Decision on notorious paedophile’s appeal bid revealed
Ashley Paul Griffith had argued the 27‑year non‑parole period for hundreds of sexual offences against children was manifestly excessive. ⌘ Read more
ICAC Operation Navarra LIVE updates: Inquiry to stretch into next week as sacked Parramatta Council boss Gail Connolly resumes evidence
Connolly has returned for a fourth day in the witness box, as she answers questions about accusing council staffers of “dressing like homeless people”. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Young teens risk mental health harm after one year of social media use
A study that tracked teenagers for a decade found a decline in their wellbeing from time online – but it also provides a critical window for intervention. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: Convenience stores across WA shut down over illegal vapes, tobacco
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
ICAC Operation Navarra LIVE updates: Inquiry to stretch into next week as sacked Parramatta Council boss Gail Connolly resumes evidence
Connolly has returned for a fourth day in the witness box, as she answers questions about accusing council staffers of “dressing like homeless people”. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Sex assault victim’s outrage after arrest of notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf
Tracy Lee says she was just 15 years old when she allegedly became one of the first victims of the Skaf brothers. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Government ramps up its attacks on One Nation; Trump calls off Iran strikes; World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
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Violent unrest continues in Belfast
Authorities in Belfast are bracing for a third night of violence. ⌘ Read more
Greek court sentences Australian fugitive
A Greek court has sentenced James Dalamangas, one of Australia’s most wanted fugitives. ⌘ Read more
Stage set for White House UFC fight
A huge $85 million stage has been completed at the White House ahead of Donald Trump’s UFC bout. ⌘ Read more
UK defence minister quits over military spending
The UK defence minister has quit, putting more pressure on the AUKUS agreement. ⌘ Read more
Trump backpedals on major Iran strike
Donald Trump has cancelled major strikes on Iran, saying a deal is close. ⌘ Read more
Car plunges into backyard pool in Sydney
An elderly motorist mistakenly drove his car into a neighbour’s swimming pool overnight. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Government ramps up its attacks on One Nation; Trump calls off Iran strikes; World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
Follow along with our latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
The Brisbane schools parents pay thousands before students pick up a pencil
“I’ve had conversations with other parents, and they indicate things like ‘we’ve got our name down for little Mary at four different schools’.” ⌘ Read more
A state-first trial was trying to save WA’s prized reefs, until a cyclone threatened months of hard work
Millions of coral eggs and embryos during two separate spawning events – one in Exmouth and the other in Coral Bay – to save the reefs after a mass bleaching event. But Cyclone Narelle threatened to derail the project. ⌘ Read more
The map that exposes Sydney’s bloody two-year gang war
Data compiled by the Herald reveals the shocking pattern of shootings, firebombings and underworld violence that has scarred the city. ⌘ Read more
Major spaghetti junction to Sydney’s new airport set to open to drivers
The opening of the interchange linking the new M12 motorway to the M7 comes four months before the first passenger flights take off at Western Sydney Airport. ⌘ Read more
Bupa renews seven-figure Carlton deal amid Sayers court saga
The health insurer has signed on for three more years as a Carlton sponsor as the club’s handling of its former president’s explicit photo scandal is scrutinised in the Supreme Court. ⌘ Read more
New-look Age quiz: Where were the Sydney Swans originally based?
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz. ⌘ Read more
Apple, get the hell out of my uterus
Please, we don’t need the tech bros’ surveillance of our most intimate bodily functions. ⌘ Read more
Only one Labor MP will go to the World Cup. It’s not Anika Wells
The Canberra contingent bound for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will include just one federal Labor MP, and at least three members of the Liberal Party. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder of woman allegedly kidnapped from Sydney’s north-west
Police began investigating the 58-year-old’s disappearance after her car was found on a street in Winston Hills on Tuesday. Her body has not been found. ⌘ Read more
Young teens risk mental health harm after one year of social media use
A study that tracked teenagers for a decade found a decline in their wellbeing from time online – but it also provides a critical window for intervention. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Friday, June 12
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Workers at one of Australia’s most crucial ports are going on strike
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) confirmed 90 per cent of its members at BHP’s Pilbara port operations had backed the proposal to stop work, with strike action expected to be imminent. ⌘ Read more
Former bikie boss detained in Bali
A former bikie boss has been detained in Bali after he was allegedly found hiding in the toilet of a private jet bound for Africa. ⌘ Read more
A nuts and bolts narrative
While pondering a lack of wax. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of BHP staff vote to strike following stalled pay negotiations
Hundreds of BHP Port Hedland staff are a step closer to walking off the job at Australia’s biggest iron ore hub. ⌘ Read more
Calls for inquest into Virginia Giuffre’s death
Women’s safety advocates have written to the WA coroner calling for an inquest into the death of former prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre. ⌘ Read more
Labor needs to refocus its attacks on One Nation
Readers respond to the rise in popularity of One Nation. ⌘ Read more
These polluting behemoths pay more on toll roads than cars. A campaign says that’s unfair
The increasing popularity of giant utes is prompting a parliamentary inquiry to consider reducing the amount they are charged to use Melbourne’s toll roads. ⌘ Read more
Youth detention workers strike, leaving skeleton crews on staff
Nearly all workers at the state’s three youth detention centres left their posts on Thursday morning ⌘ Read more
New-look Brisbane Times Quiz: What was the mystery light in the sky above Queensland?
Check out our new quiz format and test your knowledge of the week’s news. ⌘ Read more
The mystery of miscarriages – and the scientists looking in a long-stigmatised place for answers
Australian researchers are among the first in the world to study menstrual blood and its link to pregnancy complications. ⌘ Read more
NSW universities took $3.2 billion from domestic students but are still running at a loss
Full-time domestic students cost an average of $12,000 each even though they are paying for expensive degrees, a parliamentary report has found. ⌘ Read more
Hanson opens up on domestic violence, prison and racism claims
While detailing her life running a small business prior to politics, Hanson admitted that she had experienced domestic violence in her life but refrained from going into detail. ⌘ Read more
More than $1 billion in fines could be raked in over next four years in SA
More than $1 billion in fines and penalties is expected to be raked in from misbehaving SA drivers over the next four years. ⌘ Read more
Woman hit and killed by rubbish truck
The griefstricken grandparents of a 23-year-old woman who was hit and killed by a rubbish truck have remembered her as a “good-natured, gorgeous young woman”. ⌘ Read more
Man who sexually abused nine children jailed
A man who sexually abused nine children in his care has today been sentenced to 24 years’ jail and will likely die behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Former bikie boss detained in Bali
A former bikie boss has been detained in Bali after he was allegedly found hiding in the toilet of a private jet bound for Africa. ⌘ Read more
Mum’s anguish after disabled child’s formula stolen
A Melbourne mum has issued an emotional plea for help after her disabled child’s nutritional formula was stolen. ⌘ Read more
Drivers hit by major IT outage at VicRoads
Victorian drivers have been hit by a major IT outage while trying to pay for services at VicRoads. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt four men over two separate assaults in Melbourne
Police are looking for four men after two separate assaults on drivers in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt ramps up in Melbourne for escaped prisoner
An escaped prisoner who fled custody after attending a funeral in Melbourne’s north-west could be in hiding somewhere in the city, police said. ⌘ Read more
Kew VicRoads tower to be bulldozed this week after eleventh-hour U-turn
Demolition at the site will commence in just days, after the state government turned away from a plan to retrofit the 1960s structure and transform it into apartments. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest alleged arsonist
An alleged arsonist has been arrested by police after he wandered the streets as his own house burned. ⌘ Read more
Serial fraudster learns fate
A serial fraudster who swindled innocent Queenslanders out of cash, promising valuable goods which he never delivered, has learned his punishment. ⌘ Read more
Coroner raises questions after patient’s death
A Queensland coroner has questioned the credibility of a doctor in scathing findings into the death of one of his patients. ⌘ Read more
Family says it was obvious grandmother shouldn’t have been discharged after Adib surgery
The Gold Coast woman died days after she was operated on by the prominent weight-loss surgeon, a coroner finding that her path to surgery was rushed. ⌘ Read more
