Ex-PM lauded over honours gong but not everyone’s happy
Scott Morrison, who led Australia through the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Former NRL player lured woman to pub toilet, jury told
Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui 'TC' Robati allegedly told a young woman he was taking her to an exclusive event before raping her, a jury has heard.

PM commits to ‘lasting change’ in second-term agenda
In his first major speech since Labor's election triumph, Anthony Albanese says he will build on his first term to deliver reforms across the nation.

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries
Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
More than 500 people from politics, showbiz, charity, sport and business are recognised in the general division of the 2025 King's Birthday Honours List.
PM commits to ‘lasting change’ in second-term agenda
In his first major speech since Labor's election triumph, Anthony Albanese says he will build on his first term to deliver reforms across the nation.

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue
One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams
A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.
Housemate arrested amid missing girl investigation
Weeks after teenager Pheobe Bishop went missing, one of her housemates has been taken into custody and questioned by police in relation to her disappearance.
Family gives back after tragic end for missing girl
Pheobe Bishop's family hope to give back to a community that rallied around them in their time of need, throwing their support behind a friend's fundraiser.
Nurse who hid $1.7m drug money under bed spared jail
An assistant nurse has blamed a destructive relationship for why she agreed to hide $1.7 million in a duffle bag under her bed for a major cocaine ring.
Landmark weapons search laws made permanent
Landmark laws allowing Queensland Police to search people for weapons in public places have been made permanent.
Crocodile Hunter’s dad fires up over culling proposal
Steve Irwin's father has weighed in on a campaign to cull crocodiles found in populated sites, saying it won't make the community any safer.
Origin star stops ‘creepy’ NRL teammate groping woman
Ex-NRL Brisbane player Teui "TC" Robati has been acquitted of two rape charges but admitted a sexual assault while on a night out with his then-teammates.
Aussie veteran falters after promising start at US Open
Adam Scott reached the turn at two under to launch his US Open bid but his round faltered as American J.J. Spaun set the pace at Oakmont.
Winging it: Holmes, Maroons search for best in the west
Valentine Holmes admits it's only natural to fear for your State of Origin future after a heavy loss, but thinks he and the Maroons will respond in Perth.
Life keeps getting better for breakout NSW prop
Max King didn't even contemplate donning a NSW Blues jersey in State of Origin II six weeks ago, such has been his meteoric rise.
Flanagan bewildered by costly Dragons kick-off penalty
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he was "amazed" at some of the refereeing decisions suffered by his side in their loss to local-rivals Cronulla.
Black Album Goes Double-Diamond as Metallica Plots Suncorp Return
Interest rates are coming down. Here’s what homeowners should know about refinancing
Go-Jo misses out at Eurovision but does Australia proud

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions
Someone has taken out the $100m Powerball draw
A mystery buyer has pocketed the entire $100 million prize in Thursday's Powerball draw - the biggest lottery jackpot of the year so far.
IVF regulations under scrutiny as health ministers meet
Health ministers will discuss how best to regulate IVF procedures after a leading provider admitted to two embryo mix-ups within months.
Security in focus as PM departs for global leader talks
The prime minister's trip to Fiji will provide a diplomatic warm-up before Anthony Albanese attempts to meet with the US president to strike a trade deal.

Trump to drive a hard bargain with PM over subs deal
Questions are being raised about whether a nuclear submarine deal worth hundreds of billions of dollars can be kept afloat, as the US launches a review.
Erin McNaught’s baby son diagnosed with brain tumour
Model Erin McNaught and her partner say they are "absolutely shattered" but remain hopeful after their baby son was diagnosed with a large brain tumour.

Diddy’s trial hears about orgy with ‘famous rapper’
Hamas blamed for deaths of Gaza aid workers

Judge declares mistrial at Harvey Weinstein rape trial
More than 200 die in Air India plane crash
Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024
Insurance cost warning after disasters hit bottom line
