Brand ‘snapped’ and groped women, prosecutor tells jury
A prosecutor has told a jury in her closing speech that six different women who do not know each other have come forward to accuse Russell Brand of assault.
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Brand treated women poorly, ex-personal assistant says
A woman who worked as Russell Brand's personal assistant 20 years ago has told a court the comedian used MySpace to find women for sex.
First flight takes off from ‘Australia’s best airport’
The first commercial flight has taken to the skies from Australia's newest major airport as leaders say it will have a major impact on Sydney.
‘Look to the sky’: historic second Sydney airport opens
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first commercial passengers on Sunday after decades of planning and years of construction.
Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up
A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.
Brand’s accuser denies being ‘giddy schoolgirl’
A TV worker who says she was raped by Russell Brand has insisted she "wasn't a giddy schoolgirl" during her encounter with the star in a central London bar.
Dire travel warning after deadly attacks on key airport
A warning not to travel has been issued for a key aviation hub in the Middle East, as a major military offensive continues to claim lives.
Jurors hear Brand accuser say he had ‘snake-like’ body
A jury has been played a police interview of a woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her saying she "found his body quite snake-like, disgusting".
Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre".
Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time
Rising costs, wild weather and complex logistics have spelled the end of an outback music festival, which had become an annual pilgrimage for many Australians.
Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun
The contemporary art scene has never paid much attention to the humble mudskipper, until Justene Williams, who shows that art is where you find it.
‘So lucky’: Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final
Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits.
Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price
Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.
‘Not possible to know’ if lottery pact was best deal
A 40-year lottery licence deal propped up a state budget but an official probe has stopped short of suggesting a better price could have been fetched.
Politics hits a high note as MPs join pub choir
Politicians and their staff traded politics for performance during a 'Pub Choir' rendition of a Crowded House classic.
Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton
Miley Cyrus has remembered her "angel" godmother Dolly Parton after the death of the country music star at the age of 80.
Prince Harry and family arrive back in UK: reports
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in the United Kingdom with their children to begin a new life after six years in the United States, reports say.
‘And we’re back’: more Aussies booking overseas trips
Travel group Flight Centre took a $60 million hit in the back end of 2025/26 due to the Middle East war, but is now seeing a pick-up in overseas trips.
Royal family gather at Balmoral as Harry, Meghan return
King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at the royal family's Scottish estate of Balmoral.
Harry, others face million pound bill over lost lawsuit
Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay several million pounds to the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Harry and Meghan to return to the UK press ‘lion’s den’
Six years after moving to the United States, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are returning to the United Kingdom.
Pathologist details Tupac’s fatal wounds in Davis trial
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is charged with orchestrating Tupac Shakur's fatal drive-by shooting, has sat still as autopsy photos were shown in court.
LA gang leader masterminded Tupac’s murder: prosecutor
Jurors have heard opening statements in the Las Vegas trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in 1996.
US actress, ‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best remembered for playing an indestructible high school cheerleader in the TV series Heroes, has died aged 36.
Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon
As runners prepare for the Sydney marathon, one cardiac specialist says while it's never too late to start endurance training, don't attempt a last-minute race.
Six years, 21 drafts earn hip-hop poet top book prize
Author and hip-hop artist Omar Musa moved to Borneo to write his second novel Fierceland, which has taken out Australia's premier literary award.
Fuel prices can’t stop the music at outback festival
The rising cost of fuel has failed to deter thousands of music-loving campers hitting the road to travel to outback NSW for the Mundi Mundi Bash.
Batteries Now Make More Sense Than Ever for Qld Homes
Your roof makes cheap power at midday. Your home needs it at dinner time. A battery connects the two, and a smart one does it without you lifting a finger, helping you maximise savings.
How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years
Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.
Didgeridoo rumble as Garma Festival bursts into life
Under a bruised-purple Arnhem Land sky, 13 Yolngu clans have drenched the red dust in ochre, song and didgeridoo as the Garma Festival explodes into colour.
Artist’s spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens
The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations.