Fears for girl’s safety as kidnap suspect eludes search
People know the location of a man who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl, say police who have found a child's underwear during the massive search.
Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services
Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.
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.
On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals
The so-called "youth crew" of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.
NSW star set for back-row debut in Origin opener
Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for NSW, but will soon be adding a position she has zero experience with to that list.
Refinery owner reaps profit boost from Middle East war
Ampol, which supplies about 10 per cent of the nation's fuel supplies, has seen a big jump in margins on the back of the war in the Middle East.
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.
Police search for body after woman charged with murder
Police are calling for help to locate the remains of a man after a woman was charged with his murder, six months after his disappearance.
Premier digs in as ‘love story’ sparks integrity war
A political "love story" has morphed into an all‑out integrity brawl, with one premier under siege over what he knew and who really called the Olympic shots.
Teens admit roles in Australia’s biggest cocaine bust
Two teen boys were offered "life changing money" via group chat to offload what would become the biggest cocaine seizure in Australia's history, a judge heard.
‘Own demons’ killed man – not mum’s smoothie, jury told
A violent and troubled man died of a deliberate or accidental overdose rather than being murdered by his mother with a drug-laced smoothie, a jury has heard.
Fatal crash leads to alleged driver’s school discovery
A woman has died after a man allegedly smashed a stolen ute head-on into her vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Johnston treble helps Souths sink sloppy Sharks
Alex Johnston scored a hat-trick as South Sydney - shorn of superstar centre Latrell Mitchell - claimed a 36-12 win over Cronulla.
Port star Butters learns AFL tribunal fate
Port Adelaide star and Brownlow Medal fancy Zak Butters has been cleared for colliding with Western Bulldogs star Joel Freijah.
Swifts back in finals hunt with big win over Lightning
The NSW Swifts have produced a 36-23 second half to romp their way to a 14-goal Super Netball win over Sunshine Coast in Sydney.
Giants rally after halftime to heap misery on Bombers
Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has kicked three goals as the Giants pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat the Bombers in western Sydney.
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
Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die
The so‑called grandfather of Inland Rail says the half‑built 'train to nowhere' can still be saved, pitching a private plan to finish the route.
Australian Jews detail ‘unfair’ backlash linked to Gaza
The chance to share their experiences of bullying, harassment and fear in the face of anti-Semitism has been years in the making for many Jewish Australians.
Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour
Always one step ahead, new wave innovators Split Enz are back for their first tour in 17 years. They're not done yet - and their hair is bigger than ever.
Count under way in right-wing litmus test by-election
Counting has begun in a federal by-election for a seat in a conservative heartland that could see One Nation win its first lower-house seat.
Labor plots budget housing boost to fend off One Nation
Jim Chalmers hopes slashing red tape and winding back investor tax breaks will convince voters the dream of home ownership is still alive.
Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die
Data breach fears grow as suspected ransom note appears
Kyle and Jackie O’s former home left counting the cost