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.
Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes
The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.
‘Finally home’: jailed croc wrangler misses son’s birth
Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.
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.
Mum cleared of murdering son with drug-laced smoothie
A mother accused of killing her adult son with a drug‑laced smoothie has been found not guilty of his murder after a weeks long trial.
State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays
A state plagued by forensic failures has cleared a backlog of rape kits and slashed major crime delays by 70 per cent, promising faster justice for victims.
Wanted teen dies in balcony fall after police arrive
Independent investigators will probe a police response after an 18-year-old fell to his death from a sixth-floor balcony when officers tried to arrest him.
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.
Harrison focused on next steps after dream debut
Gold Coast 20-year-old Zane Harrison is riding the high of making his NRL debut but insists he hasn't got the starting halfback jersey locked down yet.
Bulldogs address ‘soft mindset’, captain’s Galvin spray
Stephen Crichton gave Lachlan Galvin a verbal dressing down in Canterbury's loss to the Dolphins in a sign of frustration at the Dogs' poor defence.
World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.
‘Work to do’: AFL targets Indigenous player boost
The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.
Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision
Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour
Snakes alive! Nature’s greatest storyteller turns 100
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
Rail project axing pulls ‘economic rug’ from regions
The Nationals have urged the federal government not to scrap billions of dollars of funding for the inland rail project ahead of the federal budget.
Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal
Modelling examining a $30 billion-plus offshore gas proposal has drawn conclusions on the likelihood of a major state reaching a 2050 emissions target.
Free meningococcal jabs for some but ‘lottery’ persists
A fourth Australian jurisdiction will provide free jabs to some teens for a rare but life-threatening disease as the push for national coverage marches on.
‘Troubling’ crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis
Strained by chronic housing supply challenges, a leading researcher has warned councils against forcibly removing their homeless populations.
‘Extremely difficult’: principal speaks after stabbing
A school principal has praised the courage of staff who rushed to his aid after being stabbed, as the teacher who attacked him was handed a jail sentence.
Oil jumps as Trump dismisses Iran’s reply to peace plan
French woman from cruise ship tests positive for virus
Adolescence scoops four top prizes at BAFTAS
UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback
Rail project axing pulls ‘economic rug’ from regions
Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal
‘Troubling’ crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis