Warning after extreme weather’s financial toll revealed
The eye-watering cost of extreme weather for 2025 has been revealed, sparking a warning the financial toll may only get worse.
Marata Niukore signs with NRL’s Knights
Versatile forward Marata Niukore will leave the Warriors at the end of the NRL season and join Newcastle on a three-year deal.
IVF giant again in play after new bid pumps up shares
A major player in the IVF service space is considering a higher takeover proposal from a consortium made up of two heavyweight investment firms.
Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Global Shift to Green Power Leaves Coal in the Shadows
For the first time in modern history, renewable energy sources have overtaken the world’s growing demand for electricity. Led by a record-breaking year for solar in China and India, clean power now makes up more than one-third of the global electricity mix. For a sun-drenched state like Queensland, this global shift offers a promising blueprint for our own energy future.
Cracks show in One Nation vote as Hanson taunts rivals
The number of voters backing Pauline Hanson's political movement appears to have plateaued, but the firebrand senator says her rivals are copying her policies.
Resources minister defends gas companies amid tax push
The gas lobby says a new levy on LNG exports will make Australia "uninvestable", arguing comparisons to countries like Norway don't stack up.
Smelly spawning heralds new life on fragile reef
Scientists have harvested millions of coral babies in a bid to help a bleached reef regenerate after it was lashed by a destructive cyclone.
Premier, colleagues shocked after MP found dead
A state MP has been found dead at his home, prompting condolences to his family from all sides of politics.
Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges
The son of a magistrate will face trial accused of 129 charges including dozens for alleged child sexual offences, a court has ruled.
‘It’s bigger than me’: Roberts‑Smith at Dawn Service
Accused war criminal and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has joined thousands to mark Anzac Day at the Currumbin Dawn Service.
‘Personal toll’: DV fighters step back from foundation
The parents of a woman killed by her partner have stepped down from a charity after successfully campaigning for laws against coercive control.
Grandmother killer loses bid to have sentence reduced
A boy who killed a grandmother in a car jacking and triggered controversial youth justice laws has lost an appeal over his 16-year sentence.
Search delay for missing Indigenous man, coroner hears
The search for a missing Indigenous man faced a delayed start and premature end due to police making errors and following a false lead, a coroner has heard.
‘Hasn’t been the best week’: AFL changes ARC system
Two ARC incidents on Sunday continued a bad run for the AFL, which is reeling from last week's Lance Collard and Zac Butters controversies.
Kisnorbo’s Victory reunion adds fresh spice to Big Blue
Patrick Kisnorbo will face Melbourne Victory for the first time since his abrupt departure when he leads Sydney FC in an elimination final against his old club.
‘Bite you in the arse’: Why Sami signed with Dragons
Gold Coast winger Phil Sami is comfortable with his decision to sign with St George Illawarra despite the turmoil and failure that has haunted the club in 2026.
Port’s sought-after star opens up on future
Port Adelaide's acting captain Zak Butters has addressed persistent questioning over his future in the face of lucrative offers from Victoria.
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
Actor Chuck Norris dies at the age of 86
Why an Australian city has been ranked world’s best
Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights
‘Brand damage’ risk as Liberals preference One Nation
An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.
‘Ugly nonsense’: more police call after Anzac Day boos
A leading Indigenous activist is calling for a larger police presence at future dawn services after Anzac Day acknowledgements were heckled and booed.
Family’s ‘life sentence’ after carer murdered by friend
The family of a much-loved carer who was murdered by his friend and patient say they have been handed a life sentence following his brutal death.
Coast clear as response to toxic algal bloom eased
Improved water quality has triggered the scaling back of a state's multi-million-dollar response to a toxic algal bloom but fishing closures remain in place.
Outback manhunt as abduction fears rise for little girl
A recently released prisoner is the focus of a manhunt after a five-year-old girl went missing at an outback community in a suspected abduction.
King jets to US for trip eclipsed by Iran and shooting
Shooting suspect ‘sick guy’ with alarming views: Trump
Iran envoy goes to Russia, Trump says ‘call us’ to talk
Mali’s defence minister killed in major weekend assault
Stark warning from ex-PM on rise of the ‘manosphere’
Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed