ASX set for unsteady start; SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket is set for an unsteady start amid a fresh escalation in tensions in the Middle East while SpaceX soared in its highly anticipated debut on Wall Street. ⌘ Read more

Wyatt calls for Indigenous Procurement Policy to be shut down if ‘black clad’ rorts continue
Ken Wyatt said contracts flowed mainly to businesses in major capital cities despite most Indigenous Australians living outside the capitals. ⌘ Read more

Wyatt calls for Indigenous Procurement Policy to be shut down if ‘black clad’ rorts continue
Ken Wyatt said contracts flowed mainly to businesses in major capital cities despite most Indigenous Australians living outside the capitals. ⌘ Read more

‘This news is really shocking’: Australian girl, 9, killed in Pakistan
Local media reported the family, from the Perth suburb of Kewdale, was mistaken for armed robbers the police were pursuing. ⌘ Read more

‘This news is really shocking’: Australian girl, 9, killed in Pakistan
Local media reported the family, from the Perth suburb of Kewdale, was mistaken for armed robbers the police were pursuing. ⌘ Read more

Turkish fans turn out in thousands to support both teams in World Cup match
“I’m an Australian and a Turk at the same time,” one fan said on Sunday of supporting both countries. “I respect Australia as my home country, but I’m a Turk as well. So why not?” ⌘ Read more

Turkish fans turn out in thousands to support both teams in World Cup match
“I’m an Australian and a Turk at the same time,” one fan said on Sunday of supporting both countries. “I respect Australia as my home country, but I’m a Turk as well. So why not?” ⌘ Read more

Socceroos fever takes over with stunning start to World Cup
Socceroos fans celebrated at fan sites across the country as Australians turned Vancouver green and gold. ⌘ Read more

Aussie fans celebrate back home
Australian football fans erupt across the country as they watch the Socceroos’ 2-0 win from afar. ⌘ Read more

Australia kicks off their World Cup in style
Tony Popovic and the Australian Socceroos get their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Turkiye. ⌘ Read more

Irankunda sets Aussie crowd alight with electric goal
Australian fans go wild as Nestory Irankunda smashes the ball into the back of the net to score against Turkiye. ⌘ Read more

Irankunda sets Aussie crowd alight with electric goal
Australian fans go wild as Nestory Irankunda smashes the ball into the back of the net to score against Turkiye. ⌘ 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

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

Australian fans prepare for World Cup opener
Australian fans are in high spirits on the streets of Vancouver as they prepare to cheer on the Socceroos in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⌘ Read more

Australian fans prepare for World Cup opener
Australian fans are in high spirits on the streets of Vancouver as they prepare to cheer on the Socceroos in their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ⌘ Read more

Language learning is the gift we must give our children
Learning a second language comes with cognitive and societal benefits, yet Australian students are abandoning language studies. ⌘ Read more

2WAY PAKISTAN DEATH
Australian girl killed by police in Pakistan
A WA family were allegedly shot at by Pakistani police in a case of mistaken identity, leaving a nine-year-old dead. ⌘ Read more

Holiday shack owners face losing their slice of Australian dream to private development
Dozens of caravan owners are in limbo after a coastal council approved plans to develop a site near a popular Victorian beach. ⌘ Read more

Richard Marles’ AUKUS visit thrown into disarray after British defence secretary’s shock resignation
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles was stood up by his British counterpart who spectacularly quit hours before they planned to meet. ⌘ Read more

Former Rabbitohs and EPL sponsor cops largest ever fine from ASIC case
The former Australian sponsor of the Sydney Rabbitohs and Sheffield United FC has been hit with $300 million in fines – a record for any case brought by the corporate watchdog. ⌘ Read more

Greek court sentences Australian fugitive
A Greek court has sentenced James Dalamangas, one of Australia’s most wanted fugitives. ⌘ 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

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

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

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

Inglis cops fiery send-off
Australian captain Josh Inglis cops a send off after being dismissed against Bangladesh. ⌘ Read more

Do we love our iPhones more than children?
The smartphone is copping some of the blame for the declining global fertility rate. Here’s how having fewer children is shaping Australians and our future. ⌘ Read more

Aussie skipper rescues dog blown away on kayak
Australian skipper Jimmy Reid’s tourist boat joined the search when Bruce the dog was blown away by a sudden burst of wind. ⌘ Read more

South Australian smelter thrown a lifeline
The Port Pirie smelter has again been thrown a lifeline to the tune of $105 million. ⌘ Read more

Thousands farewell Neale Daniher
More than 5000 people have gathered to remember and thank footy legend, MND crusader and great Australian Neale Daniher. ⌘ Read more

Chinese rocket identified as source of mystery light in Australian skies
The unusual streak of light was visible for about 20 minutes over parts of Australia, including Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. ⌘ Read more

