‘Chaotic’: exotic zoo found by police in drug raid
A makeshift zoo filled with exotic animals, including a saltwater crocodile and a deadly cobra, has been discovered by police during a "chaotic" drug raid.
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Medical workers ‘robbed’ child of chance at survival
Parents of a 15-year-old who died in hospital after an allergic reaction have called for an apology after a coroner found missed opportunities for his survival.
Domestic producer worried about gas reservation policy
Australian oil and gas exploration and production company Beach Energy is concerned about the impact of a looming east coast gas reservation policy.
Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections
Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.
Sex offender ‘vigilante’ spared jail for Facebook posts
A man posted the identity of a child sex offender on multiple community Facebook groups soon after a public registry site was launched, a magistrate has heard.
Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time
British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto says it has abandoned talks over a potential merger deal with rival Glencore.
Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter
Opposition MPs have grilled Reserve Bank officials over whether government spending and monetary policy errors contributed to the first rate hike in two years.
Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations
Almost two years after six victims died in a horrifying mass stabbing, the pressure is on the government and others to make changes and prevent further deaths.
AI war against ‘one cent’ family violence perpetrators
The use of artificial intelligence can be challenging for many Australians, but one major business has found ways to bring good out of the groundbreaking tech.
‘More than partners’: PM signs landmark Indonesia pact
Australia and Indonesia will come to each other's aid if either nation comes under attack after inking a security partnership in Jakarta.
Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint
A study of deaths in custody has highlighted a disturbing disparity involving the use of a potentially lethal restraint on Indigenous Australians.
‘Blame game’ fears after failed Invasion Day bombing
First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing.
‘Delaying tactic’: fresh bid to save coalition in doubt
The Liberals and Nationals appear to be on the brink of a more permanent break-up, with no compromise reached after days of negotiations.
Mokbel’s big jet plane dreams as he tastes freedom
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel is excited about jetting overseas after nearly two decades in jail or on bail, after prosecutors dropped retrial plans.
Crocodiles in the moat: media giant lays out AI defence
News Corp, which owns news media, publishing and multiple data and information assets, has set guardrails against AI theft as it looks to a strong second half.
‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader
Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.
Property website’s listings fall, shares tumble
Realestate.com.au owner REA group has grown its first half revenue and profit, despite a six per cent fall in its digital property listings.
Grandparents shocked missing boy case declared a crime
Police declaring the disappearance of a four-year-old boy is being treated as a major crime, with a family member a suspect, has shocked his grandparents.
Reinforcements called as ‘dynamic’ fire threatens homes
Almost 300 firefighters are battling a blaze that is threatening to break containment lines after reinforcement arrived from interstate.
Aussie shares log worst session since ‘Liberation Day’
All 11 locals sectors have dragged the bourse lower in its worst trading session since Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs in 2025.
Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight
Melbourne Storm might find their wooing of rugby league star Zac Lomax from the Parramatta Eels to be costlier than first thought if their rival wins in court.
Supernatural horror flick wins big at screen awards
Horror film Bring Her Back has won 10 gongs at the 2026 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast, while The Narrow Road to the Deep North has won nine awards.
Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal
Neither Liberal leader Sussan Ley nor Nationals counterpart David Littleproud are willing to cede ground as prospects of an imminent coalition reunion diminish.
Complex legal battle ahead for Mokbel if he sues state
As drug kingpin Tony Mokbel awakes to his first morning as a free man, he faces a tough battle if he seeks a compensation claim against a state government.
Aussies on show as Olympics splits athletes parade
While Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham led an Australian team marching in Livigno, the main Winter Olympics opening ceremony was 250km away in Milan.
From inconvenience to crisis, islands battle king tides
Low-lying islands in the Torres Strait have been inundated after another frightening king tide season as locals continue the legal fight for climate justice.
MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest
MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.
Three dead after light plane crashes into ocean
The bodies of three men aboard a light plane when it crashed near a popular fishing area have been recovered by police.
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president's visit to Australia.
Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative
Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds.
Australian social media ban both a success and failure
Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof.