Thousands queue to but see the royals passing by
The King and Queen greeted some of the people who queued for hours in a bid to get a glimpse on the final full-day of their brief royal tour of Australia.
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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.
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.
Reluctant search and rescue heroes celebrated at awards
A search coordinator who helped pull off the extraordinary rescue of two pilots forced to ditch into the Pacific has been recognised for his team's efforts.
Pomp and pyrotechnics, Aussies set ablaze by royal tour
King Charles and Queen Camilla have continued their Australian tour across the nation's capital, duly trailed by adulating crowds.
Beach closed, swimmers warned over mystery ‘tar balls’
The appearance of unexplained ball-shaped debris on a popular Sydney beach has prompted authorities to close it down and launch an investigation.
Queen loved touring relaxed Australia, aide reveals
A former royal aide says Queen Elizabeth particularly enjoyed her tours down under because there were fewer formalities than elsewhere.
Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub
The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital.
George Negus dies after long battle with Alzheimer’s
Newsman George Negus, instantly recognisable with his trademark moustache, will be remembered for his sharp mind and direct but disarming interview style.
Three dogs shot dead after mauling woman in backyard
Police have shot dead three dogs that critically injured a woman in a suburban backyard mauling after pepper spray failed to subdue to animals.
S.Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel literature prize
The 2024 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang "for her intense poetic prose".
‘We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers
The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.
Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered
Australia's Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
No clear winner for Australia in US poll: former envoy
Australian businesses could be hurt no matter who wins the US presidency, with flagged economic policies aimed at China potential threats, a former envoy says.
Tiwi elders offer healing to fallen marines
A fatal military aircraft crash on the Tiwi Islands in 2023 has sparked a unique exchange in culture and kinship.
Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally
Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police.
‘Full throttle’ double killer jailed for 12 years
A driver who ignored his passenger's pleas to slow will spend at least eight years behind bars for the deaths of a couple driving home from night shifts.
Grandad sorry for tossing beloved chook to alligator
A lawyer has denied making fun of a case after his client pleaded guilty to animal cruelty by throwing a chicken known as Betty White to feed an alligator.
Father farewells ‘cheeky old souls’ at sons’ funeral
Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.
Family ‘devastated’ as accused killer pleads not guilty
There was standing room only in a regional court as 23-year-old Hannah McGuire's alleged murderer pleaded not guilty and elected to be fast-tracked to trial.
‘Weak’ case against diabetic driver thrown out by court
A diabetic driver who passed out due to dwindling blood sugar levels and killed five people at a pub has had all charges against him struck out by a magistrate.
O’Keefe ‘lucky to be alive’ as bail revoked after OD
A magistrate has lamented the "absolutely tragic" legal dramas that have turned a former television host into a courtroom "frequent flyer", revoking his bail.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’ after deadly pub crash
A driver was seen looking "bloody awful" and "wasted" behind the wheel of a BMW after he crashed into patrons outside a pub and killed five people.
‘We need justice’: families call for pub crash trial
The families of five pub patrons killed by a diabetic driver have called for "justice" outside his committal hearing.
Aussie legends strike gold in triumphant homecoming
Australia's Paralympians and Olympians have been welcomed home in the best way possible, soaking up the sun and the glory at a reception in Sydney.
The chips are never down in Bertalli’s outback kitchen
Bertalli's hot chip van is a favourite among many rural Australians and the family business serving up fresh salty spuds at country shows for 70 years.
Good news for some threatened species as numbers rise
Many threatened species in NSW national parks are heading in the right right direction, while efforts are underway in Queensland to boost wombat numbers.
Wife killer faces life in jail for bloody axe murder
A husband who hacked and stabbed his estranged wife to death with a knife and axe faces the prospect of life in jail after being found guilty of her murder.
Man admits he hit wife with axe after she bit his thumb
A man who killed his wife has given evidence in his own murder trial where he claimed she came at him with a knife.
‘Get off their high horses’: call to end jumps racing
Former Victorian racing minister Rob Hulls is turning up the heat on the Labor government to become the last Australian state to ban jumps racing.
Au revoir: Paris Olympics close with star-studded show
Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France's national stadium.