Witness ‘lied to protect’ teen’s alleged killers
A witness has told Cassius Turvey's murder trial the alleged killers were drunk and armed themselves with metal poles and knuckle dusters before the incident.
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Four dead, 24 injured after store blast in Taiwan mall
Authorities in Taiwan say an explosion at a department store in Taichung city has killed four people.
Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host’s dismissal
Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts.
Hot crocs struggling to keep cool as climate warms
Crocodiles in northern Australia are heating up as the climate warms, and higher body temperatures are changing their behaviour, researchers say.
Labor’s childcare subsidy reforms pass parliament
Parents will have access to three days of subsidised childcare after laws were rushed through the parliament ahead of a looming federal election.
Konstas overcomes cramps for ton as Queensland beat NSW
Test opener Sam Konstas overcame leg cramps for his first domestic one-day century, but it was not enough as Queensland beat NSW by 54 runs.
Nicho shines as Sharks overrun Raiders in NRL trial
Cronulla's second-stringers have outclassed Canberra's, scoring 40 unanswered points to clinch an easy pre-season challenge victory at GIO Stadium.
Creative Australia ditches Venice Biennale artistic duo
Arts funding body Creative Australia has dumped the artist and curator it selected to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale.
Man ‘confesses’ to Munich car ramming that injured 36
German police say a 24-year-old Afghan citizen who had applied for asylum has been arrested after a car was driven into a union demonstration, injuring 36.
Trump outlines roadmap for reciprocal US tariff plan
US President Donald Trump says the United States will charge all other countries with the same tariffs as they charge on imports of US goods.
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned
Hamas says it intends to release three Israeli hostages as scheduled following mediation talks in Egypt.
Vance ‘threatens sanctions to push Putin into a deal’
The US says Ukraine will be involved in talks to end the conflict but there will be a separate US-Russian strand to the negotiations.
Resignations puts private mental health care in play
Dozens of public health specialist resignations remain in play as data outlines how few have rescinded their threat to quit the system.
‘Super black’: warning for coast as cyclone approaches
A destructive cyclone with winds of more than 300km/h is expected to impact Australia's coast, with a "super black" sky warning of the potential danger ahead.
Church members who killed girl ‘wanted to play God’
As they await their sentences for killing a girl, members of a church group have been told by her sister that God would eventually judge them for taking a life.
Reed aces LIV Adelaide’s party hole as Aussies struggle
American Patrick Reed aced Adelaide's famous Watering Hole as Australians failed to fire in the opening round of LIV Golf's tournament at The Grange.
Kerr won’t be disciplined by Chelsea after court case
Chelsea won't be disciplining Sam Kerr now her court case is over, with manager Sonia Bompastor offering her a glowing message of support.
Trump wants denuclearisation talks with Russia, China
US President Donald Trump plans to start talks with Russia and China on nuclear disarmament and hopes all three nations agree to cut their defence budgets.
JackJumpers skipper Steindl calls time on NBL career
Clint Steindl has announced his retirement after 356 NBL games and three championships, including the Tasmania JackJumpers' inaugural title.
Deadly warning over Chinese military ‘intimidation’
Security experts fear repeated and dangerous near-misses involving the Chinese military could lead to serious injury or a potential loss of life.
Regional hub spared as Cyclone Zelia brings rapid gusts
Tropical Cyclone Zelia has crossed the Australian coast, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain but a key mining hub has been spared the worst of the impact.
Uni freezes dance intake amid performing arts audit
The only university in Queensland to offer a dance qualification isn't taking new students. But with the Olympics in 2032, it will need more dancers than ever.
Billionaire to sell coal mine to prop up steelworks
Proceeds from a coal mine sale will be used to pump cash into the troubled Whyalla steelworks in a major debt deal.
Stoush over anti-Israel ‘kill’ rant video stalls probe
Two nurses who bragged about killing Israeli patients are yet to be charged by police as investigators seek access to video footage.
Independents seize on ‘unfair’ deal to boost campaign
David Pocock is going on tour to visit other independent candidates challenging major party MPs after electoral changes he brands as unfair were rammed through.
Gutherson preaches belief in Saints’ new halves duo
New Dragons co-captain Clint Gutherson knows he can help Lachlan Ilias and Kyle Flanagan go to a new level.
Trump steel deal could fire up housing sector boost
Home-builders could benefit from efforts by Australia to carve out an exemption to US President Donald Trump's steel tariffs.
Labor admits trust damaged after surviving voter revolt
The Liberals have fallen short of a by-election upset in a traditional Labor stronghold after voters took a sledgehammer to the 10-year-old state government.
Maguire, Walters reveal shock Brisbane coaching switch
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire outlines the day when he knew he wanted to return to the NRL club scene as Kevin Walters admits his shock at being axed.
Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league
An Australian soccer team could be competing against sides from PNG, Fiji and Tahiti in a new FIFA-backed Pacific league within months.
Pacific pitch: new bid’s grand plans for NRL expansion
A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.