Albanese pledges to keep reducing migration as third poll puts One Nation in lead
After politicians from all sides condemned billboards portraying Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan as a witch, Albanese made an impassioned request for media outlets to stop portraying politicians in a personal manner. ⌘ Read more

Daley names NSW Blues squad
Laurie Daley confirms the selection of Isaiya Katoa for the game two NSW squad. ⌘ Read more

The $400m budget hole set to spread hiring squeeze to police ranks
This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus looks at precarious police finances, a floated department rebuild, “Project Invisibility” and more. ⌘ Read more

Cigarettes, drugs and alcohol used to bribe teens into fights in youth detention, class action claims
The lawsuit also accuses dozens of guards at the Parkville youth correctional facility of unlawful strip searches and alleges detainees were subjected to beatings and sexual assaults. ⌘ Read more

Stark warning over peptide wellness craze
An Australian woman has shared the distressing side effects of her peptide use as authorities struggle to control a booming, unregulated black market. ⌘ Read more

AFL Live: Late drama as Pickett plays on to seal Dees win; Mihocek taken to hospital
Collingwood went into the final quarter with the lead, but it was the Demons who snatched victory in a classic King’s Birthday clash. Earlier, Andy Lee, Amy Shark and the Governor-General Sam Mostyn tackled the slide at the Big Freeze. ⌘ Read more

Mihocek temporarily lost feeling in limbs after scary tackle accident
The King’s Birthday game stopped for more than eight minutes as Mihocek was carefully moved onto a stretcher and taken from the field in a neck brace during his first game against his old side. ⌘ Read more

Nightclubs at risk of ‘disappearing forever’ in aftermath of crime wave
There hasn’t been a targeted attack against a Melbourne hospitality venue since mid-May, but workers within the city’s nightclub scene say it’s still struggling to stay afloat. ⌘ Read more

Zombie master’s new film flags a modern virus that has already infected us all
In Train to Busan, Yeon Sang-ho warned us of the dangers of unchecked capitalism. His new film, Colony, tells us we may already be too far gone. ⌘ Read more

After more than a decade of pay disputes, Grill’d boss insists his staff come first
Simon Crowe believes he hasn’t been doing a good enough job talking up the merits of his burger chain, which has been dogged by persistent wage disputes. ⌘ Read more

Living here makes no sense at all, but I can’t get enough of it
Anyone who decides to live in Sydenham and complains about the noise really only has themselves to blame. ⌘ Read more

The question smart parents ask at Sydney Boys High open day
The principal of one of the state’s top schools says the selective entry test does not measure the things it needs to. ⌘ Read more

Kalyn Ponga has a shoulder charge problem. NSW will be hoping history repeats
The Queensland fullback has escaped suspension for two incidents recently. A third could cost Queensland the Origin series. ⌘ Read more

AFL Live: Late drama as Pickett plays on to seal Dees win; Mihocek taken to hospital
Collingwood went into the final quarter with the lead, but it was the Demons who snatched victory in a classic King’s Birthday clash. Earlier, Andy Lee, Amy Shark and the Governor-General Sam Mostyn tackled the slide at the Big Freeze. ⌘ Read more

The game was sealed by a Pickett goal, but the symbolic moment was a tackle
In a game of amazing feats and no less amazing mistakes, the signature moment belonged to a young Melbourne midfielder Harvey Langford. ⌘ Read more

Man who died after being Tasered was living in caravan
A man who died when police tried detaining him with a Taser was living in a caravan on his grandparents’ South Australian property. ⌘ Read more

Iran and Israel trade missiles
Iran has unleashed waves of ballistic missile strikes on Israel in the first direct attack since the ceasefire, triggering a response from Israel. ⌘ Read more

Teen girls injured as stolen car smashes into home
Three teenage girls were injured when their car smashed into a home in Logan in the early hours of the morning. ⌘ Read more

PM’s warning over sexist campaign
The prime minister has called for a stop to political disagreements after a toxic campaign targeted Victoria’s premier. ⌘ Read more

Earthquake hits Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has hit the Philippines, killing multiple people. ⌘ Read more

Late drama as Crichton penalty goal keeps Bulldogs’ season alive
After the first scoreless opening half in the NRL in five years, Canterbury took advantage of a controversial late penalty to edge out an injury-hit Parramatta. ⌘ Read more

Australia remembers Neale Daniher with MND Big Freeze event
The AFL community have come together to remember the late Neale Daniher on the first Big Freeze MND charity event since his death. ⌘ Read more

Cancer pioneer Richard Scolyer dies aged 59
Acclaimed melanoma expert and former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died, aged 59. ⌘ Read more

