Man slapped with AVO to protect Norwegian princess
A man has been hit with an AVO to protect Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra after claiming he wanted “friendship”. ⌘ Read more

‘Thankful to be alive’: Zumba instructor accused of killing girlfriend faces new trial
Handwritten notes made by a US citizen before she suspiciously disappeared have been read to a jury as part of a second trial for her accused killer. ⌘ Read more

James Boag’s Brewery in Tasmania set to close after 145 years
After 145 years, James Boag’s Brewery in Launceston will shut its doors. ⌘ Read more

Uni academic admits she used AI to write opinion piece in defence of AI
Western Sydney University has acknowledged that the opinion piece, published by this masthead, was AI-generated using the author’s previous work. ⌘ Read more

Queensland parliament live: Inquiry’s report into child safety released
Another day of state parliament begins with the tabling of a report of the inquiry into Queensland’s child safety system. ⌘ Read more

Man dies minutes after robbing store in Brisbane’s north
The man collapsed near a Mitchelton shopping centre shortly after police were called but before they arrived. ⌘ Read more

Cummins’ huge vow amid chaotic Aussie period
Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks to Nine’s Today about the gruelling Test and ODI period on the horizon. ⌘ Read more

Cocaine, heroin, meth: Two charged over 80kg drug haul in WA’s South West
WA Police have seized 57 kilograms of methamphetamine, 23 kilograms of cocaine and 2.5 kilograms of heroin in a series of raids kicked off by a traffic stop in the South West. ⌘ Read more

Mick Gatto arrested as police descend on Mount Martha property
Victoria Police confirmed on Wednesday officers executed a warrant as part of a current investigation into alleged financial offences. ⌘ Read more

Sydney man banned from contacting Norwegian princess
Police successfully applied for an apprehended personal violence order on Ingrid Alexandra’s behalf. ⌘ Read more

Uni academic admits she used AI to write opinion piece in defence of AI
Western Sydney University has acknowledged that the opinion piece, published by this masthead, was AI-generated using the author’s previous work. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: US-Iran peace talks at a stalemate as hostilities flare in Middle East; Solomon Islands PM arrives at Parliament House
Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more

Notorious one-punch killer punished for heroin use while on parole
Kieran Loveridge, who sparked Sydney’s lockout laws after killing Thomas Kelly in Kings Cross, has faced court again. ⌘ Read more

Uni academic admits she used AI to write opinion piece in defence of AI
Western Sydney University has acknowledged that the opinion piece, published by this masthead, was AI-generated using the author’s previous work. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: US-Iran peace talks at a stalemate as hostilities flare in Middle East; Solomon Islands PM arrives at Parliament House
Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more

Cate Sayers scores win against former husband Luke to keep defamation case in public eye
Justice Andrew Watson ruled on Wednesday that moving the case out of the Supreme Court would potentially prevent public vindication for Cate Sayers if she were to win. ⌘ Read more

Man who sent card to Norwegian princess in custody after clashing with media
David James Cooke, 63, was on Wednesday banned from contacting Ingrid Alexandra or entering the University of Sydney – where she lives and studies – for two years. ⌘ Read more

Delivery driver takes wrong turn, lands in Hyde Park fountain
The 21-year-old driver was discovered by police eating the McDonald’s meal he originally intended to deliver. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: US-Iran peace talks at a stalemate as hostilities flare in Middle East; Solomon Islands PM arrives at Parliament House
Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: US-Iran peace talks at a stalemate as hostilities flare in Middle East; Solomon Islands PM arrives at Parliament House
Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more

Rate rise of up to 52 per cent coming for thousands of Sydneysiders
From July, ratepayers will be paying hundreds of dollars more after the state’s pricing regulator approved the increases for five local councils. ⌘ Read more

There’s a 1 in 6 chance we’ll be extinct in 100 years. So what can we do about it?
Smarter people than me reckon there’s a decent chance the human race could soon be wiped out. Our biggest threat? Ourselves. ⌘ Read more

Three rushed to hospital after four-way crash on Gympie Road
The crash has caused significant traffic on the major arterial road headed towards the city. ⌘ Read more

Delivery driver takes wrong turn, lands in Hyde Park fountain
The 21-year-old driver was discovered by police eating the McDonald’s meal he originally intended to deliver. ⌘ Read more

WA news LIVE: West Coast Eagles move to lock in Ginbey until 2030
Follow our live coverage of the day’s news here. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Senior ministers back AUKUS amid renewed scrutiny; Unions welcome minimum wage increase as business groups warn of high costs
Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news blog. ⌘ Read more

Major green bridge closed for police operation
The bridge was closed just before 6.20am, and emergency services remain in the area. ⌘ Read more

Ellis lands lucky first over blow
Pakistan opener Maaz Sadaqat was out in the first over after he chopped on off the bowling of Aussie fast bowler Nathan Ellis. ⌘ Read more

Car crashes into Hyde Park fountain in Sydney
A rental car has crashed into the water of a Hyde Park fountain in central Sydney. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: AI data centre boom could drive up electricity prices, climate advocates warn; Unions, government back minimum wage increase as business groups warn of high costs
Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates from Australia and beyond here on our national news b … ⌘ Read more

Woman hit by car fighting for life
A woman has life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Melbourne overnight. ⌘ Read more

South Australia facing major clean-up after wild weather
A huge storm has caused flooding and property damage in South Australia. ⌘ Read more

Notorious one-punch killer facing new drug charge
An infamous one-punch killer who has spent more than a decade behind bars in NSW faces a new drug charge. ⌘ Read more

A promise to consider something after the election is not a promise. It’s time to get real on corruption
Jacinta Allan has finally acknowledged that IBAC needs more power. The time for decisive action is now. ⌘ Read more

Wife-killer on hunger strike after deportation from Perth to ‘hellhole’ Nauru
Tony Kellisar was jailed for 22 years after he strangled his wife in 1997. He was then in limbo in immigration detention before being released in 2023, but his freedom was short-lived. ⌘ Read more

New electric buses forced into storage due to delays upgrading Sydney depots
The delays to upgrading more than a dozen depots complicates the state government’s rollout of more than 1200 electric buses within the next two years. ⌘ Read more

Emergency doctors are ‘begging for beds’ and planning to quit
Patients are not receiving the best care because “we don’t have the space”, the emergency doctors’ college warns. ⌘ Read more

The people who say no to being a parent, and have very happy lives
Australia’s fertility rate is at a record low, putting those who have made the personal choice to be childfree in the centre of a political battleground whether they like it or not. ⌘ Read more

The inspiration behind an otherworldly network of glowing mushrooms in Kings Park
More than 50,000 kilometres of cables, fibre optics and lighting components will power 18 installations across Kings Park as part of the immersive Lightscape experience. ⌘ Read more

These mothers wanted justice for their abused children. It bankrupted them
Jacqui and Rachel’s daughters were allegedly sexually assaulted at a Sydney childcare centre. ⌘ Read more

Cheer up: there’s an 83 per cent chance we won’t be extinct in 100 years
Smarter people than me reckon there’s a decent chance the human race could soon be wiped out. Our biggest threat? Ourselves. ⌘ Read more

The critical ingredients that give Dockers fans reason to dream
Dockers devotees have developed the sort of thick skin that only diehard followers of a trophy-less team can truly understand. This year they may finally get that anchor tattoo. ⌘ Read more

Superquiz, Wednesday, June 3
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Calls for E-mobility device bans for under 16s
AMA Queensland president says Queensland’s new E-mobility laws don’t go far enough. ⌘ Read more

Prominent Queensland surgeon suspended from practising medicine
Reza Adib, the partner of former Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has been suspended from practising in Australia as he faces rape charges. ⌘ Read more

Kmart takes on IKEA with new concept store
Kmart is taking on IKEA with a new furniture showroom concept called K Home. ⌘ Read more

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Talk about Loong odds. ⌘ Read more

1980s portraits of Hutchence, Bono, Bob Hawke and others finally see light of day
Never-before-seen photos taken by a Redlands teacher during his wild youth as a rocker and radio host are now on display in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more

Fierce storm hits South Australia
Weather alerts have been issued for dangerous high tides and flood risks. ⌘ Read more

WA’s once-in-a-generation storm causes lasting damage
Lasting damage has been done by WA’s once-in-a-generation storm, turning stretches of Perth beaches into cliff edges. ⌘ Read more

