Pangallo eyed deputy’s job as Liberal MPs back Ashton Hurn
High-profile SA Liberal recruit Frank Pangallo admits he sought advice about becoming deputy leader of the party, despite the incumbent in that role saying the position is not vacant. ⌘ Read more

Why Hollywood has called the Netflix-Warner Bros merger a disaster
A major deal between Netflix and Warner Bros has sent shock waves through Hollywood and sparked backlash. ⌘ Read more

Live: Ashes day of reckoning arrives as England great forecasts 5-0 whitewash
England captain Michael Vaughan says Australia could beat England 5-0 yet again if Ben Stokes’s team does not rapidly change course, starting on day four at the Gabba. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

‘Essential for water safety’: Fears Canberra won’t have enough pools
As temperatures soar, advocates of public pools in Canberra say they want to see greater support and investment for facilities in the national capital. ⌘ Read more

Four arrested in London after apple crumble thrown at Crown Jewels display
An organisation called Take Back Power, which describes itself as a civil resistance group, posted footage of the incident on social media and said two of its members had smothered the Imperial State Crown display case with apple crumble and custard. ⌘ Read more

‘I’m somebody now’: After 88 years Maisie finally has a birth certificate
Maisie Harkin was born on country in Western Australia’s Great Victoria Desert. It has taken 88 years for her birth to be officially recognised. ⌘ Read more

Train derailment closes Townsville-Mount Isa rail line
A train locomotive is on its side and two others are off the track after a derailment on the Townsville to Mount Isa rail line. ⌘ Read more

At least 11 killed in South Africa hostel shooting
Gunmen stormed a hostel in the early hours of the morning, shooting 25 people at the scene and killing at least 11 people, including three children. ⌘ Read more

Scorchers book finals spot with Renegades WBBL defence over
Beth Mooney’s flawless 94 not out leads Perth to victory in its must-win game against Brisbane, ensuring the Scorchers will play finals again in the WBBL. ⌘ Read more

Findings set to reveal dysfunction that led to WA’s first youth detention death
The coroner investigating WA’s first recorded death in youth detention is expected to hand down wide-ranging findings and recommendations following the death of 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd in 2022. Here’s everything you need to know. ⌘ Read more

All-abilities nippers surf lifesaving program extended to regional WA
Catering to children with autism spectrum disorders, it is the first of its kind in regional Western Australia. ⌘ Read more

Illegal seafood and ALP fundraisers etched into iconic restaurant’s fame
For four decades Lagoon Restaurant has been one of Wollongong’s most iconic and controversial establishments, enjoying a prime seaside location and a close relationship with the city’s political class. ⌘ Read more

Prime minister’s office approved Wells’s almost-$100,000 flights
The furore over Communications Minister Anika Wells’s expenses continues, with just three days until the government’s much-anticipated social media ban for under 16s comes into force. ⌘ Read more

Farmers feeling ‘forgotten’ as environment, land clearing laws tightened
Queensland producers say a blanket approach to environmental laws will restrict their ability to manage land sustainably and responsibly. ⌘ Read more

Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure at World Cup 2026
Australia’s North American west coast adventure at the World Cup is confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California. ⌘ Read more

Questions raised about Alice Springs principal’s suitability after conviction
Former Yipirinya School principal Gavin Morris has been found guilty of aggravated assault against students, but questions have been raised about Morris’s hiring and his suitability for the role. ⌘ Read more

Live: Natural disaster declarations across NSW as premier thanks 1,500 firefighters
NSW Premier Chris Minns thanks emergency services, including more than 1,500 firefighters, who have been fighting fires across the state. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Cyclone Joan’s fury remembered 50 years on
Cyclone Joan made landfall near the WA mining town of Port Hedland a year after Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin, and it was almost as powerful. ⌘ Read more

The documentary exposing the realities of aged care with humour and heart
Filmmaker Sue Thomson recently lost her mum. But before that, they made the beautiful documentary Careless together, which explores Australia’s aged care system mess. ⌘ Read more

‘Treasured’ gallery that costs ratepayers millions faces a problem
More than three years after a Tasmanian council green-lit a plan to ease the financial burden of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, stakeholders worry momentum has stalled. ⌘ Read more

Caught-and-bowled king Neser feared his Test career was over
Bowling all-rounder Michael Neser is back and taking vital wickets after beginning to think he had played his last Test match for Australia. ⌘ Read more

First responders struggling to find homes in tourism hotspot
First responders say they are having to live well outside their operating regions due to lack of available housing. ⌘ Read more

Parents urged to learn rules about e-bikes as Christmas approaches
An e-bike will be top of their Christmas wish list this year, prompting a warning for parents to know the rules. ⌘ Read more

Officer’s mental health questioned by insurance doctor he’d never met
A former NSW Police officer with post-traumatic stress disorder had his mental health incorrectly challenged by a doctor who never consulted or examined him during a year-long battle with the force’s insurer. ⌘ Read more

Union ‘turf war’ dominates second week of Queensland CFMEU inquiry
This week’s public hearings centred on how a long-running bitter turf war escalated to the point a rival union boss sought help from the state’s top cop. ⌘ Read more

