Fox looks ahead after mixed fortunes at the opening canoe slalom World Cup
Jessica Fox doesn’t add to her victory in the C1 on the final day of action at the opening canoe slalom World Cup. ⌘ Read more

Man rescued from silo filled with fertiliser in rural Queensland
Emergency crews used buckets to remove fertiliser from the silo during the rescue operation. ⌘ Read more

WA’s $2.5m to bring AFL games to state put to test with regional debut
AFL fans set a crowd record at Bunbury for the AFL’s first regional Western Australian game and one of two North Melbourne home games in the state. ⌘ Read more

Homicide squad called in after man shot dead in Wagga Wagga
Police call for information from the public after a man dies in an early-morning shooting at Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina region. ⌘ Read more

Inquest for woman who died after fall from moving car on Bruce Highway
Queensland’s Attorney-General says Courtney Anderson’s family provided new information and shared their concerns that the case was not fully investigated. ⌘ Read more

Indigenous employment rules dropped from two-thirds of Commonwealth contracts
Indigenous employment rules have been dropped in two-thirds of Commonwealth contracts, meaning $70 billion worth of contracts did not have to hire a minimum number of Indigenous people or use Indigenous businesses. ⌘ Read more

Police investigate after fan dies during Nations League final in Munich
A fan died after falling from the stands during Portugal’s victory over Spain in the Nations League final. ⌘ Read more

Sarah Snook wins Tony award for lead performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Australian actor Sarah Snook has won the Tony award for Best Leading Actress in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Gray, with fellow Australian Marg Horwell also taking home a Tony for Costume Design. ⌘ Read more

Three easy-to-grow plants that look after themselves
At 96, gardener Patricia Bate needs plants that are low maintenance. ⌘ Read more

Four Qld men extradited from NSW over ‘vicious’ alleged home invasion
Police extradite four men from NSW to Queensland who allegedly threatened a couple and demanded money during a home invasion on the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Israeli army ‘boards’ Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s Gaza-bound ship, group says
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says the Israeli military has “boarded” the Gaza-bound charity ship the Madleen, after the Israeli foreign ministry earlier said it had told the ship to change course. ⌘ Read more

‘Buy a generator’, power provider tells WA hotel angry at blackouts
The owners of Bremer Bay Resort say Western Power told them purchasing a diesel generator was the only way to avoid the outages plaguing the small community. ⌘ Read more

More than 40 drink drivers caught each day on average in Queensland
Police have undertaken more than 700,000 breath tests across the state since January, and are on track to conduct more than 2 million tests in a year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. ⌘ Read more

How creative writing can aid healing process to create happy ending
The therapeutic benefits of writing can go far beyond the stereotypical journalling exercise. These writers share their stories. ⌘ Read more

Queensland to review social housing after finding couple making $200k
The state government claims there are some recipients earning well above the income limit that determines who is eligible for social housing. ⌘ Read more

Scientists breed coral from ‘hot’ and ‘cool’ parents to stop bleaching
After one generation of breeding, scientists say they have been able to double the heat tolerance of Ningaloo Reef coral. ⌘ Read more

‘Treacherous’ rescue continues for people stuck in snow on Mt Hotham
Half a dozen people remain stuck in their vehicles after heavy snow caught travellers unaware in Victoria’s alpine region. ⌘ Read more

Surfing priest saves swimmers at iconic WA beach
A Catholic priest and bravery award recipient rescues a father and son who were struggling to swim at Cable Beach in Western Australia’s north. ⌘ Read more

‘The invisible city’: Enrico Taglietti’s vision for Canberra
Enrico Taglietti came to Canberra in the late 1960s when the capital was a blank canvas. Decades later his buildings are a central part of the city’s soul, with an exhibition offering an insight into the architect’s world. ⌘ Read more

Giant dinosaur impulse buy becomes SA town’s mascot
An unexpected online auction buy lands an 8-metre-long, 3m-high dinosaur in a Milang front yard, bringing smiles and new visitors to the struggling town. ⌘ Read more

Woman forced to become a ‘reproductive refugee’ to legally undergo IVF
Four years after freezing her eggs for the future option of motherhood, Jane was shocked to find she could not use them to access IVF in WA — sending her on an expensive and lonely interstate mission. ⌘ Read more

Live: LA protests extend to third day as Trump condemns ‘violent people’
Scattered protests continue around Los Angeles for the third day, with the National Guard called in by the president. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Coffee prices up to $12 needed to make industry viable, supplier says
US tariffs and supply issues are creating uncertainty for an already strained coffee market, and roasters say it’s only a matter of time before Australians will pay more for their brew. ⌘ Read more

Victoria is in the grip of drought, but what’s different about this one?
Victorian Country Hour host Warwick Long reflects on how farmers focus on mental health, modern farming practices and climate change preparation. ⌘ Read more

Expansion of newborn heel-prick screening hopes to pick up rare conditions
Researchers in Adelaide are looking to expand newborn heel-prick screening to help identify up to 600 additional genetic conditions early. ⌘ Read more

An inter-school, all-boys debate is the setting for this queer satire
From independent theatre La Mama to off-Broadway, queer satire Trophy Boys has taken off with its exploration of misogyny and masculinity, through drag and debating. ⌘ Read more

Queensland braces for cold snap with below-average temperatures and frost
The Sunshine State is set for a cool wintry week with temperatures forecast to be below average from Tuesday. ⌘ Read more

Private mental hospital closure in Brisbane ‘just the tip of the iceberg’
The private hospitals association blames the facility’s shut down and the potential closure of others on health insurers, but a representative for insurers rejects the accusation and says how we fund mental health must change. ⌘ Read more

‘Direct harm’: Senior doctors blow whistle on hospital that ignored vital warnings for patients
Doctors at the troubled Northern Beaches Hospital say they warned management about understaffing and inadequate equipment before the facility even opened. ⌘ Read more

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has beat Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the French Open final, retaining the title for a second straight year. ⌘ Read more

Thousands of Australians receiving ECT without consent every year
Last year, more than 1,700 orders for involuntary electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) were approved by tribunals in Australia. Advocacy groups say clinicians need to be better informed. ⌘ Read more

It isn’t actually the King’s birthday — but do you know when it is?
It’s a public holiday for most of the country today as states and territories mark the King’s Birthday. See how much you know about Charles with our quiz. ⌘ Read more

Why Brumbies can beat Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific semis
Defeating the Chiefs in Hamilton is always a tough ask, but it’s not mission impossible for the ACT Brumbies in next Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific semifinal. ⌘ Read more

The billion-dollar business built on bloodshed: Inside the UFC machine
Beneath the profitable success story of the UFC lies a hidden reality: many athletes who have dedicated their careers to the sport are struggling and are unable to fight back. ⌘ Read more

From Hollywood heavyweights to community advocates: King’s honours announced
Some 830 Australians will be recognised as part of the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours on Monday, including film director Baz Luhrmann and his frequent collaborator Catherine Martin, an award-winning costume, production and set designer. ⌘ Read more

Morrison receives Australia’s highest honour for leadership during crisis
The 30th prime minister has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for his “eminent service” to the country and direction during the COVID pandemic. ⌘ Read more

Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, criticises nationalism at Sunday mass
Pope Leo criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements around the globe on Sunday, calling them “unfortunate” — without naming a specific country or national leader. ⌘ Read more

Colombian senator fighting for life after being shot in head at rally
A potential presidential contender, Miguel Uribe Turbay was rushed to hospital after being shot twice in the head during a rally in Bogota. ⌘ Read more

Perth rallies against Indigenous deaths in custody in third day of protests
Perth rally organiser and Indigenous elder Hedley Hayward said the community was standing alongside the rest of the country in demanding justice for Aboriginal people who had died in police custody. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds gather in Gin Gin at vigil for Pheobe Bishop
The mother of Queensland teen Pheobe Bishop, who police believe has been murdered, spoke at a vigil with hundreds of people. ⌘ Read more

Live: Justis Huni KO fallout continues ahead of Opetaia’s Gold Coast world title fight
World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is back in action in Australian soil, looking to defend his IBF and The Ring titles against unbeaten Italian Claudo Squeo. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Thirteen people rescued on Mount Hotham as cars trapped in heavy snowfall
More than a dozen people have been rescued from Victoria’s Mount Hotham, after several cars became stuck about 10:30pm last night due to heavy snowfall. ⌘ Read more

How women have used the piano to push social boundaries for centuries
This year’s audience poll of Australia’s favourite classical music features the most music by women ever, thanks to their centuries-long connection with the piano. ⌘ Read more

‘Distressed’ whale entangled in rope, trailing a buoy spotted off Sydney
The adult humpback whale, first spotted on Saturday, is travelling in the opposite direction to what it should be during the official whale migration season. ⌘ Read more

Why riots erupted in LA after immigration raids, and what happened next
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have sparked riots across Los Angeles, leading to the National Guard being called in. Here’s a recap of events. ⌘ Read more

Chalmers nears career-best form after contemplating retirement
Six months after thinking he would never race again, Kyle Chalmers is taking the biggest gamble of his fabled swimming career. ⌘ Read more

Drivers nabbed way over limit in Victoria-wide King’s Birthday road blitz
Nearly a third of drivers booked during a major policing operation in Melbourne this weekend have allegedly blown more than double the limit. ⌘ Read more

Four rescued by helicopter from Hoskyn Island after boat begins to sink
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it detected a distress beacon from the recreational boat near the remote island about 4:30am. ⌘ Read more

Live: Kangaroos host Eagles in lucrative $1 million WA home game
North Melbourne and West Coast face off in Bunbury in a rare home game in Perth. Later, Carlton faces Essendon in a blockbuster at the MCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

SA Police has welfare concerns for three children missing for weeks
South Australian police are calling for information about three children under the age of three who were last seen more than two weeks ago. They are believed to be with a woman known to them. ⌘ Read more

A trauma bond is actually abuse. Here’s how to recognise it
Experts say there are some key signs of a trauma bond in a relationship. ⌘ Read more

Girl, 15, dies after 4WD carrying six teens rolls in WA’s South West
A 15-year-old girl has died after a four-wheel drive carrying six teenagers rolled several times near Harvey in WA’s South West on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more

GFG puts Whyalla port company into administration after ‘severe impact’ on revenue
GFG Alliance has placed its subsidiary company which formerly operated the Whyalla port into administration, saying it was left with no other option after the state government intervened in an ownership dispute over the facility. ⌘ Read more

Live: Top spot within reach as Raiders take on Rabbitohs
Canberra can take top spot on the NRL ladder with a win over the Rabbitohs this afternoon. Later, Jarome Luai faces the Panthers for the first time as a Tiger. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Bridget Archer to attempt immediate return to politics as election looms
Well known for crossing the floor during her two terms in federal parliament, former Liberal Bass MP Bridget Archer will seek a return to politics. She says she will seek preselection to run for the Tasmanian Liberals in a state election, which is yet to be called. ⌘ Read more

Hazlewood says he is bowling better than ever ahead of WTC final
Buoyed by an outstanding IPL, Australia quick Josh Hazlewood feels he is bowling better than at any point in his decorated career. ⌘ Read more

Coalition sticks to defence spending pledge but won’t say how it’ll pay for it
The Coalition remains committed to its defence spending target of 3 per cent of gross domestic product by the end of the decade, as Shadow Finance Minister James Paterson suggested the opposition would be open to considering broader tax reform. ⌘ Read more

Perth’s first east-west rail connection opens after 18 months of disruption
The Thornlie-Cockburn link and adjacent rail elevation in Perth’s south-east is part of WA Labor’s flagship infrastructure project Metronet. ⌘ Read more

Cancer diagnosis prompts WA man to build a floating caravan
A cancer diagnosis led Peter Luck to build a houseboat that he and his wife are now touring the waterways of Australia in. ⌘ Read more

White House sends National Guard to protests against LA immigration raid
Street protests erupt in Los Angeles, the United States’ second-largest city, after sweeping immigration raids by ICE agents. ⌘ Read more

David Attenborough tells Prince Williams of ‘unspeakable’ human impact on oceans
The 99-year-old documentarian tells the heir to the British throne he hopes his latest film helps create awareness about the state of destruction in underwater environments. ⌘ Read more

‘Not giving it up for anything’: Tasmanian Labor leader firm on stadium
The leaders of both of Tasmania’s major political parties double down on their support for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium as an early election appears likely. ⌘ Read more

How a group of rice growers funded and built their own mill
Rice farmers have opened a $10 million mill, breaking a century-long monopoly and positioning themselves to process and sell different varieties. ⌘ Read more

“She didn’t want to leave’: Program to help people using libraries as safe spaces
A Perth library trials a social worker program after noticing an increase in people using libraries as a safe space. ⌘ Read more

The premier says WA is helping to reduce global emissions. Is there truth to this?
The WA government claims gas produced in WA is needed to help other nations steer clear of coal and decarbonise after the approval of a 40-year extension to the North West Shelf Karratha project. ⌘ Read more

‘Fringing reef’ proposed to save Surfers Paradise from future cyclones
The Gold Coast’s “A-Line” rock wall is the last of defence for nearby properties, and high tides keep crashing against it. ⌘ Read more

Aussie Huni handed shock KO in UK showdown
Australian heavyweight Justis Huni’s valiant bid for the WBA interim world title ends in a devastating 10th-round knockout against rising English star Fabio Wardley. ⌘ Read more

Pixie-Rose only lived for three weeks, but she taught her mum about life
A Queensland mother has written a book to help grieving families after navigating her own agonising loss following the death of her baby girl. ⌘ Read more

Live: The Classic 100: Piano countdown has begun but who will be #1?
Tens of thousands of Australians have cast their votes in the 2025 Classic 100: Piano. Join us as we countdown to #1. ⌘ Read more

‘Legend forever’: Spurs skipper pens emotional tribute to sacked Postecoglou
In the wake of Ange Postecoglou’s sacking, Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min describes working with the Australian as an “incredible privilege”. ⌘ Read more

Man accused of flashing and assaulting 12-year-old girl released on bail
A 47-year-old man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a 12-year-old girl in a public place in north Canberra is free on bail. ⌘ Read more

Snake bite victims urged to seek help regardless of what type they think it is
A coroner this week has been looking into whether there should be more education about snake bites after 11-year-old Tristian Frahm died when he didn’t get medical assistance. ⌘ Read more

‘Fit, healthy’ 13-year-old’s family rocked by rare cancer diagnosis
Kobi Jones was at football training when he started to experience chest pain. Not long after that he was being treated for a type of cancer all but unheard of in people of his age. ⌘ Read more

Heritage honour for ships sunk in Battle of the Coral Sea
The federal government recognises three American ships sunk by Japanese torpedoes in 1942 killing more than 600 men as having national historical significance. ⌘ Read more

Calls to change Tasmania’s ‘unfair’ surrogacy law
Meagan White says surrogacy was her only option to become a mother. Her own mother stepped in as surrogate twice. But others aren’t so fortunate, and some say Tasmanian surrogacy law places unfair restrictions on those who choose surrogacy. ⌘ Read more

Why you’re seeing new grape varieties at the supermarket
Cotton Candy, Fire Crush, and Midnight Beauty are among a variety of new grapes making their way into Australian supermarkets as growers race to keep up with consumer demand. ⌘ Read more

Leanne Castley’s plea to outlaw coercive control is painfully personal
The Canberra Liberals leader says coercive control stripped power, freedom and independence from the two women closest to her. ⌘ Read more

Fox tames ‘tricky’ course to win World Cup canoe gold in Spain
Despite experiencing disappointment earlier in La Seu, Australia’s three-time Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox bounces back win the C1 final at the latest World Cup stage. ⌘ Read more

Man survives fight with stressed roo by throwing ‘backward elbows’
Don James is the “talk of the town” after his extraordinary fight with a kangaroo, and learns a valuable lesson about how stressed animals can react after significant disruption to their habitats. ⌘ Read more

Queensland shark control plan goes against government commissioned advice
The KPMG report stresses that while “traditional measures” are still required, the program needs to transition away from “environmentally harmful practices”, such as drumlines and mesh nets. ⌘ Read more

Victoria’s Liberals struggles with compromise as infighting continues
So much of politics is the art of compromise. It’s an art form the Victorian Liberals are unwilling to practice as the party once again rips itself apart over the fate of former leader John Pesutto. ⌘ Read more

More farmers seek mental health support as drought a ‘daily rollercoaster’
A clinical psychologist warns that winter rain will not “wash away the worries” caused by severe drought across southern Australia. ⌘ Read more

Three Scottish brothers near halfway in world record rowing attempt
Lachlan, Ewan and Jamie Maclean have almost reached the halfway point in their 14,000-kilometre journey across the Pacific Ocean. ⌘ Read more

Russian drone and missile strike hits major Ukraine city, dimming peace hopes
Two waves of Russian attacks targeting the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill at least four, injuring more, as hopes of peace dim. ⌘ Read more

‘Every cell, every organ’: The rising health issue affecting 40 per cent of Australians
“Are you losing sleep tonight, like I am?” They’re not just the lyrics to a country music heartbreaker but a question Australians should be asking each other to avoid some major health issues. ⌘ Read more

Gauff dedicates French Open win to ‘Americans who look like me’
Coco Gauff continues a spectacular season for American women at the grand slams, battling from a set down to topple world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final. ⌘ Read more

Trump loves Alaska oil plans but critics urge him to ‘think, baby, think’
The US president plans to open up fossil fuel extraction in the Alaskan wilderness but big oil and gas have not exactly been champing at the bit. ⌘ Read more

Tonga remains a strict keeper of the Sabbath — but some say not strict enough
Tonga is so serious about the Sabbath that it banned most Sunday trading. Now the king and police are urging people to keep the day holy. ⌘ Read more

Ahmad relies on a soup kitchen for food and goes to school in a tent
With many of Gaza’s schools damaged, destroyed or turned into shelters, makeshift classrooms have been set up in tents for the few children who can continue their education amidst the ongoing war. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk deletes post claiming Donald Trump is ‘in the Epstein files’
Elon Musk initially doubled down on the claim, writing “the truth will come out” in a follow-up post — but he appeared to have deleted both tweets by Saturday morning. ⌘ Read more

Russia accuses Ukraine of postponing exchange of prisoners and soldiers’ bodies
Russia says 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers were ready in refrigerated containers at the exchange point, but no Ukrainian officials arrived to take them. ⌘ Read more

SA ambulance ramping rising again, prompting ‘grave concerns’ for winter
Ambulance ramping hours in South Australia rose to their third-highest level on record in May, with the latest surge prompting concerns about a long winter ahead. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Israel retrieves body of Thai hostage kidnapped during October 7 attacks
Nattapong Pinta was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz and killed in captivity near the start of the war, according to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ⌘ Read more

Police appeal for help after alleged hit-run that broke pedestrian’s legs
Police are seeking assistance after a Chinese national on holiday in Melbourne was struck in an alleged hit-run and left with two broken legs. ⌘ Read more

Jai Opetaia hunting another win to earn potential Las Vegas pay-off
The two-way respect earned in an evening with Terence Crawford could pay off in the form of a Las Vegas stadium unification blockbuster for the 29-year-old Australian. ⌘ Read more

The jury is out in Weinstein’s retrial. Here’s how the case unfolded
Jurors are deliberating after hearing six weeks of evidence in the New York retrial of Harvey Weinstein. Here’s how it unfolded. ⌘ Read more

Live: Star Bronco dropped for derby due to ‘standards and expectations’
Selwyn Cobbo is cut from the Brisbane Broncos’ line-up to face the Titans tonight, as the Sharks face off against the Warriors. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

‘We ask for justice’: Hundreds rally in Brisbane over death of Kumanjayi White
Mr White died last Tuesday after he was restrained by off-duty officers on the floor of a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more

‘Straight up sore loser’: Biles calls out former swimmer for trans stance
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has called former US college swimmer Riley Gaines “sick” for mocking a social media post about a high school softball team with a trans player. ⌘ Read more

How Aldi sails ‘close to the wind’ on branding and packaging
It’s no secret that Aldi sells products visually similar to those of its well-established competitors. But using Australian courts to force the retailer to change its ways is no easy task. ⌘ Read more