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
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
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
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
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
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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
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‘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
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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
Dog swims almost one kilometre to island off NSW coast
The dog played “hide and seek” with rescuers after it was spotted on a small island off the NSW South Coast. ⌘ 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
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If Ebola lands in Australia tomorrow, what happens next?
With global travel, a disease that begins far away can quickly become a test of systems here, and the first 24 hours would matter enormously. ⌘ 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
‘FIFO playground for the rich’: Tensions soar over luxury resort’s helicopter plan
Tourism, road failures and the community have collided over a contentious transport plan by a luxury Emirates-owned retreat in the Blue Mountains. ⌘ 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
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Antony Catalano’s bail varied so he can travel to the wife he’s accused of bashing
Defence lawyer Tony Hargreaves asked that the media mogul now be permitted to go to Byron Bay to see his family after limitations were placed on his interstate travel at a bail hearing earlier this year. ⌘ Read more
Dog swims almost one kilometre to island off NSW coast
The dog played “hide and seek” with rescuers after it was spotted on a small island off the NSW South Coast. ⌘ Read more
Jacinda Ardern provides update on Aussie life
Former NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern is currently living in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: AUKUS national inquiry to kick off today; Israel’s planned assault on Beirut to be halted, Trump says
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WA news LIVE: Qantas backs Flagmantle, adds more flights for AFL grand final weekend
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
Dog rescued after being swept off NSW coast
The high-stakes rescue followed several distress calls from the public. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: AUKUS national inquiry to kick off today; 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’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: National inquiry into AUKUS to kick off in parliament today; Israel to halt planned assault on Beirut after phone call, Trump says
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Australia’s population hits 28 million
Australia’s population has just passed 28 million, according to estimates by the ABS. ⌘ Read more
Dog rescued after swept off NSW coast
The high-stakes rescue followed several distress calls from the public. ⌘ Read more
Dog rescued after swimming almost one kilometre to island off NSW coast
The dog was spotted on a small island off the NSW South Coast, where a marine crew coaxed it to safety and completed the rescue mission. ⌘ Read more
Boy hit by police car on Sydney’s North Shore
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a police car at St Leonards on Sydney’s North Shore. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: National inquiry into AUKUS to kick off in parliament today; Israel to halt planned assault on Beirut after phone call, Trump says
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Monster storm lashes Perth
Wild weather in Perth has left 20,000 homes without power. ⌘ Read more
New CCTV of Melbourne shooting
Police have released CCTV footage showing an alleged gunman firing at a home in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Explosions on Melbourne Metro train
Passengers were trapped when a power fault triggered explosions inside a Melbourne train. ⌘ Read more
Sydney teenager charged over pursuit
A teenage learner driver will face court over a pursuit and crash in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
IVF clinics face stricter standards, threat of bans following embryo bungles
Beefed up Victorian laws will increase scrutiny on fertility providers and give greater powers to immediately cancel an IVF clinic’s registration. ⌘ Read more
From a $1.3m Zetland unit to one of Sydney’s most expensive homes: Estranged wife wins $95m mansion
Billionaire John Li has for the past five years called one of Australia’s most expensive properties his home. But he no longer owns it. ⌘ Read more
The Sydney council bringing a tree cop to beat the vandals
Mosman City Council is hitting back at the north shore’s tree vandals, and is even considering installing CCTV cameras in high-risk areas. ⌘ Read more
‘We’ll see where the wind blows’: Michelle Payne’s quiet evolution
The champion jockey became a legend in the saddle. Now change is in the wind with a new business and plans to sell her Ballarat haven. ⌘ Read more
Katter’s latest attempt to reignite abortion debate ‘insidious’, advocates say
The disallowance motion moved by Robbie Katter relies on an obscure tweak to Queensland’s healthcare laws, but serves as another test to the Premier’s control of conservative backbenchers. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Hero audience member saves La La Land concert
When the pianist fell ill on the opening night of Oscar winner Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land in Concert in Sydney, an audience member stepped up. ⌘ Read more
Wind, hail and dust storms to hit South Australia
Damaging and destructive winds are set to smash large parts of South Australia after wild weather swept the state. ⌘ Read more
Circle the station wagons!
