Man’s charge over death threats to tech CEO dropped
A man has pleaded guilty to failing to provide the code to his phone as police investigated allegations of online death threats to a tech CEO.
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Changing mail habits stamp out daily letter deliveries
Australia Post is enjoying kudos after an improved financial result but faces a reform marathon focused on letter deliveries en route to long-term viability.
Australian shares hit eight-week low as slide continues
The ASX200 has finished 1.2 per cent lower to make February its worst month in more than two years after US President Donald Trump's call on tariffs.
Decorated top cop on leave after shock cancer diagnosis
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski will be replaced by a deputy after going on immediate leave following his diagnosis with cancer.
Dolphins sign St Helens star in Woolf reunion
St Helens and England forward Morgan Knowles will link up with his old coach Kristian Woolf in 2026 when he joins the Dolphins on a two-year deal.
Washout steers Australia into Champions Trophy semis
Travis Head has blitzed a half-century in Lahore before rain washed out the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan to ensure Australia reached the semi-finals.
Gulden hurt against Suns in big blow for Swans
Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden is the latest big-name AFL injury victim in the pre-season, suffering an ankle injury early in their match against Gold Coast.
Dolphins crown Queensland forward as new 2025 captain
Tom Gilbert has emerged from an extraordinary battle with two major injuries to be appointed the Dolphins captain to replace the retired Jesse Bromwich.
Swans star Gulden to have surgery on broken ankle
Sydney's Errol Gulden is the latest AFL star to be injured in the pre-season, suffering a broken ankle in a trial match.
To’o back next game after ‘freaking out’ Ivan Cleary
At the NRL's fan event in Las Vegas, Penrith fan favourite Brian To'o has gone to extreme lengths to prove his hamstring injury is not serious.
Sniffer dogs deployed as pill testing trial begins
One state's long-awaited pill testing trial has kicked off with a warning illicit drug use remains banned, as sniffer dogs are used elsewhere at the festival.
The legends making a ‘loud and proud’ Mardi Gras debut
Representing the La Perouse LGBTQI community, their allies and Elders, the LaPa Legends will make their debut at Mardi Gras 2025.
Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights
Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.
Coalition matches Labor pledge to keep beer tax on ice
A promise to pause the draught beer excise for two years under a re-elected Labor government has been followed by a matching pledge from the opposition.
Record high house prices as rate cut buoys sentiment
House prices have rebounded to record highs after the Reserve Bank's rate cut boosted sentiment and improved Australians' borrowing power.
Zelenskiy, Trump argue in front of media at White House
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump have argued in front of reporters and cameras in the Oval Office.
Pope Francis rests after alarming setback in recovery
Pope Francis has had a peaceful night after a coughing fit that worried doctors after days of cautious optimism as he recovers from double pneumonia.
Faith-healing tragedy: child dies without insulin
A vibrant and happy child, Elizabeth Struhs, eight, endured a slow and painful death after a church group encouraged her parents to deny her insulin.
Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids
Drivers have one month left to claim a tax break on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, amid calls for Labor to give the fuel-saving cars more support.
Israel, Hamas diverge on ceasefire as first phase ends
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has halted 15 months of fighting and paved the way for talks on ending the war.
Injured Short set to miss Aussies’ Champs Trophy semi
Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.
Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found
Preliminary autopsy results didn't determine how Gene Hackman and his wife died, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Breakers out to regain pride, begin new WNCL legacy
A returning veteran and a group of young stars are trying to restore NSW's pride when they take on Queensland in the WNCL final against Queensland on Sunday.
Australians charged in AI-made child abuse image probe
Dozens of people, including two Australians, have been arrested as part of an international operation into artificial intelligence-generated child abuse images.
Warriors seek stability in post-Shaun Johnson era
The Warriors have resisted temptation to experiment with their halves combination to begin the post-Shaun Johnson era in the NRL.
Trump, Zelenskiy clash in extraordinary White House row
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't enter peace talks with Russia until it has security guarantees against another offensive.
PM backs Ukraine following Trump Oval Office clash
Australia's prime minister has joined other world leaders in reaffirming support for Ukraine following a showdown between its leader and the US president.
Coach Cartwright delighted with Hull’s SL fightback
Hull FC have staged a late fightback to edge an 11-10 Super League victory at John Smith's Stadium, with Aidan Sezer landing a winning drop goal.
Coach not content with Waratahs’ best start since 2014
The NSW Waratahs have won their first two games for the first time since claiming the 2014 Super Rugby title, but that's not enough for coach Dan McKellar.
Damaging surf and high tides as cyclone spirals closer
A tropical cyclone is increasingly likely to stay offshore but will bring damaging waves, surf and high tides as it draws closer to the coast.
AUKUS deal safe despite Trump’s acronym stumble: PM
Anthony Albanese has downplayed suggestions the AUKUS alliance was under threat after Donald Trump appeared to not know what it was.