Fresh snow marks the official opening of the Victorian ski season
Alpine resorts could not be happier with up to 19 centimetres of fresh snow recorded overnight — and more snow to come. ⌘ Read more

Trump and Musk must hold back or risk mutually assured destruction
The US president believes he is a world-class negotiator and deal-maker. He will now have to use the strong negotiating skills he claims to have to reach a ceasefire deal with tech billionaire Elon Musk. ⌘ Read more

North Korea rights capsized warship after failed launch
North Korea has raised a capsized warship and moored it at a pier in the north-eastern port of Chongjin, as it continues to repair the new vessel. Leader Kim Jong Un has described it as a significant asset for his nuclear-armed military. ⌘ Read more

Sean Combs’s sobbing ex-girlfriend testifies at trial
A woman who was dating Sean “Diddy” Combs at the time of his arrest last year has broken down in tears while giving evidence at his trial. ⌘ Read more

Plane crash, crocs and frocks all part of racetrack’s vibrant history
Colourful characters and local folklore keep this country racetrack alive after more than 125 years. ⌘ Read more

Swans looking to shed ‘rabble’ tag against Tigers at the ‘G
On the rebound from a heavy defeat to Adelaide, the out-of-form Sydney Swans face Richmond at the MCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Ange’s Spurs sacking the sad reality for awful league campaign
Ange Postecoglou flew into the Spurs job on a wing and a prayer, and surpassed expectations immediately. But longstanding structural issues and Postecoglou’s own pigheadedness ensured a reversion to Tottenham’s Spursy norm. ⌘ Read more

Community services buckling under demand for mental health support
Mental health support services in regional WA are in such short supply that severely unwell residents are turning to grassroots community service groups, which are struggling to cope with surging demand. ⌘ Read more

After a wild few days, Tasmanian voters are now being held in suspense
If the past few days in Tasmanian politics were a horror movie, this weekend is a thriller — filled with suspense and the knowledge that something unknown is just around the corner. ⌘ Read more

Thousands of meatballs and dolmades on menu at Greek GleNTi festival
Volunteers have banded together to prepare for Darwin’s largest multicultural festival, GleNTi, which celebrates Greek culture through food, dancing, music and plate smashing. ⌘ Read more

How Indigenous women are sparking cultural change in firefighting
When a family joined a rural Queensland fire brigade, some members didn’t welcome them. A decade on, they are leading a push for more cultural burning in sensitive landscapes. ⌘ Read more

Police to give update on missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop
Police say they have discovered what they believe to be human remains near the Good Night National Park near Gin Gin. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds gather in Perth for Eid al-Adha celebrations with prayer, food and reflection
Thousands of Muslims across Perth and Western Australia are coming together to celebrate the start of one of the biggest holidays on the Islamic calendar. ⌘ Read more

Road safety boss urges statewide e-scooter standards, not bans, after fatality
Commissioner Adrian Warner says technology that makes e-scooters safer could be rolled out, along with a new regulated category for more powerful devices. ⌘ Read more

WA’s dairy farmers on the brink amid ‘stagnant’ price rises
Dairy producers in the west are dismayed by processors’ latest farmgate pricing offers as they struggle to meet costs. ⌘ Read more

Drought devastates farming town desperate for rain relief
The effects of drought creep insidiously into every corner of a country Victorian community. ⌘ Read more

‘Broken’ families tell of anger and disappointment following Hillcrest verdict
The atmosphere in the Devonport Magistrates Court was tense as Magistrate Robert Webster announced Rosemary Gamble was not guilty in the only criminal case to come from the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy. ⌘ Read more

From celebrity hideaway to feral goats: What’s next for these island resorts?
Derelict Queensland island resorts that were once playgrounds for the rich and famous are facing a state government takeover, amid frustrations they have been used for land banking. ⌘ Read more

Cattle to wine grapes: Climate change forcing Tasmanian farmers to pivot
Longer dry spells and higher intensity rainfall when it does rain — farmers are adapting to changing climate patterns. ⌘ Read more

Events cop funding hit as Queensland council wields budget axe
A North Queensland council is slashing its contributions to volunteer-run events 12 months after raising rates and parking fees. ⌘ Read more

Outpouring of grief as police find remains in search for Pheobe Bishop
Floral tributes line the street as a community in mourning plans a candlelit vigil for 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, as police work to identify remains found in dense bushland. ⌘ Read more

The $10,000 per kilometre solution to roadkill
These fence posts are connected only by a sensor but advocates say they could reduce roadkill incidents by 90 per cent. ⌘ Read more

‘No privatisation’: Tasmanian government rules out asset sales
The Tasmanian Liberals have walked away from hopes to sell off some state-owned companies to pay down debt. ⌘ Read more

Tasmanian police find bodies in search for missing Queensland couple
Police have discovered a crashed car and what are believed to be the bodies of tourists Leannedra Kang and Takahiro Toya two days after the couple were due home in Queensland. ⌘ Read more

Robots roll out as grape growers struggle with disease, rising costs
Wine grape growers grappling with declining sales and rising expenses hope advancements in autonomous technology can help to safeguard the industry. ⌘ Read more

Film to fashion, how well do you know your pianos in pop culture?
They’re in films, cartoons, Olympic Games and even on red carpets. How many of these piano pop culture references do you know in our quiz? ⌘ Read more

Second machete incident sends Melbourne shopping centre into lockdown
A group of males armed with machetes have argued inside shopping centre in Melbourne’s west, prompting a police investigation. ⌘ Read more

Claims of intimidation, threats over big changes in tiny town
Nestled beside picturesque Macalister River, Victoria’s only privately owned town is a popular stop on the way to the high country. But Licola village operators say staff have been threatened over plans by management. ⌘ Read more

Erin Patterson’s week on the stand in her mushroom murder trial
The 50-year-old, who has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder, admitted several times she had used lies and exaggeration in the past. ⌘ Read more

Tobacconists struggling to get cover as insurers ‘turn off the tap’
An insurance broker says it has become “almost impossible” to find cover for stores that sell tobacco products after they’ve become a target for arson in the past year. ⌘ Read more

Sinner beats Djokovic to set up French Open final against Alcaraz
World number one Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final after defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets. ⌘ Read more

Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador returns to US to face criminal charges
US Attorney-General Pam Bondi says Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, has returned to the United States to face criminal charges. ⌘ Read more

Town of 80 buys old primary school for $1.10 and turns it into op shop
When Geranium Primary School was forced to close its doors due to dwindling enrolment numbers, it shut a century-old chapter for the tiny town. But then one former teacher with big dreams stepped in to her help her town blossom again. ⌘ Read more

‘Absolutely bonkers’: Spurs face backlash over Postecoglou sacking
Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to sack coach Ange Postecoglou sparks sympathy and outrage as the football world digests the news of the Australian’s departure from the English Premier League club. ⌘ Read more

Demand for Aussie beef outweighs Trump tariffs
The beef trade between Australia and the United States is currently a one-way street. That’s unlikely to change. ⌘ Read more

‘I had an experience that rocked my world’: Super Netball player Cara Koenen on violence against women
Australian Diamond and Super Netball player Cara Koenen had her existence rocked after becoming a victim of gendered violence. She lost confidence on court and struggled to sleep. She’s telling her story in the hope it’ll raise awareness of the major health and welfare issue in Australia. ⌘ Read more

Woman who lost money to fraud wants to look real estate agent ‘in the eye’
A retired nurse who lost money in a Byron Bay real estate fraud case vows to be in court when the agent is sentenced, after she was ordered to return to Australia from the United States. ⌘ Read more

Up to 500,000 Indians were displaced by a dam. Their story is now a play
India’s Narmada River was the lifeblood of countless farmers and villages until a dam project caused a massive ecological disaster. It’s now the subject of a new Australian play. ⌘ Read more

How Gaza has ‘lost a generation’ of students
Palestinian academics who fled Gaza after the war say a “generation of students” has been lost due to the conflict. ⌘ Read more

Australia has up to 80 tornadoes a year, but many go unseen
Most people associate tornadoes with the United States, but as many as 80 touch down in Australia each year. ⌘ Read more

As Russian planes burned, Putin’s military bloggers were ‘choking with hurt’
Vladimir Putin’s online army is normally supportive, but some accounts have been boldly outspoken and willing to question, even blame, the Russian establishment for not protecting the country’s prized strategic bomber fleet. ⌘ Read more

Labor to change law after mother’s paid parental leave was cancelled when baby died
The federal government has promised to close the loophole that allowed employers to cancel paid parental leave after a stillbirth or early infant death. ⌘ Read more

Trump shuns call with Musk and considers selling Tesla
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are at loggerheads over the US president’s major tax and spending bill, which the tech billionaire believes will load America with unsustainable debt. ⌘ Read more

My emergency doctor friend watched The Pitt and said it could be set in Australia
If you have had the unfortunate need to turn up to an emergency department, I hope that it is not because in Australia in 2025, you can’t afford to go anywhere else. ⌘ Read more

‘We must innovate faster’: Housing Minister Clare O’Neil rails against red tape
In a frank interview with the ABC, Housing Minister Clare O’Neil declared that Australia has made it “uneconomic” to build homes. ⌘ Read more

Australians could enjoy an upside from US economic policy uncertainty
It’s a rocky road for global financial markets and most are treading very carefully. ⌘ Read more

China’s falling birth rate meets a #boysober dating revolution
Across China, a growing number of young heterosexual women are fed up with traditional pressures around marriage and sexism and choosing to stay single. ⌘ Read more

Dr Martens goes from punk beginnings to clinging on
Dr Martens, known for its punk roots, released its financial forecast on Friday amid concerns the brand may be on the brink. ⌘ Read more

Australian navy ship accidentally blocks internet and radio in NZ
The Department of Defence has acknowledged that HMAS Canberra accidentally took out a number of wireless internet and radio services across New Zealand this week, during a visit to celebrate Canberra and Wellington’s sister city relationship. ⌘ Read more

Ange Postecoglou sacked as Tottenham manager two weeks after Europa win
Ange Postecoglou is sacked as manager of English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, just two weeks after he delivered the north London club its first silverware in 17 years. ⌘ Read more

Accused Australian drug smuggler’s family wants a ‘just outcome’
In a short statement given to media on Friday, Stephanie Ahchee thanked Indonesian authorities for their “professionalism and impartiality”. ⌘ Read more

Robert Pether ‘unrecognisable’ after release from Iraqi prison, wife says
The Australian engineer spent four years languishing behind bars before being released on bail late on Thursday night, along with an Egyptian colleague. ⌘ Read more

US-backed Gaza aid group closes all distribution sites after shootings
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which last week started handing out meals to hungry Palestinians inside the war-shattered Gaza Strip, said the sites would be reopened, but did not provide a date. ⌘ Read more

Live: Crows test flag credentials against Lions at Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide Crows face a big test of the potential for their 2025 season, as they take on the defending premiers Brisbane Lions in a Friday night blockbuster at Adelaide Oval. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more

Opetaia, Huni set for a Sunday special on opposite sides of the world
He’s an unbackable favourite to defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world title straps but Aussie boxing star Jai Opetaia respects Italian Claudio Squeo. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Police say remains found in search for Pheobe Bishop
Police say they have found what is believed to be human remains in the search for missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop. ⌘ Read more

Climate activists fined $10k each after Woodside stench gas media stunt
Three climate activists who planned to release stench gas in an attempt to cause the evacuation of a Woodside annual general meeting in Perth’s CBD have been fined $10,000 each. ⌘ Read more

Woman will never walk again after partner shot her through garage ceiling
In 2023, a shot fired by Kamal El Jamal went through the garage ceiling, the floorboards of the above bedroom and through the mattress before hitting his partner who was laying on the bed. ⌘ Read more

Anger as major renewable projects in Victoria get the green light
Permits for two renewable energy projects in regional Victoria have been approved despite community opposition. ⌘ Read more

Victoria’s drought taskforce meets as farmers reach desperation point
The Victorian government’s newly minted drought response taskforce meets for the first time, in the midst of mounting desperation from farmers struggling in the big dry. ⌘ Read more

Retirement village residents facing 800pc rate hike accuse mayor of spying
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden is under fire for saying she had conducted online checks on retirement village residents opposed to a controversial change that will see huge council rate hikes. ⌘ Read more

‘Clown show’: Australia reacts to Tasmanian political mess
The toppling of Tasmania’s premier has drawn strong reactions from across Australia. Some are calling it a “fiasco” while others say the turmoil has turned the state into the nation’s “laughing stock”. ⌘ Read more

Queensland treasurer draws ‘line in sand’ on CopperString funding
The Queensland treasurer says private investment is key to delivering the multi-billion-dollar energy transmission project, CopperString 2032. ⌘ Read more

Live: NRL greats in the running for Kangaroos coach as Meninga joins Bears
Brad Fittler and Cameron Smith have emerged as the front-runners to replace Mal Meninga as the coach of the national men’s team just a few months before the Ashes tour of England. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

$384m contingency to keep Whyalla steelworks afloat
The South Australian government has set aside another $384 million to keep the Whyalla steelworks running next financial year — doubling the amount already allocated to keep the plant operating during administration. ⌘ Read more

Father may lose sight in eye after son threw acid on him, court told
A man remains behind bars after appearing in court accused of throwing acid in his father’s face. ⌘ Read more

‘No remorse’: Canberra man jailed for stealthing rape of sex worker
Canberra man Aleksandar Ivanovski, found guilty of rape after he covertly removed his condom during an encounter with a sex worker, is sentenced to two-and-a-half years’ jail by the ACT Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more

Teacher accused of sex with boy, 15, granted bail due to pregnancy
High school teacher Karly Rae, 36, has been released from custody after telling a NSW court she stands a high risk of developing complications during her pregnancy. ⌘ Read more

What success has taught Chloé Hayden about priorities
The Heartbreak High actor and disability advocate shares how she is learning to rest and make room for what she loves beyond work. ⌘ Read more

‘We need justice’: Kumanjayi White remembered at Alice Springs vigil
Relatives and friends of Kumanjayi White along with members of the Alice Springs community have come together to mourn and demand “justice”, 10 days on from the young Warlpiri man’s death. ⌘ Read more

Two Queensland tourists thought to be missing in Tasmania
The two Queenslanders were due to leave Tasmania on Wednesday, but didn’t board their flight home to Brisbane. ⌘ Read more

Four killed and 20 injured in Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv
Russia has mounted an intense and sustained barrage on the Ukrainian capital following Kyiv’s most audacious attack on its neighbour since the war began. ⌘ Read more

Knights NRL player told in trolling message ‘I will end your life’
Knights winger James Schiller allegedly received multiple messages on social media threatening physical harm during last night’s NRL game against Manly. ⌘ Read more

Perth community divided over Swan River electric ferry plan
As the WA government attempts to create “Metronet on the Swan” using electric ferries, campaigners want the Matilda Bay terminal moved south. ⌘ Read more

Alleged Christmas Island meth in mince mastermind faces court
A 50-year-old Cannington man has faced court over an alleged attempt to smuggle methamphetamine to the remote territory off Western Australia in an esky. ⌘ Read more

Cynthia Erivo on what to expect from Wicked: For Good
Cynthia Erivo tells the ABC she’s excited for fans to see the second Wicked film, which is due out later this year. ⌘ Read more

Nineteen people charged with 271 offences after major Qld drugs sweep
Nineteen people are charged with offences related to the alleged supply of supply of cocaine, methylamphetamine, MDMA, cannabis and heroin throughout Queensland. ⌘ Read more

Gold Coast residents slugged one-off $10 payment for cyclone clean-up
Households on the Gold Coast have been hit with a special levy in their rates to cover the $50 million cost of recovering from the natural disaster in the city’s budget. ⌘ Read more

Workers keeping holiday town afloat say they can’t afford to live there
Some council workers in the holiday destination of Noosa say they cannot afford to live and are calling for a pay rise. ⌘ Read more

Pacers stun Thunder in NBA Finals opener despite leading for only 0.3 seconds
Indiana completes another epic playoff comeback by stunning the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, with Tyrese Haliburton the hero for the Pacers once again. ⌘ Read more

