Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Changes to NDIS will ‘push more families into crisis’, says former senator
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WA news LIVE: ABS data reveals WA leading the nation for rising home values
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High-powered gangland weapons leave cops on edge after funeral shooting
A semi-automatic rifle attack in Sydney’s west showed the underworld is willing to deploy military-grade weaponry against enemies in broad daylight. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
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Seeking sanctuary: Why Chapel Street is a hovel for Melbourne’s most vulnerable
In a warm cafe on Chapel Street, Elene has found sanctuary away from the drugs and chaos. The trouble is, she has to go home. ⌘ Read more

The CCTV images that helped sink a Sydney hostel’s rooftop visions
Residents of two high-end Sydney apartment blocks say they have spent years pleading for a decent night’s sleep. Now they’ve clocked up a significant victory. ⌘ Read more

Was Australia’s teen social media ban effective?
It’s been six months since Australia’s teen social media ban came into effect, but is it working? ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
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WA news LIVE: Albany residents divided on shark cull proposal after fatal attack
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Stokes investigated over nightclub incident
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated over a “nightclub incident”. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
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Major parties swap blame for One Nation’s rise
Labor Minister Murray Watt and Liberal MP Ted O’Brien have accused each other’s party of fuelling the rise of One Nation. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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Man charged with murder after alleged fight at pub in Melbourne’s west
A man will face court charged with murder after a 25-year-old South Yarra man was found dead behind a pub over the weekend. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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‘Desperately unfair’ VCE calculator shortcuts to be banned for exams
The exam authority has moved to crack down on the advanced functions of some calculators from 2027, but some say they haven’t gone far enough. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
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Warning of further fuel price rises
Rising global oil prices are forecast to drive up the price of petrol again. ⌘ Read more

Australian stabbing suspect faces court in Greece
A man wanted in connection with a 1999 Sydney stabbing death faces court in Greece today. ⌘ Read more

Strikes between Iran and Israel halted
Strikes between Israel and Iran appear on hold after calls by Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane drug trafficking charges
Police have charged 16 people over allegedly trafficking meth in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more

‘Really urgent’: Teen vaccine rates tumble, leaving cancer elimination in doubt
Australia’s ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 is under threat amid a worrying decline in HPV vaccinations across the country. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane River to get spectacular fountain and light display at South Bank
The display is one of the highlights of Brisbane Festival, which has announced its full line-up of concerts, theatre, exhibitions and open-air spectacles. ⌘ Read more

Topiary kangaroo brings touch of Oz to Baillieu society wedding
What is arguably Melbourne’s society wedding of the year has taken place in Missouri with Aussies flying in to see a member of the Baillieu family tie the knot in style ⌘ Read more

What 26 years of data says about the typical domestic violence killer
The statistics provide a unique profile of a domestic violence killer in NSW as the state’s top coroner warned the “wicked and complex problem” was a persistent driver of homicide. ⌘ Read more

Secret chart that reveals target date for Sydney metro line’s opening
The final stage of the M1 metro line cannot go live soon enough for commuters who have been catching replacement buses for the past two years. ⌘ Read more

The Chinese president has arrived in North Korea. The world is watching
Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong-un. Much hinges on this. ⌘ Read more

The Perth councils with the highest-paid CEOs
Seven of Perth’s council bosses are paid more than Premier Roger Cook. ⌘ Read more

Hospitals turn to sniffer dogs to combat illicit drugs in wards
The use of sniffer dogs inside closed psychiatric wards has divided mental health experts, as hospitals try to balance the invasion of patient privacy against the risks posed by illicit substances. ⌘ Read more

Terence Tao’s groundbreaking maths formula is so simple, anyone can follow it
The Australian mathematician has been given one of the highest awards in the Kings Birthday Honours list. This is why. ⌘ Read more

Plan for suburb’s first 25-storey highrise set to test council upzoning push
The development application for the tower with 253 homes – including apartments with five-bedrooms – will test Brisbane council’s appetite for dramatically taller buildings in the suburbs. ⌘ Read more

CFMEU warns of union investigation after video shows worker belongings
“No one brings their underpants on site and washes them at work.”: Union official alleges labourers are living within a major construction site. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Seeking that spotlight
While the Saint goes marching out. ⌘ Read more

The $400m budget hole set to spread hiring squeeze to police ranks
This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus looks at precarious police finances, a floated department rebuild, “Project Invisibility” and more. ⌘ Read more

Celebrating a king of humility and courage
Readers respond to honours and legacies, “Ditch the Witch” slogans, and consumers in a crisis. ⌘ Read more

Cigarettes, drugs and alcohol used to bribe teens into fights in youth detention, class action claims
The lawsuit also accuses dozens of guards at the Parkville youth correctional facility of unlawful strip searches and alleges detainees were subjected to beatings and sexual assaults. ⌘ Read more

Stark warning over peptide wellness craze
An Australian woman has shared the distressing side effects of her peptide use as authorities struggle to control a booming, unregulated black market. ⌘ Read more

Living here makes no sense at all, but I can’t get enough of it
Anyone who decides to live in Sydenham and complains about the noise really only has themselves to blame. ⌘ Read more

The question smart parents ask at Sydney Boys High open day
The principal of one of the state’s top schools says the selective entry test does not measure the things it needs to. ⌘ Read more

Nightclubs at risk of ‘disappearing forever’ in aftermath of crime wave
There hasn’t been a targeted attack against a Melbourne hospitality venue since mid-May, but workers within the city’s nightclub scene say it’s still struggling to stay afloat. ⌘ Read more

My suburb is a scintillating mix of immaculate topiary work and cautious driving
When I was a child, my father would sometimes bring me here so I could stare at the apartment buildings with their Juliet balconies. I thought it must be the fanciest place in the world. ⌘ Read more

Iran and Israel trade missiles
Iran has unleashed waves of ballistic missile strikes on Israel in the first direct attack since the ceasefire, triggering a response from Israel. ⌘ Read more

Teen girls injured as stolen car smashes into home
Three teenage girls were injured when their car smashed into a home in Logan in the early hours of the morning. ⌘ Read more

Australia remembers Neale Daniher with MND Big Freeze event
The AFL community have come together to remember the late Neale Daniher on the first Big Freeze MND charity event since his death. ⌘ Read more

Cancer pioneer Richard Scolyer dies aged 59
Acclaimed melanoma expert and former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died, aged 59. ⌘ Read more

Man killed in stabbing outside Melbourne pub
A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death near a Melbourne pub. ⌘ Read more

Teenage pilot survives light plane crash
A teenage pilot has been taken to hospital after their light plane crashed on a runway at Melbourne’s Moorabbin Airport. ⌘ Read more

Lara’s 25-year fight for better rail safety in WA just took a big step forward
The WA opposition has announced it will introduce a bill to state parliament to legislate mandatory train lighting, a safety measure that aims to save lives at passive rail crossings across Western Australia. ⌘ Read more

Bid to unmask high-profile man embroiled in extortion case
A magistrate upheld orders proposed by the prosecution relating to the case in a Cairns court to keep the case suppressed. ⌘ Read more

Teenager charged with 22 property crime offences across South Brisbane
A teenager is arrested by police and charged with 22 property offences across South Brisbane. ⌘ Read more

The curriculum changes coming for Victorian prep students from next year
Victoria’s curriculum is ahead of many other states in moving away from a “standardised industrial model”. But experts say there is still more work to be done. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane International Film Festival cancelled for 2026, ‘new operating model’ sought
Screen Queensland has revealed BIFF will be “paused” and its executive director has departed. ⌘ Read more

Man killed in stabbing outside Melbourne pub
A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death near a Melbourne pub. ⌘ Read more

Teenage pilot survives light plane crash
A teenage pilot has been taken to hospital after their light plane crashed on a runway at Melbourne’s Moorabbin Airport. ⌘ Read more

Zempilas ‘open’ to working with One Nation ahead of next WA election
The WA opposition leader said the results of recent polls showed there was a level of frustration with the current state of politics within Australia. ⌘ Read more

Perth paediatrician facing child sex abuse charges to remain behind bars as more alleged victims identified
It is alleged the offending occurred with patients inside Chia Saw’s consulting rooms. ⌘ Read more

‘Slide Planet’ planned for Brisbane with giant slides, air courts, laser tag and go karting
The action park near Brisbane Airport will be run by the company behind Dopamine Land, Prison Island and the pop-up Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience. ⌘ Read more

‘Where’s Priscilla?’ Murder accused quizzed by friends
A man accused of murdering his American girlfriend gave different reasons for why she stopped going to gym classes, claiming she fled creditors or immigration enforcement, a jury has heard. ⌘ Read more

‘No evidence’ of more sharks in WA waters as second fatal attack reignites culling debate
WA’s fisheries minister has accused the Nationals of politicising the death of a spearfisherman in Albany on the weekend as two fatal shark attacks in three weeks throws the spotlight on ocean safety. ⌘ Read more

Childcare centre fined for losing one-year-old on bush excursion
The centre was ordered to pay $15,000, which the state Education Department said reflected risk the toddler faced wandering alone in the bush. ⌘ Read more

Appeal launched on highway crash that killed infant, woman
The 23-month-old baby and a woman were killed in a three-car collision between Port Douglas and Cairns in late May. ⌘ Read more

Garry Maddox reflects on what made Richard Scolyer so special
Garry Maddox, senior writer at the Herald and co-author of Brainstorm, remembers his friend Richard Scolyer as a ‘beacon of positivity’. ⌘ Read more

I’ve come up with a solution for our parking woes. Not everyone will like it
On-street parking is convenient but it comes at a cost. Are our councils prepared to pay it? ⌘ Read more

Ashley’s remains were found in 2019. Investigators hope an inquest will uncover the truth
The remains of the 25-year-old lay undiscovered beneath the ground in Geelong for up to a year, until a neighbour went looking for sewer pipes. ⌘ Read more

Court hears bid to unmask high-profile man embroiled in extortion case
A magistrate upheld orders proposed by the prosecution relating to the case in a Cairns court to keep the case suppressed. ⌘ Read more

I’ve come up with a solution for our parking woes. Not everyone will like it
On-street parking is convenient but it comes at a cost. Are our councils prepared to pay it? ⌘ Read more

From 20 Sydney suburbs to 300: The brush turkey invasion in your backyard
Australian brush turkeys are ranging across Sydney these days. While many people think they are a pest, they’re listed as a protected species. ⌘ Read more

Are Freo the team to beat this season? Behind the Bunbury belting where nothing went wrong
Meanwhile, on the same day, the Eagles didn’t just lose the match, but also their most consistent player to date this season. How will this impact West Coast’s hopes for the season ahead? ⌘ Read more

One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece 27 years after fatal Sydney stabbing
James Dalamangas evaded Australian and Greek authorities for the best part of three decades before he was arrested at a farmland property this week. ⌘ Read more

Scathing police finance report puts former leadership in CCC sights
Queensland’s anti-corruption agency has been asked to probe poor financial governance at the top of a police service said to have been “living beyond its means”. ⌘ Read more

Man dies after being tasered by police
A man has died after being tasered by police while being arrested in South Australia. ⌘ Read more

Suspect in 1999 Sydney nightclub stabbing arrested in Greece
A man suspected in the 1999 murder of a father at a Sydney nightclub has been arrested in Greece. ⌘ Read more

One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece 27 years after fatal Sydney stabbing
James Dalamangas evaded Australian and Greek authorities for the best part of three decades before he was arrested at a farmland property this week. ⌘ Read more

Bronte calls for her mum in the dark of night, scared of dying. There is no cure for her condition
Bronte Cousins is the only child in Australia with ALS. She is just 14. ⌘ Read more

Garry Maddox reflects on what made Richard Scolyer so special
Garry Maddox, senior writer at the Herald and co-author of Brainstorm, remembers his friend Richard Scolyer as a ‘beacon of positivity’. ⌘ Read more

WA news LIVE: ‘Shark culling doesn’t work’: WA government accuses Nationals of politicising Albany tragedy
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One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece 27 years after fatal Sydney stabbing
James Dalamangas evaded Australian and Greek authorities for the best part of three decades before he was arrested at a farmland property this week. ⌘ Read more

James Dalamangas arrested in Greece
One of Australia’s most wanted men is wanted over the fatal stabbing of a Sydney man in 1999. ⌘ Read more

Teen trio of girls in hospital after stolen car crashes into house
Emergency services were called to the property following reports a car driven by teenagers had rolled and crashed into a two-storey home. ⌘ Read more

‘Shut up for a second’: Migration debate heats up on Today
An on-air debate between Nationals leader Matt Canavan and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy grew heated on Today. ⌘ Read more

Exclusive: Aussie teens react to new social media ban
Australia’s landmark social media ban for under-16s came into effect this morning, but young Aussies say it’s already failing. ⌘ Read more

‘Shut up for a second’: Migration debate heats up on Today
An on-air debate between Nationals leader Matt Canavan and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy grew heated on Today. ⌘ Read more

Iran launches missiles against Israel
Israel said that Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a ceasefire took effect. ⌘ Read more

King’s Birthday honours List
Broadcasters, former premiers have led the King’s Birthday honours list. ⌘ Read more

Man found dead outside Melbourne pub
Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man overnight outside a Melbourne pub. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump storms out of TV interview
US President Donald Trump has walked out of an interview with NBC when pressed over election claims. ⌘ Read more

Cancer pioneer Richard Scolyer dies aged 59
Acclaimed melanoma expert and former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died, aged 59. ⌘ Read more

Big Freeze to honour Neale Daniher
Blue beanies will flood the MCG today in honour of Neale Daniher. ⌘ Read more

During COVID, Cheryl skipped tests. Then a ‘fake tan’ comment forced her to the GP
Oncologists are warning of waves of recurrent cancers due to later-stage diagnoses following the pandemic. ⌘ Read more

One-third of year 12 students have dropped this science subject since 2025
While English saw the largest number of overall drop-outs among the 2026 year 12 cohort, its percentage of deserters was eclipsed by another subject. ⌘ Read more

Court to hear bid to unmask high-profile man embroiled in extortion case
The case concerns a man accused of threatening his former partner over what he claimed was an affair with a high-profile Queenslander. ⌘ Read more

How fans travelled to Brisbane’s latest mega event – and our lessons for 2032
Exclusive analysis of Magic Round mobile phone data shows we’ve got a long way to go to reach our Olympic targets for public and active transport. ⌘ Read more

A dirty job: How a father and son built one of state’s worst illegal dump sites in their own backyard
A father and son illegally built mountains of industrial waste in their own Diamond Creek backyard and on a nearby property, ignoring orders to stop for months. ⌘ Read more

Sai made an impossible choice about his health. Now he’s afraid to sleep at night
After Sai Akunuri bought his first family home, he was faced with a hard decision: Keep his life-saving diabetes device, or pay his mortgage. ⌘ Read more

Yes, the cliches about my suburb are all true. Roll your eyes if you must
High-density living is in full swing here, but there’s one positive to overdevelopment that no one ever mentions. ⌘ Read more

Teaching watchdog pushes for medical-style transparency on teacher misconduct
The Victorian Institute of Teaching chief wants greater transparency on the register of educators, but a parents’ group says proceed with caution. ⌘ Read more

As Parramatta ICAC inquiry hears of alleged corrupt conduct, councillors debate its severity
“There are different levels of corruption”, one councillor told her colleagues about the allegations aired at ICAC. ⌘ Read more

I’d be delighted to be remembered as a proud everyday Aussie who ‘gave it a crack’
It was Richard Scolyer’s final wish that his passing be announced in his own words. This is his “final goodbye”, an open letter to all Australians that he penned before his final stages of illness.He died of brain cancer on Sunday. ⌘ Read more