Stefanovic denies ‘oppressing’ podcast business partner
TV host-turned-podcaster Karl Stefanovic and the co-owner of his company have fallen out, with a court set to decide their fate.
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Blanche d’Alpuget: biographer, wife, Bob Hawke’s lover
Remembered as the woman involved in the most scandalous affair in Australian politics, Blanche d'Alpuget was an acclaimed writer and devoted wife to Bob Hawke.
‘Love one another’: Blanche d’Alpuget pens final words
Blanche d'Alpuget, who died aged 82, has been remembered as an acclaimed writer and devoted wife, leaving behind her a final message of love.
Flood response could take months as death toll climbs
Humanitarian aid workers are expected to remain in Nepal for months as an Australian who had been missing in the devastating floods is found safe.
‘Just magic’: life is but a dream rowing in the outback
With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.
Fallen officers never forgotten as memorial unveiled
Hundreds of police officers and grieving families have united for a memorial service, nearly a year after two officers were gunned down at a regional property.
Hiker to be honoured as family suggests ‘Lily’s Law’
A heartbroken family will liaise with a state government to honour the life of a hiker found dead, as her father broke his silence over the weekend.
Bikie busted for firearms ban over duck shooting game
A Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang member has been accused of playing a duck shooting sideshow alley game and breaching his firearms prohibition order.
Crown denies catastrophic failures in mushroom trial
A top prosecutor has rejected a triple murderer's claim she suffered a "fundamental irregularity" in her trial as she fights to have her convictions quashed.
Sam Pang wins 2026 Gold Logie, avoids snake bite
Sam Pang has won the Gold Logie ... and he hopefully didn't get bitten by Robert Irwin's python.
Guy Sebastian’s manager apologises, settles legal fight
The long-time former manager of singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian has admitted to taking money owed to his client, ending a long-running legal battle.
Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed
Four youths accused of a deadly attack on a good Samaritan grocery store owner have been bailed, as horrific details of the alleged bashing were aired in court.
Murderer glares at victim’s family, berated by judge
A man convicted of murdering his former wife and staging her death as a suicide is appealing against his conviction and sentence of life behind bars.
NRL club claims player contributed to training death
A Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles player who died at pre-season training was negligent in his own death by not revealing he was out of shape, the club says.
Senator surfer on political waves caught and missed
Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson says he has worked hard to elevate ocean health on the political agenda, ahead of his retirement from federal parliament.
‘Shocked’: baby search resumes after tragic discovery
Rough seas and high winds are hampering the search for a two-month-old baby after the bodies of a woman and a toddler were retrieved from the ocean.
Farm hand’s first plane ride after run-in with a roo
A young ringer is recovering after a kangaroo crashed into his leg on an outback station, a freak accident he and emergency workers will never forget.
From corporate to country, singer is wild as the wind
Australia's highest-selling female country artist has risen to the top after making a difficult decision to quit her high-paying day job and follow her dream.
Time-travelling King Charles starts Glasgow Games party
Three years after the Victorian government pulled the plug as hosts, King Charles arrived in Glasgow via time machine to help open the Commonwealth Games.
Games begin with ‘nerve-racking’ Disco win, Zambia rout
Aaron 'Disco' Wilson's bid for a near-unprecedented Commonwealth Games feat has started with a "nerve-racking" win as bowls took centre stage in Glasgow.
‘One of the greats’: tributes flow for star actor Neill
Tributes for actor Sam Neill are being led by Australia and New Zealand's prime ministers as both countries mourn the death of the international superstar.
‘Courage’: tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch
The prime minister is leading tributes for firebrand broadcaster and former senator Derryn Hinch, who is being remembered for his uncompromising opinions.
Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, who was known for 1980s power ballads such as Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died at 75.
Chaos for Harry visit as palace ditches invite to stay
Prince Harry's visit to the UK is in disarray after a royal offer for him to stay at Buckingham Palace was pulled at the last minute due to his court case.
Mother offers forgiveness, hope to her son’s killers
A heartbroken mother does not hold any anger towards the men who shot dead her son during a bungled home invasion.
‘Infuriating’: fatal crash sparks licence rethink call
A fatal crash involving a learner driver who did not declare his medical conditions has prompted a coroner to recommend an overhaul of a learner licensing.
Baby’s murder by ‘dangerous’ dad was preventable
The murder of a baby by her father at a popular reservoir followed significant errors by authorities and was preventable, a "harrowing" inquiry has found.
Payout ends Sandilands legal row as Jackie O’s rolls on
Kyle Sandilands will get $12 million as his bitter legal fight with ARN comes to an end, but his former on-air partner is still chasing her chunk of change.
Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree
Australia's much-loved wombats, koalas and quokkas may need to add another branch to the family tree based on a recent fossil discovery.
The farmer wants a wife, the farm gets an entrepreneur
City-raised spouses can breathe new life into farm businesses, with agritourism credited with keeping young people in the regions and building the workforce.
‘Play on’: record Big Freeze crowd honours Daniher
A record Big Freeze crowd has filled the MCG for the annual Collingwood-Melbourne King's Birthday AFL clash to honour the late, great Neale Daniher.