Woman, 21, dies after bungee staff ‘forget’ to attach rope
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was killed in front of horrified witnesses at an abandoned Brazilian railway bridge after workers launched her into a 40-metre drop in a “Superman” pose. ⌘ Read more

US analyst may come to regret Socceroos provocation
US analysts discuss the Socceroos’ win over Türkiye ahead of their clash with the United States. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: One Nation leads major parties on primary vote, Trump berates Israel on Lebanon strikes, Senate inquiry into CGT changes to begin
We bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live updates: Germany thump Curacao 7-1 as Japan take on the Netherlands
The Netherlands and Japan kick-off our coverage this morning before we take the Ivory Coast take on Ecuador and later, Sweden v Tunisia. Follow all the action. ⌘ Read more

F1 icon Hamilton stuns with grand prix win
Lewis Hamilton wins his first Formula 1 race with Ferrari, taking out the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live updates: Germany thump Curacao 7-1 as Japan take on the Netherlands
The Netherlands and Japan kick-off our coverage this morning before we take the Ivory Coast take on Ecuador and later, Sweden v Tunisia. Follow all the action. ⌘ Read more

Trump celebrates birthday with White House UFC event
Donald Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday with a giant UFC event at the White House lawn. ⌘ Read more

Trump confident Iran peace deal is hours away
Donald Trump is confident a peace deal with Iran will be signed within hours. ⌘ Read more

Warmer winter weather forecast to continue
Several states will continue to enjoy above-average temperatures this week. ⌘ Read more

The bid to create a world-class Yarra trek, from river mouth to near mountain source
There are hopes the Birrarung Valley Walk, a 13-day walk stretching 220 kilometres, will become a life goal for Melburnians and visitors. ⌘ Read more

One Nation poll milestone
Pauline Hanson is the preferred prime minister, according to a new poll. ⌘ Read more

Calls growing for shark cull
A shark attack at a popular Sydney beach has sparked demands for a cull of the predators. ⌘ Read more

‘Brutal’: Twelve people killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash
First responders checked the area under the flight path and did not find anyone who might have tried to jump out before the crash, authorities said. ⌘ Read more

Penny was told her agonising pain was just ovulation. The next day, she was begging to die
The case is one of more than 400 accounts submitted to this masthead’s medical misogyny investigation in which women and girls had their pain dismissed, minimised or declared imaginary. ⌘ Read more

ASX set for unsteady start; SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket is set for an unsteady start amid a fresh escalation in tensions in the Middle East while SpaceX soared in its highly anticipated debut on Wall Street. ⌘ Read more

Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
The plane that crashed in Missouri, killing all 12 aboard, was carrying skydivers, authorities say. ⌘ Read more

‘Let’s not blow it’: Trump calls for restraint after Israel strikes Beirut
US President Donald Trump called on all sides to “stand down” from the latest fighting in order to seal a pact that would bring peace to the region. ⌘ Read more

After 144 years, the ‘greatest modern building on Earth’ passes a new milestone
Here it is as if architectural modernism never happened, and we kept creating places with joy, natural patterns and a whiff of the sacred. ⌘ Read more

SpaceX’s $3 trillion debut expected to kick off wave of AI mega IPOs
The spectacular debut of SpaceX paves the way for an unprecedented series of floats this year as AI giants like Anthropic and OpenAI plan to go public. ⌘ Read more

Checking 46 kilos in economy class? Why some airlines are generous on luggage limits
The amount of check-in and carry-on luggage on a plane varies wildly depending on the airline and the route you’re flying. ⌘ Read more

How do you pick the best subjects for year 12? This tool will help
The body that crunches the numbers for every Queensland student releases a tool for “probably the most accurate ATAR prediction that you’ll get”. ⌘ Read more

My suburb smells like Weet-Bix – and money. But there’s a downside to riverside splendour
In this often overlooked suburban pocket, the dumps are now parks, the factories are arts centres, and large riverfront homes have made way for even larger ones. ⌘ Read more

Voters prefer Hanson as PM. Are they prepared for her to run the country?
According to the latest Resolve Political Monitor, that’s exactly what they are asking for. ⌘ Read more

One Nation Express v Albanese’s ‘stable’ revolution: It will be a head-on crash
Australia’s political landscape is shifting fundamentally. Voters are yet to define how they want it to shape up. ⌘ Read more

Seven winter fruit and vegetables a dietitian always has in her crisper
Stop taking apples, carrots, cauliflower and other untrendy fruit and veg for granted – they pack more of a nutritional punch than you may realise. ⌘ Read more

Who is driving electric cars in Brisbane? The suburbs with the most and fewest EVs
The uptake of EVs in Brisbane paints a divided picture of the city. ⌘ Read more

Klein should stand down from Origin duties following gambling revelations
As the NRL closes in on what it hopes will be a $4 billion broadcast rights deal, it is now dealing with unwanted attention. ⌘ Read more

Bored of brekkie? Try the lemongrass sausage muffin at this cafe-bar unlike anywhere else
A co-founder of ACME and a fourth generation Vietnamese restaurateur have partnered to open an intimate all-day diner with a fresh take on the familiar. ⌘ Read more

Sandilands and ARN circle settlement to avert blockbuster trial
Radio shock jock Sandilands has already started laying the groundwork for his next venture as he closes in on a settlement agreement with his former employer, ARN Media. ⌘ Read more

In just 48 hours, I ate my way through the highlights of a stopover favourite
We pull up a seat at the city’s most legendary dining tables, charting a course through luxury and local legends in just two days. ⌘ Read more

Online hatred spiked after the Bondi massacre: Meta knows why
The royal commission will turn its attention to the role media has played in the rise of antisemitism, including an explosion of hate on social media. ⌘ Read more

Urgent wake-up call for political mainstream: Don’t ignore or dismiss angry voters
Voters are not just backing One Nation as the top party in Australia, but for the first time are also backing Pauline Hanson as preferred prime minister. ⌘ Read more

The three red flags that tell you a friendship isn’t worth saving
Friendships aren’t always easy, but some are more worth fighting for than others. ⌘ Read more

A ‘house of sourdough’ opens in a hallowed bakery site in Melbourne’s north
An eastern suburbs pastry specialist expands and bets big on bread, crafting crusty pizza slices, Italian deli sandwiches and artisanal loaves kids and adults will love. ⌘ Read more

Eat like an Italian: Two budget-friendly recipes to hit your five veg a day
Forget dietary “magic bullets” and embrace these rustic, vegetable-forward dishes. They’re thrifty, comforting and delicious – and just happen to be healthy. ⌘ Read more

Bentleys, brawls and bad loans: Jailed ex-lawyer battles failed property tycoon
The two, each with criminal convictions, are fighting in the Supreme Court over an alleged $3 million loan. ⌘ Read more

Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says
The plane that crashed in Missouri, killing all 12 aboard, was carrying skydivers, authorities say. ⌘ Read more

There’s a new one to stay on one of Australia’s most exclusive islands
It has a reputation for being both pristine and eye-wateringly expensive, but there’s a new way to experience this pristine paradise. ⌘ Read more

Wyatt calls for Indigenous Procurement Policy to be shut down if ‘black clad’ rorts continue
Ken Wyatt said contracts flowed mainly to businesses in major capital cities despite most Indigenous Australians living outside the capitals. ⌘ Read more

This AI-powered ‘news’ page is at the forefront of WA’s biggest stories. There’s just one problem
The page claims a Dockers player caused ructions within the club by refusing to wear a “pride round” jersey, and that a Perth man was on the phone to his wife when he was attacked by a shark. Neither story is true. ⌘ Read more

British commandos seize control of Russian tanker in English channel
Dramatic footage showed the Royal Marines commandos storming the private quarters of the ship, the Smyrtos, in the pre-dawn hours. ⌘ Read more

Woman dies in Brazil after staff ‘forget to attach bungee cord’
The 21-year-old woman had posted excitedly about the bungee jump only hours earlier, sharing pictures of the venue, her identification bracelets and the operators. ⌘ Read more

Wind farm plan tipped to risk billions in energy investment and 26,000 jobs
An analysis estimates the Coalition’s proposed policy would put $3.9 billion in local wages and more than $200 million in landholder and community payments at risk. ⌘ Read more

Labor sends emergency delegation to defuse Asian gas alarm
Senior officials will travel to Asia this week in an attempt to douse a growing diplomatic crisis in countries unsettled by Australia’s plans for a gas reservation. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Monday, June 15
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen on why Toy Story continues to resonate
Toy Story 5 releases in cinemas across Australia on June 18. ⌘ Read more

Multimillion-dollar boost to save Great Barrier Reef
Queensland’s state government will commit a multimillion-dollar funding boost to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more

China’s ability to strike targets in Australia is ‘real and growing’
The rapid expansion of China’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet and long-range missile stockpile is fuelling its growing ability to hit targets in Australia, a new report warns. ⌘ Read more

Formula 1 LIVE: Russell leads the grid for Barcelona-Catalunya GP with Piastri in seventh
Brits George Russell and Lewis Hamilton lead the grid for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Can a seventh-placed Oscar Piastri spoil their fun? Follow all the action ⌘ Read more