‘Coercive threats’: Julie Bishop’s scathing resignation letter from ANU
“Increasingly contemptuous intervention” by the university regulator in the Australian National University’s affairs forced Julie Bishop to quit as chancellor, she says. ⌘ Read more

Cash, WFH, childcare overhaul? If we want Australians to have more babies, everything needs to change
Australians who want to have a child, or want more children, are asking for solutions. Can we, as a nation, help them? ⌘ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Yo, you’re going to hell!’: Anisa Nandaula on culture shock in a new home
For the Ugandan-born comedian, fitting in to Australian society was no laughing matter. ⌘ Read more

ANU’s $100 million drama: Effect on staff revealed in fiery Senate hearing
There were nine reported incidents at the Australian National University’s College of Arts and Social Sciences during the Renew ANU rollout. ⌘ Read more

The political landscape can be disheartening
Readers find little to like with aspects of Australian politics. ⌘ Read more

Wong believes Gaza flotilla activists’ ‘horrific’ abuse allegations
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she believes Australian activists who claim they were sexually assaulted by Israeli military personnel last month. ⌘ Read more

Massive spike in Aussies buying illegal cigarettes
The tobacco black market is booming, with new data revealing a huge spike in the number of Australians buying illegal cigarettes and nicotine products. ⌘ Read more

Pregnant mum raises alarm over popular essential oils
A pregnant mum has raised the alarm over a popular essential oil sold at two major Australian retailers. ⌘ Read more

‘Manufactured crisis’: Bombshell report reveals flaws in controversial ANU finance plan
One of several long-anticipated investigations into the Australian National University released damning findings on Thursday. ⌘ Read more

ACMI hit with data breach days after MIFF’s ticketing platform hacked
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is the second Melbourne arts institution to be involved in a data breach in less than a week. ⌘ Read more

Notorious Australian paedophile released after 25 years
One of Australia’s most notorious paedophiles has been released from prison after 25 years behind bars. ⌘ Read more

Australian fugitives and pilot who flew them to Indonesia sentenced
The trio have been sentenced over a “black flight” from Queensland to a remote and dangerous Indonesian province late last year. ⌘ Read more

Scientists map universe’s invisible force to show sky as you’ve never seen it
Australian researchers have created the biggest and most detailed image of a colossal cosmic mystery. ⌘ 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

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

Border Force busts multi-million-dollar illicit NT tobacco operation
Australian Border Force officers have seized hundreds of thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes worth millions of dollars from a Northern Territory storage facility. ⌘ 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

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

WA premier concedes ambulance ramping a ‘challenge’ as wait times blow out before winter begins
West Australian Premier Roger Cook admits ambulance ramping in the state is a “challenge”, as new figures reveal the hours that patients spent waiting to be admitted to hospital has again hit record highs. ⌘ Read more

What UK’s new passport changes mean for Aussie travellers
There are some big changes coming to the way Aussies travel to the UK and those with dual Australian-British citizenship will bear the brunt of it. Here’s what you need to know about the UK’s new ETA visa waiver and passport rules. ⌘ Read more

SA braces for impact from storm that battered WA
The entire South Australian coastline is under a severe weather warning with rain and damaging winds up to 100km/h on the way. ⌘ Read more

Aussie arrested over alleged Vietnam cafe rampage
An Australian tourist is being questioned by Vietnamese police after allegedly going on a rampage in a cafe and being taken away in his underwear. ⌘ Read more

Border Force uncover 34kg of cocaine in Fremantle bus search
An ABF spokesman said the amount of cocaine, had it reached the Australian community, had an estimated street value up to $11 million, with the potential for 170 000 street-level deals. ⌘ Read more

Push to lower Middle East travel warnings
Calls are growing for the Australian government to lower travel warnings to the Middle East ahead of the busy European summer travel period. ⌘ Read more

More Australians report feeling lonely. This WA program is trialling a new idea to help
If we are serious about improving health outcomes and reducing pressure on our health system in Western Australia, we must start recognising community connection as a form of care. ⌘ Read more

Sexism soaring in schools as boys target female teachers and peers
Experts have sounded the alarm on a concerning spike in sexism at Australian schools. ⌘ Read more

New treatment gives hope to Australians with MND
A new treatment is giving hope to Australians with a form of motor neurone disease that runs in families. ⌘ Read more

Major wine retailer puts vineyards up for sale amid industry-wide squeeze
Endeavour Group, which owns Dan Murphy’s and BWS, announces it will step away from some key vineyards and wineries in South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, and close a major South Australian bottling plant. ⌘ Read more

Ancient drought resistant winegrape instilling hope for struggling farmers
In an Australian first, two South Australian winegrape growers are trialling an ancient variety from Cyprus that is reducing water consumption and reconnecting them to their Mediterranean roots. ⌘ Read more

Save money on groceries with ‘relatively little effort’ by home gardening
With grocery prices continuing to bite, more Australians are discovering that home gardening isn’t just good for wellbeing — it can also make real financial sense. ⌘ Read more

Pears the size of a human head grown at Paracombe
At a South Australian-owned, grown and produced juice manufacturer, pears the size of a human head are turning heads after popping up by the property’s fire exit. ⌘ Read more

Tourist trapped in cesspit for hours after toilet collapses in Australia
The unimaginable scenario became stark reality for one unfortunate woman in the Australian outback recently. If there’s a prize for the most disgustin… ⌘ Read more

New grapevine virus GINV detected for first time in Australia
A grapevine virus known in China and Japan that affects plant growth and productivity has been detected in Australia for the first time in Victorian, Queensland and South Australian table grapes. ⌘ Read more

Australian bush tea hits shelves in Asia
The product is being sent from a remote property in the Northern Territory all the way to Japan, Korea and China. ⌘ Read more

WA wine industry warns of impact of Containers for Change expansion
A newly formed West Australian wine group warns that bottles of wine produced in the state could increase by $1.25 if the expansion of the Containers for Change scheme goes ahead. ⌘ Read more

‘Titanic II’ is still a thing… but we won’t be seeing it for quite a while
A modern (and much safer) recreation of the iconic, ill-fated ship has been in the works for more than a decade. Back in 2012, Australian billionaire … ⌘ Read more

WA’s record for heaviest pumpkin broken
A pumpkin grown in Albany has beaten the previous WA record for heaviest pumpkin by nearly 60 kilograms. ⌘ Read more

Sick of not knowing if your avocado is ripe or bruised? This scanner could change that
An Australian-first avocado “ripeness scanner” is being trialled, with the aim of telling customers exactly when their avocados will be ready to eat. ⌘ Read more

Bargain avocados in high demand but growers pay price
A bumper avocado season is creating a perfect storm for cheaper produce and record export volumes, but growers are doing it tough. ⌘ Read more

Blueberry industry under scrutiny amid rapid growth
Australians are eating and growing more blueberries than ever before, but questions are being asked about how production of the fruit is being regulated. ⌘ Read more

Vegetable growers won’t plant more crops if costs keep rising
A snap survey by AUSVEG reveals 27 per cent of Australian vegetable growers have already reduced planting, while some will not harvest current crops because rising costs make it unviable. ⌘ Read more

Fertiliser prices skyrocket for Aussie farmers as Middle East conflict rages on
The Middle East conflict is forcing up the cost of an essential fertiliser for Australian farmers, but there are other factors more likely to affect grocery prices. ⌘ Read more

New cold storage facility to streamline supply chains for citrus growers
Oranges, mandarins, lemons and table grapes could soon have a more direct path to market. ⌘ Read more

Coastal growers take on Sturt’s desert pea as demand for natives soars
Sturt’s desert pea may be native to dry, arid conditions but that hasn’t stopped growers on the NSW coast from giving it a crack as demand grows for unique Australian flowers. ⌘ Read more

Growers warn ‘watered down’ lavender oil widespread in surging imports
Despite an Australian lavender industry dating back to the 1850s, you’re more than likely using an imported and “watered-down” product, local growers say. ⌘ Read more

‘Scarecrow of the sky’ in full flight to protect Australian fruit and almond crops
A new falcon drone wards off peckish birds that have been destroying valuable fruit crops. ⌘ Read more

Does the Bermuda Triangle mystery have a simple explanation ?
An Australian scientist maintains that the Bermuda Triangle enigma may not be much of an enigma at all. There are few mysteries as enduring as the Ber… ⌘ Read more

Are Australians ready for genetically modified tomatoes? The proof will be in the eating
The purple tomato was altered to make it taste better and boost nutrition. ⌘ Read more

Sobering export report for Australian producers as world turns off wine consumption
Global demand for Australian wine is continuing to dwindle, with the latest Wine Australia export report showing an 8 per cent decrease in 2025 as consumers opt for alcohol-free trends. ⌘ Read more

Aussie table grape exports jump nearly 300 per cent amid ‘great’ growing year
A rise in demand is making it feasible for some Australian grapes to be on sale in South-East Asia within 48 hours of being dispatched. ⌘ Read more

Creative efforts to drive down thousands of tonnes of coffee pod waste
Between 10 and 20 per cent of the 3 million coffee pods Australians consume daily are actually recycled. Here’s what’s being done to change that. ⌘ Read more

Growers hope to keep coffee cups full in 2026
Australian coffee growers are hoping for a bumper 2026 season to meet increased demand for homegrown beans following a prolific flowering season. ⌘ Read more

Flower growers see red over glyphosate import rule change
The Australian government says it plans to stop treating imported flowers with glyphosate, but local growers are not happy and are raising biosecurity concerns. ⌘ Read more

The sweet spirit ‘steeped in tradition’ that’s becoming trendy
South Australian distillers are tapping into a growing global thirst for Limoncello and finding a new market for lemons and grape spirit. ⌘ Read more