Josh Papalii is making Raiders history but his greatest day may be yet to come
Josh Papalii was a Raiders legend long before he broke the club’s all-time appearances record but his greatest place in Canberra history may yet be unwritten. ⌘ Read more

Erin Patterson asked why she didn’t raise alarm about foraged mushrooms
Erin Patterson didn’t tell a “single person” that she may have accidentally added foraged mushrooms to a lunch that eventually killed three of her relatives, her murder trial has heard. ⌘ Read more

Driver pleads guilty to Cowra minibus crash offences that led to 84yo’s death
A Cowra man has pleaded guilty to half a dozen offences relating to a fatal 2023 crash in which an elderly man died after he was ejected from a minibus. ⌘ Read more

David and Margaret honoured with Walk of Fame star
Plus remembering queer literature icon Edmund White and Baby Reindeer’s creator is headed to Australia for a TV industry summit. ⌘ Read more

Crash-landed and salvaged from the jungle, WWII bomber returns home
Eight decades after it was last in the sky, and four since it was taken from the Papua New Guinean jungle, a restored World War II bomber returns to Port Moresby from Queensland. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk says Donald Trump is in the Epstein files — here’s the background
The bromance between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk blown up with an unsubstantiated accusation about the Epstein files. Here’s what to know. ⌘ Read more

Mother accused of being responsible for sons’ drowning deaths gets bail
Earlier this week Leeanne Eatts successfully overturned her convictions in the Court of Appeal and was awarded a new trial. ⌘ Read more

Scratchie scam offering $US240,000 prize ‘too good to be true’
Consumer Protection WA warns of an escalation in scratchie scams with 110 reports over the past year and five West Australians falling victim to $30,550 in losses. ⌘ Read more

A black eye and online barbs: How the Musk-Trump relationship turned ugly
A relationship that started when one man was shot on live TV ends with a black eye and online insults  — here’s how the Trump-Musk partnership reached its ugliest turn. ⌘ Read more

Australian Robert Pether released from Iraqi prison
The UN says there is evidence the Australian engineer was tortured as he spent more than four years in an Iraqi jail. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Chris Dawson loses appeal over unlawful sexual activity with student conviction
The former Sydney teacher has lost his appeal against a conviction for unlawful sexual activity with a student in the 1980s. ⌘ Read more

No-confidence motion passed on Premier Rockliff. What happens next?
If you’ve missed the past few days, Tasmania could be headed for a fourth election in just seven years, after a successful no-confidence motion in Premier Jeremy Rockliff passed on Thursday. ⌘ Read more

Perth Bears appoint rugby league Immortal Meninga as foundation coach
Mal Meninga is named as the Perth Bears foundation coach in the lead-up to their debut NRL season in 2027. ⌘ Read more

Business fined for providing farm workers without labour hire licence
A regional Victorian horticulture company and two individuals have been fined $255k for breaching labour laws. ⌘ Read more

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman buy Australian sailing team
Hollywood co-stars and close friends Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are new co-owners of Australia’s SailGP team. ⌘ Read more

Live: Verdict in Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy criminal case
The verdict is being handed down in the criminal case related to the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy that killed six Tasmanian schoolchildren in 2021. ⌘ Read more

Sale of small-town IGA sparks fears of duopoly and grocery price hikes
Corporate records show there are now connections between all three of Esperance’s small supermarkets, and residents are worried the price of groceries will rise. ⌘ Read more

Police allege murdered Queensland teen’s body was moved multiple times
James Wood, 34, and Tanika Bromley, 33, are both facing one count each of murder, and two counts each of interfering with a corpse. ⌘ Read more

Australia could bargain over partial US beef ban in Trump tariff talks
A government source says beef is being positioned as a bargaining chip to help reset trade ties after the US imposed harsh tariffs on Australian exports. ⌘ Read more

Five quick hits: Behich puts Australia closer to World Cup qualification
Tony Popovic chooses substance over sparkle, Socceroos lack imagination in attack, and Aziz Behich provides an improbable wonder goal. These are five quick hits from Australia’s dramatic 1-0 defeat of Japan. ⌘ Read more