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05:27 ‘Vulture’: Gloves off in wild election debate

The Coalition has branded Anthony Albanese a “political vulture” preying on “hardworking, elderly, sick and vulnerable Australians” in a tense election debate on the country’s healthcare future.

01:40 Labor frontbencher asks Sunrise to mute Liberal MP

Sunrise host Nat Barr has been asked to “turn off the microphone” of a Liberal frontbencher during an extraordinary slanging match over work from home policies and Peter Dutton’s standing with female voters.

22/04 ‘Surely not’: Coke can sparks wild debate

A popular marketing campaign by one of the world’s biggest soft drink companies has reignited an age-old debate about an Aussie phrase some consider offensive.

20/04 Brutal ‘turning point’ in Raiders’ victory

A Hudson Young masterclass led Canberra to a 30-20 comeback win over the Gold Coast Titans, moving Ricky Stuart’s men to third on the NRL ladder.

19/04 ‘Different:’ Wedding fight Albo can’t win

Anthony Albanese has jokingly likened negotiations in choosing a wedding song with fiancée Jodie Haydon to the rough and tumble of current day international relations.

19/04 Key Labor figure briefly steps away from campaign to welcome first baby with partner

Proving that he can juggle more than one major life event at once, the ALP campaign boss Paul Erickson and his partner Dimity Paul have welcomed a baby girl in Canberra.

19/04 ‘F***, really disappointed’: Embarrassed Craig Bellmy loses plot

Craig Bellamy said it all with the first two words that slipped out in his press conference after the Melbourne Storm were blown away by the Dolphins in shocking scenes on Friday night.

16/04 Hollywood heart-throb stars in Aussie series

From Priscilla to Saltburn, Australian actor Jacob Elordi is carving out an enviable movie career in Hollywood. But making projects in his home country is what really makes him tick.

15/04 Putin’s disturbing plan on Aussie doorstep

Russia has asked Indonesia for permission to base strategic surveillance and combat aircraft in the province of Papua, some 1400km north of Darwin.

15/04 Russia’s huge move against Australia

The Prime Minister has responded angrily after reports Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to base “long range” aircraft in the Indonesian province of Papua – just 1380km from Australia.

14/04 When double demerits come into effect

With the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends quickly approaching, drivers are being urged to slow down and stay safe during one of the most dangerous and busiest times on Australian roads.

13/04 Dutton WFH backflip highlights divide

Peter Dutton’s backflip on working from home has further entrenched the issue with the general public, as the gap between worker and employer expectations continues to widen, new research finds.

13/04 ‘They got bullied’: Giants flex their muscles in demolition job

GWS have flexed their Gather Round muscles on an in-form St Kilda at Norwood Oval on Sunday afternoon, defeating Ross Lyon’s side by 28 points.

11/04 ‘Talk is cheap’: Veterans talk election 2025

It has been more than six months since the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and as the federal election campaign enters its third week, mental health is dominating headlines.

10/04 Nine star suffers awkward on-air mishap

Channel Nine veteran Peter Overton has suffered an unfortunate on-air mishap during the evening news.

10/04 ‘We need this influx’: Regional towns beg for more migrants — and more houses for them to live in

As Australia’s capitals are squeezed by record population growth, regional towns and cities across the country have one message — bring them here.

09/04 Surprising detail in new campaign video

A new election campaign video has been created entirely using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to promote the Liberal Party’s fuel excise cut.

09/04 ‘Australian nightmare’: Crisis we can’t ignore

Whether you’re for it or against it, it’s undeniable that by virtually any metric, Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented experiment with mass immigration.

08/04 Hidden meaning behind famed cricket bats

They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

08/04 NRL teams: Roosters shake-up as Rabbitohs make big Latrell Mitchell change

Master coach Wayne Bennett has turned to Latrell Mitchell to cover his injury crisis in the halves for South Sydney, while it’s a different story at the Roosters where veteran playmaker Chad Townsend has been axed after five rounds.

08/04 ‘Uncertain times’: Clash over trade tariffs

Peter Dutton has warned Australia is headed for recession under the Albanese government, as he tries to reset his election campaign with a renewed attack on Labor’s economic management.

07/04 ‘We may have a global recession’: Peter Dutton’s warning amid tariff turmoil

Peter Dutton has predicted Australia could be facing “a global recession” as fears emerge the stock market plunge could force Baby Boomers to delay their retirement.

07/04 Election vow to save Aussies $2.5k a year

First home buyers who don’t have access to the bank of mum and dad could save up to $2500 annually on their mortgage payments through the Coalition’s push to lower borrowing requirements for first homeowners.

07/04 ‘How dare they’: Renter’s fury over super-for-housing election promise

A young woman has slammed the Liberal Party plan for first-home buyers to access their superannuation.

07/04 ‘Missing middle’: Labor pledges $1bn to mental health

A re-elected Labor government would build 20 new youth specialist mental health centres as part of a massive $1bn investment in the country’s mental health, which Labor says will help keep young people out of hospital.

06/04 Peter Dutton’s new approach to working from home

Peter Dutton has sensationally dumped his controversial plan to force public servants back into the office, conceding he has “listened” to the backlash from workers who want flexibility.

04/04 Alarming interest rate prediction emerges

ANALYSIS

03/04 Warning of overdose spike in one state

A leading medical authority has warned that closing Queensland’s drug testing services could lead to more overdoses, as a synthetic opioid, hundreds of times more potent than heroin, continues to surface in the state.

02/04 Ex-PM’s huge election call

Former Prime Minister John Howard has declared Peter Dutton’s leadership could lead a Coalition government down an unexpected path to victory.

31/03 ‘Hubris’: Albo’s ‘PM of Sydney’ dig

Anthony Albanese says there was “a lot of hubris” behind Peter Dutton’s comment about where he would reside if elected.

