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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7.8 magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Philippines. Tsunami possible
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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
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Powering up a module from the IBM 604: an electronic calculator from 1948
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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

Superquiz, Monday, June 8
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more

Melbourne kung fu queen among King’s Birthday Honours heroes
The honours recognise community heroes whether they’re raising money for an ambulance service, teaching women self-defence, bringing killers to justice or organising relief efforts in a bushfire-hit region. ⌘ Read more

King’s Birthday Honours 2026: The full list
Explore the full list of recipients in every category for this year’s honours. ⌘ Read more

A former premier, veteran broadcaster and Sydney bridge custodian honoured in King’s awards
From politicians to everyday heroes, nearly 1000 Australians have been recognised in this year’s honours. ⌘ Read more

Medical pioneer and ex-MP Katie Allen honoured posthumously in King’s Birthday list
A host of trailblazing women are recognised in this year’s honours including philanthropist Janet Calvert-Jones, radio host Fran Kelly and gender equality advocate Natasha Stott-Despoja. ⌘ Read more

The USA have always given us the ships
And appear to have maintained sub standards. ⌘ Read more

Tributes for ‘adored’ spearfisher killed in WA shark attack
The man killed in a suspected shark attack off Western Australia’s south coast has been identified as 35-year-old Daniel Turpin. ⌘ Read more

With AI, more needs to be done to safeguard humanity
The rise of AI has prompted readers to raise their concerns. ⌘ Read more

Man dies during arrest in South Australia
A man police say was armed with a metal pole has died during an arrest in Clare, South Australia. ⌘ Read more

Machete fight breaks out at Melbourne train station
A man has been charged over a machete fight involving teenagers at Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station. ⌘ Read more

Albanese hits back at Hanson’s migrant call
Anthony Albanese has struck out at Pauline Hanson’s targeting of migrants, saying if it weren’t for foreign workers the health and aged care system would collapse. ⌘ Read more

Man killed by shark off WA
A 35-year-old man has been killed by a shark while spearfishing off WA. ⌘ Read more

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Timeline of fatal shark attacks along the West Australian coast
Since 2000, 23 people have been killed in shark attacks off the WA coast. ⌘ Read more

Father with ‘deep respect of the ocean’ identified as spearfisherman killed by shark near Albany
Daniel Turpin was fishing about 10 metres off the coast of Michaelmas Island in King George Sound when he was attacked by a shark. ⌘ Read more

Rise of supersized ‘nangs’ linked to deaths, paralysis and brain injuries
A rising wave of Victorians are being left with permanent spinal and neurological injuries, life-threatening complications and severe burns linked to inhaling nitrous oxide, as more people consume the gas from industrial-sized “nang” canisters. ⌘ Read more

These devices were installed in NSW classrooms. Then, schools were rated
The University of NSW report which measured air quality at 59 schools found 17 classrooms experienced carbon dioxide levels not considered optimal for learning. ⌘ Read more

High Court judges should not air disagreements in public
Judges should avoid public controversy. A recent speech by the High Court’s Justice Robert Beech-Jones appeared to breach that rule. ⌘ Read more

Hanson hosts barbecue for Ben Roberts-Smith supporters, questions his superiors
Against the backdrop of her party’s surging popularity, the One Nation leader threw her support behind the accused war criminal a local park in Brisbane’s south-west and also criticised media coverage of his arrest. ⌘ Read more

Melbourne maths teacher drugged, bashed with baseball bat, then dumped in canal, say Indian police
Police in the city of Amritsar have accused Sunil Sharma’s brother of murdering the Melbourne teacher over a property dispute. ⌘ Read more

Up the duff and in the red
Being pregnant is risky, expensive and sometimes fatal. Should women be paid for it? ⌘ Read more

Melbourne maths teacher remembered as Indian police charge brother with brutal murder
Police in the city of Amritsar have accused Sunil Sharma’s brother of murdering the Melbourne teacher over a property dispute. ⌘ Read more

Take The Age quiz
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more

Questions remain despite One Nation’s meteoric rise
Nine’s National Affairs editor Andrew Probyn admits he has some concerns over One Nation’s policies despite their meteoric rise to the top of the polls. ⌘ Read more

Questions remain despite One Nation’s meteoric rise.
Nine’s National Affairs editor Andrew Probyn admits he has some concerns over One Nation’s policies despite their meteoric rise to the top of the polls. ⌘ Read more

Boy, 11, among four youths charged after wild Logan chase
The police pursuit ended when the driver of the allegedly stolen BYD lost control after a tyre deflation device was deployed. ⌘ Read more

Machete-wielding group arrested at Flinders Street Station; Teen charged over attack on homeless man in Bendigo
Six people were arrested after a fight at Flinders Street Station left a boy in hospital, while a teen on bail was charged for allegedly attacking a homeless man on Saturday. ⌘ Read more