Man killed in stabbing outside Melbourne pub
A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death near a Melbourne pub. ⌘ Read more

Teenage pilot survives light plane crash
A teenage pilot has been taken to hospital after their light plane crashed on a runway at Melbourne’s Moorabbin Airport. ⌘ Read more

NRL Highlights: Bulldogs v Eels - Round 14
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs host the Parramatta Eels in Round 14 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Accor Stadium, Sydney. ⌘ Read more

The pioneering new treatment helping heal the most common knee injury
A revolutionary new non-surgical approach is changing the way ACL tears are treated. ⌘ Read more

Mihocek taken to hospital with potentially serious neck injury after awkward tackle
The King’s Birthday game stopped for more than eight minutes as Mihocek was carefully moved onto a stretcher and taken from the field in a neck brace during his first game against his old side. ⌘ Read more

Lara’s 25-year fight for better rail safety in WA just took a big step forward
The WA opposition has announced it will introduce a bill to state parliament to legislate mandatory train lighting, a safety measure that aims to save lives at passive rail crossings across Western Australia. ⌘ Read more

Tallyn Da Silva scores impressive try late in game
Tallyn Da Silva scores an impressive try late in the match. ⌘ Read more

‘I’m ready’: Katoa primed for Origin debut if Moses fails to prove fitness
The Dolphins playmaker has emerged as NSW’s insurance policy for Origin II as all eyes turn to Mitchell Moses’ hamstring ahead of the MCG clash on Wednesday week. ⌘ Read more

Stephen Crichton scores spectacular try
Stephen Crichton scores a spectacular try in the second half. ⌘ Read more

AFL Live: Dees, Magpies trade goals in tight King’s Birthday clash; Brody Mihocek taken to hospital
The Big Freeze slide starts at 2pm followed by a blockbuster clash between Melbourne and Collingwood. Follow along for all the action. ⌘ Read more

Israel and Iran trade blows despite Trump’s efforts to put a lid on hostilities
Tehran launched a salvo of missiles against Israel after it struck military targets in western and central Iran. ⌘ Read more

Tips and race-by-race guide for Scone on Tuesday
All you need to know to back a winner on the eight-race card. ⌘ Read more

Trump and Xi alone may have the chance to stop AI from spiralling out of control
After the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the edge of nuclear war, global powers worked together to pull it back from the brink. We need something similar now. ⌘ Read more

Bulldogs gun forced off due to injury
Harry Hayes walks off the field clutching at his hip early in the Bulldogs’ clash against the Eels. ⌘ Read more

Veteran star injured in ugly tackle
Brody Mihocek has suffered a head injury in an ugly tackle. ⌘ Read more

Iran launches missiles against Israel
Israel said that Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a ceasefire took effect. ⌘ Read more

The curriculum changes coming for Victorian prep students from next year
Victoria’s curriculum is ahead of many other states in moving away from a “standardised industrial model”. But experts say there is still more work to be done. ⌘ Read more

Brisbane International Film Festival cancelled for 2026, ‘new operating model’ sought
Screen Queensland has revealed BIFF will be “paused” and its executive director has departed. ⌘ Read more

AK’s
Soul food with great tunes inside the Ovolo Nishi. ⌘ Read more

Man killed in stabbing outside Melbourne pub
A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death near a Melbourne pub. ⌘ Read more

Teenage pilot survives light plane crash
A teenage pilot has been taken to hospital after their light plane crashed on a runway at Melbourne’s Moorabbin Airport. ⌘ Read more

Local trainer has runners by the dozen at Scone
Scott Singleton will bring a hefty 12 runners to Tuesday’s eight-race meeting at Scone. ⌘ Read more

What to stream this week: Alan Cumming’s devastating Brit drama, plus five more picks
Created by Russell T. Davis, Tip Toe isn’t about the failures of the past or the future, but the failures of right now. ⌘ Read more

Zempilas ‘open’ to working with One Nation ahead of next WA election
The WA opposition leader said the results of recent polls showed there was a level of frustration with the current state of politics within Australia. ⌘ Read more

Why some Australian investors will risk punting on Musk’s $2.5 trillion space vision
It’s off to the races for the Musk believers, who appreciate that no matter how many times his big promises have not been met, some of them have. ⌘ Read more

Perth paediatrician facing child sex abuse charges to remain behind bars as more alleged victims identified
It is alleged the offending occurred with patients inside Chia Saw’s consulting rooms. ⌘ Read more

Under Bakery
Cardamom buns are the must-order at this popular Canberra bakery. ⌘ Read more