Idris Elba addresses James Bond rumours: ‘That’s not what they like’
The Golden Globe winner has responded to years of speculation as Amazon MGM confirmed that casting for a new Bond has begun. ⌘ Read more
Divers capture ‘insane’ rare footage of great white shark in Mediterranean
The surprise encounter – believed to be the first-ever adult great white filmed underwater in the region – occurred as a team removed abandoned fishing nets from a shipwreck near Sicily. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
Man charged with murder after alleged fight at pub in Melbourne’s west
A 25-year-old South Yarra man was found dead behind a pub over the weekend. A Williamstown man will face court charged with murder. ⌘ Read more
Ben Stokes’ England captaincy under threat after nightclub incident
The England and Wales Cricket Board are looking into a nightclub incident involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
‘Desperately unfair’ VCE calculator shortcuts to be banned for exams
The exam authority has moved to crack down on the advanced functions of some calculators from 2027, but some say they haven’t gone far enough. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Albanese vows to cut migration as One Nation leads in third poll; Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for meeting with Kim Jong-un
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
‘Fire is on hold’: Iran, Israel halt strikes, but threaten to respond to any new attacks
Iran and Israel agreed to ease strikes against each other after a flare-up in violence threatened to derail peace negotiations and led US President Donald Trump to appeal for de-escalation. ⌘ Read more
Strikes between Iran and Israel halted
Strikes between Israel and Iran appear on hold after calls by Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Philippines’ earthquake death toll rises
The death toll from a major earthquake in the Philippines has risen to at least 35 people. ⌘ Read more
‘Fire is on hold’: Iran, Israel halt strikes, but threaten to respond to any new attacks
Iran and Israel agreed to ease strikes against each other after a flare-up in violence threatened to derail peace negotiations and led US President Donald Trump to appeal for de-escalation. ⌘ Read more
Warning of further fuel price rises
Rising global oil prices are forecast to drive up the price of petrol again. ⌘ Read more
Australian stabbing suspect faces court in Greece
A man wanted in connection with a 1999 Sydney stabbing death faces court in Greece today. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane drug trafficking charges
Police have charged 16 people over allegedly trafficking meth in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
‘Really urgent’: Teen vaccine rates tumble, leaving cancer elimination in doubt
Australia’s ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 is under threat amid a worrying decline in HPV vaccinations across the country. ⌘ Read more
Apple unveils ‘Siri AI’, new features
Apple investors gave a tepid reception to the next generation of its artificial intelligence platform, which is key to the company’s bid to catch up with Silicon Valley peers in a critical market. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to rise, Wall Street steadies as tech stocks rebound
Wall Street is recovering some of its sell-off from Friday, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounce back. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane River to get spectacular fountain and light display at South Bank
The display is one of the highlights of Brisbane Festival, which has announced its full line-up of concerts, theatre, exhibitions and open-air spectacles. ⌘ Read more
Apple unveils new Siri, AI features
Apple investors gave a tepid reception to the next generation of its artificial intelligence platform, which is key to the company’s bid to catch up with Silicon Valley peers in a critical market. ⌘ Read more
Apple unveils new Siri, AI features
Apple investors gave a tepid reception to the next generation of its artificial intelligence platform, which is key to the company’s bid to catch up with Silicon Valley peers in a critical market. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to rise, AI stocks drive Wall Street rebound
Wall Street is recovering some of its sell-off from Friday, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounce back. ⌘ Read more
The Perth councils with the highest-paid CEOs
Seven of Perth’s council bosses are paid more than Premier Roger Cook. ⌘ Read more
Topiary kangaroo brings touch of Oz to Baillieu society wedding
What is arguably Melbourne’s society wedding of the year has taken place in Missouri with Aussies flying in to see a member of the Baillieu family tie the knot in style ⌘ Read more
Andrew McConnell’s genre-defining dining room comes of age, and is as buzzy as ever
It invented the Melbourne wine-bar-slash-restaurant game, and remains a standard-bearer of great service, fantastic wine and exciting share plates. ⌘ Read more
CFMEU warns of union investigation after video shows worker belongings
“No one brings their underpants on site and washes them at work.”: Union official alleges labourers are living within a major construction site. ⌘ Read more
Big flavour meets happy chaos at the legendary old Steki’s site in Newtown
Dinner feels like a rambunctious party at this friendly family-run restaurant. ⌘ Read more
The Chinese president has arrived in North Korea. The world is watching
Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong-un. Much hinges on this. ⌘ Read more
Terence Tao’s groundbreaking maths formula is so simple, anyone can follow it
The Australian mathematician has been given one of the highest awards in the Kings Birthday Honours list. This is why. ⌘ Read more
Club Med isn’t what it used to be and Australians are loving it
After being taken over by a Chinese tourism firm in 2015, Club Med began moving away from its more basic roots of kids’ clubs and buffets. ⌘ Read more
I don’t care about views on a long flight. Here’s why I always choose aisle
I’ve been on a few long-haul flights where the person at the window hasn’t left their seat once. ⌘ Read more
What 26 years of data says about the typical domestic violence killer
The statistics provide a unique profile of a domestic violence killer in NSW as the state’s top coroner warned the “wicked and complex problem” was a persistent driver of homicide. ⌘ Read more
Sarah Pound’s favourite ‘throw it in and leave it’ slow-cooker meals will be yours, too
The underrated kitchen tool does the heavy lifting in these set-and-forget meals – perfect for nourishing, family-friendly dinners. ⌘ Read more
In a place where everyone travels the coast, most miss this gorgeous highlight
Just south of here, an international traffic jam of sightseers circulates around the tourist route. Only a few will explore its crowd-free neighbour. ⌘ Read more
Secret chart that reveals target date for Sydney metro line’s opening
The final stage of the M1 metro line cannot go live soon enough for commuters who have been catching replacement buses for the past two years. ⌘ Read more
These four lifestyle changes may help you live longer after a cancer diagnosis
Making crucial adjustments to everyday behaviours after a cancer diagnosis could be as beneficial for people as some treatments. ⌘ Read more
Plan for suburb’s first 25-storey highrise set to test council upzoning push
The development application for the tower with 253 homes – including apartments with five-bedrooms – will test Brisbane council’s appetite for dramatically taller buildings in the suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Hospitals turn to sniffer dogs to combat illicit drugs in wards
The use of sniffer dogs inside closed psychiatric wards has divided mental health experts, as hospitals try to balance the invasion of patient privacy against the risks posed by illicit substances. ⌘ Read more
‘Disgusting conditions’: Workers allegedly living on luxury Burwood high-rise site
“No one brings their underpants on site and washes them at work,” a CFMEU official said in a video walk-through of the Victoria Place development. ⌘ Read more
Alternative route to Japan offers great food and service – plus it’s cheaper
The economy seats might give off ’80s vibes, but the food, service and extraordinary baggage allowance make up for it. ⌘ Read more
This Socceroos veteran doesn’t get recognised much at home. In Turkey, even his sister does
Aziz Behich grew up obsessed with Turkish football, built a career there and became a champion. Now he is preparing to face the country of his parents’ origin at the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Taylor blames Albanese’s budget for plummeting Coalition vote as One Nation surges
After a fourth poll showed One Nation inching ahead of Labor, Angus Taylor told this masthead that Labor’s budget had “further eroded trust in the political system”. ⌘ Read more
Netanyahu vows to respond ‘with force’ if Iran breaks halt in fighting
Tehran launched a salvo of missiles against Israel after it struck military targets in western and central Iran. ⌘ Read more
Every generation of Australians thinks life is worse than a decade ago
Australians, particularly those trying to get into their own home, are increasingly dissatisfied with their lives. And it’s hitting the political system. ⌘ Read more
Green energy is shielding Australia from a global power price shock
The rollout of renewables and batteries is buffering Australian electricity bills from the Iran war energy crisis. ⌘ Read more
Superquiz, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. ⌘ Read more
Tears in the stands as Williamson qualifies
Sam Williamson’s family reacts to his 100m breakstroke final swim. ⌘ Read more
Williamson puts himself on the plane to Glasgow
Sam Williamson hits the qualifying time at the Australian swimming trials. ⌘ Read more
Williamson thought he’d never swim again after a horrific gym injury. He just made another Australian team
Thirteen months after a devastating knee injury left him learning to walk again, Sam Williamson completed a remarkable comeback at swimming trials, while Sam Short went within touching distance of a world record. ⌘ Read more
Kane Evans comes out as gay in tell-all interview
Kane Evans reveals he’s gay on Nine’s 100% Footy in a powerful interview with James Bracey. ⌘ Read more