Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shares rare photos of daughter Lilibet
The Duchess of Sussex shared photos of the Princess for her fourth birthday. ⌘ Read more

Darwin vigil kicks off ‘national week of action’ for Kumanjayi White
The atmosphere outside the NT parliament was heavy with emotion on Wednesday night when hundreds of mourners gathered to call for change after Kumanjayi White’s death in police custody in Alice Springs last week. ⌘ Read more

Tasmanian premier to face second day of no-confidence motion
Premier Jeremy Rockliff will remain in Tasmania’s top job for at least one more night, after a majority of MPs voted to continue debating a no-confidence motion in his leadership on Thursday. ⌘ Read more

Jessie J reveals early breast cancer diagnosis with surgery planned soon
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Jessica Ellen Cornish, said she had a surgery planned after the Summertime Ball, a music event being held at Wembley Stadium on June 15. ⌘ Read more

MP calls for AFP to ‘take over’ Alice Springs death in custody probe
Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour has called for the Australian Federal Police to step in and “take over” a criminal investigation into the death in custody of Kumanjayi White in Alice Springs last week. ⌘ Read more

Tasmania building strong case to join Super Netball as AFL team hangs in the balance
As a political stoush throws Tasmania’s dreams of joining the AFL into a state of flux, the state is quietly building a strong case to join the Super Netball competition in the coming years. ⌘ Read more

Killer inflicted ‘blows of considerable force’ before throwing sprinkles on victim
John Edward Tilly Griffin has been jailed for more than nine years for the manslaughter of Gary Robinson at Port Neill in September 2023, in which Mr Robinson was left covered in shampoo, sprinkles and birdseed. ⌘ Read more

This is the Socceroos’ most important week in years — but best attack still a mystery
Despite a historic A-League season for young Australian forwards, Tony Popovic has trusted in the tried and true for this week’s crunch matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia as World Cup qualification beckons. ⌘ Read more

Queensland croc attack survivor joins calls for removal, culling
A father of two who managed to fight off a monster croc by stabbing it in the neck has voiced his support for a petition to more strictly control the animals in his region. ⌘ Read more

Devils AFL future in danger amidst Tasmanian political turmoil
The future of Tasmania’s AFL dream is on shaky ground, according to some watching with dismay the political drama unfolding in the state. ⌘ Read more

Superyacht worker blames ‘perfect storm’ for kidnapping ex-girlfriend
Ethan Davis on Wednesday pleaded guilty to six charges, including kidnapping, using a carriage service to harass, intimidation, threatening to distribute an intimate image, using an offensive weapon and possessing MDMA. ⌘ Read more

Records more than 100 years old shattered in NSW storms
The NSW Mid North Coast received four times its average monthly rainfall total in four days during last month’s record-breaking storms. ⌘ Read more

Pork abattoir closure rubs ‘salt in injury’ for drought-hit towns
About 270 people will lose their jobs and multiple communities will be impacted with the pending closure of a rural South Australian pork processing plant. ⌘ Read more

Treasurer accuses opponents of ‘extremely generous’ super tax changes of ‘lies’
Jim Chalmers declares his intention to pass the changes without amendment. ⌘ Read more

What we know so far about the disappearance of Pheobe Bishop
Here’s what is known so far about the disappearance of Wide Bay teenager Pheobe Bishop, as her male housemate is taken into custody over her disappearance. ⌘ Read more

Wine giant’s shock closure of Banrock Station end of a ‘fantastic marriage’
A global wine giant will close two well-known cellar doors in South Australia’s key wine regions, creating uncertainty for staff. ⌘ Read more

Our 10 most popular winter recipes
Bring extra comfort to cold nights with these delicious dinners. These reader favourites can be ready in 30 minutes or popped in your slow cooker. ⌘ Read more

What are the chances? Country footy teams draw three times in a row
Dunsborough and Augusta Margaret River’s colts teams recently played out their third successive draw — a statistical feat seemingly unprecedented in Australian rules football history. ⌘ Read more

Triple j caller reveals naked truth of gnome’s mystery disappearance
After fears he had fallen victim to a prank gone wrong, Gnobby the nude garden gnome — signed by featured artists at triple j’s One Night Stand festival — is safely home. ⌘ Read more

