Breaking: Diver unaccounted for at Tank Cave
Emergency services are at the Tank Cave near Tantanoola in the state’s south-east, following reports a diver is unaccounted for. ⌘ Read more
How the Rabbitohs and a DM landed Albo in love
Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon will head off on a five-day honeymoon tomorrow after an intimate wedding at The Lodge among only their closest family and friends. ⌘ Read more
‘I thought I would die in there’: Report exposes ‘inhumane’ NT watch houses
The Northern Territory’s prison watchdog has called on the government to urgently remove all inmates from police cells following an investigation which revealed prisoners sleeping between toilets and claims guards watched women showering. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Pilot dead after light aircraft collide mid-air
Two light planes have collided at Napperfield Airfield in Sydney’s south-west. ⌘ Read more
Pro-stadium rally gathers ahead of crucial parliament vote
Supporters of Tasmania’s proposed AFL stadium have gathered on Hobart’s parliament lawns on Sunday to show their backing of the controversial build. ⌘ Read more
Sydney FC great fumes over alleged handball in Wanderers’ ALM win
Sydney FC’s four-match winning streak comes to a crashing halt, but its 1-0 loss to Western Sydney has sparked debate about what constitutes a handball. ⌘ Read more
‘Dirty, disgusting money’: The heiress giving away her entire fortune
When Marlene Engelhorn inherited tens of millions of dollars from her grandma, she felt she had two choices: do something about it, or confirm she was “full of sh*t”. ⌘ Read more
Coalition floats stronger ‘values’ test for migrants
Sussan Ley says migration tensions in Australia are not the fault of migrants — but a stronger “Australian values” test for those seeking to move here could form part of the Coalition’s coming migration policy. ⌘ Read more
Gold Coast sand ‘island’ to disappear by Christmas
Curious beachgoers are being cautioned to stay off the sandbar and to swim between the flags. ⌘ Read more
Energy independence? It would reduce the impact of global energy shocks
If Australia produced 100 per cent of its energy from renewable sources, it would reduce the impact of global energy shocks on Australia’s economy. ⌘ Read more
Jetstar flights resume after grounding due to global Airbus issue
The airline is warning some “flow-on delays” are possible after the issue sparked widespread delays across Australia on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Hopes garage memorabilia collection will boost rural town tourism
A former truck driver has sold his 200-piece collection of garage-themed memorabilia to a regional local government in hopes it will drive tourism to the area. ⌘ Read more
Surfers set to pay to ride Fiji’s world-class breaks
Surfers wanting to catch a wave at Fiji’s world class reef breaks could soon have to pay for the privilege after the repeal of a beach access law. ⌘ Read more
How an Australian board maker influenced 70s surf culture in the UK and Europe
Now living in a quiet, idyllic seaside town in Queensland, board shaper Bruce Palmer has been credited with influencing 1970s surf culture in the United Kingdom and across Europe. ⌘ Read more
Rescue efforts underway after flash floods kill hundreds in Indonesia
Torrential rain causes flash floods and landslides in Indonesia, where the toll rises as authorities mount rescue operations. ⌘ Read more
Eli Katoa pays tribute to ‘amazing’ partner as he hopes for NRL return
Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa shares an update after his brain surgery, posting images of himself in hospital and saying he hopes to return to football “soon”. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s first Mormon warned others of Adelaide’s wickedness
It’s been 185 years this month since Australia’s first Mormon arrived in Adelaide. He immediately regretted the move. ⌘ Read more
Concerns over lack of specific training in ADHD for GPs amid care reforms
Queensland is becoming the first jurisdiction in Australia to allow specialist GPs to diagnose ADHD in adults and prescribe treatment, but some hold concerns about the lack of mandatory specific training. ⌘ Read more
‘The Family’ murders which stole Adelaide’s innocence
One of South Australia’s most notorious murderers was this week rushed to an infirmary on the brink of death, prompting recollections of the time when young males disappeared across Adelaide in a set of gruesome crimes dubbed “The Family” murders. Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Sterile flies take to the sky in Kangaroo Island eradication push
Researchers on Kangaroo Island have been breeding and releasing millions of sterile Australian sheep blowflies in an attempt to eradicate the pest. ⌘ Read more
Emotional scenes as AFLW premiers rush to embrace sidelined star after GF
During their AFLW premiership celebrations, North Melbourne players make sure to take time for Mia King, who just missed the grand final with a knee injury. ⌘ Read more
Rubio, Witkoff to meet Ukraine delegation, US official says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida for talks on a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, a senior US official says. ⌘ Read more
The things people with diabetes want you to be aware of
We spoke to six people with three different types of diabetes to find out what they wish more of the public knew. Here’s what they had to say. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel opens today. Here’s what you need to know
It’s the biggest upgrade to Melbourne’s rail network in more than 40 years, and it’s arrived — the long-awaited Metro Tunnel, along with its five new inner-city stations, opens to the public on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Before experiencing postpartum depression, this mother had never heard of it
Nilupulie Karunaratne thought asking for help was a sign of weakness. Then her husband referred her to a psychologist. ⌘ Read more
The 10 albums our critics couldn’t stop listening to in November
Sensitive song-smiths, reinvented boy bands, rock and rap upstarts — it’s all here in an Ausmusic Month edition of the best new music. ⌘ Read more
Piastri’s perfect day sees him edge closer to teammate in F1 championship
Australian driver Oscar Piastri is doing everything he can to catch McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the world championship race, winning the sprint race and qualifying in pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Thai PM admits flood failures after trapped victims wait days for help
Thailand’s Health Ministry estimates that more than 160 people were killed in the disaster across nine provinces, but at least 110 of those died in Songkhla, where Hat Yai is the capital. ⌘ Read more
Yes or no? Hobart sits at the crossroad of two futures
Since its inception, the stadium project has divided the Hobart community in a tug of war between development and preservation of its historic waterfront. In just days, the door will shut forever on one side of the debate. ⌘ Read more
Young women say social media didn’t prepare them for realities of sex work
Sex workers say viral social media content, which often promotes a life of luxury, needs to be more transparent to avoid duping young followers. ⌘ Read more
Gamers can earn cryptocurrency tokens but experts warn of risks
As the crypto sector expands its appeal beyond tech insiders, the gamification of cryptocurrencies is appealing to younger users, which experts warn is walking the line between gaming and gambling. ⌘ Read more
Why tiny Barbados said good by to the royal family
With countries like Australia still debating whether or not the time has come to become a republic, what prompted tiny Barbados with its population of less than 300,000, to take the leap? ⌘ Read more
Think you’ll nail this week’s Hard Quiz? Cute
I’m not going to stop you from trying, but it might be worth readjusting your expectations. Let’s play, HARD! ⌘ Read more
‘Foot falls off’: Photos raise questions over injured horse owned by Olympian
As questions around horse welfare grow, can equestrian sport’s Olympic dream survive? ⌘ Read more
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed
US President Donald Trump says the entire airspace above the South American nation of Venezuela should be considered closed in its entirety. ⌘ Read more
Kangaroos make history in the books and on the field in flag defence
North Melbourne proves to be ground breakers and history makers as it extend its match-winning streak to 27 games in a comprehensive win over Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Lanning fires again as Stars down Renegades to move top of WBBL
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning hits 73 not out to help the Stars to a convincing 45-run derby victory over the Renegades at Junction Oval. ⌘ Read more
Australian performer Toni Lamond dies aged 93
Australian screen and stage actor Toni Lamond was known for her roles in Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady, Number 96 and The Last Frontier. ⌘ Read more
Perth braces for scorching start to summer as new beach bus launched
WA capital is bracing for a 38C start to December, as the state government launches a free bus service to one of the city’s most popular beaches. ⌘ Read more
Feeney pips Mostert as Supercars championships goes down to the wire in Adelaide
Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney overcomes engine dramas to take victory in the penultimate Adelaide grand final race. ⌘ Read more
Counting begins in bitterly contested Queensland by-election
The count has begun in a bitterly contested by-election in North Queensland, that the premier is desperate to win. ⌘ Read more
Woman rescued after eight-metre fall into cave in remote WA
A 60-year-old woman survives a 12-hour ordeal after falling into a cave in remote Western Australia, prompting a large rescue effort in the Goldfields. ⌘ Read more
Live: Kangaroos and Lions meet in blockbuster AFLW grand final trilogy
North Melbourne carries a 26-game winning streak into the AFLW grand final in a bid to become the first club in league history to win consecutive premierships. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
‘We all love you’: Plea for missing man to return home
Police are searching for missing man Chris Thorne, who was last seen in Melbourne’s western suburbs last week. ⌘ Read more
Giddey involved in heated row with NBA courtside spectator
A frustrated Josh Giddey has an altercation with a spectator during the Chicago Bulls’ 123-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. ⌘ Read more
Albanese and Haydon have wed in a ceremony that will go down in history
Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon can trace their relationship back five years, but the historic nature of their secretly planned wedding at The Lodge runs far deeper. ⌘ Read more
The ‘yes, I can’ energy is huge as Albanese pulls off secret wedding
The two months preceding a wedding are notoriously hazardous. But consider the two months Anthony Albanese has just had. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Prime minister gets married in private ceremony at The Lodge
Anthony Albanese has married partner Jodie Haydon at his official Canberra residence in a private ceremony on Saturday, after details of the wedding were kept top secret. ⌘ Read more
England cricketers happy to be labelled ‘rubbish’ but not ‘arrogant’
Captain Ben Stokes responds to England’s critics in the wake of the defeat to Australia in the first Test, maintaining his squad will not step back from its aggressive approach. ⌘ Read more
Eight books that knocked our critics’ socks off in November
Wondering what to read next? This month’s best books include a novel that brings to life Britain’s only named wind and a new book by the author of The Handmaid’s Tale. ⌘ Read more