Alleged Adelaide hospital escapee re-arrested after manhunt, police say
A 36-year-old who prompted a manhunt after allegedly escaping custody at Adelaide’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday night has been re-arrested and will face court on Monday, police say. ⌘ Read more

Government reveals future plan for Queensland racing industry two months late
The Next Lap plan will establish a $200 million infrastructure fund, streamline governance, and maintain taxation levels, and comes about two months after an independent review into the sector. ⌘ Read more

Critics choice nominations 2026: Sinner, One Battle After Another
The gothic vampire period drama Sinners has topped the Critic Choice Awards, securing 17 nods, followed by One Battle After Another with 14. ⌘ Read more

Man dies after being trapped under machinery at Victorian gold mine
An investigation is underway following the death of a 53-year-old man who was trapped under machinery at a gold mine in Central Victoria on Friday. ⌘ Read more

How a gold toilet became a symbol of Ukraine’s endemic corruption
Ukraine has a history of corruption issues, but the latest allegations include close confidants of the president and many people want answers from Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ⌘ Read more

McIlroy’s Australian Open tilt hindered by discarded banana skin
Inclement weather is not the only challenge Rory McIlroy faced on his way to shooting a three-under-par 68 in the third round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

Live: Australia looks to drive home advantage on day three at the Gabba
Australia can build a decisive first-innings lead over England with a strong batting effort by the tail as it starts day three of the second Test at the Gabba. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Trump’s new security strategy warns Europe faces ‘civilisational erasure’
The Trump administration releases a document saying its goal is to “help Europe correct its current trajectory”, adding that it faces “civilisational erasure” due in part to “mass migration”. ⌘ Read more

No perfect draw but nothing to fear for Socceroos in World Cup grouping
Nothing can be guaranteed in a World Cup, but the Socceroos’ draw alongside the United States, Paraguay and a European qualifier gives a solid shot at advancing, with the Australians avoiding most of the big names. ⌘ Read more

‘Cheating’ Malaysia slammed by FIFA over passports for footballers
A soccer players’ union says seven South American and European members of the Malaysian national team suspended over allegedly forged documents are “victims”. ⌘ Read more

Company pauses plan to release controversial genetically modified mosquitoes
An organisation that planned to sell “friendly” mosquitoes to reduce the spread of diseases like dengue withdraws its licence application after backlash from scientists and health experts. ⌘ Read more

Woman’s body went undiscovered outside police station for three days
A critical incident has been declared after a 48-year-old woman’s body was found inside a car at a police station car park. ⌘ Read more

Princess Kate celebrates community work at annual Christmas service
Heir to the throne, Prince William, was due to deliver a reading before 1,600 guests along with actors Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Joe Locke, as well as actor and comedian Babatunde Aléshé. ⌘ Read more

Residents still unable to return home as extent of bushfire damage uncertain
North-east Victorian residents are still unable to return home as firefighters assess bushfire damage. ⌘ Read more

Bunbury elders write children’s book in Noongar preserve culture
Once forbidden from speaking their local language, a group of Indigenous elders in WA use it in a children’s book, hoping to breathe life into a dying dialect. ⌘ Read more

Strong winds, intense heat and potential thunderstorms a concern for NSW
Authorities are urging people to stay bushfire ready as a “perfect combination” of weather conditions stretch crews across the state. ⌘ Read more

Adelaide residents ‘in the dark’ over Gilbert Street development proposal
Residents of Gilbert Street who originally opposed a development proposal say a deal was struck behind closed doors to proceed with planning. ⌘ Read more

After the Rain reflects on Indigenous art’s legacy while looking to future
Indigenous artists from across Australia, including Alair Pambegan and Grace Kemarre Robinya, feature as part of the National Indigenous Art Triennial in Canberra: After the Rain. ⌘ Read more

Asbestos found in new ECU city campus, but won’t be removed before it opens
WA’s parliament is told asbestos has been discovered in fire doors at Edith Cowan University’s flagship new campus in Perth’s CBD, and it won’t be removed until after the first semester next year. ⌘ Read more

Victorian hobby club opens ‘Australia’s biggest’ miniature railway
A group of dedicated volunteers say they have built “Australia’s biggest” miniature railway in regional Victoria and after a decade of hard work it’s finally open to the public. ⌘ Read more

Live: Extreme fire danger remains in parts of New South Wales as a heatwave spreads across the country
Temperatures are expected to soar as a heatwave spreads across the country. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Baby blue whale numbers peak at just the right time off WA coast
Researchers are relieved as baby blue whale numbers increase after a slow start to the migration season. ⌘ Read more

Frank Gehry, world-renowned architect behind Guggenheim Bilbao, dies aged 96
Gehry’s most memorable creations were either celebrated as works of genius or reviled as self-indulgent messes — but either way, people were looking, as he liked to say. ⌘ Read more

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi F1 practice
Lando Norris makes the best start of the title contenders in practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri endures a disappointing day. ⌘ Read more

Paralympian returns to sport after 25 years to help next generation of athletes
When Mellissa Dunn was starting her wheelchair basketball career in Darwin in the 1990s, she felt she had to do everything on her own. Three decades later, the silver-medallist Paralympian says the support now being offered to the next generation of para-athletes is “life-changing”. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: Notorious murderer Bevan von Einem dies while serving life sentence
Convicted killer Bevan Spencer von Einem — who police have linked to “The Family” — has died while serving a life sentence for the sexually motivated abduction and murder of Richard Kelvin in 1983. ⌘ Read more

Rare look at family, country and culture on the remote APY Lands
The stark beauty of Australia’s protected APY Lands is alive with ancient songlines and culture. But Elders see a need for change to secure the future of today’s children. ⌘ Read more

Death prompts major hospital protocol overhaul as inquest scrutinises ‘chaotic day’
A Queensland hospital has increased staffing and revamped its radiology protocols and systems following an 87-year-old’s death from organ failure after routine surgery. ⌘ Read more

The simple approach Cam Smith is adopting as he chases Australian Open win
Cameron Smith did not beat around the bush when explaining how he plans to be among the contenders to claim the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. ⌘ Read more

It was hot, dry and gusty, so why wasn’t a Tasmania fire weather warning issued?
The Bureau of Meteorology says the initial forecasts did not meet the threshold to trigger fire weather warnings ahead of Thursday when 30 blazes burnt across Tasmania. ⌘ Read more

When will construction begin on the Hobart stadium?
That and other questions answered now that the $1.13 billion stadium project has passed Tasmania’s parliament. ⌘ Read more

Man, 33, charged with murder of woman in southern Tasmania
Police found the woman’s body on Friday afternoon on Hobart’s eastern shore. ⌘ Read more

The 100 days, 21 countries and one fractured skull behind one Pom’s wild Ashes tour
Tommy Lamb is taking the long way from Manchester to Adelaide for the third Ashes Test and the 18-year is closing in on a 100-day odyssey that must be seen to be believed. ⌘ Read more

Deaf residents in aged care left without basic support services
One Deaf woman living with dementia has been without basic care services for two years. Advocates warn her story represents a much larger problem. ⌘ Read more

Thousands join stem cell donor roll but still no match for Rowan
Rowan Tong-Law, 18, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia last year and has been searching for a full stem cell donor match. ⌘ Read more

Thousands call for dog ban to be overturned at popular Sydney beach
Kutti Beach in Sydney’s east had previously allowed dogs on leash but Woollahra Council then decided to ban dogs altogether for “safety and hygiene” concerns following a committee report. ⌘ Read more

How 4ZZZ kept Brisbane loud and proud with the help of bands, battles and beer
Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ has withstood political, social and financial pressure for 50 years and it’s still thriving as a loud and proud beacon of counterculture. ⌘ Read more

Why all of Melbourne’s major arts institutions have the same name
No sensible organisation can now afford to turn down money or its requirements. So, cash-strapped institutions find themselves between a rock and a hard place with a big name painted on it. ⌘ Read more

World’s largest mistletoe among flora blooming for Australian Christmas
As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country. ⌘ Read more

Sexism, harassment and inflexibility drive women out of winemaking
Among the main factors contributing to women leaving Australia’s wine industry were sexism, discrimination, and a lack of flexibility, a nationwide study has found. ⌘ Read more

Emergency advice about snake bites now at your fingertips
As a new app is launched to provide first-aid advice for venomous bites and stings, a reptile expert urges people to learn how to respond in an emergency ahead of an expected spike in demand for antivenom over summer. ⌘ Read more

Who will lead the SA Liberal Party to the next state election?
SA Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has stepped down. Pressure had been mounting in the lead-up to the 2026 state election, and predictions for the Liberal Party’s chances are not looking promising. ⌘ Read more

Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has to be abandoned after a ball goes under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch. ⌘ Read more

The quiet threat facing Opetaia in world title defence
Jai Opetaia may feel that fighting Hüseyin Cinkara is beneath him as he continues to hunt for a unification fight. But he cannot afford any lapses against a powerful puncher. ⌘ Read more

Heritage bid to save public housing tower slated for demolition
A 1960s North Melbourne public housing tower slated for imminent demolition has been nominated for protection under state heritage laws, following a successful appeal by a tenants group. ⌘ Read more

Council finally fixing back flow that sends raw sewage through Brittany’s home
After decades of sewage back flow problems, Townsville City Council is funding a fix that could keep raw human waste out of homes and backyards. ⌘ Read more

Under deadline, Trump is remaking the White House in his own image
The US president has spent much of his first year back in office changing the historic building he fought to reclaim in a bid to cement his legacy. ⌘ Read more

Vladimir Putin offers India ‘uninterrupted’ fuel supplies
The offer is made at a summit in New Delhi, where new deals on energy, agriculture and labour have also been announced. ⌘ Read more

No summer break for Australian athletes chasing Winter Olympic glory
At a time when many Aussies are heading off for beach holidays, a group of snow sports athletes are chasing winter with their sights set on the next Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more

Australia delights in a familiar tale of English woe at the Gabba
Australia took control of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba on a day that carried plenty of the hallmarks of failed English tours of yesteryear. ⌘ Read more