Labor, LNP ‘broken’, minor parties look to gain ground
Queensland's crossbench is tipped to expand on October 26 as support for minor parties across the state grows while Labor and the LNP fight to retain seats.
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Liam Payne’s ex-partner calls for restraint after death
Pop singer Cheryl has spoken of her grief at ex-partner Liam Payne's death and called for people to respect the former One Direction member's dignity.
Harris, Trump spar over who has stamina to be president
Donald Trump says he is exhilarated, not tired, as he defended himself in the face of questions about his stamina on the campaign trail.
Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners of war
Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war have been returned to their respective nations in a swap deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
Peace call after Hamas leader’s death, ceasefire doubts
The prime minister and foreign minister have used the death of Hamas' leader to reiterate calls for the war in Gaza to end but experts say this is unlikely.
Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT
Canberrans have returned Labor and the Greens to power in the ACT, resigning the Liberals to more than a quarter of a century in the political wilderness.
Greg Lynn’s first night in jail after murder sentence
The Victorian Supreme Court room was packed with family and friends of murdered camper Carol Clay when former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn learnt his fate.
Independent wins beach battle in Liberal-teal fight
The Liberal Party has retained two seats and lost another in its latest tussle with the teals in three by-elections.
Premier apologises for ‘sub-optimal’ hospital care
Queensland's premier has had a bump in the polls a week out from the state election as he issues a personal apology on the campaign trail.
‘Battler’ Harry Coffey claims dream Caulfield Cup win
Ciaron Maher-trained Duke De Sessa has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of Chris Waller pair Buckaroo and Land Legend.
Storm threat remains as wild weather starts to ease
Showers and storms are set to linger in eastern Australia following days of wild weather, while some residents remain on alert for thunderstorms.
Royals take a sunny stroll in Aussie whistlestop tour
King Charles and Queen Camilla are about to start a busy program of official events across two cities over the course of three days.
Meninga ponders changes to new-look Roos against Kiwis
Mal Meninga will toss up his selection options to face New Zealand after the Kangaroos shut out Tonga 18-0 to begin the Pacific Championships in Brisbane.
Drone strike launched at Israeli prime minister’s house
A drone has been launched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea.
Kangaroos down Tonga in Pacific Championships victory
Australia have shut out Tonga 18-0 in Brisbane to deny the visitors a fairytale second straight win against the Kangaroos.
Jillaroos winger stars in record 17-try PNG romp
The Jillaroos have piled on 17 tries, Julia Robinson notching a record six of her own, in an 84-0 romp over Papua New Guinea to begin the Pacific Championships.
Australia provided support for US air strikes on Yemen
American B-2 stealth bomber strikes on underground weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen received support from Australia.
Daley says no contact yet with NSW over coaching job
Laurie Daley says his passion still burns for NSW, with the Canberra legend viewed as a genuine option to return as Blues State of Origin coach in 2025.
Test pilot warned of death charges over chopper safety
A test pilot was "laughed at" for raising concerns over unacceptable safety risks with the Taipan army helicopter, an inquiry into a fatal crash has been told.
Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape
Australians wrongfully detained oversees are decrying being freed only to fall through the cracks back home, citing lack of support for them and their families.
Is it an SUV? Is it a hatch? … it’s a Mitsubishi ASX
The ASX fills a vital spot in Mitsubishi's line up: larger than a Lancer but smaller than the equally popular Outlander.
‘Purgatory’: mum speaks out after son’s hit-run death
A mother who lost her young son in a collision with a truck more than 20 years ago has described hit-run incidents as "particularly cruel" on victims.
Man released after buttocks shooting in gym car park
A man who shot an alleged drug deal participant in the buttocks has gained his freedom after a judge heard his plans to turn away from a life of crime.
Building bans and buybacks floated for flood zones
A federal investigation into flood insurance failures urges an end to building in high-risk areas and government intervention to stop skyrocketing premiums.
Tuivasa-Sheck afraid he’d lost chance to play for Samoa
After making his return to the NRL, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is set to earn a maiden Samoan cap on the Test tour of England.
Time not on Labor’s side in territory election battle
Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.
Mpox cases in Australia surge past 1000
As the number of mpox cases in Australia climbs to the highest numbers yet, Victoria's chief health officer has warned that anyone can be affected.
US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’: report
The US Secret Service has "deep flaws" that need to be resolved urgently, a report says.
Ads offered kittens and donkeys, but victims sold a pup
A man has been charged after police accused him of falsely advertising animals for sale online including cattle, a kitten and even donkeys.
AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse
Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.
After 17 years away, Auckland returns to A-Leagues
Once said to be the biggest city in the world without a professional soccer team, the arrival of Auckland FC in the A-Leagues changes all that.