator Australia has published a new commentary piece raising questions about the current political and economic trajectory of Victoria.
World
Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and enters intensive care
A 70-year-old Ugandan politician facing treason charges has been admitted to intensive care after collapsing during a court hearing.
Australia
Nauru officially changes its name to Naoero
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to Naoero following an announcement by the local government.
Victoria
Grief in regional South Australia after double murder suicide
A regional South Australian coastal community is grieving after a search for a missing mother and her children ended in tragedy.
World
Hummingbird hawk moth sightings surge across the United Kingdom
Unusual weather and food shortages in Europe have sparked a major surge of hummingbird hawk-moth sightings across United Kingdom gardens.
Australia
South Australia Yorke Peninsula helium extraction raises hopes
Australia has produced helium for the first time since 2023 following a successful extraction on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.
Victoria
Darwin doctor appeals bail refusal over child abuse material
A prominent Northern Territory medical practitioner is appealing a decision to deny him bail following a police raid on his Darwin home.
World
Trump Considers AI Regulation Following OpenAI Hacking Incidents
The incoming administration is weighing regulatory measures on artificial intelligence following recent cyber security incidents at OpenAI.
Australia
Australian wine exports plunge to lowest level in 22 years
Australian wine exports have plummeted to their lowest level in 22 years due to global economic pressures and falling alcohol consumption.
Victoria
Witness anonymity granted in Sydney netball antisemitism case
Witnesses will be allowed to remain anonymous when giving evidence about an alleged antisemitic incident at a Sydney children's netball game.
World
Australian inflation slows faster than RBA forecasts
Inflation has moderated more quickly than anticipated by the central bank, potentially influencing future interest rate decisions.
Victoria
Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
The Oscar-winning songwriter and frontman of The Frames has passed away following a vehicle accident, according to initial reports.
Victoria
Matt Richardson ruled out of Commonwealth Games after crash
Former Australian Olympic cycling medallist Matt Richardson has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games following a serious crash.
Australia
Australian men share reasons for choosing childfree lives
A growing number of men are rejecting fatherhood, citing financial pressures, personal autonomy and changing ideas around traditional family roles.
Australia
Indigenous children spending longer behind bars on remand
New data reveals that First Nations children are spending increasingly long periods in custody without being sentenced for an offence.
World
Donald Trump invites teenage hero lifeguard to White House
A teenage lifeguard has been invited to the White House by Donald Trump following reports of a heroic rescue.
Australia
Panos responds to Australians celebrating reported collapse
An individual identified as Panos has spoken out against Australians celebrating a recent collapse, according to a new report.
Victoria
Australian crime figure sentenced to life imprisonment in Iraq
An Australian crime kingpin has been handed a life sentence in an Iraqi prison, according to reports from domestic media.
World
Wildfires tear through southwest France and Madrid region in Spain
Emergency services in France and Spain are battling some of the most destructive seasonal wildfires in their regional histories.
Australia
Thirteen dead after powerful earthquake strikes Japanese island of Kyushu
Rescuers are searching for missing people in southern Japan after a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed at least 13 people on Kyushu.
Victoria
ACT zoo murderer appeals major supreme court sentence
An offender described as jealous and possessive has appealed his sentence for murdering a colleague at an ACT zoo.
World
Football Association concerned by Fifa plan to sell tournament stakes
The Football Association has raised concerns over Fifa's plans to sell stakes in major tournaments, prompting an emergency Uefa meeting.
Australia
Mother visited police station day before South East deaths
A South Australian police investigation is underway after a mother and her baby daughter were found dead in the South East.
Victoria
Bail revoked for alleged Northern Territory drug ring leader
An alleged leader of a major Northern Territory drug syndicate has returned to custody after police accessed encrypted chat logs.
World
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB alleges the encrypted messaging app failed to shut down channels used by Ukraine's secret service to recruit operatives.
Australia
US Submarine Rotations in Western Australia to End in 2032
The rotation of US AUKUS submarines through Western Australia will cease after 2032, according to Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy.
World
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as new spy chief
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new spy chief following the rejection of the president's first choice.
Australia
Victorian Inquiry Recommends Outlawing Coercive Control in Cults
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has recommended world-first laws to criminalise group coercive control used by cults and fringe organisations.
Victoria
Perth council rejects LGBTQIA consensual sex club proposal
An adult store owner plans to appeal after the City of Perth knocked back plans for a consensual sex club.
World
Zelensky and Netanyahu hold encouraging talks with Trump
The Ukrainian and Israeli leaders held back-to-back meetings with Donald Trump as conflicts in their respective regions continue to drag on.
Australia
Sam Short Faces Challenging Double as Diamonds Prepare for South Africa
Swimmer Sam Short faces a demanding double in the pool while the Australian Diamonds netballers prepare to play South Africa.