Inside the home of the Claremont serial killer
For the first time, 9News can take you inside the home of the Claremont serial killer on the day he was arrested. ⌘ Read more

Allan no longer able to bat away questions
Readers react after the premier concedes that IBAC needs a broader remit to investigate corruption in state institutions. ⌘ Read more

Previously unseen photo reveals moment of Claremont serial killer’s arrest
Vision of the moment Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards was arrested has come to light for the first time. ⌘ Read more

Notorious one-punch killer hit with new drug charge
Kieran Loveridge spent more than a decade in jail for killing Thomas Kelly in a case that sparked Sydney’s controversial lockout laws. ⌘ Read more

Massive debugging project: Why Google plans to release 32 million mosquitoes
It’s a plan Australia might need to replicate with the arrival of a new and aggressive species. ⌘ Read more

Notorious wife killer Chris Dawson makes bid for interstate prison transfer
The 77-year-old will almost certainly die in prison. But the former rugby league player and school teacher wants a say in which one. ⌘ Read more

Labor, Coalition to avoid repaying investment funds under donations fix
The major parties would dodge paying back donations from their investment funds if they have already spent the cash, under the government’s plan to restore campaign finance laws. ⌘ Read more

When things go wrong inside Sydney’s most expensive schools
The HSC might not be a race, but among schools it is definitely a competition. ⌘ Read more

Vivid Sydney hopes drones will fly again next year. But they are hunting for a new operator
The search for an operations manager with “substantial” drone show experience was launched the day after dozens of drones descended into Darling Harbour. ⌘ Read more

Queensland’s e-mobility laws watered down after feedback
Queensland’s new e-mobility laws have been watered down following community feedback. ⌘ Read more

Inmate escapes from SA pre-release centre
9News can reveal an inmate managed to escape the Adelaide Pre-Release Centre, allegedly sneaking back hours later with bottles of alcohol. ⌘ Read more

Australia’s billionaires add stunning increases to fortunes
Australia’s billionaires have enjoyed another year of stunning increases to their fortunes. ⌘ Read more

Fit of road rage almost causes massive accident
A fit of road rage came close to causing a massive accident on the M7, after a man slammed on his brakes to confront another driver. ⌘ Read more

New owners reveal intentions for Wieambilla property
The new owners of the infamous Wieambilla property where two police officers and a neighbour were killed by religious extremists have revealed their intentions for the property. ⌘ Read more

Ben Roberts-Smith to wait longer for full evidence against him
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will have to wait several months to learn the full extent of the case against him ⌘ Read more

Passengers left stranded after power fault on Melbourne train
Passengers on a Melbourne train were left scrambling after the carriage was rocked by multiple explosions, caused by an overhead power fault. ⌘ Read more

Biggest-ever shipment of electric cars arrives in Melbourne
The biggest-ever shipment of electric cars in Australia has arrived in Melbourne, with 5000 Chinese-made EVs ready to hit the road. ⌘ Read more

Man charged over alleged stabbings across Melbourne
A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing two people in different Melbourne suburbs. ⌘ Read more

Firefighter union says tragic Melbourne house fire could have been avoided
Victorian firefighters say the Melbourne house fire which killed a three-year-old boy could have been avoided if enough resources were available. ⌘ Read more

Massive rate hikes approved across multiple Sydney councils
Rate hikes of up to 50 per cent have been approved in nine councils across NSW. ⌘ Read more

Antony Catalano allowed to travel to see wife in Byron Bay on bail
Disgraced media mogul Antony Catalano has been given the green light to travel interstate to see his wife in Byron Bay. ⌘ Read more

Aussie rockstar and former military admiral spearhead AUKUS inquiry
An Australian rockstar and a former head of the Australian military are joining forces to probe the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal. ⌘ Read more

Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more

Charlie Pickering joins criticism of ABC’s Grace Tame podcast deal
ABC radio broadcaster Pickering has described as “problematic” the ABC’s decision to appoint Grace Tame as a podcast host. ⌘ Read more

Police hunt gunman who shot at Melbourne home
Police are hunting for an unknown gunman who fired shots at a family home in Melbourne’s north. ⌘ Read more

Australia news as it happened: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

‘Idiot’, ‘monster’, ‘witch’: Serial pest Andrew Thaler’s latest day in court did not go well
To most people, a three-hour grilling before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission would be something to fear. Not so for a sweary, problematic councillor. ⌘ Read more

Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more

Palaszczuk’s surgeon partner suspended from practising
Dr Reza Adib stands accused of detaining a woman against her will in his Gold Coast apartment and allegedly raping and sexually assaulting her. ⌘ Read more

Accused killer told police of ‘hidden secrets’ before girlfriend went missing
Mark Sheridan Waden told police his girlfriend, a US citizen and former beauty queen, disappeared after he threatened to report her to immigration officials. ⌘ Read more

Tossers caught out by AI cameras, as Brisbane’s worst illegal dumping hotspots named
More cameras are being rolled out to battle a surge in dumping, with affluent New Farm emerging as a surprise hotbed of complaints. ⌘ Read more

Passengers left stranded after power fault on Melbourne train
Passengers on a Melbourne train were left scrambling after the carriage was rocked by multiple explosions, caused by an overhead power fault. ⌘ Read more

James Boags Brewery in Tasmania set to close after 145 years
After 145 years, the James Boags Brewery in Launceston will shut its doors. ⌘ Read more

Millions to get pay rise
Millions of Aussies will get a pay rise amounting to nearly $3000 a year after the Fair Work Commission raised the minimum wage. ⌘ Read more

Firefighter union says tragic Melbourne house fire could have been avoided
Victorian firefighters say the Melbourne house fire which killed a three-year-old boy could have been avoided if enough resources were available. ⌘ Read more

Police hunt gunman who shot at Melbourne home
Police are hunting for an unknown gunman who fired shots at a family home in Melbourne’s north. ⌘ Read more

As Victorian teachers flock interstate, Kiwis are filling the education gap
As state-educated teachers undertake a mass exodus interstate, a flood of New Zealand educators is cushioning the blow. ⌘ Read more

I went looking for One Nation’s policies. Here’s what I didn’t find
The divisive party makes grand claims about what regulation or legislation needs to change. But there is no clear explanation of how any of that might be achieved. ⌘ Read more

NSW police officer accused of sexually assaulting, choking ex-wife
A Sydney court heard the officer allegedly told a child who called Triple Zero during one incident: “I will lose my job if you do that.” ⌘ Read more

Accused killer told police of ‘hidden secrets’ before girlfriend went missing
Mark Sheridan Waden told police his girlfriend, a US citizen and former beauty queen, disappeared after he threatened to report her to immigration officials. ⌘ Read more

Terror leader’s son bore burden of family name before cowardly bashing
The son of terrorist leader Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been released from jail after being sentenced to time served over a violent ambush on a stranger. ⌘ Read more

Asbestos, construction costs blamed for $25 million Fremantle Hospital blowout
Construction on the expansion kicked off in January 2024, when the government said the redevelopment was set to cost $63 million. ⌘ Read more

ICAC to investigate allegations of corruption at University of Wollongong
The anti-corruption watchdog will look at recruitment, contracts and conflicts of interest at the besieged university. ⌘ Read more

Man allegedly caught with firebomb, knives outside John Ibrahim’s home
A man has allegedly been found lurking near the Sydney home of the former nightclub mogul with weapons and an “intent” to harm, court documents say. ⌘ Read more

ICAC to investigate allegations of corruption at University of Wollongong
The anti-corruption watchdog will look at recruitment, contracts and conflicts of interest at the besieged university. ⌘ Read more

One of nine Alan Jones accusers withdraws from indecent assault case
Prosecutors announced they would drop one case against the former radio broadcaster, who denies abusing young men over two decades. ⌘ Read more

Australia news LIVE: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wages by 4.75 per cent; Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more

ACTU welcomes minimum wage increase
Secretary Sally McManus told reporters that the 4.75 per cent minimum wage increase would ease pressure on workers. ⌘ Read more

Senator accused of trying to turn moment into social media post
Labor Minister Tim Ayres has accused Independent Senator David Pocock of trying to turn a moment in a Senate estimates hearing into a social media post. ⌘ Read more