Young woman acquitted of murdering motocross rider
A teenage woman will walk free from court after being found not guilty of the murder of an 18-year-old motocross rider.
Human Interest
Family fights for change ahead of prison death inquest
The family of a Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri man hopes an inquest into his death in custody in 2022, will bring about "meaningful and significant" change.
Aboriginal man ‘sick several days’ before prison death
An inquest into the prison death of a 38-year-old Aboriginal man has been told he was too sick to get out of bed before his passing.
Tired dancing feet, high spirits after Mardi Gras
The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets from glitter and feathers is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the world's biggest evening LGBTQI parade.
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.
International Women’s Day plants message for future
International Women's Day will have a star-studded line-up of speakers at events across Australia, celebrating this year's theme of March Forward.
Hollywood star Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead
Legendary American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead along with their dog at their home in New Mexico.
Grim end to ‘horrific’ stranding of false killer whales
Rescue efforts have failed for a pod of 157 false killer whales beached on a remote coastline, with authorities forced to begin euthanasia.
Adventurer embarks on next leg of long trek to legacy
An Australian adventurer is preparing to resume her groundbreaking trek on a journey to become the first woman to walk the entire length of the Americas.
Beach bliss: top 10 Australian beaches revealed
A southern beach with crisp blue pristine waters and striking orange rock formations has topped a beach expert's Best Australians Beaches list..
Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood
Former Brisbane player Troy Selwood, a member of the AFL's famous Selwood family, is being remembered for several roles in the game after his death aged 40.
Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day
A statue of a founder of one of the country's biggest cities has been damaged ahead of Australia Day as vandals douse a war memorial in paint.
Campaigners and Olympians recognised in honours list
More than 450 people have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.
Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial
Police have charged a man after the words "evil" and "dogs" were scratched into a stone memorial to fallen police in another act of vandalism on monuments.
‘Blessed be the bloom’: Putricia begins rare unfurling
Devotees have flocked to witness the rare unfurling of a foul-smelling corpse flower which has attracted an unlikely online following.
Olympic cyclist’s guilty plea in wife death-crash case
Cyclist Rohan Dennis has formally admitted he created a likelihood of harm before the crash that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Call for dog licences, breed rules after fatal attacks
A concerning series of fatal dog attacks could lead to more breeds being restricted after a review of laws that could have major consequences for all owners.
Body found after pastor’s car swept away by floodwaters
The grieving family of a pastor swept off a flooded causeway say they are shocked and devastated by his loss after his body was found.
‘Tragic reminder’: 16yo dies in Xmas alcohol poisoning
A coroner has found the death of a 16-year-old boy after consuming more than a dozen drinks surrounded by family at a Christmas lunch could have been prevented.
Video clue in hunt for killers behind house-sit horror
The hunt for two arsonists wanted over the death of a woman in a suspicious fire has been intensified with the release of CCTV footage of a getaway car.
First birthday celebrations end in double murder
Police are investigating the deaths of two men fatally stabbed at a house where friends of the victims say a child's first birthday was being celebrated.
Labour of love in the Dayboro Valley
It’s mid-morning and Farm Animal Rescue volunteer Nicolette Moore is coming to the end of her shift. She’s been hard at work since 5.30 am, feeding, cleaning, grooming and carrying out basic health checks on the free-roaming pigs, sheep, cattle, goats and chooks who call this tranquil sanctuary in the beautiful Dayboro Valley home.
‘Grave concerns’ for Aussie captured by Russian forces
An Australian prisoner of war is suspected to have been killed by Russian forces in Ukraine, with the government scrambling to confirm his death.
Australian man dies after flames engulf Malibu home
An Australian man has been confirmed dead in the Californian fires as his heartbroken mother says there was no water to put out cinders on his home's roof.
‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark
Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.
Rescued hiker leaves hospital after 13-day alps ordeal
Bushwalker Hadi Nazari has been discharged from hospital after his rescue and is keen for more hikes but an expert has advice for anyone going to remote places.
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.
Search for man taken by shark ends without finding body
Authorities have concluded the search for a surfer who was seen taken by a shark but have not located his body.
New year welcomed with dazzling fireworks displays
The New Year has been welcomed with a bang in Australia with millions gathering to watch spectacular firework displays across the nation.
Rain threatens new year party for east coast revellers
Festivities are ramping up across Australia as the nation prepares to farewell 2024 but rain may dampen the spirits of some.
Drug driver jailed for ‘abrupt, cruel’ killing of teen
The parents of a 16-year-old girl killed by a drugged-up drunk driver, who has been jailed for 14 years, are "furious" her life was tragically cut short.