31/03 ‘Worrying’ Gen Z driving habit

A new survey has revealed a worrying trend among young drivers putting other motorists at risk.

30/03 PM’s whopping new $200 million promise

Anthony Albanese will shift the focus of his campaign to health policy on Monday, with a pledge of $200 million from the federal government to redevelop a major hospital in Perth’s eastern suburbs.

29/03 Independent MP’s social media blunder

A former cabinet minister turned independent MP has been caught out in an embarrassing social media blunder.

29/03 ‘Bloody insult’: Palmer’s wild $50m election plan

Billionaire Clive Palmer has slammed Labor’s $5 tax cuts as cheap and a “bloody insult” as he outlined his backing for an Elon Musk-style attack on government waste to fund bigger tax relief.

29/03 Driver who allegedly hit school boys in stolen car charged

A Victorian driver who allegedly struck two Canberra high school students seriously injuring them in a stolen car has been charged by police.

28/03 Dutton puts energy giants on notice

Anthony Albanese has received a raucous welcome at a gym in Peter Dutton’s own seat in the Brisbane suburbs, as he spruiks Labor’s investment in Medicare and bulk billing on the first full day of campaigning.

28/03 Lines drawn in first battleground state

Labor and the Greens have taken the fight to “Keep Dutton out” to his home turf of Queensland, with both parties expected to hold events during the first full day of campaigning in the Sunshine State.

27/03 Albo to call federal election today

Anthony Albanese will finally call a federal election on Friday, with the date expected to be Saturday May 3.

27/03 AFP boss’ election warning as threats spike

Threats against Australian politicians and dignitaries have nearly doubled in the last two years, including a “particularly troubling” rise of people targeting female MPs.

27/03 Sam Kerr’s likely Matildas return date emerges

Superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return during a pair of friendlies against Argentina later this year.

27/03 When superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return

Superstar Sam Kerr could make her Matildas return during a pair of friendlies against Argentina later this year.

27/03 Samantha Maiden: Now Anthony Albanese has Dutton on the ropes

COMMENT

27/03 ‘Inland Sea’ emerges in Aussie outback

Inland seas have been captured in wild photos of Queensland’s outback as the state braces for another week of rain.

26/03 As more employers push for an end to working from home, a major issue is emerging – their offices aren’t ready

It’s the thorny election issue no-one saw coming – the growing push to scale back working from home allowances.

24/03 Brisbane Olympic Games 2032 plans thrown out the window

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the Government is overhauling its multibillion-dollar plans for hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane after years of “chaos and crisis”.

23/03 ‘Out of touch’: Albo reveals major WFH call

Anthony Albanese has warned Peter Dutton’s plan to rein in work from home for public servants could leave employees $5000 a year worse off.

21/03 ‘Irrecoverable’: Australia in ‘precarious state’

Donald Trump’s divisive brand of leadership has continued to ruffle feathers inside the upper echelons of politics around the globe.

20/03 Wild Trump plan Australia should copy

ANALYSIS

19/03 Israeli ambassador declines Dutton question

Israel’s ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon has declined to weigh in on Peter Dutton’s proposal to deport dual citizens convicted of major crimes.

19/03 17yo found dead in a dingy toilet block

Six women found dead, each case swiftly declared a suicide – but leaving unanswered questions about domestic violence, abusive relationships, police processes and racism.

17/03 ‘Desperate’ Libs issue nuclear plea to Dutton

‘Desperate’ Liberal supporters have urged Peter Dutton to dump his $331bn nuclear promise, with fears the policy will drive voters to Teal and independent candidates in a tightly fought election.

15/03 ‘Overrated’: Fans savage Reece Walsh after Broncos horrorshow

Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh has come under heavy fire from NRL fans after a horror outing on Saturday night.

15/03 ‘Open’: Australia’s fresh promise to Ukraine

Australia has vowed to stand by Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and its willingness to consider contributing to a peacekeeping force during talks with the British Prime Minister.

15/03 Millions to cop brutal heatwave

A brutal heatwave is blanketing the south east coast of Australia, with millions warned of hotter conditions before a cold snap hits the country.

14/03 Russians troops thank Australia for ‘abandoned’ military vehicles in propaganda video

A video of Russian troops thanking Australia after claiming to seize a multimillion-dollar piece of Aussie military hardware from Ukraine has gone viral on social media.

12/03 Carr warns US is ‘not going back to normal’

Australia’s former foreign minister Bob Carr has weighed in on the current state of affairs concerning the US, as flare-ups over tariffs thrust our relationship with the superpower into the limelight.

12/03 ‘Working until I die’: Aussie says what we are all thinking

A fed-up Aussie has perfectly verbalised how millions of people in this country are currently feeling as the cost of living crisis continues to put enormous strain on everyday Australians.

10/03 Russia’s chilling warning after Albo comment

Russia has issued a chilling warning to Australia of “grave consequences” as Anthony Albanese considers sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

08/03 Albo’s huge call on Ukraine mission

Anthony Albanese has held fresh talks with the British Prime Minister about Australia joining a peacekeeping force in the event of a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.

08/03 Australia ‘considering’ big step for Ukraine

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is considering joining a group of countries prepared to protect an eventual ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to the UK’s prime minister.

08/03 Horror sign Aussie inflation ‘will surge’

ANALYSISWhen it comes to the issue of inflation, policymakers often have a very different perspective to that of the average person in the street.

08/03 Craig Bellamy shares tragic phone call that rocked him to his core

Craig Bellamy has credited his late father’s advice for making him into the coach and man he is today as he opened up about the moment he found out his dad, aged 51, had suddenly passed away.

07/03 Areas most at ‘risk’ overnight amid cyclone

Australians have been warned to brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it prepares to make landfall, with those in northeastern NSW and far southeastern Queensland most at risk overnight on Friday.

07/03 Sex worker exposes wild cyclone emergency

Most Australians in the path of Cyclone Alfred are busy stocking up on food and barricading their homes — but there are some who are preparing for a very different emergency.

06/03 Major update on cyclone’s disruptive path

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now tipped to make landfall on Saturday morning after the system slowed overnight.

06/03 75-year-old Canberra woman’s tattoos expose 50-year secret

EXCLUSIVE

03/03 Another step towards the end of working from home with 365K ordered back to the office

Peter Dutton has declared war on working from home, vowing to force 365,000 public servants back to the office if the Coalition wins government.

03/03 Melbourne mega-city hiding ‘misery’

Melbourne’s population is booming.

22/02 Albo’s $8bn push for free GP visits

The federal Labor government is pledging a historic $8.5 billion boost to Medicare in a bold bid to lift nationwide bulk-billing rates to 90 per cent by the decade’s end.

22/02 Extreme warning as temps set to soar

High to extreme fire danger warnings are in place in several states this weekend as millions of Aussies brace for soaring temperatures.

21/02 Schoolgirl critically injured by tree branch

A Central Coast primary schoolgirl is in critical condition after being struck by a tree branch at Government House in Canberra during a school excursion.

21/02 Japan makes $10 billion move on Australia

It has been a wobbly couple of years for the Australian economy as our biggest export — of crucial importance to our superannuation funds and the national budget — faces an uncertain future.

21/02 Dutton’s long lunch would cost $500 million

EXCLUSIVE

21/02 RBA boss makes huge cash call

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has committed to ensuring Australians will be able to access and use cash despite “considerable challenges” faced in its distribution system.

20/02 Star sets record straight on ‘Aussie accent’

Melanie Lynskey is known for portraying soft-spoken, quirky characters on screen, from Two And A Half Men to Sweet Home Alabama.

20/02 RBA governor Michele Bullock to face grilling after rate cut

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will face a three-hour grilling by politicians following the central bank’s first rate cut since November 2020.

20/02 ‘Not average’: Aussie wows with insane salary

An Australian mortgage broker has left people gobsmacked after revealing how much money she brings in each year.

19/02 Top spy boss warns of ‘degraded’ security

Australia’s top spy boss has issued a stark warning that Australia’s security environment will become “more dynamic, more diverse and more degraded” over the next five years.

19/02 Politician vows to keep ‘men in dresses' out of Aussie schools

Billionaire Clive Palmer has clashed with journalists over claims his “potty” plan to spend millions to get his Trump-inspired candidate elected Prime Minister, declaring he’s more than happy to spend his money.

19/02 Clive Palmer launches Aussie MAGA party

Billionaire Clive Palmer is set to announce his new political party, Trumpet of Patriots, with initial campaign material echoing lines from Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again pitch, including calls to “drain the swamp”.

16/02 ‘Devastated’: Moment mum discovered her teenage son was a neo-Nazi

A Victorian mum has revealed the ‘devastating’ moment she discovered her teenage son had joined a prominent neo-Nazi group while watching TV on Australia Day.

16/02 Exiled Labor MP Senator Fatima Payman says NSW nurses pile on gone too far

Exiled Labor MP Senator Fatima Payman has confessed she “held my tongue for too long” over two Sydney nurses caught on camera making vile anti-Semitic remarks insisting that while what they said was wrong, the pile on had gone too far.

16/02 Dutton’s kids reveal brutal toll of dad’s job

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may soon become the country’s next prime minister, but his three children have no ambition to follow in their dad’s footsteps.

16/02 ‘They should leave’: Huge update on visa scandal

A trio of violent offenders are in immigration detention awaiting deportation to Nauru, after the Albanese government struck a resettlement deal with its tiny Pacific neighbour.

15/02 ‘Heightened risk’: RBA set to cut

The RBA will cut rates at its February meeting, according to a majority of experts, resulting in the return of confidence to home buyers and sellers around the country and big potential property price gains.

14/02 Bob reveals his hand in rolling ex-PM

Maverick MP Bob Katter has reflected on the power of independents in a minority government, taking credit for the ousting of former prime minister Julia Gillard during the 2013 Labor leadership spill.

11/02 Anthony Albanese woos independents amid predictions of hung Parliament

Anthony Albanese has launched a charm offensive with the crossbench MPs who could decide Australia’s next Prime Minister, bringing out the big guns at the Lodge: his fiance Jodie Haydon and a surprise inclusion, his son Nathan.

09/02 Jacinta Price reveals drug spiral

Coalition Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has opened up about her abuse of drugs and alcohol, and what ultimately drove her to get back on track.

08/02 Sparks fly as Raiders debutant impresses

Raiders fans would have loved what they saw from Ethan Sanders as the youngster steered his side to an encouraging 22-16 win over Penrith, but it’s a performance that will have Eels supporters dreading that they ever let him go.

08/02 ‘Job is at risk’: Australian CEO Stephen Byron turns on WFH

Capital Airport Group and Canberra Airport CEO Stephen Byron has slammed Australian companies who continue to allow employees to work from home, saying such policies are draining the life out of offices and cities and could erase the need to hire locally.

07/02 ‘Dangerous situation’: Grim weather warning

A gnarly weekend of weather is on the way for eastern Australia with potentially severe thunderstorms, more than 100mm of rain and even a possible cyclone in the works.

07/02 ‘All at sea’: Marnus Labuschagne’s poor form continues in big ‘worry’ for Australian Test team

Marnus Labuschagne is under mounting pressure to keep his spot in Australia’s Test team after another low score in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07/02 Billionaire’s shock election claim

Aussie billionaire Clive Palmer lashed the Australian Electoral Commission for “continual harassment” as he fights the ineligibility of his United Australia Party (UAP) to re-register for the next federal election.

05/02 ‘Discrimination’: China fury at Australia ban

China has reacted with fury after the Australian government moved to ban the controversial Chinese AI company DeepSeek from all of its government systems and devices on national security grounds.

05/02 ‘Hang on’: Trump’s announcement plagues PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to endorse US President Donald Trump’s radical blueprint to take over the Gaza Strip, insisting that Australia still supports a two-state solution.

05/02 Dutton offloads $12m property empire

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has been off-loading multi-million dollar properties at a rapid clip as his proximity to the top job grows closer with a $12 million real estate sell-off since 2020.

02/02 Australia’s move as Donald Trump launches trade war

Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell is seeking talks with America “as soon as is humanly possible” with a plan to be “cool, calm and collected”.

02/02 Minns not to blame for caravan sh*tshow

OPINION

02/02 Dutton unable to flag spending cuts, invokes Trump

Peter Dutton has said a re-elected Coalition government would not launch an independent inquiry to identify areas of inflated government spending, despite the opposition mounting continued attacks on Labor’s expenditure and pledging to reduce government inefficiency in the lead up to the election.

31/01 ‘Go and fight’: Kremlin’s claim against Canberra

The Kremlin has accused the Australian government of giving ex-Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel the green light to fight in Ukraine, despite citing no evidence to prove their claim.

30/01 Australia reacts to ‘horrific’ new Jelena Dokic abuse details in documentary

Jelena Dokic’s heartbreaking story of resilience has once again left Australians in disbelief after her documentary premiered on free-to-air TV on Wednesday night.

30/01 ‘Obscene’: Bill Shorten’s new salary at University of Canberra revealed

Bill Shorten will pocket $860,000-a-year in his new role as vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra – more than double his base salary as a cabinet minister of $403,063.

28/01 Chance of tropical cyclones amid wild weather

Aussies have been warned to brace for potential tropical cyclones as parts of the country are lashed by heavy rain, with multiple severe weather warnings in place.

26/01 Albanese’s multimillion-dollar commitment to battle anti-Semitism

The Albanese government has committed $6.4m to Holocaust education in Australia amid a rising tide of anti-Semitism.

26/01 ‘Pinch myself moment’: Kelli Underwood recognised with Australian Day honour

Fox Footy icon Kelli Underwood has opened up on her “amazing” Australia Day honour, after being recognised with an Order of Australia for Services to Broadcasting on Sunday.

25/01 Thousands to gather for Australia Day protests

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to descend on cities across the country, potentially causing chaos for Australia Day revellers and businesses.

25/01 Footy legend named Australian of the Year

An AFL legend who helped raise more than $100m to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) after his own diagnosis has been named Australian of the Year for 2025.

25/01 Aussie local heroes revealed

Two Canberrans harnessing the power of hospitality to lift and empower the most vulnerable in their community have been named joint winners of the 2025 Australian Local Hero award.

24/01 Russell Crowe makes surprise casting pick

Russell Crowe has cast Australian singer Amy Shark in her big screen debut.

24/01 New man in charge of Australia’s bowling future

Australian coach Andrew McDonald says former Tasmanian bowler Adam Griffiths will add “invaluable” expertise after being put in charge of Australia’s fast bowling present and future as the new pace bowling coach.

24/01 England captain throws bat, Australia vow to ‘embarrass’ Poms with Ashes sweep

Grace Harris says Australia wants to “embarrass” England with an Ashes clean sweep after rain cruelled the Poms hopes of a rare positive moment in the series on Thursday night.

20/01 State makes push for fuel price caps

Fuel retailers in Victoria will need to publicly report prices the day before they change and cap any rises for 24 hours under a major proposition from the State Government.

20/01 Historical record in Albo’s new ministry

Anthony Albanese’s new cabinet has broken records, with women holding nearly half for senior positions in the government.

19/01 Lawyer’s wild move after being caught coming in late and falling asleep in meetings

A graduate lawyer accused his bosses of bullying after a tribunal heard he was caught showing up late to meetings, falling asleep in them, and online shopping at work, among other things.

19/01 ‘Should be worried’: Major threat facing Aus

2024 was a year full of surprises. 2025 will be one of worries.

18/01 Missing Jelena Dokic question divides Australian Open viewers

Jelena Dokic showed her class again on Saturday night, but one missing detail has divided the opinion of tennis fans.

17/01 Wild ‘once-in-a-century’ Pompeii discovery

Scientists have made a “once-in-a-century” discovery in Pompeii after unearthing a stunning ancient luxury spa with thermal baths and mosaic designs.

15/01 Minister duds private health premium hike

Health Minister Mark Butler has rejected suggested private health insurance premium increases for the second time, calling on a number of companies to suggest “a more reasonable figure” ahead of the April 1 deadline.

15/01 ‘Off the charts’: Tennis world in awe of teen after freakish number emerges

A star has been born at 181km/h.

14/01 Rottnest seaplane survivors break silence

The survivors of a tragic seaplane crash off Rottnest Island have shared a message of thanks, revealing what they believe was a “critical factor” in their survival.

13/01 Dutton ally dodges key nuclear question

As Peter Dutton spruiks his nuclear ambitions in Melbourne, new Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin has dodged key questions about whether he would support the policy if elected next year. 

10/01 What sparked Aussie dad’s aeroplane bomb hoax

An Australian man who brought the country’s busiest international airport to a standstill after he falsely claimed to be carrying a bomb quit his job and bought a one-way plane ticket in a “rapid descent into a psychotic state”, court documents reveal.

10/01 Forecast millions of Aussies won’t like

Millions of Australians are in for a wet and stormy weekend as showers and thunderstorms rain down across the east coast, while inland parts of Australia are set to swelter through soaring temperatures.

09/01 Tributes for pilot killed in seaplane crash

Family and friends a of a Perth pilot who was killed when a seaplane he was flying crashed on take off from Rottnest Island have paid tribute to their mate, describing him as a “warm, fun and hilarious character”.

08/01 ‘Kind, wise’ veteran journalist passes away

Former ABC political journalist Ken Randall has passed away “peacefully” at the age of 88.

08/01 Elite school that costs $52k to attend

Independent high schools across the country are increasing their fees for 2025, with one school charging more than $52,000 for a single year 12 student.

06/01 Mission to fix dire ties with Israel

Labor’s most senior Jewish MP is planning a trip to Israel amid severe friction between the Albanese and Netanyahu governments.

04/01 ‘World’s wildest car festival’ kicks off in Aus

Thousands of car enthusiasts have flocked to the nation’s capital to feast their eyes on elite cars worth more than $70m at “the world’s wildest car festival”.

03/01 Prison wives open up on the judgement they regularly face married to men behind bars

A pair of prison wives have opened up on the judgement they regularly face as a result of being married to men behind bars.

01/01 States brace for heat and severe storms

Thousands of east coast Australians are bracing for heavy rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, while some southern states are tipped to swelter through temperatures in the mid-30s.

01/01 Dozens of roads flooded after rain dump

Roads and bridges in southeast Queensland are underwater as flooding hits the South Burnett region.

28/12 You’re kidding me?’: Absolute madness in BBL farce

Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell was visibly gobsmacked during a moment of absolute madness in his teams’s loss to the Sydney Thunder on Saturday night.

26/12 Qantas code you don’t want to see on your boarding pass

Back in the days when everyone had personal interactions with their travel agents, this was something that they would check for you.

26/12 Two dead as tragedy rocks Sydney to Hobart

Two people have died as the 2024 Sydney to Hobart took a tragic turn on Friday morning.

26/12 Horror after two dead during Sydney to Hobart

Two people have died in separate incidents during the famed Sydney to Hobart yacht race overnight.

21/12 Nathan McSweeney latest victim of revolving batting farce

And so, the 12-month game of musical chairs continues.

20/12 Horror forecast for Boxing Day Test

Cricket fans are set to swelter through the annual Boxing Day Test amid a warning Melbourne could hit “record” heat.

18/12 ‘Get him in’: Calls grow louder for Sam Konstas to make Test debut this summe

Boom batter Sam Konstas is now a “lock” to keep plundering runs for the Sydney Thunder after a stunning Big Bash debut that only happened because the team’s preferred opener was injured.

18/12 ‘How long?’: Hard truth about Charles’ future

What will Buckingham Palace do on February 5, 2025?

18/12 ‘Lock’: Young star’s record knock changes plans

Boom batter Sam Konstas is now a “lock” to keep plundering runs for the Sydney Thunder after a stunning Big Bash debut that only happened because the team’s preferred opener was injured.

17/12 PM’s big migration fail revealed in budget update

Australia’s net-overseas migration intake has blown out to 340,000 people according to the mid-year economic outlook, prompting claims Labor’s management of the post-pandemic surge in migrant arrivals is “out of control”.

17/12 Christmas Day weather: Sunny and bright day for majority of country

Christmas is just around the corner, and while the day is usually filled with gifts and plenty of food, it can be difficult to make plans without knowing what the weather will be like.

17/12 Cricket world goes nuts over Sam Konstas

Budding star Sam Konstas has immediately stamped his name on the Big Bash League after a record-breaking performance on debut in the Sydney Thunder’s two-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers.

16/12 Minister: Why feminism is good for men too

Trailblazing MP Tanya Plibersek says feminism is good for blokes too.

15/12 Sweltering heat grips half the country

The dreaded heatwave has arrived at the doorstep of several states across Australia, with some areas set to become severely impacted by the heat with temperatures exceeding 47C – breaking December records

15/12 Sam Armytage’s surprise TV move after split

Longtime Sunrise host Samantha Armytage has made a return to breakfast television – this time on her new network, Nine.

14/12 ‘It’s unusual’: Weather danger to hit millions

A burst of heat across Australia could lead to dangerous conditions over the next 48 hours with potentially the earliest 40C summer days in Adelaide and Melbourne in almost two decades.

13/12 “Ban it”: Word that got Aussies worked up

Fancy a four day work week? Want to play poker in your local pub?

13/12 Raiders flyer puts pen to paper on multi-year deal

The Canberra Raiders have locked up boom winger and fullback option Xavier Savage with a multi-year contract extension.

13/12 Australia adds 446,000 net overseas migrants in 2023-24

Australia added another Canberra worth of migrants to its population last financial year, down slightly from the record extra Newcastle the year before but overshooting Anthony’s Albanese’s promised target by a Port Macquarie.

13/12 Half of Australia to cop intense heatwave

Victoria is set for one of its hottest days in four years, with temperatures expected to tip past 45C next week as half the country braces for another blistering heatwave and the other half battles lashings of rain and thunderstorms.

11/12 Incredible detail in Jelena Dokic’s spine-tingling speech

Jelena Dokic has delivered a moving hour-long address at the National Press Club on Wednesday, explaining a decade ago she “couldn’t string two sentences together”.

11/12 ‘Terrifying’ reality facing Aussies

OPINIONThis week, Sarah Rosenberg has spoken publicly about her experiences of sexual violence. When she made the brave decision to report, she thought she was doing the right thing.

09/12 Dutton’s controversial Aboriginal flag vow

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has declared he will not display the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags during press conferences if he is elected Prime Minister revealing he regards the practice of appearing before two flags “divisive.”

09/12 ‘I’m really sorry’: Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge apologises as Raygun musical shut down

Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge has issued an apology to Rachael “Raygun” Gunn after the Olympic B-girl’s lawyers took action to shut down the musical on her breakdancer’s life.

09/12 ‘What people do’: Albo’s big tennis call

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to spend two hours playing tennis in Perth on Saturday after the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue that has now been declared an act of terrorism.

08/12 ‘Losing hope’: New law forces mum to ‘abandon daughter’

Rathy Barlote fled the Tamil genocide after her father was shot and killed by military forces in Sri Lanka. After being stuck in “visa limbo” for over a decade in Australia, she now fears new legislation will force her to return.

06/12 Nine star’s lawsuit claims revealed

Fresh details have emerged about Channel 9 reporter Airlie Walsh’s legal claim against Nine Network.

05/12 ‘What position?’: Pastor’s sex quiz exposed

Former female members of secretive and hard line Australian religious sect have told of being interrogated about their sexual encounters by their “creepy” elderly and puritanical pastor.

05/12 Albos’ $21m bid to create 400 new jobs

The Albanese government will announce a further $21m for Australia’s critical minerals sector to support hundreds of new jobs and help build a Future Made in Australia.

05/12 Cult hero returns but Aussies opt for bowling gamble in second Test

Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed Scott Boland will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket this week, picked for the day-night contest against India in Adelaide.

05/12 Brutal prediction about Australia’s next Prime Minister

Anthony Albanese has been urged to consider his future and “resign” even if he wins the next election by a veteran commentator who is no fan of Peter Dutton.

05/12 Long-time senator takes banking job

Former Coalition government finance minister Simon Birmingham will walk into a high-level banking job at ANZ next year.

04/12 Qantas reveals overhauled flight menu

Tis’ the season for fruit mince pies and turkey rolls, and if you’ll be jumping on board a Qantas flight this festive season — there’s a chance you’ll encounter a string of menu changes on board.

03/12 Nine reporter Airlie Walsh sues network amid sexual harassment scandal fallout

Channel 9 reporter Airlie Walsh is suing the Nine network in the Federal Court amid the fallout of a sexual harassment scandal and damning report into the treatment of female reporters.

17/10 Sad truth ahead of Royal visit to Australia

King Charles III will touch down in Australia on Friday evening in what is expected to be his final visit Down Under.

17/10 Aussie service to Bali axed after four months

A major Malaysian airline has axed its Canberra to Bali route after just four months of operation.

16/10 ‘My mother died in vain’: Naomi Lennon’s pain as her horrific childhood trauma plays out every single week in Australia

The senseless murder of Jean Lennon in broad daylight, on the steps of the Parramatta Family Court at the hands of her estranged abusive husband, was a watershed moment.

16/10 ‘Leave him alone!’: Labor MP defends PM’s $4.3 million mansion splurge

Labor frontbencher Chris Bowen has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s critics to “leave him alone” over his $4.3 million mansion splurge.

15/10 Anthony Albanese’s $4.3 million bargain as he buys new home on NSW Central Coast

Anthony Albanese has insisted he still knows what it’s like to live on struggle street despite plonking down $4.3 million for a clifftop mansion on the NSW Central Coast.

14/10 King caught up in Aussie ‘insult’ row ahead of tour

Monarchists in Australia have hit out at our state premiers after it was revealed all had declined invitations to attend a reception welcoming King Charles and Queen Camilla to the country.

08/10 King Charles’ unexpected call ahead of Aussie tour

IN LONDON

08/10 Albo’s grovelling apology after Tourette’s slur

Anthony Albanese has issued a grovelling apology for his “unkind and insensitive” remarks after he mocked a political opponent by suggesting he had Tourette’s syndrome.

08/10 Albo’s $2 million renovation rescue to prevent ‘landslide’ at Kirribilli House

EXCLUSIVE

07/10 ‘Deep sadness’: Bondi Fitness First to close after 20 years

A popular Fitness First in Sydney will close after 20 years after the chain failed to secure a tenancy with Westfield, with the gym saying it is “disappointed” with the decision.

06/10 Storm official sanctioned over disgraced NRL player’s court case

Australian athlete Tay-Leiha Clark has welcomed sanctions that have been handed down to a Melbourne Storm psychologist surrounding disgraced former NRL player Curtis Scott’s trial.

05/10 Record number of new Aussie millionaires

The number of Australian suburbs with a $1 million median price for either houses or apartments has reached a new record high, according to new CoreLogic data.

27/09 ‘Cracking triple digits’: Weather washout due

A vicious weather system off the east coast could bring a dangerous weekend featuring nine metre waves, gale force winds and rain “cracking triple digits,” forecasters have said.

27/09 Aussie market remains flat to round the week

Materials saw its best week since October 2015, despite the Aussie share market remaining relatively flat at Friday’s closing bell.

26/09 ‘Exodus’: Dire forecast for Albo’s housing idea

OPINION

25/09 Aussies waiting more than three weeks to see a GP

Pharmacists across Australia are retraining to help fill the gap to treat some medical conditions, as patients struggle for GP appointments.

23/09 Anthony Albanese: PM warns big supermarkets on treating customers like “fools”

Anthony Albanese has warned big supermarkets to stop treating customers “like fools” amid claims that Coles and Woolworths promoted misleading discounts on hundreds of everyday supermarket products.

22/09 Aus to lower gross debt by $17bn

Australia has slightly reduced its debt position by $17 billion about four months after the federal budget in a move that will save Aussies a whopping $80 billion in interest.

22/09 Australian golf prodigy Jeff Guan suffers horror eye injury on course

One of Australia’s most promising young golfers was airlifted to hospital after suffering a horrific injury on the course in Batemans Bay in NSW.

22/09 Meet the people who choose to rent

Free spirits who up sticks at will. Those who don’t want to sacrifice lifestyle for a mortgage. “Rentvesters” who build wealth so they can build a home debt free.

22/09 Huge call on key rates figure

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged the government is expecting monthly inflation to drop “quite substantially,” ahead of the August monthly figures set to be released on Wednesday.

22/09 Push for Australia Day backflip in one big city

An Adelaide council will debate whether to reverse its decision and move its Australia Day ceremonies back to January 26.

21/09 Rain to smash entire country

Every Australian state is set to receive a drenching over the next week, with some areas expected to cop a month’s worth of rainfall in just a few days.

21/09 ‘Exposed’: Bleak warning over Aussie interest rates

An economist has warned Australia has been left “exposed to inflation that’s really destructive”, urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise the cash rate.

18/09 Major update in killer stone ban

Engineered stone used widely in kitchen and bathroom benchtops will no longer be allowed to be imported into Australia from January 1 next year after the material was linked to deadly silicosis disease in workers.

15/09 Ian Thorpe spills beans on devastating private life ordeal

Ian Thorpe was rocked to his core during a drug test nightmare that briefly clouded his status as one of Australia’s greatest Olympians.

11/09 Albo flogs $1.9 million investment property

Landlord Anthony Albanese has finally booted his tenant and listed his Dulwich Hill rental with hopes of $1.9 million.

08/09 Maria’s niece sought a DVO to protect her. Her ex-partner went out and bought an axe

‘They’re just a piece of paper,’ Maria Costigan says of domestic violence orders, almost 10 years after Tara Costigan’s brutal murder in Canberra. But do they ever help terrified women?

07/09 Feared bikie gang takes over Aussie city

Hundreds of Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang members have descended on the streets of Canberra for their national meeting.

06/09 Boom areas where $50k gets you a home

It may seem like a pipe dream but it’s still possible to purchase a well-located home in an area with good infrastructure if your upfront budget is $50,000, new research shows.

06/09 Biggest bombshells in Brittany Higgins’ defamation trial

When the Canberra bubble explodes, the mud sticks and there is little place to hide.

06/09 ‘Big trouble’: Farmers to descend on Canberra to protest live sheep export ban

Anthony Albanese has been accused of “kicking agriculture in the guts” as farmers prepare to descend on parliament house to protest Labor’s live sheep export ban.

06/09 Bruce Lehrmann returns to court in bid to overturn high-stakes defamation loss

Bruce Lehrmann’s case returned to the Federal Court on Friday as he seeks to overturn his devastating defamation suit loss to Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson.

05/09 ‘Surreal’: Bulldog gets MCG injury comeback

It’s been more than 25 years since Elle Bennetts played footy at the MCG.

05/09 Bill Shorten announce shock resignation, new job

Bill Shorten is quitting politics to become the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra.

04/07 Pro-Palestine protesters scale roof of Australia’s Parliament House to unfurl banners criticising war in Gaza

Call for investigation into security breach after parliament partly locked down as activists reveal banner declaring ‘war crimes … enabled here’

31/05 D-Day for Lehrmann as Higgins lands in Aus

Bruce Lehrmann will appeal the Federal Court finding that he raped Brittany Higgins.

07/05 Major push to break up Coles and Woolies

Supermarket giants found to be overcharging customers could face criminal penalties if the government adopts the findings of a scathing new review.

06/05 ‘The good old days’: Sydney catalogue from 2006 shows affordable housing

Australia’s worsening housing crisis is leaving an increasing number of young people to wonder if they will ever achieve the dream of owning their own home.

06/05 Key detail in $3bn HECS overhaul

A tax credit is on the way for Aussies who scrimped and saved to pay off their student loan debt to avoid being hit by an eye-watering increase to indexation.

05/05 D-Day for Army whistleblower

A former military lawyer who helped expose alleged war crimes by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan will learn his fate at a sentencing hearing.

05/05 Budget’s biggest focus revealed

Labor has declared inflation the “primary focus” of this month’s federal budget, as the government walks the tightrope of lowering cost of living pressures while putting downward pressure on the bottom line.

02/05 Brutal sacking exposes NRL’s worst signing ever

COMMENT

01/05 Millions set to be smashed by ‘washout’

The east coast is looking at a weekend “washout” and potentially up to a fortnight of rain as an unusual weather pattern emerges.

01/05 Report argues TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat should be banned for users under the age of 18

Are you fed up feeling like your phone has a grip on your life that won’t let go?

01/05 ‘How dare you’: ‘Disgraceful’ chat slammed

Australia’s politicians have come into the firing line as the community loses patience with the level of violence against women across the country.

01/05 PM announces new $5k payment

The federal government will invest $925m over five years to help women escape violent relationships and introduce new legislation to ban deep fake pornography under a suite of measures to combat high rates of gendered violence.

30/04 Comedian’s furious viral spray for all men

“There are monsters among us, and they look like us,” Daniel Sloss said in his comedy special X in 2019.

30/04 Abbie Chatfield slams Anthony Albanese over rally speech

Media personality Abbie Chatfield has lashed out at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, comparing him to a “mediocre boyfriend”.

30/04 MP accused of ‘inappropriate behaviour’

A Victorian MP has been dumped following more allegations of “persistent and inappropriate behaviour” that the Premier says does not require police involvement.

30/04 What really happened before Anthony Albanese branded “liar”

Extraordinary new footage has surfaced of the moment Anthony Albanese declared “I’m the Prime Minister” moments before taking the microphone at a domestic violence rally.

30/04 You will never have to leave your house again

The high-flying Aussie head of Amazon’s drone delivery service has a simple anecdote to show what he calls the “beauty” of the technology planned to go around the world.

29/04 Stricter school discipline making comeback

Stricter school discipline is making a comeback to Australian classrooms in a bid to help teachers stamp out disruptive behaviour.

29/04 Abbie Chatfield photo that is hard to look at

OPINION

28/04 ScoMo’s big reveal on Turnbull drama

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Malcolm Turnbull offered him his blessing to go for the top job during the infamous “spill week” of August 2018 that ended Mr Turnbull’s government and thrust Mr Morrison to the height of power.

27/04 Cronulla Sharks’ Braydon Trindall in rehab day after playing in win

Less than a week after playing in a dominant Cronulla Sharks win, five-eighth Braydon Tindall is reportedly in rehab with his NRL future hanging in the balance.

