How a few lines of paint could ease pressure on train station parking
What would change the way you travel the first and last mile to home and work? Researchers spent months at this Brisbane train station to find out. ⌘ Read more
NSW Police faces dire shortage of female officers despite multimillion-dollar blitz
NSW Police faces a chronic staffing problem as the force battles crises of public confidence, internal culture issues and serious understaffing. ⌘ Read more
The billion-dollar Sydney hospital that’s performing worse than ever
Wait times at Westmead have doubled in a decade as more than one in 10 patients spend almost 22 hours in the emergency department. ⌘ Read more
‘Look behind you, there’s a seal’: The pair bringing nature to your living room
Custom-made virtual-reality technology is enabling a tiny production house to capture Australia’s staggering natural beauty in 360-degree detail. ⌘ Read more
Royal Melbourne Show’s chief showbag spruiker to step down
After almost seven years, Brad Jenkins is stepping down from the role he describes as the “cultivator of happiness”. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Wednesday, June 10
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Jetstar flights lock in date for opening of Sydney’s new airport
The long-awaited launch of passenger flights to Western Sydney Airport will follow the start of cargo aircraft taking off from the new aviation hub next month. ⌘ Read more
Unit parking requirements slashed as details of suburban renewal plans emerge
Brisbane council has slashed mandatory apartment car spaces, while debating proposals around tower heights in Mount Gravatt, Alderley and Cannon Hill. ⌘ Read more
The fight for fame
Even Scully has to take a back seat. ⌘ Read more
Dismissed ‘friend of the CFMEU’ has appeal thrown out
An investigation has found senior industrial relations figure Helen Burgess was “blatantly” dishonest about her relationship with a successful job applicant. ⌘ Read more
Shark attack victim farewelled
Hundreds of people have turned out to say a final farewell to Rottnest shark attack victim Steven Mattaboni in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Grandmother’s home ransacked
A grandmother is too frightened to leave her home after it was ransacked and $200,000 in cash stolen. ⌘ Read more
Allan’s sorry record cries out for policy review
Readers lament the standard of public discourse after the re-emergence of the “Ditch the Witch” slogan used against Jacinta Allan. ⌘ Read more
Report urges overhaul of WA’s Aboriginal heritage processes amid consultant warning
A major review into native title and cultural heritage approvals in Western Australia’s resources sector has urged more than two dozen recommendations as industry groups warn of consultants “clipping the ticket” as part of the process. ⌘ Read more
It’s cold and flu season. Should you take a probiotic?
As the weather gets cold, niggling virus are taking hold, but it may be harder to ward off the sniffles than simply turning to a daily probiotic supplement. ⌘ Read more
The Australian at the forefront of the fight against Ebola – and the next pandemic
Ebola is at the centre of a plan to prepare for disease X – the next global pandemic. ⌘ Read more
‘Thrill-seeking’ driver pleads guilty to crash that killed young boy
The nine-year-old’s mother wept as she read a victim impact statement to the court, saying the driver’s name was etched into her brain “like cancer”. ⌘ Read more
Families sound alarm over NDIS changes in inquiry
Concerned families and disability advocates fear their financial support will be axed under the proposed NDIS changes. ⌘ Read more
Career criminal jailed for eight years
A career criminal who deliberately mowed down a South Australian police officer has been jailed for eight years. ⌘ Read more
Deputy premier tells developers to remove affordable housing from applications
Jarrod Bleijie wrote to two developers, telling them to scrap the cheaper components of their projects and replace them with standard market-rate housing. ⌘ Read more
Four teens charged over Bendigo stabbing
Four teenagers have been charged after a homeless man was stabbed in Bendigo. ⌘ Read more
Jacinta Allan dismisses leadership challenge rumours
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has rubbished claims she is facing a looming leadership challenge. ⌘ Read more
Son of boxing legend accused of Footscray murder
The son of boxing legend Barry Michael has been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed outside of a pub in Footscray. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of Barbeques Galore stores set for closure
More than 60 Barbeques Galore stores across Australia are set to close within weeks after a rescue deal failed. ⌘ Read more
Couple donate $40 million to MND research
Queensland couple Quentin and Kylie Birt donated $40 million to motor neurone disease charity Fight MND after Neale Daniher’s death. ⌘ Read more
Woman stabbed in home invasion thanks ‘hero’ husband for saving her life
A woman stabbed in a terrifying home invasion near the NSW-Queensland border has thanked her “hero” husband for saving her life. ⌘ Read more
Two Labor figures charged over alleged illegal donations cover-up
The NSW electoral commissioner has revealed two Labor figures have been charged over a scheme to allegedly cover up illegal donations. ⌘ Read more
Australia news as it happened: Albanese backs embattled Allan; Taylor, Abbott open to dealing with One Nation, which leads federal poll
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Two Labor figures charged over alleged illegal donations cover-up
The NSW electoral commissioner has revealed two Labor figures have been charged over a scheme to allegedly cover up illegal donations. ⌘ Read more
Disgraced doctor Munjed Al Muderis launches Nine defamation appeal
The lawyer for the orthopaedic surgeon argues the original finding of negligence was not available to the court judge in an appeal that is set to run for a fortnight. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese backs embattled Allan; Taylor, Abbott open to dealing with One Nation, which leads federal poll
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of Barbeques Galore stores set for closure
More than 60 Barbeques Galore stores across Australia are set to close within weeks after a rescue deal failed. ⌘ Read more
NSW woman who raised $45k on charity site charged over death of girl, 11
A woman whose daughter died in a horror car crash, sparking an outpouring of donations, has been charged with drug driving. ⌘ Read more
Teen accused of shooting at cartel boss’s wake venue
Police have charged two males, including a teenager, after a shooting at a cartel boss’s wake venue in Sydney’s south-west last week. ⌘ Read more
Jacinta Allan dismisses leadership challenge rumours
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has rubbished claims she is facing a looming leadership challenge. ⌘ Read more
Is paying parents to stay home with their kids the answer to declining birth rates?