Victoria
Convicted murderer testifies in prison worker trial
A convicted murderer has given evidence in the South Australian District Court trial of a prison worker accused of rape.
World
Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women
Ten women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of mistreatment during their teenage years, with four alleging criminal sexual conduct.
Australia
Queenslander faces death penalty over Syria shooting
A 20-year-old Gold Coast man faces a potential death penalty in Syria for the alleged shooting murder of another Australian.
Victoria
Dennis McKenna scheduled for release within months
Western Australian prosecutors are arguing that Dennis McKenna is a high-risk serious offender ahead of his expected prison release.
World
Fears for thousands as RSF advances on key Sudanese city
International leaders warn of an imminent attack as Rapid Support Forces advance on a major Sudanese city where thousands of civilians shelter.
Australia
Investors Fear Savings Lost in Fake Bank Bond Scheme
Everyday Australian investors fear they have lost their retirement savings after a wealth management company sold bank bonds that did not exist.
Victoria
Southern NSW man to stand trial over historical abuse
A southern New South Wales man faces trial for allegedly filming himself raping and assaulting a woman over nearly two decades.
World
Rescue Operations Underway After Powerful Earthquake Shakes Japan
Emergency workers in Japan are searching for survivors after a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake left residents in a state of shock.
Australia
Police officer stabbed and suspect shot in Adelaide north
A South Australian police officer is hospitalised with serious injuries and a suspect is shot after a confrontation in Adelaide.
Victoria
Taiwan suspends Papua New Guinea gas purchases amid diplomatic dispute
Taiwan has halted spot market purchases of Papua New Guinea liquefied natural gas amid an escalating row over diplomatic representation.
World
Thirteen dead as rescuers search rubble after Japan earthquake
At least 13 people have died after an earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday.
Australia
Parents sue over Royal North Shore IVF embryo mix-up
The biological parents of twins born after an embryo mix-up at a Sydney hospital have commenced civil legal action.
Victoria
Drone captures rare footage of humpback whale birth
A drone operator has recorded a humpback whale giving birth, capturing one of the rarest events in marine biology.
World
West Bank home becomes weekly flashpoint for settler attacks
A Palestinian home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become the weekly frontline for settler conflicts in the West Bank.
Australia
One Nation Queensland ordered to file missing financial statements
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading has given One Nation until next month to submit three years of missing audited accounts.
Victoria
Aboriginal groups accuse NT government of weaponising funding
Aboriginal groups have called on the federal government to overhaul Northern Territory funding arrangements over accusations of weaponised Closing the Gap funds.
World
US forces intercept Iranian missiles as brief lull in fighting ends
United States Central Command says its forces intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran, ending a brief period of calm.
Australia
Former political staffer settles lawsuit over Brittany Higgins fallout
An unnamed former political staffer has settled a legal dispute with the Commonwealth over compromised workplace rights.
Victoria
Driver jailed for sixteen years over fatal Geelong crash
A drug-affected driver has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after a collision near Geelong that killed a 12-year-old girl.
World
French firefighters brace for heatwave as Gironde wildfires flare
Firefighters in south-west France are preparing for extreme temperatures on Wednesday that could complicate containment efforts in Gironde.
Australia
June inflation softens but RBA rate fears remain
Headline inflation eased more than expected in June, but the Reserve Bank of Australia could still debate raising interest rates next month.
Victoria
Australians urged to check mortgage offset accounts for interest savings
Many Australian homeowners may be missing out on valuable interest savings due to inactive or poorly managed mortgage offset accounts.
World
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration has prohibited the entry of new Chinese humanoid robots, escalating technological tensions between the two global powers.
Australia
Australian golfer seeks turnaround with a new perspective
An unnamed Australian golf star is eyeing a major turnaround in form ahead of their next Open appearance.
Victoria
Victorian premier removed to satisfy corporate concerns
The Victorian premier has been removed as the Labor Party moves to address concerns raised by major corporate stakeholders, according to reports.
World
New evidence shows twenty-somethings face tougher conditions
A report highlights the growing economic and social challenges confronting young adults in their twenties compared to previous generations.
Australia
One Nation risks Queensland deregistration over missing financial records
One Nation is at risk of being struck off the Queensland political register after failing to submit audited financial statements.
Victoria
Proposed eleven point rescue plan targets Victorian government policy
A new eleven point policy proposal published in national media calls for urgent reforms to address Victoria's ongoing economic challenges.
Australia
Darwin public servant charged over multimillion-dollar NDIS fraud
Australian Federal Police have arrested a Darwin public servant following an investigation into a multimillion-dollar fraud targeting the NDIS.
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