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.
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.
Dirty dozen list boosts ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws
Sweeping additions to a state's "adult crime, adult time" laws have been introduced while giving police new powers to crack down on anti‑social behaviour.
Police to continue to use potentially faulty pistols
A state police force will continue to use a service-issued pistol despite a potentially fatal fault, saying it is only an issue if the weapons are used.
Blues baptism of fire as Elliott returns from pregnancy
Millie Elliott is back with the NSW Blues after missing the entire 2025 State of Origin series and NRLW campaign due to her pregnancy.
Titans assistant named England rugby league coach
Former Leeds boss and current Gold Coast Titans assistant coach Brian McDermott will lead England at the World Cup later this year.
Boyd Cordner replaces Young on NSW Origin staff
Former NSW captain Boyd Cordner will join Laurie Daley's coaching staff for the 2026 State of Origin series.
Manly vow to take pressure off Turbo amid latest injury
Jason Saab insists Manly have no point to prove without Tom Trbojevic as statistics show just how great an influence the injured fullback has on his team.
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
Award-winning Aussie literary figure David Malouf dies
One of Australia's most celebrated literary figures, David Malouf, who published multiple prize-winning works, has passed away at the age of 92.
Ben Roberts-Smith ‘never planned’ to flee overseas
Ben Roberts-Smith's partner says while they took steps towards a new life overseas before his arrest, the war veteran always wanted to return if he was charged.
Oil and gas giant feels the heat from climate activists
Shareholders have jeered as protesters concerned about the environment repeatedly disrupted a meeting hosted by Australia's biggest oil and gas company.
Man bailed despite ‘brutal’ stomp that hospitalised cop
A man who stomped on a police officer's head so hard that a crack could be heard will be released from prison as he prepares to appeal his sentence.
Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels
Labor has proposed a ban on polling place signage before 6am to stop an election day "arms race" which it says is dangerous to volunteers, and hated by voters.
Emergency declared as fires rip through southeast US