‘I would be dead’: mum makes fateful call amid storm
A decision to stay away after power was restored to her neighbourhood may have saved a mother-of-two's life, with a tree destroying her home soon afterwards.

Flood veteran caught out by latest natural disaster
A resident who has lived through every major southeast Queensland flood in 50 years has been caught off guard by the latest natural disaster to impact his home.

Muddy recovery under way as rain eases in Alfred’s wake
The clean-up has begun following an ex-cyclone but some people will recover sooner than others, with flooding still impacting areas and many without power.

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

Flooding hits community after cyclone ‘follows’ couple
A couple thought they had seen the last of cyclones after relocating, only for one to "follow" them and hit southeast Queensland for the first time in 50 years.
Australia to send official to Ukraine defence talks
Australia will send a senior official to attend talks in Paris between European defence ministers on the pathway to achieve peace in Ukraine.
ASX plumbs new low for the year in third straight fall
Australian shares have continued their downward trajectory as US protectionism escalates global tensions and drives market uncertainty.

‘Come already’: millions bunker down ahead of cyclone
Millions of people are waiting for the full force of Tropical Cyclone Alfred which is set to cross the eastern coast of Australia on Saturday.

Sandbags to iron fences: millions braces for cyclone
From iron gates to sandbags, people are using what they can to prepare for a tropical cyclone due to hit a built-up coastal area for the first time in 50 years.
An Indigenous-owned distillery born over a few drinks
A First Nations-owned business is one of Australia's most celebrated producers of organic spirits, after a "rollercoaster" journey on the road to success.
Mum’s heartfelt appeal after ‘body in concrete’ trial
The family of a man brutally murdered and buried in concrete has pleaded at the trial of his killers for help locating the body of another victim.
Hundreds evacuated as tourist hotel roof catches fire
The glitter strip was rife with activity in the early hours after a blaze broke out on the top of a hotel sparking hundreds of evacuations.
Homeless given 24 hours to move on from parks
A council is cracking down on homeless camps in the city's parklands after a neighbouring region introduced fines to stop occupation in public areas.
Pair guilty of ‘evil’ murder and burial in concrete
A jury has found two men guilty of bashing and stabbing a man to death before dumping his body in a pit and filling it with concrete and corrosive chemicals.
Delly guides Melbourne to within reach of NBL title
Matthew Dellavedova was immense as Melbourne United posted a five-point defeat of Illawarra in game three of the NBL championship series.
SA shatter Queensland’s Shield final hopes on day two
Tons to SA's Alex Carey and Jake Lehmann before a devastating spell from Nathan McAndrew have shattered Queensland's Sheffield Shield final hopes.
Piastri blows podium chance as Norris wins Aussie GP
Oscar Piastri lost control 12 laps from the end of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix as McLaren teammate Lando Norris won the season-opening race.
City set ALW unbeaten streak record with Adelaide win
Melbourne City have set a new A-League Women unbeaten streak of 19 games with a 4-3 win over Adelaide United.
IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips
Several women's health drugs are being made cheaper as the government aims to boost the success of IVF treatments and help those suffering a painful condition.

US tariffs should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Australia
Australia has been warned against relying on Donald Trump as it continues to try to negotiate for an exemption from the US president's trade tariffs.

Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones
As Queenslanders prepared for a tropical cyclone, an Australian electric car company raced to fulfil an influx of orders to keep lights and fridges working.
National emergency urged for deadly attacks on women
Rallies have been held across Australia calling for an end to the killing of women with a senator saying the violence should be treated as a national crisis.
Australia may back Ukraine peacekeeping after talks
Ukraine's fight against Russia has implications for the world, the prime minister says, as Australia contemplates contributing to peacekeeping efforts.

US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

US tariffs should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Australia
An Indigenous-owned distillery born over a few drinks

US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire
