Kew VicRoads tower to be bulldozed this week after eleventh-hour U-turn
Demolition at the site will commence in just days, after the state government turned away from a plan to retrofit the 1960s structure and transform it into apartments. ⌘ Read more

Police arrest alleged arsonist
An alleged arsonist has been arrested by police after he wandered the streets as his own house burned. ⌘ Read more

Serial fraudster learns fate
A serial fraudster who swindled innocent Queenslanders out of cash, promising valuable goods which he never delivered, has learned his punishment. ⌘ Read more

Coroner raises questions after patient’s death
A Queensland coroner has questioned the credibility of a doctor in scathing findings into the death of one of his patients. ⌘ Read more

Family says it was obvious grandmother shouldn’t have been discharged after Adib surgery
The Gold Coast woman died days after she was operated on by the prominent weight-loss surgeon, a coroner finding that her path to surgery was rushed. ⌘ Read more

CFMEU probe head flags interim report as union grills former watchdog
The recently extended probe has its eye on early calls around an updated state building code and enforcement, after wrapping-up evidence from former watchdog figures. ⌘ Read more

Police searching for gunman behind failed after-school hit
Police are throwing all their resources into the hunt for a gunman behind a failed hit on a father and his daughter outside a Sydney high school. ⌘ Read more

NSW Police releases review into workplace behaviour
NSW Police has released an independent review into the force’s culture, following growing concerns about bullying and harmful behaviour within the workplace. ⌘ Read more

Anthony Koletti allegedly ‘shoulder-barged’ elderly woman
An elderly woman has claimed in court that the widower of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick shoulder barged her while on an evening walk last year. ⌘ Read more

Gang rapist charged with alleged drug supply
Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf has been arrested and charged in Sydney’s south-west on allegations of drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Opposition Leader shuts down plan for Liberals to run to One Nation
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has shut down a plan that would see Liberals run dead to One Nation in some winnable seats. ⌘ Read more

The Perth parking spots charging drivers $57 a day
Parking in the Perth CBD is costing drivers $5 more than it did in 2013, but depending on where you go, it can cost a lot more. ⌘ Read more

Australia news as it happened: Coalition leaders rubbish idea of One Nation non-compete clause; Optus breached privacy rules; JB Hi-Fi to refund customers over misleading prices
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No end in sight to VicRoads chaos as IT bungle leaves drivers unable to register cars, book tests
Motorists continue to be frustrated almost a week after a system upgrade crashed the organisation’s online portal. ⌘ Read more

The 28 WA pubs, bars and clubs where you can watch the FIFA World Cup live
It’s the list everyone’s been asking for: where can West Australians go to watch the World Cup live this week? ⌘ Read more

‘Blind eye to insidious behaviour’: Former top cop demands change to ‘unacceptable’ culture
Karen Webb commissioned the review into NSW Police culture which found that while there had been significant reform, toxic personalities and behaviours persisted. ⌘ Read more

Melissa Caddick’s widower says police tricked him over alleged Vaucluse assault
Anthony Koletti is accused of shoulder barging a 73-year-old woman at a clifftop reserve in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more

Anthony Koletti allegedly ‘shoulder-barged’ elderly woman
An elderly woman has claimed in court that the widower of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick shoulder barged her while on an evening walk last year. ⌘ Read more

Police searching for gunman behind failed after-school hit
Police are throwing all their resources into the hunt for a gunman behind a failed hit on a father and his daughter outside a Sydney high school. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Coalition leaders rubbish backbencher’s suggestion of seat sharing deal with rising One Nation; Optus breached privacy rules in White Pages data bungle
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Manhunt ramps up in Melbourne for escaped prisoner
An escaped prisoner who fled custody after attending a funeral in Melbourne’s north-west could be in hiding somewhere in the city, police said. ⌘ Read more

Construction resumes on site of collapsed development as tower redesign revealed
Development in South Brisbane is booming, with work beginning on new tower next to Fish Lane as plans to completely transform the waterfront emerge. ⌘ Read more

Police hunt four men over two separate assaults in Melbourne
Police are looking for four men after two separate assaults on drivers in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

‘Blind eye to insidious behaviour’: Former top cop demands change to ‘unacceptable’ culture
Karen Webb commissioned the review into NSW Police culture which found that while there had been significant reform, toxic personalities and behaviours persisted. ⌘ Read more

Mum’s anguish after disabled child’s formula stolen
A Melbourne mum has issued an emotional plea for help after her disabled child’s nutritional formula was stolen. ⌘ Read more

Drivers hit by major IT outage at VicRoads
Victorian drivers have been hit by a major IT outage while trying to pay for services at VicRoads. ⌘ Read more

One Nation promises audit after PM questions donations
Pauline Hanson is promising a “forensic audit” to prove her donation drive is real, after the prime minister questioned its legitimacy. ⌘ Read more

NSW Police releases review into workplace behaviour
NSW Police has released an independent review into the force’s culture, following growing concerns about bullying and harmful behaviour within the workplace. ⌘ Read more

Australia left reeling at 3-0
Australia were left reeling at 3-0 against a rampant Bangladesh in Mirpur. ⌘ Read more

‘Snozzle’ at the ready: State-of-the-art fire station set for Sydney’s new airport
Firefighters are readying the new station and gigantic trucks for the first cargo flights late next month, followed by passenger aircraft three months later. ⌘ Read more

This helicopter dropped from the sky. A report says there was nothing wrong with it
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report into the fatal Western Queensland crash in April. ⌘ Read more

Australia left reeling at 3-0
Australia were left reeling at 3-0 against a rampant Bangladesh in Mirpur. ⌘ Read more

Celebrity Perth vet banned after fabricating debt, posing as lawyer
Dr Peter Ricci wrote letters to a club secretary pretending to be a legal representative, falsely accusing the woman of harassment, stalking and intimidation. ⌘ Read more

Melissa Caddick’s widower says police tricked him over alleged Vaucluse assault
Anthony Koletti is accused of shoulder barging a 73-year-old woman at a clifftop reserve in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more

How are bullied and burnt-out officers expected to keep people safe?
Rampant bullying and unaddressed trauma are leaving officers stressed out and psychologically injured, an independent review has revealed. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: One Nation continues to dominate political debate; Optus breached privacy rules in White Pages data bungle
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; One Nation continues to dominate political debate
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; JB Hi-Fi to refund 200 customers over misleading prices
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Experts demand inquest for Epstein survivor Giuffre
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ICAC Operation Navarra LIVE updates: Gail Connolly reappears as investigation into Parramatta Council continues
Connolly’s evidence last week ended in tears. She returns as the inquiry enters its fifth week. ⌘ Read more

Prisoner on the run after fleeing brother’s Melbourne funeral
Minutes after carrying his brother’s coffin to its final resting place, 47-year-old Orijol Rukaj evaded police detection and went on the run. ⌘ Read more

Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf hospitalised after Sydney arrest
The 42-year-old orchestrated large-scale cocaine trafficking in Sydney’s south-west, police allege. ⌘ Read more

Inglis cops fiery send-off
Australian captain Josh Inglis cops a send off after being dismissed against Bangladesh. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Chalmers launches most impassioned defence of budget yet
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Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf hospitalised after Sydney arrest
The 42-year-old orchestrated large-scale cocaine trafficking in Sydney’s south-west, police allege. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Bluey’s World pulls in half a million visitors
Brisbane can expect 19 more months of duck cake and keepy-uppy as the attraction announces an extension to 2028. ⌘ Read more

‘This is unacceptable’: Bullying, discrimination rife in NSW Police
A long-awaited review into the force’s culture has finally been released. Commissioner Mal Lanyon says bad behaviour by officers won’t be tolerated. ⌘ Read more

Gang rapist charged with alleged drug supply
Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf has been arrested and charged in Sydney’s south-west on allegations of drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf charged with 24 new offences
Mohammed Skaf was arrested and charged on Wednesday night over his alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Townsville mayor at centre of assault allegations at bar
The alleged assault took place at a bar on a picturesque tourism island and was reported to police days later. ⌘ Read more

How a planner and a protester bridged the gap to become friends
For decades, Sylvia Hrovatin and Jean Stuart worked on opposing sides of an ideological divide. Somehow, they stayed friends. ⌘ Read more

Ex Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly with her legal team attends the ICAC Parramatta
Council inquiry in Sydney June 5 2026. Video by Glenn Campbell / SMH ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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‘This is unacceptable’: Bullying, discrimination rife in NSW Police
A long-awaited review into the force’s culture has finally been released. Commissioner Mal Lanyon says bad behaviour by officers won’t be tolerated. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Mohammed Skaf arrested by NSW Police
Three people have been charged over alleged drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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ICAC Operation Navarra LIVE updates: Gail Connolly set to reappear as investigation into Parramatta Council continues
Connolly’s evidence last week ended in tears. She returns as the inquiry enters its fifth week. ⌘ Read more

Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf charged with 24 new offences
Mohammed Skaf was arrested and charged on Wednesday night over his alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
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Accused killer makes claim in police interview over missing beauty queen
Her body was never found, with the suspect shown photos of authorities excavating his front yard. ⌘ Read more

Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf charged with 24 new offences
Mohammed Skaf was arrested and charged on Wednesday night over his alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Trump threatens to hit Iran again
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Former detective says criminals have hit a new low
A former chief detective says the attempted shooting outside a Sydney school is a new low in criminal activity. ⌘ Read more

Gang rapist charged with alleged drug supply
Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf has been arrested and charged in Sydney’s south-west on allegations of drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Grandmother likely would have lived had Dr Reza Adib kept her in hospital: inquest
The Gold Coast woman died days after she was operated on by the prominent weight-loss surgeon, a coroner finding that her path to surgery was rushed. ⌘ Read more

Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf charged with 24 new offences
Mohammed Skaf was arrested and charged on Wednesday night over his alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Trump threatens to hit Iran again
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Security incident at Brisbane Supreme Court
The incident involving Malak O’Mari occurred outside the Brisbane District and Supreme Court building on May 25, 2026. ⌘ Read more

Protests outside Pauline Hanson event in Perth
Demonstrators have met Pauline Hanson at a sold-out Perth fundraiser overnight. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane slingshot attack charges
Four men have been charged over random alleged attacks involving slingshots in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Trump threatens to hit Iran again
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Do we love our iPhones more than children?
The smartphone is copping some of the blame for the declining global fertility rate. Here’s how having fewer children is shaping Australians and our future. ⌘ Read more

All three and four-year-olds to be screened for autism under Victoria’s NDIS alternative
The state government has unveiled its Thriving Kids model, for children with autism and developmental delays who are no longer supported by the NDIS. ⌘ Read more

A Woodside report promised thousands of Browse jobs. New analysis tells another story
Climate Integrity’s analysis claimed the commissioned report inflated the economic benefits of the project, including “cherry-picking” job figures while ignoring destruction elsewhere. ⌘ Read more

‘Busting out the dance moves’: Katter the life of the party in Melbourne
The member for Kennedy in Queensland was spotted in Melbourne – and dancing on social media – and naturally, we were curious. ⌘ Read more

Supreme Court knocks back sovereign citizen’s challenge to WA gun seizure in legal first
George Carey had his firearm seized by police during the raids across Perth and the metropolitan area late last year, after WA Police became concerned with a series of high-profile incidents over east. ⌘ Read more

$32m in work needed after Sydney metro opening risks disrupting commuters
Commuters face extra disruptions after the ribbon is cut on the final stage of the M1 if construction cannot be done during scheduled maintenance shutdowns. ⌘ Read more

‘Profound injustice’: 16 experts demand inquest for Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre
A rare intervention by some of Australia’s most prominent domestic violence experts warns it would be a “profound injustice” if potential systemic failures were not scrutinised. ⌘ Read more

The three words Tasma Walton would love to hear on her deathbed
The actor and writer, 52, has penned a novel based on a true story of an enslaved ancestor. ⌘ Read more

Chipping away at it: the artist with burning passion for ice sculpting
After 30 years, ice sculptor Kevin Kapusi Starow remains captivated by the way his works constantly change as they melt away. ⌘ Read more

The crusading club boss and his $1.7m side hustle
The gaming regulator is examining a Rooty Hill club’s decision to outsource a scoping study to its own CEO. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds of schools to roll out year 1 maths checks next term
The checks will become mandatory in all public primary schools from next year, but some principals warn it isn’t the best use of resources. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Thursday, June 11
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Pauline Hanson met by protesters at sold-out Perth fundraiser
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson arrived in north-east Perth to address a sold-out fundraiser but was met by protesters. ⌘ Read more

The devil outside
It’s getting looney on the Goldie. ⌘ Read more

Hanson met by protesters as she flies into Perth for sold-out sundowner
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has arrived in Perth to protests in the city’s east ahead of a sold-out sundowner on Wednesday evening. ⌘ Read more

‘I didn’t do it’ accused killer tells police after girlfriend’s disappearance
The Zumba instructor made the claim in a police interview after being shown photos of authorities excavating his front yard. ⌘ Read more

Four injured in drive-by slingshot attacks across inner-Brisbane
Four men have been arrested over the attacks, in which metal projectiles – possibly fishing sinkers – were fired from a car. ⌘ Read more

Selfish, spoiled, lonely … these only children have heard it all. But are the stereotypes true?
As Australia’s fertility rate falls, single-child families are on the rise. Most only children see no issue with that – but not all. ⌘ Read more

Aussie skipper rescues dog blown away on kayak
Australian skipper Jimmy Reid’s tourist boat joined the search when Bruce the dog was blown away by a sudden burst of wind. ⌘ Read more

Young pedestrian killed by garbage truck
A young pedestrian has been struck and killed by a garbage truck just metres from her home in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more

South Australian smelter thrown a lifeline
The Port Pirie smelter has again been thrown a lifeline to the tune of $105 million. ⌘ Read more

Accused arsonist makes bid for freedom
An accused arsonist who allegedly set himself alight while firebombing an Adelaide supermarket has made a bid for freedom. ⌘ Read more

More than 800 locals sign petition to cut off Joondalup councillors’ alcohol
Despite more than half of the Joondalup council members not drinking in the elected members lounge, residents still want the booze booted out of the council chambers. ⌘ Read more

Thousands farewell Neale Daniher
More than 5000 people have gathered to remember and thank footy legend, MND crusader and great Australian Neale Daniher. ⌘ Read more

Son of woman killed in crash speaks out after driver’s sentence
A young man whose mother was killed alongside four farm workers in a crash in Victoria’s north says the system is broken after the driver was jailed for just over five years. ⌘ Read more