Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested
Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel's visiting president in one major city descended into chaos.
Liberal leadership challenge looms after key meeting
Would-be Liberal leader Angus Taylor is being urged to make his ambitions public before a likely challenge.
Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, ‘last battles’ rage
Ukraine is struggling to slow Russian advances around the city of Pokrovsk and along the front line as Moscow seeks to capture the whole of the Donetsk region.
Aussies in awe as leading snowboard trio take to air
Tess Coady and Meila Stalker secured a historic finish for Australia's big air snowboarders but the pair were left in awe of the high-flying Olympic medallists.
Liberals’ first female leader knifed as spill succeeds
Angus Taylor has taken over the Liberal Party leadership, toppling Sussan Ley to become the opposition leader. Mr Taylor succeeded in knifing the party's first female leader nine months into the job, winning 34 votes to 17.
Protests resume as anger mounts over ‘brutal’ police
Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president's visit.
Grooming claims spark Roblox kid-friendly rating review
The communications minister has requested an urgent meeting with controversial gaming host Roblox, while her opponent has labelled her too slow to act.
Broncos superstar signs three-year deal with Souths
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has stunned the rugby league world by signing with South Sydney, where he will reunite with former coach Wayne Bennett.
Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move
Popular pro-Palestinian slogans will be outlawed as one state introduces sweeping legislation to crack down on hate speech and anti-Semitism.
Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia
A premier is bidding to bring the United States president to Australia, claiming his state has something Donald Trump wants and needs.
Father lashes out at suggestion he started fatal fire
A father whose son died of extensive burns in a house fire has frequently lashed out at an inquest, saying his memory had been erased.
Truck ‘chased’ on wrong side of highway before crash
A driver has been killed instantly in a horror crash with a truck that may have been chased by at least one vehicle on the wrong side of a major highway.
‘Big hole’: burst water main impacts properties, school
A massive hole has been created in a major road by a burst water main, disrupting traffic, dozens of households and a local primary school.
Alleged murder victim given ‘promise’ to end suffering
Two sons of an alleged murder victim have testified how their father had wanted to die if his incurable brain disease reached a certain debilitating point.
‘It’s huge’: Madge out to guide Broncos to world title
Brisbane boss Michael Maguire is out to lead the Australian champions to a third global title in a World Club Challenge battle being labelled as a "huge" game.
Rejuvenated Taylan May aiming for Origin
Taylan May has set himself a target of cracking the NSW State of Origin squad after returning to the NRL with Wests Tigers last year.
‘Keep your mouth shut’: WNBL captain answers critics
Southside's matchwinners Cayla George and Maddy Rocci have called out the doubters after the Flyers shocked the top-ranked Townsville Fire.
Great Scott: Aussie aerials star lands silver medal
Freestyle skier Danielle Scott is finally an Olympic medallist, the Australian veteran breaking through to win silver in the aerials in her fourth Games.
Popular car brand earns $24m debt under pollution rules
Some of the most popular car companies in Australia and a selection of luxury brands have failed to meet emissions targets in their first year of operation.
Dodgy online items in consumer watchdog’s crosshairs
Forcing giant online marketplaces like Temu and Shein to protect consumers from unsafe products is one of this year's key focuses for the consumer watchdog.
Coalition wins ‘reset’ but first real test looms large
Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.
Unemployment tipped to climb again after surprise drop
Australia's latest jobless figures are likely to follow a trend for the year's start after economists were wrong-footed by a surprise fall in unemployment.
Aussie shares clinch third session of gains, NAB soars
The washout in precious metals does not appear over, with gold miners still under pressure and dragging on the raw materials sector.