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.
‘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.
Book pulled over illustrator’s Bondi massacre post
A university publishing house has cancelled a children's book, saying the illustrator's past comments breached its anti-Semitism policy.
‘Elvis of birds’: clue found in hunt for elusive parrot
Researchers are racing against time to find and protect a critically endangered parrot after a decade-long search led to audio of the rare bird's call.
Drinkwater dazzles as Cowboys sink Sharks in try-fest
North Queensland have bounced back from an NRL thumping in enthralling fashion, defeating Cronulla in a high-scoring affair in Townsville.
Home sweet home as Crusaders get Super Round started
The Crusaders have celebrated the opening of their new Christchurch home with a 15-point win against the Waratahs that saw them avoid some unwanted history.
Roosters address Cheika future amid Dragons links
The Sydney Roosters know Michael Cheika won't stay as an No.2 forever as the cross-code coach continues to be talked up as a potential option for the Dragons.
From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year
After playing an Anzac Day game a year ago in front of 2607 WA fans, the Bombers-Magpies clash will be a somewhat bigger occasion this time for a young forward.
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
‘Sinister, threatening, vulgar’: jail for sextortion
A judge has lambasted a man who manipulated intimate images with AI then graphically threatened eight women, before sentencing him to jail time.
Never mind the crocs: man takes epic swim challenge
An ultramarathon athlete will attempt a world record swim in a river swarming with crocodiles - but they are the least of his worries.
Murder charge over missing brother of football great
Police have made a major breakthrough in a 14-year missing persons case involving the fraudster brother of a former elite footballer.
Trial could boost Australia’s bid to be battery leader
A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.
Sniper who gunned down bikie boss unmasked by court
The name of a former army reservist who killed a Rebels bikie kingpin with a 365-metre shot fired from a sniper rifle has been revealed in court.
King’s US visit could mend special relationship: Trump
US govt watchdog to review release of Epstein files
Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks ‘best’ Iran deal
EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine