Lawyers the Victorian government hired to negotiate the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games weeks before it officially made the announcement cost taxpayers more than $1 million, documents show. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers the Victorian government hired to negotiate the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games weeks before it officially made the announcement cost taxpayers more than $1 million, documents show. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden's only living son becomes the first child of a sitting US president to be arraigned on felony charges, pleading not guilty in a Delaware court. ⌘ Read more
A Hobart nightclub bouncer did not act in self-defence when he punched an ejected patron, who now needs 24-hour care for mental and physical disabilities, a court finds. ⌘ Read more
Heavy rain has fallen in Victoria where two large bushfires caused evacuations and threatened homes, giving firefighters and residents relief after a long few days as concerns turn to potential flooding. ⌘ Read more
As a long, sweltering summer looms, Melbourne's public housing residents are yet to see any sign of promised air conditioners. ⌘ Read more
Experts say capacity on regional and international flights have not returned to pre-pandemic levels and are keeping airfares high. ⌘ Read more
A new report says international graduates are being given false hope for permanent residency pathways, and calls for an overhaul of post-work rights, saying visas have become "too generous". ⌘ Read more
Petrol prices have pushed inflation up. At its next meeting, the RBA board is going to have to decide if that warrants an increase in interest rates, writes Peter Martin. ⌘ Read more
A road toll rise in parts of Australia has experts worried that we are going backwards on road safety. ⌘ Read more
He may not be as well-known as Nick Kyrgios, but Marc Polmans has managed to do something his superstar compatriot has never done in any angry outburst at the chair umpire. ⌘ Read more
Glenn Maxwell again reminds the cricket world just how devastating he can be as Australian tune up for the ODI World Cup with a win over Pakistan. ⌘ Read more
Critics say the incident is an attack on one of India's few remaining independent news outlets and comes months after the BBC's offices in India were searched. ⌘ Read more
Thai police say they have arrested a 14-year-old boy believed to be the gunman, and he is being questioned over the incident. ⌘ Read more
Nobel announcements will continue with the chemistry prize on Wednesday and the literature prize on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
A teenage girl and her family were "failed" by the state when she was allegedly raped by a male patient in the mental health ward of Perth Children's Hospital in January last year, Western Australia's Health Minister, Amber-Jade Sanderson has admitted. ⌘ Read more
The corruption watchdog has conceded it has “no power” to make public a report into former deputy premier Jackie Trad. ⌘ Read more
Almost half a million Australians have headed to pre-poll stations casting early votes in the upcoming referendum. ⌘ Read more
A company founded by Adelaide fitness superstar Kayla Itsines has taken a former employee to court, seeking to stop her from launching a rival fitness app. ⌘ Read more
The transport minister says a request for her to front an inquiry examining the decision to reject Qatar Airways from expanding its services in Australia is a political stunt, and a waste of her time. ⌘ Read more
Blockchain Global promoted itself as the nation's biggest cryptocurrency exchange before its spectacular fall from grace. Now, a group of former customers are pursuing the company after losing access to their funds — with three of the company's key players being reported to ASIC by the liquidator. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne midfielder James Harmes says he and ruckman Brodie Grundy, who are both likely to seek AFL trades, grew close as they dealt with being frozen out. ⌘ Read more
Speed signs altered to read "No" have been spotted in SA, sparking safety concerns and a police investigation. ⌘ Read more
Economists warn a significant fall in the Australian dollar will put further upwards pressure on inflation. ⌘ Read more
Drew Pavlou has vowed to never pay fines he received over a protest sign criticising Beijing, saying he will challenge them in a higher court. ⌘ Read more
Police say they are investigating the apparent desecration of the cultural heritage site, which has hurt and angered the area's Aboriginal custodians. ⌘ Read more
After standing by his side in May, Liberal defector John Tucker now says Premier Jeremy Rockliff should be toppled by his deputy Michael Ferguson to "stop the mistakes" — and bring about an end to Tasmania's political instability. ⌘ Read more
Dorothy Hoffner did her dive on Sunday in Chicago, hoping to claim the title once owned by late South Australian woman Irene O'Shea. ⌘ Read more
AFLW player Libby Birch wants more women to feel comfortable talking about their breasts, while more options are now available to help those playing contact sport avoid injury. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Test squad for the Pacific Championships includes the Cowboys' Valentine Holmes despite the fact he will be suspended for the Kangaroos' opening game. ⌘ Read more
A District Court Civil Judge has granted an application to prevent an Adelaide woman accused of murdering her parents from accessing their estate. ⌘ Read more
A 58-year-old man who admitted encouraging a 14-year-old boy to ride a baggage carousel into a restricted area at Canberra Airport avoids a possible $15,000 fine. ⌘ Read more
Nicole Louise Bourne was charged with more than 200 offences in 2020. Today, just as a six-day trial was to begin, she has pleaded guilty to 39 charges. ⌘ Read more
Police allege the 31-year-old man stabbed his mother to death, killed her cat and set the family home on fire in Sydney's south west. ⌘ Read more
The Minns government has faced calls to allow for pill testing at events in the state following the deaths of two men who attended the Knockout Outdoor music festival in Western Sydney last weekend. ⌘ Read more
Several hundred migrants in southern Mexico wait for buses to the country's north in a new government program meant to help manage the number of people entering the country. ⌘ Read more
The federal Labor minister was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease during her first pregnancy and says, like others with invisible diseases, she does not want people drawing their own conclusions about her illness. ⌘ Read more
Michael Steven Davis, 41, allegedly used his Facebook and Twitter profiles to threaten "serious harm" in May this year. ⌘ Read more
Jake Robert Luscombe will be eligible for parole in October 2026 after fatally shaking a baby girl to death. ⌘ Read more
Biannca Edmunds has been sentenced to 26 years' jail after a botched assassination plan she hatched with her husband, targeting her ex-partner, resulted in both mens' deaths. ⌘ Read more
A trove of costumes and props will go under the hammer in a sale of film and television memorabilia worth around $23 million. ⌘ Read more
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have developed a tool to calculate the social, economic and environmental benefits of social and affordable housing. ⌘ Read more
Firefighters are still working to control a blaze that swept across an area containing unexploded WWII bombs in northern New South Wales. ⌘ Read more
A juvenile humpback whale calf has been saved from nets near Noosa, the second calf to be entangled in recent days. ⌘ Read more
Despite living in some of the most bushfire prone parts of the country, these far east Gippsland residents can't contemplate living anywhere else and are well into their preparations for summer following the area's regrowth after Black Summer. ⌘ Read more
The Yes23 campaign has been asked to keep signs for the Yes vote coloured in purple and white away from Australian Electoral Commission signage. ⌘ Read more
Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Nyunggai Warren Mundine urge a Perth crowd full of vocal No supporters not to get complacent as the historic referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament draws closer. ⌘ Read more
The survivor of a terrifying shark attack at Beachport in South Australia's south-east initially thought the animal was another swimmer, her husband says — but he has little doubt his wife will return to the water after recovering in hospital and at home. ⌘ Read more
The new three shot vaccine is said to be more than 75 per cent effective, while experts say the jab won't stop malaria but could play a part in reducing deaths and severe illness. ⌘ Read more
The Australian Open will start on a Sunday in 2024, becoming a 15-day event in a bid to reduce the pressure on players and fans from late-night finishes. ⌘ Read more
Rebels were armed with military-grade weapons and arrows when a battle broke out between them and a joint military and police force, with the group saying the deaths of their fighters would not lead to their surrender. ⌘ Read more
Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson has recovered from an Achilles injury and will re-join the Southside Flyers in the WNBL this season at the age of 42. ⌘ Read more
Bushfire emergencies are unfolding in multiple states, with hundreds of firefighters battling multiple blazes in Victoria, while an emergency warning has been issued for Flinders Island in Tasmania’s north east. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
This morning's news, as it happens. ⌘ Read more
A lucrative water licence held by a station near Mataranka Hot Springs, which ignited a political scandal a decade ago, has never been used in full. But its new owners say they'll need the full amount for a new project. ⌘ Read more
With almost one in three Australians reporting feeling lonely, an intergenerational friendship could be the antidote. If you're looking to connect with new friends outside your social bubble, but you're not sure where to start, read on. ⌘ Read more
A bushfire burning out of control on Flinders Island, north-east of Tasmania, is threatening two communities, with residents urged to evacuate. ⌘ Read more
Among the thousands of road infringements over the school holidays, police say a 29-year-old woman was caught drinking while driving with a child in the car, and a 28-year-old man was fined for watching TikTok as he drove. ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump is fighting a civil lawsuit that could cost him control of his prized properties and his freedom to do business in New York. Here's what happened on day one of the trial. ⌘ Read more
Accused rapists can be named by the media before they go to trial under new laws that come into effect in Queensland today. So, what will be different and what rights do accused people now have? ⌘ Read more
A wildlife rescue group says the NSW government needs to intervene to lower speed limits on a busy road south of Sydney where dozens of koalas have been killed by vehicle strikes. ⌘ Read more
The divisive debate around the proposed Voice to Parliament is seeing some First Nations people navigate an increase in cultural load, racism, and discrimination, and it’s having an impact on their mental health. ⌘ Read more
Scientists use Age of Empires to simulate ant warfare, with the aim of helping native ant species better fight their invasive counterparts. ⌘ Read more
Australian law firms acting for the Chinese state are simultaneously completing work for the Australian government, raising concerns over sensitive work being done by those firms. ⌘ Read more
Hours-long delays for taxis and late buses are leaving Townsville residents without a car at a disadvantage. The problem is so bad that one workplace has resorted to driving staff to and from shifts. ⌘ Read more
Chelsea Taylor thought university was the only option after school. But after three unfinished degrees and $30,000 in student debt, she felt "really, really lost" – until she became a train driver. ⌘ Read more
Australia's first budget surplus in 15 years could prove fleeting amid forecasts the nation's resources earnings could plummet. ⌘ Read more
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold when it meets today, but more hikes are expected later this year as 550,000 people come off fixed mortgages. The RBA itself warns that could put more people in financial stress, writes Nassim Khadem. ⌘ Read more
Authorities have issued an emergency warning as strong winds push the fire at Briagolong towards the Princes Highway. ⌘ Read more
The Elise Archer headache is a big one for the Tasmanian Liberals and could trigger an early election — which, along with Jacqui Lambie and other complicating factors, could end the party's nine years in power. ⌘ Read more
The frequent spells of early spring heat resulted in Australia's third warmest September on record since 1910, with a national temperature 2.4C above the climatological average. ⌘ Read more
Australia may be a quarry to the world, and the mining of its natural resources might underpin our national budget. But we can and must demand better corporate ethics than this, writes Linton Besser. ⌘ Read more
On October 14, every Australian will be asked to answer a yes or no question. What you write on the ballot paper will determine whether our constitution is changed for the first time in more than four decades. Here's everything you need to know before you vote. ⌘ Read more
This wasn't quite 'doing a Bradbury' but heartbreak and triumph tangled in a similar way at the Asian Games, proving that in sport, it's never over till it's over. ⌘ Read more
As Senator Malarndirri McCarthy reveals the moment she felt most "disempowered", a debate focussed on who the Voice will help takes over Q+A. ⌘ Read more
Australia have fallen victim to the greatest women's Twenty20 run chase of all time. ⌘ Read more
The Spanish nightclubs are understood to have been operating without a valid permit when 13 people were killed in a fire. ⌘ Read more
Indonesia's government says the rare Sumatran rhinoceros was born last week and stood up 45 minutes after her birth. ⌘ Read more
Scientists Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman have won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries enabling the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. ⌘ Read more
The then-16-year-old claims he was acting in self-defence against unlawful deprivation after being held under extended lockdowns when he spat in a cup of milk and threw it at youth justice officers. ⌘ Read more
The AUKUS program will see Australia provided with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s onwards to help counter China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. ⌘ Read more
The work undercover operatives and sources do is a key weapon against organised crime. These men say our law enforcement agencies have abandoned them. ⌘ Read more
The most senior solicitor at the North Australia Aboriginal Justice Agency has "ceased employment", in the latest in a series of internal management disruptions. ⌘ Read more
The Newcastle Yowies and Walgett Aboriginal Connection take home the titles in a nailbiting day of rugby league. ⌘ Read more
Hawke's Bay Rugby chief executive Jay Campbell says his team are shattered to have broken the Ranfurly Shield trophy while partying. ⌘ Read more
Jin-Gang-Dhyana is a branch of Buddhism with followers around the globe. But one man born into the spiritual community alleges it operates more like a cult, restricting contact with society and enforcing strict rules on the lives of some of its members. ⌘ Read more
An upcoming pilot strike is causing "disruption" and "turmoil" in the WA resources industry, as FIFO flights are set to be cancelled. ⌘ Read more
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said he could not commit to pill testing as a "silver bullet" solution, after the death of two men in the 20s at Knockout Outdoor festival in Sydney over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
NT Police are still working to confirm the identities of the people who died, but say four of the six victims are believed to be children. ⌘ Read more
Emergency services discovered her body beneath the popular scenic spot this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
The SA government says "granny flat reform" will add to rental supply, but the opposition is questioning how many extra dwellings will be ready for the market. ⌘ Read more
An emergency warning is issued for a fire burning near the town of Gulgong in NSW's Central West, with authorities warning those remaining in the district to seek shelter immediately. ⌘ Read more
One of the state's most expensive housing markets hasn't kept up with Australia's surging property values after experiencing a dip over the last twelve months. ⌘ Read more
US politicians have stopped Ukraine funding in a bid to avoid a total government shutdown. But what does that mean for Ukraine's war with Russia? ⌘ Read more
The biggest contingent of Matildas stars ever to play in England's Women's Super League launch their season with mixed results — but Sam Kerr is forced to sit out opening day with injury. ⌘ Read more
Slovakia's pro-Russian election winner Robert Fico is poised to begin coalition talks to form a government that is likely to join Hungary in opposing the European Union's military aid for Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
Rob smelt smoke yesterday and immediately called 000, but there was not enough time to save his house. ⌘ Read more
The online advertisement uses a digital version of the Oscar-winning actor's face and voice to promote dental insurance. ⌘ Read more
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles has written herself into history books yet again by landing the Yurchenko double pike at the World Gymnastics Championships. Here's why the move is so difficult. ⌘ Read more
Not sure what happened to the Tasmanian government over the weekend and why there's talk of an early election? Start here. ⌘ Read more
Police say a 22-year-old man suffered significant facial burns after he was allegedly set on fire by another man attempting to ignite an aerosol can. ⌘ Read more