27/04 Thousands attend violence against women rallies across Australia

Australians are taking to the street to show their anger and frustration at the growing number of women killed in Australia at the hands of men — with major rallies kicking off today.

26/04 $160m for Australia-wide gun register

The Albanese government is set to commit fresh funding to establish a National Firearms Register, a new countrywide database designed to bolster community safety, following the tragic Wieambilla shootings in 2022.

26/04 ‘Cannot let that happen’: Daniher’s efforts torn apart in scathing review

Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher was on the receiving end of a “harsh” assessment of his game following the Lions’ defeat to GWS.

25/04 Scott Morrison reveals he was prescribed anxiety medication during prime ministership

Scott Morrison has revealed he was placed on medication to cope with “debilitating and agonising” anxiety during his tumultuous prime ministership as he navigated the Covid pandemic and Australia’s showdown with China.

25/04 Stabbed bishop’s ‘free speech’ message

The Sydney bishop who was stabbed while livestreaming a sermon 10 days ago has voiced his opinion about ongoing efforts to have the video pulled.

25/04 Warm reward for ‘cheeky’ long weekend

Holiday makers looking to make the most of Anzac Day weekend are in for a treat, with the mercury tipped to rise across the country.

24/04 Wintry blast to smash millions

A blast of winter chill is expected to hit Australia’s southeast, with those planning to attend Anzac Day dawn services warned to rug up.

23/04 Mass changes in hectic team list Tuesday

Some of the biggest names in the game are back for round eight, but it’s a different story for other clubs with several stars facing lengthy stints on the sidelines as the competition starts to heat up.

23/04 Truth of ‘confusing’ discount labels exposed

Major Aussie supermarkets have been slammed over their “confusing” promotional labels, with one in four shoppers revealing they can’t tell if the prices they are seeing are a true discount or not.

23/04 Braydon Trindall: NRL player charged after failing drug test

NRL star Braydon Trindall has been charged by police after allegedly failing a roadside alcohol and drug test on Monday morning.

23/04 Aussies slugged $13,890 in income tax

Australians were slugged a combined $304.8bn in Commonwealth income tax payments in the year to June 2023, its highest level ever, with revenue gushing into Treasury coffers due to near-record low unemployment, elevated wages growth and bracket creep.

22/04 Zorko: Lions will ‘catch fire’

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko is adamant the Lions will soon “catch fire” and overcome their sluggish start to the season to again contend for the AFL premiership.

22/04 Chalmers flags student debt support

Students and recent graduates saddled with ballooning debts and those partaking in placements for subjects like teaching and nursing are in line for relief in the upcoming federal budget.

22/04 What’s happening on Anzac Day in Australia

This Anzac Day thousands of Australians and New Zealanders will come together at services across the nation to reflect on those who died and the sacrifices made by our veterans and serving Defence Force members.

21/04 Dutton’s nuclear delay ‘meltdown’

Peter Dutton has been accused of having a “nuclear meltdown” after he refused to detail when his long-awaited energy policy would be released.

20/04 Philippines takes one big thing Australia needs

Australia sent a warship earlier this month to join Japan and the US in countering China’s aggressive push on Philippine territory. But it didn’t join the subsequent trade pact.

18/04 Truth behind outrageous viral photo

A photo appearing to show police officers searching an “old lady’s” grocery bag outside Coles has sparked outrage on social media but police have revealed the truth behind the viral image.

18/04 97 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials think politicians have their interests at heart, seeing them as ‘selfish’ and ‘corrupt’

Ninety-seven per cent of young Australians believe the country’s political leaders are self-interested, shortsighted, and corrupted by donors and special interest groups, stark new research has revealed.

17/04 US embassy’s stark warning after Bondi

The US Embassy in Canberra has issued a stark new warning to its own citizens after Saturday’s horrific Bondi massacre, urging Americans to “remain vigilant” while in Australia.

17/04 ‘I just want to make it to my 40th birthday’

When Canberra woman Vanessa Counsel began to have numbness in her back in her late 20s, it was the start of a scary journey.

16/04 ‘Of course’: Toby Greene makes worrying concussion admission

GWS Giants captain Toby Greene has revealed he used to play through concussions, hiding his symptoms from club medical staff in order to stay available for matches.

16/04 Appalling rape myth Bruce Lehrmann relied on to win

The long-awaited judgment in the defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Network 10 was delivered on Monday. Despite that Lehrmann himself initiated this legal circus, his facade of lies was spectacularly dismantled brick-by-brick by Justice Michael Lee.

16/04 Vodafone customers unable to make calls

Vodafone customers across the country have been experiencing difficulties making calls.

16/04 Big names return for round seven

Melbourne’s man mountain Nelson Asofa-Solomona will play his first game for the Storm this season in Thursday night’s blockbuster against a Roosters side that welcomes back skipper James Tedesco from the concussion protocols.

15/04 Supermarket giants to face grilling

Coles and Woolworths will face a grilling on Tuesday when the appear before a Senate inquiry set to probe the supermarket giants’ executives over high grocery prices.

15/04 Parliament rape claim was true, judge rules in case that gripped Australia

Defamation trial judge satisfied, on balance of probabilities, that Bruce Lehrmann raped colleague Brittany Higgins in 2019

15/04 Key figure not heard from in Lehrmann trial

The man who acted as a “conduit” between Brittany Higgins and the media ahead of her explosive interview with The Project was motivated by a desire to inflict “immediate political damage” on the government, a court has found.

15/04 Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, judge finds on balance of probabilities

Justice Michael Lee finds former Liberal staffer was not defamed by Lisa Wilkinson and Ten in interview with Brittany Higgins in February 2021

15/04 Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: Court hears of Canberra night out with Brittany Higgins

Bruce Lehrmann was “hell-bent” on having sex with Brittany Higgins regardless of whether she consented after the pair “hooked up” at a Canberra nightclub, a judge has found.