Suspected human bones found in popular national park
A crime scene has been established in a national park after a member of the public discovered what police believe could be a set of human bones.
Archive
‘Taking people with you’: leader agrees change is hard
After the Northern Territory's CLP government completed its first 100 days on December 2, leader Lia Finocchiaro has admitted change is sometimes hard.
Trump faces sentencing over porn star hush money case
Donald Trump has lost a bid to use his US presidential election victory to dismiss his conviction on criminal charges involving hush money paid to a porn star.
Tiny Tassie town dreams big with SimCity plans
Tasmania's Fingal is proposing a world-first "town twinning" partnership with the digital game SimCity, with hopes it can revitalise the 400-strong community.
‘An inch, and we were gone’: bridge disaster remembered
As Hobart marks the 50th anniversary of the Tasman Bridge collapse, its most famous survivor and a historian recount the night the deadly disaster unfolded.
Two killed on either side of Ukraine-Russia border
Ukrainian and Russian authorities have reported two deaths from attacks on both sides of the border.
Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push
Israeli delegates have been dispatched to resume talks in Qatar brokered by mediators as Israel's army carried out air strikes across the Gaza Strip.
Two brothers on run after woman gunned down on street
Police have vowed to hunt down two brothers anywhere in Australia after a woman was chased and fatally shot on a suburban street.
Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim’s friend says
Surfing on South Australia's west coast is now too dangerous because of a surge in the population of great white sharks, a friend of a shark attack victim says.
crime, law and justice
drug trafficking
festive event (including carnival)
health
healthcare policy
lifestyle and leisure
medical procedure/test
medical service
social issue
teen-agers
Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success
The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs.
Day 10: search for hiker intensifies as more help sent
Another 50 rescue specialists have joined the 10-day search for missing hiker Hadi Nazari in Kosciuszko National Park's "bloody tough" terrain.
Opelka’s giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane
Big-serving pair Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will meet in the Brisbane semi-finals while women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in action.
Lauton stunner seals famous Western win over Glory
A stunning goal from Jordan Lauton has helped Western United complete a remarkable stoppage-time fightback and secure a 3-2 win over Perth Glory.
Djokovic felled by fit-again American giant Opelka
Novak Djokovic's quest for a 100th ATP title goes on after the Serb was beaten by towering American Reilly Opelka in a monumental Brisbane upset.
Bancroft, Sams taken to hospital during BBL thriller
Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams had to go to hospital after a sickening collision while Sydney Thunder earned a last-ball BBL win over the Perth Scorchers.
Taipans deny Hawks in thriller to end 15-game drought
The Cairns Taipans have snapped their 15-game losing streak with a drama-filled upset of the Illawarra Hawks in Wollongong.
Mariners beat Roar in ALM after two late goals
Brisbane Roar set new unwanted records in a 3-1 loss to Central Coast Mariners at home after finishing with 10 men.
Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 30 people in central Gaza, while air sirens sounded in Israel and negotiators were to resume stalled ceasefire talks.
Red card drama as Western United beat Jets 2-0 in ALW
Kahli Johnson has struck a second-half double to help Western United end a week of soul searching with a 2-0 win over 10-woman Newcastle Jets.
Rain washes out Sixers-Heat BBL game
The BBL contest between the ladder-leading Sydney Sixers and defending champions Brisbane Heat in Coffs Harbour has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Boland bags four as Australia runs through India
Scott Boland has taken 4-31 to put Australia on top of the fifth Test in Sydney, with India all out for 185 on day one before the hosts went to stumps at 1-9.
Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare
Jordan Thompson, set to be seeded for the first time at the Australian Open, is now under an injury cloud after suffering a foot injury in Brisbane.
Melbourne BBL teams urged to keep faith ahead of derby
While the Melbourne teams are at the wrong end of the BBL ladder, rival captains Marcus Stoinis and Will Sutherland say much is possible this season.
Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level
Long admired by rev-heads and red-heads, Hyundai has given its feisty i30N hot hatch a sensible makeover.
Ugly bust-up not forgotten as 36ers, United meet again
Former NBA big man Montrezl Harrell will be the centre of attention when the 36ers host Melbourne United in Saturday night's grudge match in Adelaide.
Phoenix shake off virus to focus on Glory ALW clash
Wellington coach Paul Temple is confident his side can put on a winning performance against Perth Glory after a virus swept through the A-League Women club.
Hunt shark for closure, victim’s friend urges
A man who warned of a great white shark at a beach hours before his friend was killed says authorities need to hunt down the predator for "closure".
AO goal drives upbeat Birrell despite Brisbane exit
Kimberly Birrell will move on fast after having her fairytale ended in Brisbane, where world No1 Aryna Sabalenka is in ominous form.
Youth crime ‘revolving door’ as dozens of kids arrested
A debate over youth crime has fired up again after dozens of young people were arrested over armed robberies, car thefts and burglaries over the new year break.
Second man arrested after police car shot in pursuit
A second man has been arrested at an airport over an alleged shooting during a police pursuit following an attempted home invasion.
In-demand prop Leo Thompson to join NRL’s Bulldogs
NRL side Canterbury have signed Newcastle prop Leo Thompson on a four-year deal that will begin in 2026.