The green folder had been hidden in my cupboard since 1976. It was a treasure trove
The discovery of folders of negatives from nearly 50 years ago provided a photographic time machine. ⌘ Read more
Storm clean-up effort continues in South Australia
Work continues to run around the clock to respond to residents caught out by South Australia’s stormy start to winter. ⌘ Read more
Convicted murderer fights Vegemite ban behind bars
A convicted murderer who claims his human rights have been breached because he can’t eat Vegemite behind bars has been told not to expect special treatment. ⌘ Read more
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
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
Sydney teens charged following alleged kidnapping attempt
Two Sydney teenagers have been charged with attempting to kidnap a man in the city’s north-west. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi accused of booing during ANZAC Day dawn service fronts court
A neo-Nazi has made an apology in court after booing during the Welcome to Country at an Anzac Day dawn service. ⌘ Read more
Mother of Lake Cargelligo shooting victim speaks for first time
The mother of one of the Lake Cargelligo shooting victims reveals her pregnant daughter gave critical information to police about shooter Julian Ingram. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government to overhaul political donation laws
The Victorian government will introduce laws to reinstate limits on political donations after a court found the old framework was unconstitutional. ⌘ Read more
Neale Daniher’s family speak for first time since his death
The wife and daughter of late AFL legend Neale Daniher have spoken for the first time since his death. ⌘ Read more
Former Parramatta council boss pressured staffer to resign, ICAC hears
Ex-CEO Gail Connolly pressured a staffer to leave over critical messages and declared she never put her own complaints “in writing”, the inquiry heard. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne underworld identity Mick Gatto arrested
Underworld figure Mick Gatto has been arrested following a search of his Victorian home by police. ⌘ Read more
Mick Gatto arrested as police descend on Mount Martha property
Victoria Police confirmed officers executed a warrant as part of a current investigation into alleged financial offences, seizing a baton and a knife. ⌘ Read more
‘Odd choices of words’: How an academic’s AI use was exposed by her peers
Western Sydney University has acknowledged that the opinion piece, published by this masthead, was AI-generated using the author’s previous work. ⌘ Read more
Alcoa to keep mining as WA government overhauls regulations
WA Greens environment spokesperson Jess Beckerling said the government should not be even considering issuing a new exemption order for the miner. ⌘ Read more
AI Engineers aren’t safe from being replaced by AI
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Bleijie insists Ekka station will stay open during Olympics, despite leaked minutes
The deputy premier has dismissed a Labor “scare campaign” after leaked minutes revealed IOC security concerns and potential station closures. ⌘ 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 on watch for El Nino as ocean temperatures rise
There are signs an El Nino weather pattern is approaching, with forecasters tracking a spike in temperatures that could trigger the climate driver by winter. ⌘ Read more
Neale Daniher’s family speak for first time since his death
The wife and daughter of late AFL legend Neale Daniher have spoken for the first time since his death. ⌘ Read more
Neo-Nazi accused of booing during ANZAC Day dawn service fronts court
A neo-Nazi has made an apology in court after booing during the Welcome to Country at an Anzac Day dawn service. ⌘ Read more
Families recognised after 15 year fight over child sex abuse allegations
NSW politicians have supported a motion for redress for two mothers and their daughters who were allegedly sexually assaulted at a Sydney childcare centre. ⌘ Read more
Sydney teens charged following alleged kidnapping attempt
Two Sydney teenagers have been charged with attempting to kidnap a man in the city’s north-west. ⌘ 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
Weak productivity growth revealed in economy
The sluggishness of the Australian economy has been confirmed, with weak productivity growth adding to the government’s challenges. ⌘ Read more
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
School workers say flat no to teacher pay deal
Hundreds of education support workers have rejected the state government pay offer, while school nurses are also seeking a better deal. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government to overhaul political donation laws
The Victorian government will introduce laws to reinstate limits on political donations after a court found the old framework was unconstitutional. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne underworld identity Mick Gatto arrested
Underworld figure Mick Gatto has been arrested following a search of his Victorian home by police. ⌘ Read more
Rich mates, secret mansions: Australia’s millionaire Nazi-backers revealed
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell is living in a secret multimillion-dollar compound in Melbourne’s far north-east “gifted” to him by one of the wealthy backers helping Australia’s neo-Nazis plot their next move into politics. ⌘ Read more
WA is ahead of the pack for solar uptake. But what happens to panels at the end of their lives?
The WA government will tip $17.8 million into a program to recycle solar panels and lithium-ion batteries in a bid to recover valuable materials and reduce the waste being sent to landfill. ⌘ Read more
Secret government plan for radical expansion of suburban high-rise push
There are currently 60 high-rise activity centres. A secret state government proposal calls for 150 more. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers call for witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse at 1980s rugby league events
A man alleges he was abused by an authority figure while playing for an Ipswich and West Moreton primary schools squad. ⌘ Read more
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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