‘Bow down’: angry court tirade from alleged bus abuser
A man accused of a foul-mouthed, racist tirade at young teenagers on a bus has unleashed more vitriol at a judge and prosecutor before being refused bail.
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OpenAI won’t do 2026 IPO, extinction risk unacceptable
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has ruled out the company going public in 2026, saying the ten per cent chance of AI causing human extinction is "unacceptable".
Trump triggers row by backing a united Ireland
The US president has backed the idea of Irish reunification in comments that have drawn ire from many in Britain.
Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly’s killer
The man who murdered Molly Ticehurst has long believed he is a victim, a classic feature of coercive control and domestic abuse, an expert says.
Regional cancer patients paying ‘postcode penalty’
A new national scorecard has exposed major gaps in the amount regional cancer patients are forced to spend to access life-saving care.
Concession card call for all Aussie uni students
Australia is being urged to help ease cost-of-living pressures on domestic university students by making a key change to the support it already offers.
Molly’s killer acted like ‘Grim Reaper’ before murder
A court has released images of Molly Ticehurst's murderer in the hours after the killing, a crime that galvanised a national movement against gendered violence.
Molly’s killer sang and filmed midnight drive to murder
The father of a rural childcare educator murdered by her violent ex-boyfriend hopes the killer is always haunted by her screams.
Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats
A 52-year-old man has been charged after police investigated abusive and threatening anti-Semitic messages allegedly directed at a religious organisation.
IVF provider sees new life in stimulated cycle numbers
A fertility services provider has reported a sharp fall in net profit after fewer patients started new treatment cycles, but says the business is improving.
One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election
One Nation's meteoric rise in popularity is being put to the test with voters at the polls in an outer-suburban by-election.
One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat
Voters in an outer-suburban electorate say they've had enough of Labor, with One Nation tipped to win a state by-election as the party's national support grows.
Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms
A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.
NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children
New Zealand is moving to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, with platforms facing hefty fines for non-compliance.
Educated Australians will survive AI future: experts
The rise of artificial intelligence won't mean a lack of jobs in the future, an AI summit has been told, as society grapples with the technology.
Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting
The Philippines has been shocked by another school shooting in weeks, as a student videoed himself fatally shooting a classmate before killing himself.
One Nation demands action over staffer’s attack at show
One Nation is demanding four teens who allegedly spat on and punched a staffer, leaving the woman with a broken rib, be tracked down and held to account.
Monoculture threatens nation’s security, minister warns
One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns.
‘We die’: disabled voices warn against NDIS cuts
A major overhaul of Australia's national disability program has secured bipartisan support but advocates have warned the changes could have deadly consequences.
Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush
Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases
Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.
Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship
Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.
Labor’s rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads
Minor parties and independents are preparing amendments to Labor's "friendless" proposed gambling reforms before parliament returns to Canberra.
Scholarship win for Indigenous university students
Pursuing higher education is costly but one university wants to change that by assisting all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students.
Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts
Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.
Spain installs barrier after deadly migrant rush
Of the 50,000 Moroccans thought to have made the journey into Spain's Cueta by land or sea, 48,000 had returned home within 48 hours, authorities say.
Spain claims surge across border into enclave reversed
Spain's leader has condemned migrants storming into Ceuta as a "violation of sovereignty", as thousands of them turn back after a security forces crackdown.
Trust among Australians drops to decade’s lowest point
Australians are becoming increasingly mistrustful of each other and faith in how our democracy is operating is at its lowest point in years, a report reveals.
‘Not good enough’: pleas to act on Indigenous targets
Indigenous women and children are at risk as the nation falls woefully behind Closing the Gap targets because of limited collaboration, experts warn.
Most popular date to walk down the aisle revealed
There were fewer marriages and a rise in divorces in Australia in 2025, as the most popular date to get married is revealed.
Isolation leaving the elderly at risk of malnutrition
Why are elderly Australians "starving"? A report has found isolation can put older Australians at risk of malnutrition.