US halts all asylum claims following shooting of two National Guard members
Less than 24 hours after the shooting, Trump officials began ordering widespread reviews of immigration policies. ⌘ Read more

From labourer to Shakespeare’s King Lear: The career of Colin Friels
Colin Friels, the award-winning actor known for Malcolm and Water Rats, reflects on his 50-year career on stage and screen as he approaches what might be his final role. ⌘ Read more

Terminated Bedford staff in limbo, with millions owed in entitlements
Former Bedford staff have said they are owed millions of dollars in entitlements after they were made redundant when the disability employment provider entered voluntary administration earlier this year. ⌘ Read more

Coroner says Mount Buller hiker missing since 2019 is dead but no third party was involved
A Coroner has determined that Niels Gunther Becker, 39, who went missing at Mount Buller in 2019 is dead but that no third party was involved. ⌘ Read more

Fancy a sweet, juicy mango? Here’s all you need to know about them
What’s the difference between a big R2E2, a delicate Honey Gold, and an iconic Kensington Pride? Find out before biting into a mango this season. ⌘ Read more

Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie has died aged 73 after a battle with cancer
A statement released on Skyhooks’ official Facebook page announced his passing this morning. ⌘ Read more

Why an RBA interest rate hike could happen within months
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have caught most economists and policy makers off guard. The ongoing price pressures in the economy open the door for an RBA interest rate hike in 2026. ⌘ Read more

Man released from custody after police withdraw murder charges
A 19-year-old man has been released from custody after police withdrew charges against him. ⌘ Read more

‘He deserved to live’: Was Max’s death from allergies preventable?
Four years after a 15-year-old boy died due to a nut allergy, a Victorian coroner is examining if the death was preventable and whether paramedics and doctors at the Box Hill Hospital provided appropriate care. ⌘ Read more

Police seize $8.4m in assets after alleged illicit tobacco raids in the NT
Police have seized about $8.4 million in assets, including two cars and a jet ski, and almost 1 million cigarettes, following an operation targeting the NT’s illicit tobacco trade. ⌘ Read more

‘Nice to be back’ on top, Piastri says as he claims Qatar sprint pole
Oscar Piastri returns to form by qualifying fastest for the F1 sprint in Qatar, as he launches an unlikely bid to catch McLaren teammate and world championship leader Lando Norris. ⌘ Read more

Farmers call for change as invasive weed chokes out landscape
To the untrained eye, African lovegrass is just another plant in the NSW Snowy Mountains. But this golden plant is a deceptive invasive weed that is choking out the landscape, causing some farmers to leave the land. ⌘ Read more

South-East Asia floods kill hundreds as cyclone hits Sri Lanka
Parts of South-East Asia have been hit with record levels of rain as a cyclone hits Sri Lanka, causing floods and landslides, as the system heads towards India. ⌘ Read more

Parents fear music exam ‘gold standard’ slipping in parts of Australia
It is held up as the “gold standard” of music testing in the country, but there are claims the Australian Music Examinations Board is letting down talented students. ⌘ Read more

‘Naughty Boy’ pelican munches on seagulls and plays dead for tourists
Locals say this cheeky pelican has a personality unlike any bird they have ever seen. ⌘ Read more

Chaos for Jetstar passengers amid nationwide flight delays
The cancellation of Jetstar flights due to an issue with Airbus A320 planes has left passengers stranded across Australia. ⌘ Read more

Who’s thriving? Who’s barely surviving? A guide to Australia’s native parrots
Australia is the land of the parrot — few places in the world have such a dazzling array of colourful and clever members of the psittacine family. ⌘ Read more

Teen’s journey from inland mining town to Barbados coastal rowing gold
Though she only tried the sport for the first time this year, the 18-year-old nursing student was one of several Australians taking home gold after competing in coastal rowing in Barbados, ahead of the sport’s 2028 Olympic debut. ⌘ Read more

Damage from Cyclone Fina exposes NT’s need for new Darwin hospital
A new Royal Darwin Hospital would cost more than $1 billion to build, and likely take a decade or more to deliver. So who has the political bravery to commit? ⌘ Read more

Investigation continues into Melbourne Airport fire
A fire that forced the evacuation of Melbourne’s Qantas domestic terminal on Friday night continues to be investigated. ⌘ Read more

Lamb prices in Aussie supermarkets on the rise ahead of Christmas
A year of lamb and sheep records in Australia’s saleyards is pushing up retail prices. ⌘ Read more

Mother urges others to reach out after terrifying postpartum ‘blackout rage’
When Ali Gossage gave birth a second time, she did not experience the constant joys of motherhood. Instead, she was sometimes filled with “terrifying” anger. ⌘ Read more

Jo had her baby ‘ripped away’ at birth — she’s one of thousands across Australia
Decades on from Australia’s forced adoption era, just two states have set up a redress scheme for the mothers who were harmed. Survivors are calling for South Australia to take similar action — warning time is running out. ⌘ Read more

Khawaja pillories Perth Ashes Test pitch despite highest possible rating
Under-pressure Australia opener Usman Khawaja is not swayed by the ICC’s top rating for the pitch in the first Ashes Test in Perth, labelling it a “piece of shit” for the second straight year. ⌘ Read more

Think you’re ready to own a home? Here are the costs to consider
We asked three financial experts about the up-front and ongoing costs of buying a home and for their tips on how to prepare for home ownership. ⌘ Read more

Some Jetstar flights grounded due to global recall of A320 planes
Some Jetstar flights have been immediately grounded due to a global recall of thousands of Airbus A320 planes, which are also used by Australian carriers Qantas and Virgin. ⌘ Read more

What would it be like to visit the proposed Hobart stadium?
From potential gridlock to an “immersive” viewing experience, let’s set aside the politics — just for a moment — and look at what planning documents tell us about the building at the heart of Tasmania’s fiery stadium debate. ⌘ Read more

Former premier says Tasmania’s stadium proposal has been ‘poorly’ sold
Peter Gutwein initiated the push for a stadium in Hobart, but he has had to watch the drama unfold from the sidelines. He says rejecting the proposal would be the biggest “lost opportunity” in the state’s history. ⌘ Read more

WBBL game controversially called off with Thunder three runs from victory
After rain falls for most of the Sydney Thunder’s innings, umpires decide to call off their WBBL clash against the Strikers with Phoebe Litchfield one swing away from ending the game. ⌘ Read more

Golf and disability communities to come together in ‘world-first’ tournament
People with intellectual disabilities will have roles in planning, promoting, preparing, and supporting professionals at a charity golf tournament that is the first of its kind. ⌘ Read more

‘Pretty much nowhere in Queensland’ without chance of thunderstorms
A wet weekend is forecast for Australia’s sunshine state, with meteorologists warning that “pretty much nowhere in Queensland” is without a chance of thunderstorms. ⌘ Read more

Queensland report on puberty blockers might not see the light of day
A Queensland government-ordered report on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapies in the treatment of transgender adolescents is due on Sunday but might never be publicly released. ⌘ Read more

High rates of male suicide in the spotlight in Canberra
Men make up more than 75 per cent of all suicide deaths in Australia, but Lifeline says they only make up about 40 per cent of helpline service users — and even when men do seek help they experienced “high levels of disengagement”. ⌘ Read more

Support service says adoption should be used as last resort
Queensland should overhaul “outdated” adoption laws that sever children’s legal ties to their families, while ensuring adoption remains a last resort, a peak support service tells a commission of inquiry. ⌘ Read more

The internet is resembling the first few pages of The Handmaid’s Tale
The saddest aspect of all this that a generation of boys may feel compelled to suppress the ordinary the joy of celebrating another’s success. ⌘ Read more

More detail, even more questions for Google’s data hub on Christmas Island
Google’s plans for a data hub could drag this remote island from a digitally-starved past into an AI-powered future. But are the locals ready? ⌘ Read more

Gus has been gone for 63 days, and multiple searches have yielded no clues
The disappearance of Gus Lamont is one of those events that have a seismic impact on public consciousness: they distress, disturb, upset and unsettle. This week six mine shafts were searched, providing no further clues in the case. ⌘ Read more

18yo charged with murder after man shot multiple times in Western Sydney
A 28-year-old man died after suffering gunshot wounds to his neck, chest and leg in Blacktown on Friday. ⌘ Read more

Record drop for Australia’s emissions. What’s working and what isn’t?
Australia’s emissions had the biggest drop ever this year outside the artificial kink in the curve during COVID-19 shutdowns, but there’s still a lot of work to do. ⌘ Read more

Shark attack highlights need for remote first aid kits, drone surveillance
A makeshift tourniquet may have made the difference between a shark attack on the NSW Mid North Coast this week claiming one life not two. The attack has put a spotlight on how fatalities may be prevented. ⌘ Read more

R360 launch postponed for two years after ‘handful of players’ withdraw
Threats of long bans for prospective R360 players prompted “a handful” of them to withdraw from the rebel league, which now says it will launch in 2028 instead of next year. ⌘ Read more

Why King Gizzard defied Spotify, then embraced orchestras and raves
Their rock, rave and orchestral music attracts a cult global following. But the prolific, chaotic King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are just “at peace with failing”. ⌘ Read more

Killer abused location sharing apps before Lilie James murder
Experts on gendered violence have warned against the proliferation of everyday location sharing tools to control victim-survivors after NSW’s top coroner found Paul Thijssen used them to track Lilie James before her murder. ⌘ Read more

Ongoing heatwave to fuel further extreme weather on east coast
An ongoing heatwave along Australia’s eastern seaboard will fuel further extreme weather this weekend, and its longevity is now breaking long standing records. ⌘ Read more

Failed fire alarms and months of warnings — Hong Kong questions why ‘so many died’
Many of the people who managed to escape the Wang Fuk Court fires in Hong Kong believe the disaster could have been prevented, saying they had flagged safety concerns more than a year ago. ⌘ Read more

From $50 rentals to burying the dead, this island governs itself
Twenty years ago, Cape Barren Island was handed back to its traditional owners. Today’s children are proof of the life-changing power of that act. ⌘ Read more

Barnaby Joyce’s kingmaker says he left voters behind in ‘act of treason’
The MP’s resignation from the Nationals surprised no one, but drew ire from members of the party. Those on the ground in his electorate have a more mixed view. ⌘ Read more

Doctors warn of side effects after using popular filler-dissolving treatment
As more people turn towards cosmetic injectable “journeys”, Lana is sounding the alarm about the risks of developing long-term side effects. ⌘ Read more

DNA study backs archaeological evidence of Indigenous Australians’ arrival
A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia 60,000 to 65,000 years ago. ⌘ Read more

Nothing will bring him back, but Jai Wright’s family say they have seen ‘justice’
For the family of Dunghutti teen Jai Wright, the guilty finding against police officer Benedict Bryant for dangerous driving occasioning Jai’s death lifts a “weight off their shoulders”. Legal experts say it’s the first time a police officer has been convicted in relation to the death of a First Nations person in custody. ⌘ Read more