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.
Woman killed cat for meat before stabbing ex-partner
A woman slaughtered her cat and put some of it in the freezer for a future meal, before plunging a knife into her ex-partner's neck, a judge has heard.
Woman ‘deliberately’ run over during burnout dispute
A man accused of running over a woman intending to cause her serious harm while doing burnouts in her backyard should have his bail revoked, a judge has heard.
Top cop announces retirement to focus on health
One of Australia's most senior police officers is ready to retire after battling cancer and modernising the frontline.
Key Wieambilla finding rejected in ‘tough’ gun reforms
A state government has come under fire for rejecting a key Wieambilla inquest finding and for reforms that "fortified the weakest gun laws in Australia".
Inquiry hears of ‘deal’ between union and government
An embattled union believed it had a sweetheart agreement with a state government, an inquiry has heard.
From the circus to Italy, Aussie pair’s para-Nordic bid
Australia hasn't competed in para-Nordic skiing at the Paralympics in 16 years - Taryn Dickens is out to end that drought with sighted guide Lynn Maree Cullen.
Flegler aims for stars and one more Dolphins box tick
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler is targeting the standard that won him a Kangaroos jersey after his long-awaited return to action from injury was a raging success.
‘Adds to the spice’: Reds eye turncoat in Super derby
The Queensland Reds are making no secret of their intent to go after a former teammate in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific season opener in Sydney.
‘Happy under Josh’: Bai reveals why he stayed at Titans
In-demand teenage forward Cooper Bai has revealed why he knocked back Melbourne to re-sign with Gold Coast as he targets securing the starting No.13 jersey.
Shares in world-leading hearing implant firm hit a low
Hearing device manufacturer Cochlear has posted weaker-than-expected half-year earnings and trimmed its guidance, leading to a double-digit sell-off.
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.
Women ‘already disillusioned’ by Liberals before spill
Sussan Ley has been toppled by conservative rival Angus Taylor after she spent nine months as the party's first leader.
Grattan on Friday: How did the Liberals’ first female leader find herself on the mat in under a year?
Sussan Ley always seemed set to be only an interim Liberal leader but could Angus Taylor suffer the same fate?
Officer approved prayers before violent disruption
Police shoved and dragged away Muslim worshippers at a protest moments after a senior officer had agreed to let them pray without intervention.
Shares in world-leading hearing implant firm hit a low