Walsh answers Maroons SOS as Slater reveals changes to save the series
Reece Walsh has been issued a stunning State of Origin SOS, and now looms as the Queensland Maroons’ secret weapon. ⌘ Read more

James Dalamangas arrested in Greece
One of Australia’s most wanted men is wanted over the fatal stabbing of a Sydney man in 1999. ⌘ Read more

‘Shut up for a second’: Migration debate heats up on Today
An on-air debate between Nationals leader Matt Canavan and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy grew heated on Today. ⌘ Read more

Andrew Hastie slams Hanson’s ‘MAGA first’ mindset as One Nation leader backs Trump
Coalition strategists believe that linking the rising populist leader to the US president is one of the best ways to diminish her standing among voters. ⌘ Read more

Angry Trump storms out of TV interview
The US president dropped his microphone and walked out of a combative appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. ⌘ Read more

Marschall topples Mondo for improbable win
Australia’s Kurtis Marschall stuns at the Stockholm Diamond League, breaking a 40-final winning streak carved out by the Swedish superstar. ⌘ Read more

Exclusive: Aussie teens react to new social media ban
Australia’s landmark social media ban for under-16s came into effect this morning, but young Aussies say it’s already failing. ⌘ Read more

‘Shut up for a second’: Migration debate heats up on Today
An on-air debate between Nationals leader Matt Canavan and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy grew heated on Today. ⌘ Read more

‘Grave mistake’: Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such attack in months
US President Donald Trump reportedly said he would call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and press him not to retaliate to the Iranian bombardment, which was prompted by earlier Israeli strikes on Beirut. ⌘ 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

Levi powers away for long-range try
Maddison Levi scores a long-range try as Australia defeat New Zealand in the women’s final of the 2025-26 World Sevens Series. ⌘ Read more

Man found dead outside Melbourne pub
Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man overnight outside a Melbourne pub. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump storms out of TV interview
US President Donald Trump has walked out of an interview with NBC when pressed over election claims. ⌘ Read more

Cripps addresses clock drama
Carlton’s Patrick Cripps explains his mindset when the clock stopped during Carlton’s win. ⌘ 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

Big Freeze to honour Neale Daniher
Blue beanies will flood the MCG today in honour of Neale Daniher. ⌘ Read more

Match clock stops on 44 seconds
The AFL clock stops ticking at 44 seconds during the Essendon and Carlton clash. ⌘ Read more

‘Grave mistake’: Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such attack in months
US President Donald Trump reportedly said he would call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and press him not to retaliate to the Iranian bombardment, which was prompted by earlier Israeli strikes on Beirut. ⌘ Read more

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after collapsing on field a second time
Eriksen had returned to top flight football following a previous on-field collapse when he suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championships in 2021. ⌘ Read more

Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such attack since April ceasefire
US President Donald Trump reportedly said he would call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and press him not to retaliate to the Iranian bombardment, which was prompted by earlier Israeli strikes on Beirut. ⌘ Read more

Iran launched missiles at Israel in first such attack since April ceasefire
Tehran had warned of retaliation after Israel on Sunday struck Beirut’s southern suburbs without warning, in defiance of Washington’s request days ago to stand down. ⌘ Read more

Iran launched missiles at Israel in first such attack since April ceasefire
Tehran had warned of retaliation after Israel on Sunday struck Beirut’s southern suburbs without warning, in defiance of Washington’s request days ago to stand down. ⌘ Read more

‘Extremely vile’: Russia strikes Chernobyl nuclear plant as Zelensky meets European leaders
A drone blasted a fuel storage facility at the decommissioned nuclear power plant in Ukraine on the eve of talks in London about the need for stronger air defence. ⌘ Read more

During COVID, Cheryl skipped tests. Then a ‘fake tan’ comment forced her to the GP
Oncologists are warning of waves of recurrent cancers due to later-stage diagnoses following the pandemic. ⌘ Read more

Andrew Hastie slams Hanson’s ‘MAGA first’ mindset as One Nation leader backs Trump
Coalition strategists believe that linking the rising populist leader to the US president is one of the best ways to diminish her standing among voters. ⌘ Read more

Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such attack since April ceasefire
Tehran had warned of retaliation after Israel on Sunday struck Beirut’s southern suburbs in defiance of Washington’s request days ago to stand down ⌘ Read more

The Neale Daniher message that put a Demons great on the slide
Nathan Jones thought his old coach Neale Daniher was messaging him with a critique of the young Demons win over Carlton, it turned out to be far more poignant. ⌘ Read more

‘The hard way’: Pies forward on gratitude, the Big Freeze and Bobby Hill
Collingwood fans have warmed to Lachie Schultz, now recognising him as a forward who does all the hard things to make his team better. In 2026, he is back to his best. ⌘ Read more

Law change prompts judge to warn of ‘desperate people’ left with ‘no rights’
A memo from the president of the court responsible for dealing with workers’ compensation claims in NSW warned staff to prepare for “harrowing” encounters with injured workers due to changes to the scheme passed by the Minns government. ⌘ Read more

Australia’s data centre explosion: Why the surge in NSW, Victoria is now eclipsing the mining boom
The rapid expansion in global data centres could be the single largest economic lift since the railroad construction boom of the 1880s and 1890s, surpassing even the mining explosion of the 2010s. ⌘ Read more

Ultra-processed foods linked to 58 per cent rise in dementia risk
Processed meats contribute most to cognitive decline, a new Harvard study has found. But some foods have the opposite effect. ⌘ Read more

A dirty job: How a father and son built one of state’s worst illegal dump sites in their own backyard
A father and son illegally built mountains of industrial waste in their own Diamond Creek backyard and on a nearby property, ignoring orders to stop for months. ⌘ Read more

The AI craze will soon hold even more sway over the world’s biggest sharemarket
As investors prepare for the biggest float in history, Wall Street’s performance is being tied more closely to artificial intelligence profits. ⌘ Read more

‘It’s all showbusiness’: Meet the publicist behind America’s political influencers
He was the PR guru to looksmaxxer Clavicular and markets far-right conspiracy theorist Candace Owens. For once-cancelled reporter Mitchell Jackson, there are no rules – only a good show. ⌘ Read more

How fans travelled to Brisbane’s latest mega event – and our lessons for 2032
Exclusive analysis of Magic Round mobile phone data shows we’ve got a long way to go to reach our Olympic targets for public and active transport. ⌘ Read more

Teaching watchdog pushes for medical-style transparency on teacher misconduct
The Victorian Institute of Teaching chief wants greater transparency on the register of educators, but a parents’ group says proceed with caution. ⌘ Read more

Ten things we’ll never understand about Turkey
Istanbul is one of the world’s most visited cities and Turkey one of the world’s best destinations, but that doesn’t mean we always know what’s going on. ⌘ Read more

Marriage comes with three key health benefits. But there’s a catch
There are a few ways your relationship status may affect your health and wellness. ⌘ Read more

Humble, heroic, selfless: Richard Scolyer beat the cancer odds but finally lost the battle
The world-renowned pathologist and researcher, who was joint Australian of the Year for 2024, became nationally known after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. ⌘ Read more

The common carry-on items that could get you in trouble at the airport
It’s not just powdered chocolate and hair-removal devices that could slow you down the next time you’re passing through airport security. ⌘ Read more

As Parramatta ICAC inquiry hears of alleged corrupt conduct, councillors debate its severity
“There are different levels of corruption”, one councillor told her colleagues about the allegations aired at ICAC. ⌘ Read more

Raising a child today costs as much as a small mortgage – and that’s before you put education on the tab
This is how much kids cost. Even without accounting for private school fees, piano lessons and braces, parents are feeling it. ⌘ Read more

Sai made an impossible choice about his health. Now he’s afraid to sleep at night
After Sai Akunuri bought his first family home, he was faced with a hard decision: Keep his life-saving diabetes device, or pay his mortgage. ⌘ Read more

Is life getting better in NSW? Here’s how the government is finding out
The state has been measuring our wellbeing, not just budget dollars and cents. ⌘ Read more

Luxury Australian lodge has bounced back from disaster better than ever
A tropical cyclone ripped through this region in November, but a first-time visitor would barely notice. ⌘ Read more

One-third of year 12 students have dropped this science subject since 2025
While English saw the largest number of overall drop-outs among the 2026 year 12 cohort, its percentage of deserters was eclipsed by another subject. ⌘ Read more

Yes, the cliches about my suburb are all true. Roll your eyes if you must
High-density living is in full swing here, but there’s one positive to overdevelopment that no one ever mentions. ⌘ Read more

Why winter veg tastes better – and the $3 bargain to buy now
As temperatures drop, winter vegetables actually get sweeter. Experts share the best seasonal buys, how to spot juicy fruit, and the $3 steal to grab now. ⌘ Read more

The NRL’s heavyweights have fallen off a cliff. And only one is climbing back up
Set restarts, injuries and hubris have four of the NRL’s premiership favourites battling to save their 2026 campaigns already. ⌘ Read more

In this city, snacks come fast and cheap, but you won’t be able to stop at one
In historic markets and neighbourhood hangouts, treats abound for those on a budget. ⌘ Read more