Russia, Ukraine to meet for US-brokered talks in UAE
US President Donald Trump says Washington is seeing a "very strong inclination" towards ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
Iran war is ‘militarily effectively over’: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran after talks with Qatar's prime minister.
Food rider’s alleged murder sparks calls for shake-up
A state's overrun mental health system is again in the spotlight following the alleged murder of a delivery rider in a city alleyway.
‘Sexual predator’ Brand jailed for 10-and-a-half years
UK comedian Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Commercial and industrial; the last frontier for renewable energy
The renewable energy transformation of the Australian economy is accelerating, with Australia’s biggest residential battery manufacturer signalling a concerted push into commercial and industrial renewable energy storage.
Police, protesters clash as Spaniards strike
Tensions have risen during protests across Spain, as riot police used foam bullets, tear gas and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators.
Artificial intelligence, nuclear power a costly combo
Powering Australia's growing number of data centres using small nuclear reactors could take decades and cost billions of dollars more than renewable energy.
Alleged murder victim due for ‘favourable’ divorce cash
A woman who was allegedly murdered and her death staged as a lawnmower accident was worried her husband was cheating on her for a decade, a jury has heard.
‘Not sus at all’: killer cop denies tracking ex-partner
Beau Lamarre-Condon has denied surreptitiously going through his ex's phone and using it to track him months before shooting him with his police-issue gun.
Phone data challenges husband’s mower death alibi
A murder trial jury has heard Robert John Crawford unlocked his smartphone and opened an encrypted messaging app during the hours he claimed to be fast asleep.
Advocates blast ‘cruel’ shutdown of free homeless camp
A camp set up as part of a trial to help people experiencing homelessness will be closed down following threats of legal action by state authorities.
‘Biggest cheat in world’: texts before alleged murder
A man accused of staging his wife's death as a lawnmower crash was sending her love messages at the same time as texting his mistress, a jury has heard.
CFMEU probe findings delivered early amid ‘urgent’ need
An investigator looking into misconduct by the CFMEU has recommended badly needed changes to one state's construction sector way earlier than expected.
Errors in fatal lawnmower crash’s virtual recreation
Claims a woman was murdered and her death staged as a ride-on lawnmower accident were tested by simulation software with multiple errors, a jury has heard.
Olympic swim greats tipped to be ready for LA Games
Olympic swimming gold medallists Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers have had their struggles, two years out from the LA Games.
‘Best leadership’: Wallabies skipper salutes Cummins
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is impressed how Pat Cummins handled the week's dramas, saying the saga reveals the dangers of a fractured changing room.
‘That passion’: Walters keen to keep coaching Kangaroos
The World Cup final may not be the last in charge for Australia coach Kevin Walters as his 1992 heroics provide a lesson that still inspires his players.
Blues dare Demons to beat them on their home deck
With an AFLW grand final spot on the line, Carlton are ready to take on Melbourne at Ikon Park in a blockbuster preliminary final.
Police warned laws apply to them after pursuit decision
Brand ‘snapped’ and groped women, prosecutor tells jury
Brand treated women poorly, ex-personal assistant says
First flight takes off from ‘Australia’s best airport’
Bootcamp plan for youth unveiled for election launch
Rival party launches will be held less than two weeks before the Victorian state election as the government and opposition zero in on crime issues.
Cheers to culture: Indigenous businesses take on world
Indigenous businesses across a range of industries are tapping into global markets and sharing culture across the world.
PM to highlight Philippines ties ahead of Trump meeting
A potential meeting with US President Donald Trump hangs over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's first full day in the Philippines ahead of the ASEAN summit.
Microsoft outage exposes Aussie data to huge risk
Massive amounts of potentially sensitive data may have bypassed security arrangements during a 24-hour Microsoft outage, a peak cyber security body says.
Blue banter between PM and minister caught on hot mic
Environment Minister Murray Watt has defended Anthony Albanese after the prime minister was recorded privately joking about phones and penises at COP31.
US aviation shutdown blamed on single router
Cheers to culture: Indigenous businesses take on world
Flights resume across US after grounding order lifted
Microsoft struggles with outage, regrets business chaos
Insurance claims soar from ‘cyclonic’ winds
‘Cyclonic’: storms wreak havoc with more to come
Severe weather warnings as cold front meets warm air
Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise
HONGQI EHS4 Set for Global Debut in Venice: Eastern Elegance Arrives in Europe
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