Aging breast screening bus only retired after staff get electric shocks
Tasmania’s health department was aware a 32-year-old breast cancer screening bus was unsafe for years, but continued operating it up until two staff suffered electric shocks. ⌘ Read more

‘Motherships’, corpses and ‘comical’ failures as drug smugglers try it all
The alleged use of an international livestock ship to smuggle drugs into Western Australia last month prompted a media storm, but one expert says it is just one among a “dizzying variety” of methods criminals are trying. ⌘ Read more

As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
As the ceasefire in Gaza enters its second month, the Palestinian city revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus holds a ceremony to light up a 20-metre tree at the edge of Manger Square. ⌘ Read more

Piastri’s task gets tougher as Verstappen takes pole for F1 finale
Aussie Oscar Piastri’s hopes of the world F1 crown slump after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finish ahead of him in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying. ⌘ Read more

Fears number of homes lost in NSW fires could rise
Authorities say there is a risk severe storms could hit the already-fire damaged north-east as part of a cold front, as more than 70 fires continue to burn across NSW. ⌘ Read more

Fish returning to some parts of SA’s coast, divers say
Open water divers say underwater visibility has improved and marine life is returning to some areas off South Australia’s coast. Experts say it’s a positive sign, but warn it’s “way too early” to say the environment is recovering from the state’s algal bloom. ⌘ Read more

Snatched sushi and scoffed sandwiches — seagulls swoop at Federation Square
Pesky seagulls snatching food from unsuspecting members of the public has spurred a Melbourne council to start canine patrols of Federation Square. ⌘ Read more

Beloved by Instagrammers, walk closed to preserve paperbark forest
Bush Heritage Australia says it is still considering how to safely reopen the walk, which prior to closure was being visited by 100,000 people a year. ⌘ Read more

Judgement day arrives for Bazball as Australia moves in for the kill
Australia was patient, mature and ruthless on day three at the Gabba, widening the chasm between it and an England side now set for its day of reckoning. ⌘ Read more

When Bugurra was 11, her life changed forever. A photo captured the moment
In the 1960s, the last of the desert families were coming into contact with white people. For one woman, the moment was captured on camera. ⌘ Read more

What life’s like when you’re Deaf and blind
Living with vision impairment throws up many challenges. Being Deaf on top of that requires you to go to even greater lengths just to fit in with the modern world. This is how one Deafblind woman does it. ⌘ Read more

‘This was a wanted pregnancy’: The mothers facing prosecution in Trump’s America
Denied pregnancy care and threatened with prosecution: in the wake of widespread abortion bans, across the United States prosecutors have launched more than 400 cases charging people with crimes related to their pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or birth. ⌘ Read more

So, you think you’re good at quizzes? It’s time to play HARD!
Alright, show us what you’ve got. I’ll keep my expectations low. ⌘ Read more

How one man’s method became the death penalty standard
On this day in history, the US carried out its first execution by lethal injection — a method thought up by one doctor. ⌘ Read more

Gearing up for the school holidays? Here’s how to survive them without social media
These school holidays, children under 16 will find themselves with less social media access as a ban comes into place. We asked the experts how parents can best support their kids with the transition. ⌘ Read more

As natural disasters tear through Asia, politicians ignore climate at their own peril
Accused of incompetence and apathy in the aftermath of natural disasters, governments across Asia are facing increasing backlash as the impact of global warming intensifies. ⌘ Read more

Parents could grant Labor the grace the opposition won’t on social media ban
Australia’s social media age ban is one of the most significant attempts to rebalance the asymmetric power relationship between government and tech. ⌘ Read more

India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day
Thousands of IndiGo flights were cancelled this week due to a pilot shortage, which prompted government relief and extra trains to help stranded passengers. ⌘ Read more

Five quick hits: The first ‘English’ wicket and Archer’s ‘shocking look’
A sleepy Jofra Archer cops a rinsing from Matthew Hayden, as the English finally make it through the first over of an innings. Here are the quick hits from day three of the Gabba Ashes Test. ⌘ Read more

Overnight fire exchange at Afghan-Pakistan border kills five civilians and wounds eight
Each side has blamed the other for triggering the clash in violation of a tenuous two-month ceasefire, with the clashes lasting until dawn Saturday. ⌘ Read more

Not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth, US vaccine advisers say
President Donald Trump is calling the vote a “very good decision” after US vaccine advisers recommended ending the universal hepatitis B shots at birth. ⌘ Read more

Teen seriously injured in e-bike crash in Perth’s western suburbs
A 14-year-old boy suffers serious injuries in an e-bike crash in Perth’s western suburbs, just two days after a parliamentary inquiry into WA’s e-rideable laws made 33 recommendations in a bid to make the devices safer. ⌘ Read more

Smith leaps into Australian Open contention, Lee and Scott in the mix
Cameron Smith is only two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Australian Open, while Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott remain in the hunt at Royal Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

Live: Opetaia aims for more cruiserweight dominance
Jai Opetaia defends his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against Hüseyin Cinkara in a stacked card of boxing on the Gold Coast. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Community raises funds after two children charged over Geraldton fire
While police say the investigation is over, the local community is still trying to move forward from the devastation. ⌘ Read more