Kids are lacking the write stuff
They can’t even stick to the script. ⌘ Read more

Multi-million-dollar boost to save Great Barrier Reef
Queensland’s state government will commit a multi-million-dollar funding boost to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. ⌘ Read more

Best of cartoons, June 15, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists. ⌘ Read more

A scorching opener, then pure wizardry: How Irankunda and Metcalfe stunned Turkey
Two moments of pure quality put the Socceroos on the path to a famous victory. We break down exactly how the goals were scored. ⌘ Read more

Driver dies in crash at community racing event
Police are preparing for a report for the coroner after a driver died while competing in a community motorsport event at Calder Park raceway on Sunday. ⌘ Read more

One Nation success may spell its demise
Readers react to the rise and rise of One Nation and its prospect of success in the next two years. ⌘ Read more

A scorching opener, then pure wizardry: how Irankunda and Metcalfe stunned Turkey
Two moments of pure quality put the Socceroos on the path to a famous victory in their World Cup opener. ⌘ Read more

Kangaroo stuns SA girl in the laundry
After getting stuck in a Coober Pedy laundry, a kangaroo made it’s escape by bumping into and surprising a young girl. ⌘ Read more

‘This news is really shocking’: Australian girl, 9, killed in Pakistan
Local media reported the family, from the Perth suburb of Kewdale, was mistaken for armed robbers the police were pursuing. ⌘ Read more

Exiled Russian master continues rebirth with Sydney Film Festival win
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s crime thriller Minotaur claimed the $60,000 competition prize for “audacious, cutting-edge and courageous” cinema. ⌘ Read more

This psychedelic treatment could change the game for concussion sufferers
A new clinical trial is set to test whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy could treat the long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury. ⌘ Read more

Irankunda explains his Cahill tribute
Socceroos young gun Nestory Irankunda explains why he paid tribute to Tim Cahill with his epic World Cup goal. ⌘ Read more

Turkish fans turn out in thousands to support both teams in World Cup match
“I’m an Australian and a Turk at the same time,” one fan said on Sunday of supporting both countries. “I respect Australia as my home country, but I’m a Turk as well. So why not?” ⌘ Read more

Melbourne park evacuated after dynamite find as bomb unit makes controlled detonations
Footage obtained by The Age shows explosives being detonated near bushland in Merri Park just before 1pm. The police operation finished late in the afternoon. ⌘ Read more

This player was busted meeting a rival coach. Now he has to show he’s worth the hype
Yes, he is a young player, taken at pick six in the COVID-affected draft of 2022. But compare his career to that of his contemporaries. ⌘ Read more

Calls for shark cull after Sydney attack
The government is looking to rewrite the rulebook on safety measures in the wake of the Coogee Beach shark attack. ⌘ Read more

Pauline Hanson new preferred Prime Minister
Exclusive new polling reveals One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has surged to become the nation’s preferred Prime Minister for the first time. ⌘ Read more

Bondi terror victims to be honoured with memorial
The victims of the Bondi terror attack will be honoured with a permanent memorial as six months passes since shooting. ⌘ Read more

Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire. ⌘ Read more

Investigation underway after fatal crash at Calder Park
A driver has died after a single-vehicle crash at Calder Park racetrack, with police and WorkSafe investigating. ⌘ Read more

Socceroos fever takes over with stunning start to World Cup
Socceroos fans celebrated at fan sites across the country as Australians turned Vancouver green and gold. ⌘ Read more

Jarome and hosed: Luai hat-trick seals stunning Leichhardt farewell for Tigers
In a match of mad momentum swings, it had to be the Tigers’ co-captain who stood tall and steered his side to victory on Sunday. ⌘ Read more

Socceroos stun the world with epic win
After weeks of criticism, the Socceroos produce an unbelievable 2-0 win over Turkiye. ⌘ Read more

Aussie fans celebrate back home
Australian football fans erupt across the country as they watch the Socceroos’ 2-0 win from afar. ⌘ Read more

Curtis offered ban for tackle that dazed Eagle; Ashcroft’s miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire
North Melbourne will have to decide whether to challenge the suspension offered to Paul Curtis; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s Friday-night outburst prompts an Adelaide great to demand action. ⌘ Read more

Luai puts ‘tough few weeks’ behind him
Wests Tigers captain Jarome Luai speaks after a dramatic win over the Titans. ⌘ Read more

Hanson overtakes Albanese as preferred PM, Coalition crashes to record low
One Nation is also now Australia’s preferred party by primary vote, overtaking Labor for the first time. ⌘ Read more

Royal family on parade at Trooping the Colour
King Charles and Queen Camilla, who were greeted by applause from the large crowds, were joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine to mark the monarch’s official birthday. ⌘ Read more

Australia kicks off their World Cup in style
Tony Popovic and the Australian Socceroos get their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkiye. ⌘ Read more

Knicks break their drought and deliver long-awaited sporting glory to New York
After a 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA champions again, thanks to another come-from-behind win. ⌘ Read more

Investigation underway after fatal crash at Calder Park
A driver has died after a single-vehicle crash at Calder Park racetrack, with police and WorkSafe investigating. ⌘ Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: ‘Who got the goals? We got the goals’: Irankunda responds to Turkey’s talk
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe delivered Australia’s first win in a World Cup opener since 2006 set up a blockbuster showdown next Saturday with Group D rivals and hosts USA. ⌘ Read more

Six arrested at Brisbane Palestine rally including flotilla activist detained by IDF
Six people have been arrested at a pro-Palestine rally organised to test Queensland police’s enforcement of the government’s hate speech laws. ⌘ Read more

Tigers gun forced off with awkward injury
Tigers star Kai Pearce-Paul is forced off the field after suffering a suspected pectoral injury against the Titans. ⌘ Read more

Socceroos stun Turkey with famous World Cup win
The loftiest dreams of the Socceroos were realised with a stunning 2-0 victory in Vancouver. ⌘ Read more

We have the technology to prevent shark bites. Let’s use it to save lives
From drones, to smart drumlines and personal devices that deter attacks, we have better ways to keep swimmers and surfers safer, but we need to deploy them. ⌘ Read more

‘You are meant to be greater’: Hospital program unveiled to target youth crime
Youth workers and mentors will be embedded in two major Melbourne hospitals under a pilot program to divert young offenders away from crime. ⌘ Read more

Tigers get another try through May
Taylan May hands a 12-point lead to the Wests Tigers as he finds space to score. ⌘ Read more

To’a scores first try
In the Wests Tigers final game at Leichhardt until 2028, Starford To’a is the first to score in front of a roaring crowd. ⌘ Read more

To’a scores first try
In the Wests Tigers final game at Leichhardt until 2028, Starford To’a is the first to score in front of a roaring crowd. ⌘ Read more

‘A performance the world will notice’: Socceroos player ratings after World Cup win over Turkey
The Socceroos won their opening match over Turkey. Here are our player ratings from a special win in Vancouver. ⌘ Read more

Ashcroft’s miracle goal turns match against Richmond; AFL urged to crack down on ump-bashing
In today’s AFL briefing, a dual Norm Smith medallist produces a goal-of-the-year contender in Brisbane’s win, and Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick’s Friday night outburst prompts an Adelaide great to demand action. ⌘ Read more

Irankunda’s genius and Beach’s brilliance cap off Popovic masterclass
Questions over the Socceroos coach only grew once the team to play Turkey was announced on Sunday. The result justified every move. ⌘ Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Socceroos start with a bang as sizzling strikes down Turkey
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe delivered Australia’s first win in a World Cup opener since 2006 set up a blockbuster showdown next Saturday with Group D rivals and hosts USA. ⌘ Read more

Connections hoping patience pays off with Reprisal at Tamworth
After nine weeks on the sidelines, the underrated local five-year-old resumes at Monday’s Tamworth meeting. ⌘ Read more

Tips and race-by-race guide for Tamworth on Monday
All you need to know to back a winner on the seven-race card. ⌘ Read more

The spell of Jeffrey Epstein haunts the White House
After a week bristling with lurid revelations, it’s clear that no matter how much the US president wishes him away, Jeffrey Epstein is haunting Trump and is persisting as a national obsession. ⌘ Read more

AFL urged to crack down on umpire-bashing after Hardwick airs his frustration
The umpires were in the gun on Friday night, but an Adelaide great says the comments from the Suns coach crossed the line and the AFL should act for the sake of officials at all levels of the sport. ⌘ Read more

‘Disappointing’: Why Sydney’s oldest bowling club was forced to close
After almost 150 years, mounting losses have forced the closure of the historic community and sporting hub in Balmain and cast doubt over the site’s future. ⌘ Read more

Trump reignites Anthropic feud after takedown of latest AI model
The feud between Anthropic and the Trump administration has deepened after the US government demanded the company take down one of its new AI models. ⌘ Read more

Melbourne park evacuated after dynamite find
Footage obtained by The Age shows explosives being detonated near bushland in Merri Park just before 1pm. ⌘ Read more