CFMEU probe head flags interim report as union grills former watchdog
The recently extended probe has its eye on early calls around an updated state building code and enforcement, after wrapping-up evidence from former watchdog figures. ⌘ Read more
Police searching for gunman behind failed after-school hit
Police are throwing all their resources into the hunt for a gunman behind a failed hit on a father and his daughter outside a Sydney high school. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police releases review into workplace behaviour
NSW Police has released an independent review into the force’s culture, following growing concerns about bullying and harmful behaviour within the workplace. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Koletti allegedly ‘shoulder-barged’ elderly woman
An elderly woman has claimed in court that the widower of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick shoulder barged her while on an evening walk last year. ⌘ Read more
Gang rapist charged with alleged drug supply
Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf has been arrested and charged in Sydney’s south-west on allegations of drug supply. ⌘ Read more
Opposition Leader shuts down plan for Liberals to run to One Nation
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has shut down a plan that would see Liberals run dead to One Nation in some winnable seats. ⌘ Read more
The Perth parking spots charging drivers $57 a day
Parking in the Perth CBD is costing drivers $5 more than it did in 2013, but depending on where you go, it can cost a lot more. ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: Coalition leaders rubbish idea of One Nation non-compete clause; Optus breached privacy rules; JB Hi-Fi to refund customers over misleading prices
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
No end in sight to VicRoads chaos as IT bungle leaves drivers unable to register cars, book tests
Motorists continue to be frustrated almost a week after a system upgrade crashed the organisation’s online portal. ⌘ Read more
The 28 WA pubs, bars and clubs where you can watch the FIFA World Cup live
It’s the list everyone’s been asking for: where can West Australians go to watch the World Cup live this week? ⌘ Read more
‘Blind eye to insidious behaviour’: Former top cop demands change to ‘unacceptable’ culture
Karen Webb commissioned the review into NSW Police culture which found that while there had been significant reform, toxic personalities and behaviours persisted. ⌘ Read more
Melissa Caddick’s widower says police tricked him over alleged Vaucluse assault
Anthony Koletti is accused of shoulder barging a 73-year-old woman at a clifftop reserve in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Anthony Koletti allegedly ‘shoulder-barged’ elderly woman
An elderly woman has claimed in court that the widower of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick shoulder barged her while on an evening walk last year. ⌘ Read more
Police searching for gunman behind failed after-school hit
Police are throwing all their resources into the hunt for a gunman behind a failed hit on a father and his daughter outside a Sydney high school. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Coalition leaders rubbish backbencher’s suggestion of seat sharing deal with rising One Nation; Optus breached privacy rules in White Pages data bungle
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt ramps up in Melbourne for escaped prisoner
An escaped prisoner who fled custody after attending a funeral in Melbourne’s north-west could be in hiding somewhere in the city, police said. ⌘ Read more
Construction resumes on site of collapsed development as tower redesign revealed
Development in South Brisbane is booming, with work beginning on new tower next to Fish Lane as plans to completely transform the waterfront emerge. ⌘ Read more
Police hunt four men over two separate assaults in Melbourne
Police are looking for four men after two separate assaults on drivers in Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
‘Blind eye to insidious behaviour’: Former top cop demands change to ‘unacceptable’ culture
Karen Webb commissioned the review into NSW Police culture which found that while there had been significant reform, toxic personalities and behaviours persisted. ⌘ Read more
Mum’s anguish after disabled child’s formula stolen
A Melbourne mum has issued an emotional plea for help after her disabled child’s nutritional formula was stolen. ⌘ Read more
Drivers hit by major IT outage at VicRoads
Victorian drivers have been hit by a major IT outage while trying to pay for services at VicRoads. ⌘ Read more
One Nation promises audit after PM questions donations
Pauline Hanson is promising a “forensic audit” to prove her donation drive is real, after the prime minister questioned its legitimacy. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police releases review into workplace behaviour
NSW Police has released an independent review into the force’s culture, following growing concerns about bullying and harmful behaviour within the workplace. ⌘ Read more
Australia left reeling at 3-0
Australia were left reeling at 3-0 against a rampant Bangladesh in Mirpur. ⌘ Read more
‘Snozzle’ at the ready: State-of-the-art fire station set for Sydney’s new airport
Firefighters are readying the new station and gigantic trucks for the first cargo flights late next month, followed by passenger aircraft three months later. ⌘ Read more
This helicopter dropped from the sky. A report says there was nothing wrong with it
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a preliminary report into the fatal Western Queensland crash in April. ⌘ Read more
Australia left reeling at 3-0
Australia were left reeling at 3-0 against a rampant Bangladesh in Mirpur. ⌘ Read more
Celebrity Perth vet banned after fabricating debt, posing as lawyer
Dr Peter Ricci wrote letters to a club secretary pretending to be a legal representative, falsely accusing the woman of harassment, stalking and intimidation. ⌘ Read more
How are bullied and burnt-out officers expected to keep people safe?
Rampant bullying and unaddressed trauma are leaving officers stressed out and psychologically injured, an independent review has revealed. ⌘ Read more
Melissa Caddick’s widower says police tricked him over alleged Vaucluse assault
Anthony Koletti is accused of shoulder barging a 73-year-old woman at a clifftop reserve in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: One Nation continues to dominate political debate; Optus breached privacy rules in White Pages data bungle
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; One Nation continues to dominate political debate
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; JB Hi-Fi to refund 200 customers over misleading prices
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Experts demand inquest for Epstein survivor Giuffre
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
ICAC Operation Navarra LIVE updates: Gail Connolly reappears as investigation into Parramatta Council continues
Connolly’s evidence last week ended in tears. She returns as the inquiry enters its fifth week. ⌘ Read more
Prisoner on the run after fleeing brother’s Melbourne funeral
Minutes after carrying his brother’s coffin to its final resting place, 47-year-old Orijol Rukaj evaded police detection and went on the run. ⌘ Read more
Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf hospitalised after Sydney arrest
The 42-year-old orchestrated large-scale cocaine trafficking in Sydney’s south-west, police allege. ⌘ Read more
Inglis cops fiery send-off
Australian captain Josh Inglis cops a send off after being dismissed against Bangladesh. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Chalmers launches most impassioned defence of budget yet
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf hospitalised after Sydney arrest
The 42-year-old orchestrated large-scale cocaine trafficking in Sydney’s south-west, police allege. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Bluey’s World pulls in half a million visitors
Brisbane can expect 19 more months of duck cake and keepy-uppy as the attraction announces an extension to 2028. ⌘ Read more
‘This is unacceptable’: Bullying, discrimination rife in NSW Police
A long-awaited review into the force’s culture has finally been released. Commissioner Mal Lanyon says bad behaviour by officers won’t be tolerated. ⌘ Read more
Gang rapist charged with alleged drug supply
Convicted gang rapist Mohammed Skaf has been arrested and charged in Sydney’s south-west on allegations of drug supply. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Iranian officials confirm Strait of Hormuz closed as US strikes Iran
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Notorious gang rapist Mohammed Skaf charged with 24 new offences
Mohammed Skaf was arrested and charged on Wednesday night over his alleged involvement in large-scale drug supply. ⌘ Read more
Townsville mayor at centre of assault allegations at bar
The alleged assault took place at a bar on a picturesque tourism island and was reported to police days later. ⌘ Read more
How a planner and a protester bridged the gap to become friends
For decades, Sylvia Hrovatin and Jean Stuart worked on opposing sides of an ideological divide. Somehow, they stayed friends. ⌘ Read more
Ex Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly with her legal team attends the ICAC Parramatta
Council inquiry in Sydney June 5 2026. Video by Glenn Campbell / SMH ⌘ Read more