Hundreds jump from the skies to set world record
Thrillseekers across the world will take the risk of jumping from planes into the open air in the hope of setting a world record.
Human Interest
Boy accused of killer crash has ‘harsh’ bail revoked
A 17-year-old boy who was released on bail five days ago has had it revoked after he went on the run and violated his conditions.
Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip
A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of murder after a woman's body was found at a Melbourne tip.
Boy accused of crash has bail revoked after absconding
A 17-year-old boy who was released on bail five days ago has had it revoked after he went on the run and violated his conditions.
Man arrested after woman’s body found at rubbish tip
Police will interview a man arrested over the discovery of a woman's body at a waste management facility they believe was first dumped in a suburban bin.
Indigenous excellence on full view in NAIDOC awards
Indigenous excellence has been recognised at the NAIDOC Awards in Adelaide, with 10 people recognised for their contributions to their communities.
Teen accused of fatal crash checked by police in bed
A 17-year-old boy has faced court accused of being the driver of a stolen Jeep that crashed at high speed into another car and killed a 28-year-old man.
Remains found after reported croc attack on girl
Police have found human remains believed to be a 12-year-old girl who went missing after a suspected crocodile attack in the Northern Territory.
Synthetic opioids found in all four people dead in home
A group of people found dead in a suburban Melbourne home all had synthetic opioids in their system, say police investigating the mysterious deaths.
Ex-Home and Away star bailed, facing sentence delay
Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has been released on bail as he faces a six-week delay on sentencing for a violent assault.
Australian icon tops list of birds pureed by planes
Galahs, flying foxes and magpies have topped the list of animals that have perished in aircraft strikes in Australia in the past decade.
Sentence delay for ex-Home and Away star over assault
Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has had sentencing delayed six weeks after admitting repeatedly assaulting a woman and then evading an arrest warrant.
Ex-Home and Away star facing more jail time for assault
Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger will be sentenced after admitting repeatedly assaulting a woman and then evading a warrant for his arrest.
Ex-Home and Away star admits assault after manhunt
Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has pleaded guilty to repeatedly assaulting a woman and then evading a warrant for his arrest.
Mystery surrounds quadruple deaths in suburban home
Police are keeping an open mind about what killed four people, including a teenage boy, after their bodies were found together inside a Melbourne home.
‘Stop the killing, stop the dying’: hero cop’s mission
The officer who brought an end to a stabbing rampage inside a Sydney shopping centre has credited her training and team in handling the "unfathomable tragedy".
‘Don’t overthink it’: thousands take nippy solstice dip
A record 3000 people have taken a naked plunge in Hobart's River Derwent to mark the winter solstice.
Aspiring doctor wants more ‘familiar faces’ in health
After the birth of her second son Kahlie Lockyer knew she wanted to be a paediatrician, following a lifelong passion of helping others.
Refugee Week marked as 120 million displaced globally
Refugee Week in Australia is shining a light on the contributions of refugees as the UN says 120 million people are displaced worldwide due to conflicts.
Pandemic hardline premier honours ‘independent of govt’
The prime minister has played a straight bat when asked about the inclusion of a hardline pandemic-era premier in the King's Birthday Honours list.
Labor ex leaders take top honours for King’s Birthday
Two controversial premiers, sporting heroes and the incoming governor-general feature in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours List.
From accidental doctor to Indigenous health trailblazer
An outback doctor who linked poor drinking water to higher rates of disease in remote Indigenous communities is among those honoured on the King's Birthday.
King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List
Almost 500 people are recognised in the general division of the King's Birthday Honours List, with the youngest aged 29 and the eldest 98.
King’s Birthday 2024 Meritorious Honours List
The King's Birthday Honours List includes 162 meritorious awards in the areas of emergency service, public sector, intelligence and corrections.
King’s Birthday 2024 Military Honours List
Military honours as part of the King's Birthday include 26 Conspicuous Service Cross and 31 Conspicuous Service Medals.
Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action
The last Australian state to apologise for criminalising homosexual acts is being urged to follow the move with steps to end discrimination.
Shooter claims mental impairment over mother’s death
Paul Cohrs has not denied killing his mother and brother but he has told a Supreme Court jury he was mentally impaired at the time of their deaths.
Judge bails murder accused over ‘weak’ prosecution case
A woman charged over the murder of a Colombian national has been released on bail after a Supreme Court justice found the case against her was not strong.
Freight expectations: inland rail father’s green dream
More than a decade after getting kicked off the nation building project he spearheaded, Everald Compton is back to finish the job and realise his dream.
Basketball mourns loss of NBL figure Corey Williams
Former National Basketball League MVP and outspoken commentator Corey Williams, 46, has died after a battle with cancer.
Judge tells murderer to ‘stop the crocodile tears’
Sven Lindemann, 52, has been told off by a judge after pretending to sob during a pre-sentence hearing where he admitted murdering his partner.