Those sixth formers have got form. ⌘ Read more
Signs Brisbane market is cooling despite another uptick in values
Growth in Brisbane slowed during May, but demand remains high despite a perfect storm of rate hikes, low consumer sentiment and uncertainty after major tax reforms. ⌘ Read more
Failings of major parties led to surge for One Nation
The public’s perception of the failings of the major parties has led to a rise in support for One Nation, say readers. ⌘ Read more
The Queensland department using AI to help with estimates
Eyebrows were raised in department land following an artificial intelligence instruction. Also in Public Circus: an own goal for the Games authority and all hands on deck for a bargaining agreement at City Hall. ⌘ Read more
Looking for suburban bliss? You won’t find it here … mercifully
Sydney needs Darlinghurst. Even if it’s lost some of its bohemian edge, it was and is a remedy for everything that’s boring about Sydney. ⌘ Read more
The scandal-plagued university offering students up to $5000 to enrol
The Australian National University has been beset by controversy for 18 months. Now it is trying a new tactic to win back students. ⌘ Read more
Labor MP apologises for backing domestic abuser, five others with character references
Luba Grigorovitch said she will no longer provide character references after uncovering six of the 33 she had made since 2022 were unsuitable. ⌘ Read more
‘They’re laughing at us’: How a community lost its beloved bowlo
Norths Leagues Club promised to fix the Bangalow Bowlo’s dilapidated clubhouse when they went into partnership. Now it’s using the state of the clubhouse to justify its decision to close the club. ⌘ Read more
My suburb is an urban oasis, never mind the bikies. But there was the rotting cabbage smell
A fateful detour led me to this tranquil slice of Melbourne and sparked a 17-year love affair. ⌘ Read more
‘They’re laughing at us’: How a community lost its beloved bowlo
Norths Leagues Club promised to fix the Bangalow Bowlo’s dilapidated clubhouse when they went into partnership. Now it’s using the state of the clubhouse to justify its decision to close the club. ⌘ Read more
Concerns over data centre construction boom
Sydney is in the middle of a data centre construction boom but there are fears about how much power and water they use. ⌘ Read more
Police officer accused of pursuing intimate relationship with vulnerable teenager
A 51-year-old Victoria Police senior constable has been charged with misconduct in public office following an internal investigation. ⌘ Read more
Man allegedly leads police on wild chase across Sydney
A 60-year-old who allegedly led police on a chase across Sydney’s south-west has been charged with multiple offences. ⌘ Read more
Israeli content creator grilled in court
An Israeli content creator has been grilled in court over a chatroom conversation that saw two Bankstown nurses sacked and criminally charged. ⌘ Read more
Probe after police shoot dog
An investigation is under way after video emerged of a police officer shooting a dog in a Queensland street. ⌘ Read more
It would be nice to say better late than never, but premier deserves no prizes for belated action
Jacinta Allan has finally moved to grant the state’s corruption watchdog badly needed powers, but they will not be in place until late next year. ⌘ Read more
Footscray’s most vulnerable were promised a ‘forever’ home. Now they have to move out
Weeks after the Victorian government spruiked a new cafe as the key to solving the area’s homeless crisis, a nearby residential facility’s closure will put vulnerable men at risk of being without a home. ⌘ Read more
Teen charged under hate speech laws
Counterterrorism police have charged a 13-year-old boy under Queensland’s new hate speech laws. ⌘ Read more
Teen on hate crime charges accused of plotting attack on school
The 13-year-old boy was initially arrested over reports he had entered a business with a knife in Maryborough last week. ⌘ Read more
Film festival customer data exposed in hack of third-party ticketing platform
Melbourne International Film Festival organisers are investigating the hack, which has affected about 10 per cent of the festival’s total customer database. ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
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Australia news LIVE: US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Sydney, Melbourne property prices fall sharply
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more