FBI accuses Chinese researchers of smuggling toxic fungus into US
The fungus, classified as a potential agroterrorism weapon, can cause a disease that wipes out crops and leads to liver damage in humans if it gets into food. ⌘ Read more

Images reveal aircraft lost in Ukraine’s ‘Spider’s Web’ attack on Russia
Operation Spider’s Web saw Ukraine reach deep into Russia and attack some of its most precious war machines. Images showing the damage inflicted are now beginning to emerge. ⌘ Read more

Child abuse survivors pay tribute after death of detective Denis Ryan
Child abuse victims and friends pay tribute to former Victoria Police detective Denis Ryan, who died in Mildura on Tuesday. Mr Ryan was driven from the force after attempting to charge paedophile Catholic priest Monsignor John Day in 1972. ⌘ Read more

Job losses flow down the line from troubled SA steelworks
Businesses are feeling flow-on impacts and cutting jobs after Whyalla’s steelworks went into administration. ⌘ Read more

New Bangarra dance work is a ‘glowing bridge between worlds’
Mirning choreographer Frances Rings and Goolarrgon Bard artist Darrell Sibosado collaborate on Bangarra Dance Theatre’s new production. ⌘ Read more

Weak GDP gives RBA green light for another interest rate cut in July
Australia is teetering on the brink of falling back into a per capita recession, but the bad news could soon be good news for borrowers. ⌘ Read more

Erin Patterson tells murder trial how foraged mushrooms may have ended up in meal
Erin Patterson has detailed to a jury how foraged mushrooms may have ended up in a beef Wellington dish that killed three relatives and made another seriously ill. ⌘ Read more

UN questions whether recent aid site attacks amount to war crimes
Palestinian authorities have accused Israeli forces of opening fire on civilians in three attacks in as many days, but the IDF denies shooting civilians. ⌘ Read more

Promised WA home battery rebate scaled back by thousands of dollars
The WA government is forced to deny accusations of a backflip and a broken election promise after revealing a raft of changes to its home battery installation rebate. ⌘ Read more

Philips faces legal action over allegedly ‘unsafe’ breathing devices sold in Australia
Multinational tech giant Philips Electronics is facing legal action in the Federal Court over breathing devices it sold in Australia between 2019 and 2022. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Man in custody over disappearance of Queensland teenager
Police say a man is in custody over the disappearance of Pheobe Bishop who has not been seen or heard from since May 15. ⌘ Read more

Push for e-scooter ban as mum recalls 11yo son’s horror crash
Public health experts want e-scooters banned for under 16s, with Australian-first figures highlighting the huge number of children injured or maimed while riding. ⌘ Read more

P-plater jailed for killing Nick Campo while speeding to nightclub
A Perth teenager who was behind the wheel in a road crash that killed young footballer Nick Campo is sentenced to more than three years in prison. ⌘ Read more

Oreo’s maker is suing Aldi over packaging. Here’s what’s happening
It’s not the first time Aldi has faced legal trouble over the packaging and branding of its products. ⌘ Read more

Ex-hotel guard says Diddy paid for video of assault on singer Cassie
A former hotel security guard says he was given $US100,000 in a brown paper bag by Sean “Diddy” Combs for what he hoped was the only video of him beating up his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in 2016. ⌘ Read more

The first film from Succession’s creator is rage bait in movie form
While Jesse Armstrong gave the frequently abhorrent Roy family some nuance, the bumbling billionaire characters in his directorial debut are flat as a pancake. ⌘ Read more

‘Completely wrong’: Mitchell rejects claims Hawthorn was dishonest about Sicily’s injury
After swiping at what he called a “storm in a tea cup” last week, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is forced to backtrack on his comments regarding his captain’s injury. ⌘ Read more

Calls to ban e-scooters from footpaths after death of Perth father
The death of a Perth man who was hit by an e-scooter in the city’s CBD on the weekend sparks calls for an overhaul of Western Australia’s e-rideable laws. ⌘ Read more

ADF chief warns Australia must be ready to launch combat operations from home
Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, says the nation must be prepared for having to launch combat operations from its own soil — a significant shift in military thinking not seen since World War II. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Australia’s economic growth slows more than expected
Australia’s economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, and 1.3 per cent through the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Adelaide man faces court over multiple child sex abuse offences
A man who worked closely with South Australia’s Department for Child Protection to house First Nations children has pleaded not guilty to more than 40 charges of sexual offending against minors. ⌘ Read more

World Cup hero ‘on the radar’ for Matildas recall
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro will start contacting players ahead of his first matches in charge, including one of the faces of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. ⌘ Read more

Farmhand’s camera captures rural Australian stories
Homeschooled and growing up on a farm, Ellie Morris hopes photography skills honed since she was a child will help people see the beauty rural Australia has to offer. ⌘ Read more

Live: No-confidence motion in Tasmania’s premier
A no-confidence motion in Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff appears set to succeed. Follow the coverage live. ⌘ Read more

Colorado fire-bomb suspect’s family being held for deportation
Federal agents are investigating “to what extent” Mohamed Sabry Soliman’s family knew about the attack, and if they provided any support. ⌘ Read more

‘Everyone needs joy’: Gala celebrates women affected by domestic and family abuse
An event, designed to create a space of connection and celebration, has been held in Greater Hobart for women with lived experience of domestic and family abuse. ⌘ Read more

Live: Erin Patterson to face more questions in triple-murder trial
Erin Patterson will give evidence for a third day in her triple-murder trial in Morwell. She’s accused of murdering three relatives by serving them a meal that contained poisonous mushrooms. Follow the trial live. ⌘ Read more

This internationally award-winning Australian film has no script
Fwends is a uniquely Australian story that follows two 20-somethings who travel interstate to revive their long-distance friendship. ⌘ Read more

After 67 years of patrols, long-serving lifesaver hangs up the cap
Col Laing became a surf lifesaver in 1958 and went on to found a club at a hotspot for rescues, but is now ready to leave North Entrance beach patrols to the younger generations. ⌘ Read more

Clever cockies not only open bins, they can use water fountains too
The behaviour has spread among a mob of more than 100 sulphur-crested cockatoos that roost in the Western Sydney Parklands. ⌘ Read more

New child protection laws pass SA parliament after late-night sitting
The South Australian government has passed new child protection laws, after securing enough support from the state’s crossbench. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: RAMS sued over allegations of dodgy home loans
ASIC has accused the now-defunct Westpac brand of breaching its obligations under credit laws and engaging in “widespread unlicensed conduct” between June 2019 and April 2023. ⌘ Read more

Farmers urge gardeners to check tomato plants as virus plans scrapped
Fearing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, farmers are pleading with industry and home gardeners to help them limit the spread of a highly contagious tomato virus. ⌘ Read more

Why the aurora australis boom we’re enjoying won’t last forever
We’ve been treated to some stunning aurora australis light displays over the past few days. But the solar cycle means that’ll settle down soon. ⌘ Read more

Live: ASX to rise ahead of first-quarter GDP data release
A rally on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks higher, while the Australian Bureau of Statistics is set to release the GDP figures for the March quarter at 11:30am AEST. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more

Victorian principals given greater powers to expel students
From next term, students in Victoria could be suspended or expelled for misbehaviour outside of school or online. The rules currently only apply to behaviour on school grounds. ⌘ Read more

Live: ‘Can’t remember’: Waters brushes off reports of a heated exchange with Cox
Greens leader Larissa Waters says she “can’t remember” if Dorinda Cox told her to “grow a spine” during a heated exchange after the senator’s failed leadership bid. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Tornado flips car as storms sweep across southern WA
A farmer is stunned as he assesses the damage from a tornado that formed during a storm near Frankland River. ⌘ Read more

Why do societies collapse and how can we avoid their mistakes?
Every state eventually disappears. Is there a way they can last longer? ⌘ Read more

‘A shemozzle’: NT museum chair resigns amid fallout of CBD gallery plan
The long-standing chair of the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT has quit her position, just weeks after an announcement that a planned $150 million Darwin CBD art gallery may not be going ahead. ⌘ Read more

Dead and dying creatures found in ‘pungent’ dark water in SA’s Coorong
Wild storms push an algal bloom off SA’s coast into the Coorong’s lagoons, leaving the water “as thick as pea soup” and alarming fishers. ⌘ Read more

Musk calls Trump’s massive tax cuts bill a ‘disgusting abomination’
The Tesla entrepreneur says the “pork-filled” legislation the US president refers to as the “big, beautiful bill” is “outrageous”. ⌘ Read more

‘Wanted’ letters, fake pamphlets: Hong Kong democracy activist faces threats in Australia
Four years after fleeing Hong Kong, outspoken pro-democracy advocate Ted Hui continues to be the target of an intimidation campaign, which the SA Law Society has denounced. ⌘ Read more

Everything you need to know about Brisbane’s bus system overhaul
About three-quarters of Brisbane’s bus services will change in some way, with services being cut, added, rerouted, renamed, or split in half. ⌘ Read more

Tasmanian MPs set to receive a pay rise, but they remain the lowest-paid
The Tasmanian Industrial Commission has determined a $30,000 increase to the base salary of state politicians, which will take effect from July — unless MPs vote against it. ⌘ Read more

Almost $3m in unclaimed deceased estates transferred to Queensland government
Queensland has received nearly $3 million from unclaimed estates in recent years. Experts say outdated inheritance laws are partly to blame. ⌘ Read more

‘It’s fake: How police busted illegal tobacco, drugs ring
Police allege the audacious plan to smuggle almost half a tonne of drugs and 20 million illegal cigarettes was masterminded by a cleanskin western Sydney man with no criminal record. ⌘ Read more

Five glimpses of hope the drought could loosen its grip this year
There are multiple signs a boost in rainfall this winter and spring will alleviate the record drought currently crippling southern Australia. ⌘ Read more

Requirement for professional carpet cleaning at end of lease invalid, ruling finds
Renters in Tasmania are not required to have their carpets professionally cleaned at the end of their lease “as a matter of general practice”, the Residential Tenancy Commissioner has ruled. ⌘ Read more

Tasmanian Labor’s change of tune shows a month is a long time in politics
A month ago Labor said it wouldn’t support a motion of no confidence in Premier Jeremy Rockliff moved by the Greens. But now, leader Dean Winter says things have changed, and changed drastically. ⌘ Read more

Labor’s big numbers leave enough room for defectors and disagreements
In the wake of a huge victory few saw coming, Labor’s enormous majority comes with a downside for the prime minister. ⌘ Read more

When is the King’s Birthday public holiday? Depends on where you live
Many Australians have a long weekend coming up thanks to the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday. ⌘ Read more

Killing more than breast and prostate, our deadliest cancer to get screening
After years of lobbying from patients, the first ever national lung cancer screening program will roll out next month for people who have a significant history of smoking. ⌘ Read more

Former staffer ‘offended’ after PM says Dorinda Cox complaints ‘dealt with’
An ex-staff member of Dorinda Cox says workplace complaints about the WA senator are unfinished, despite the prime minister insisting they had been dealt with. ⌘ Read more

More than four million refugees have fled Sudan, UN says
The world’s most “damaging displacement crisis” is now in its third year, with many survivors facing lack of shelter due to funding shortages, the organisation says. ⌘ Read more

Telstra fined for disruption to emergency call service
The telco giant has paid a penalty and agreed to launch an independent review after it mistakenly disabled its connection to an emergency call relay service used by people with hearing or speech impairments. ⌘ Read more

Ukraine hits Crimea bridge with underwater explosives
Ukraine used 1,100 kilograms of explosives which were detonated early in the morning, damaging underwater pillars of the bridge. ⌘ Read more

Liberal Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea’s snap presidential election
The election comes after six months of turmoil sparked by a shock martial law briefly imposed by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol. ⌘ Read more

Hundreds of prisoners escape after earthquake in Pakistan
More than 200 inmates attacked guards and fled after they were allowed to leave their cells because of earthquake tremors. ⌘ Read more

Family ‘haunted’ by questions after boy’s snakebite death
A coronial inquest has been told an 11-year-old Queensland boy would likely have survived a fatal snakebite if he had received medical treatment. ⌘ Read more

At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site, health authorities say
The Israeli military said its forces had opened fire on a group of people who had left designated routes near the US and Israeli backed food distribution site. ⌘ Read more

Socceroos veteran says police, flare bans restrict Australia’s home advantage
Miloš Degenek has played his club football in hostile environments in Serbia and believes Australia’s ability to create a strong home ground advantage is hampered by Football Australia’s rules and a heavy police presence at matches. ⌘ Read more

Dutch far-right leader quits coalition toppling government
Mr Wilders said his coalition partners were not willing to embrace his ideas of halting asylum migration, for which he had demanded immediate support last week. ⌘ Read more

Ashes tickets pre-sale sets new record but leaves some fans ‘frustrated’
Fans complain across social media about the issues faced in buying tickets, with one saying it has been “one of the most frustrating experiences” he has been through. ⌘ Read more

How milking cane toad toxin is helping to control the invasive pests
Milk squeezed from the glands of cane toads could be key to controlling the invasive pests in Australia, with the toxic liquid being used to bait underwater traps. ⌘ Read more

WA records worst ambulance ramping figures for May amid spike in flu cases
The Australian Medical Association warns record levels of ambulance ramping could lead to increased deaths among patients waiting for emergency care, as Western Australia faces its worst flu season in at least three years. ⌘ Read more

Injury ‘setback’ forces Kyrgios to miss third straight Wimbledon campaign
Nick Kyrgios’s wait to return to the Wimbledon court after making the 2022 singles final extends into a third year after he confirmed a “small setback” in his injury recovery. ⌘ Read more

‘We do not trust police’: Continued calls for CCTV in death in custody probe
The grandfather of a 24-year-old Aboriginal man who died in police custody in Alice Springs last week has renewed his demands for CCTV vision and an independent probe into the death. ⌘ Read more

Trial date set for Patrick Stephenson, accused of killing Samantha Murphy
A trial date and location have been confirmed for the man charged with the alleged murder of Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy. ⌘ Read more

Uncertainty about Trump’s tariffs has contributed to a weaker outlook for Australia’s economy, RBA official says
Assistant governor Sarah Hunter says Australia is unlikely to be directly impacted by Donald Trump’s tariffs, but global uncertainty may cause weaker growth and labour market. ⌘ Read more

Police release name of man found dead in bin in Hobart
A man, who’s body was found in an industrial-sized bin at the rear of a business in Hobart, has been named by Tasmania Police. ⌘ Read more

‘A load of crap’: Broncos stars launch fierce defence of Maguire’s training methods
Suggestions the Broncos’ vigorous training methods are behind the team’s poor form this season have been rubbished by Adam Reynolds and Kotoni Staggs. ⌘ Read more

One in three Australian men report using intimate partner violence, study reveals
The longitudinal study showed social support and strong father-son relationships were key in reducing the risk of men later committing emotional or physical abuse. ⌘ Read more

Complainant applied for job with MP after alleged rape, court hears
The Supreme Court heard the job application included the line, “Your friendship means the world to me and my respect for you is already as high as it can be”. ⌘ Read more

New child protection laws with a focus on safety, set to pass SA parliament
The South Australian government has secured enough support from the state’s crossbench to pass its proposed new child protection laws, despite warnings from advocates that the reforms risk “sidelining” children. ⌘ Read more

Why AFL is yet to finalise new-look illicit drugs code amid executive reshuffle
Having shaken up head office last week, league AFL CEO Andrew Dillion is not taking any shortcuts when it comes to making the new-look illicit drugs code official. ⌘ Read more

Adolescence sweeps Gotham awards, setting it up for the Emmys
The UK limited series, which looks at the impact of the online manosphere, took home the biggest award of the night, as well as several others. ⌘ Read more

Farmers battling drought call for low-interest loans ‘not a handout’
As South Australian farmers continue to battle keeping businesses afloat during the ongoing drought, many are calling for interest rate relief for loans so they can feed animals and cover essentials. ⌘ Read more

Vanuatu to look at stripping Andrew Tate’s ‘golden passport’
Vanuatu runs a controversial yet lucrative citizenship-by-investment scheme that critics say has attracted organised criminals and oligarchs. ⌘ Read more

Man charged with murder after body found with neck stab wounds
Emergency services were called to the Croydon Park property just after 5pm on Monday following reports of an alleged stabbing. ⌘ Read more

Police say 113kg drug bust ‘strikes at the heart’ of Vietnamese crime gang
Police say a drug bust that netted 113kg of cannabis and $170,000 in cash has disrupted a sophisticated, cross-border Vietnamese crime gang trafficking large quantities of illegal drugs into the Northern Territory. ⌘ Read more