With the cost associated with having children a deterrent to prospective parents, is paying them to stay home and raise a family the antidote to a slowing of the birth rate. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese says Allan ‘absolutely’ the best to lead Victoria after dire state poll; One Nation leads in third federal poll
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Dozens caught cheating at Mazenod College using AI in key exam
Despite almost a quarter of its year 12 students being involved, the college did not believe the behaviour had been coordinated among them. ⌘ Read more
High-powered gangland weapons leave cops on edge after funeral shooting
Senior police said there would be 100 dead if the Bondi Beach shooters had used some of the guns available to the underworld. A man and a boy have been charged over the shooting. ⌘ Read more
Boos as Trump salutes anthem
Booing could be heard as US President Donald Trump saluted during the US national anthem at Madison Square Garden. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM speaks in Bendigo, vows to cut migration; One Nation leads in third poll; Former senator warns changes to NDIS will ‘push more families into crisis’
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration; One Nation leads in third poll; Changes to NDIS will ‘push more families into crisis’, says former senator
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Coalition blames crushing poll results on budget
Angus Taylor has blamed Labor’s federal budget for at least part of the Coalition’s nosediving popularity among voters and One Nation’s surging support in the polls. ⌘ Read more
Hunting women: policeman who preyed on DV victims jailed
When professional standards police first called Amanda* to ask her how she knew policeman Andrew Craig Adams, she professed he was the nicest policeman she’d ever met. ⌘ Read more
Premier backs plan to transform waterfront with towers and hundreds of venues
Two former Olympians have bought the Parmalat factory site in South Brisbane and plan to redevelop the area. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Changes to NDIS will ‘push more families into crisis’, says former senator
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
WA news LIVE: ABS data reveals WA leading the nation for rising home values
Follow our live coverage here. ⌘ Read more
High-powered gangland weapons leave cops on edge after funeral shooting
A semi-automatic rifle attack in Sydney’s west showed the underworld is willing to deploy military-grade weaponry against enemies in broad daylight. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Seeking sanctuary: Why Chapel Street is a hovel for Melbourne’s most vulnerable
In a warm cafe on Chapel Street, Elene has found sanctuary away from the drugs and chaos. The trouble is, she has to go home. ⌘ Read more
The CCTV images that helped sink a Sydney hostel’s rooftop visions
Residents of two high-end Sydney apartment blocks say they have spent years pleading for a decent night’s sleep. Now they’ve clocked up a significant victory. ⌘ Read more
Was Australia’s teen social media ban effective?
It’s been six months since Australia’s teen social media ban came into effect, but is it working? ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
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WA news LIVE: Albany residents divided on shark cull proposal after fatal attack
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Stokes investigated over nightclub incident
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated over a “nightclub incident”. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: PM vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un to meet in North Korea
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Major parties swap blame for One Nation’s rise
Labor Minister Murray Watt and Liberal MP Ted O’Brien have accused each other’s party of fuelling the rise of One Nation. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after alleged fight at pub in Melbourne’s west
A man will face court charged with murder after a 25-year-old South Yarra man was found dead behind a pub over the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
‘Desperately unfair’ VCE calculator shortcuts to be banned for exams
The exam authority has moved to crack down on the advanced functions of some calculators from 2027, but some say they haven’t gone far enough. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Warning of further fuel price rises
Rising global oil prices are forecast to drive up the price of petrol again. ⌘ Read more
Australian stabbing suspect faces court in Greece
A man wanted in connection with a 1999 Sydney stabbing death faces court in Greece today. ⌘ Read more
Strikes between Iran and Israel halted
Strikes between Israel and Iran appear on hold after calls by Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane drug trafficking charges
Police have charged 16 people over allegedly trafficking meth in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
‘Really urgent’: Teen vaccine rates tumble, leaving cancer elimination in doubt
Australia’s ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 is under threat amid a worrying decline in HPV vaccinations across the country. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane River to get spectacular fountain and light display at South Bank
The display is one of the highlights of Brisbane Festival, which has announced its full line-up of concerts, theatre, exhibitions and open-air spectacles. ⌘ Read more
CFMEU warns of union investigation after video shows worker belongings
“No one brings their underpants on site and washes them at work.”: Union official alleges labourers are living within a major construction site. ⌘ Read more
Plan for suburb’s first 25-storey highrise set to test council upzoning push
The development application for the tower with 253 homes – including apartments with five-bedrooms – will test Brisbane council’s appetite for dramatically taller buildings in the suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Terence Tao’s groundbreaking maths formula is so simple, anyone can follow it
The Australian mathematician has been given one of the highest awards in the Kings Birthday Honours list. This is why. ⌘ Read more
Hospitals turn to sniffer dogs to combat illicit drugs in wards
The use of sniffer dogs inside closed psychiatric wards has divided mental health experts, as hospitals try to balance the invasion of patient privacy against the risks posed by illicit substances. ⌘ Read more
The Perth councils with the highest-paid CEOs
Seven of Perth’s council bosses are paid more than Premier Roger Cook. ⌘ Read more
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