Moses Leota to Perth Bears? The Penrith release twist explained
Moses Leota has emerged as a target for the Perth Bears ahead of their NRL debut, but the expansion club's pursuit hinges entirely on whether Penrith is…
China's JL-3 Missile Test Alarms Australia and Japan
China has test-fired a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) into the South Pacific, drawing immediate condemnation from Australia…
AI Models Cheating and Blackmailing in Tests, Minister Says
Australia's newly established AI Safety Institute has begun testing some of the world's most advanced artificial intelligence models — and what it is…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium beat USA 4-1, Spain end Ronaldo era
Belgium have eliminated the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup , delivering a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle to end the host nation's…
China Pacific missile test: Conroy warns of WWII-scale build-up
China has test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the South Pacific Ocean, giving Australia only a few hours'…
Helping Children Cope With the Socceroos' World Cup Exit
Australia's run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is over, and for many of the nation's youngest football fans, the news has hit hard. The Socceroos were knocked…
Sarcoma Diagnosis: The Cancer That's Easy to Miss
A young man brushing off shoulder pain and lung "niggles" as the wear and tear of boxing training. A health professional chalking up a warm sensation in…
Storms Disrupt America's 250th Anniversary at National Mall
Severe thunderstorms swept over Washington DC on Saturday, forcing organisers to evacuate thousands of attendees from the National Mall during the…
FIFA lifts Balogun ban after Trump call, Belgium outraged
FIFA has cleared United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Tuesday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after suspending his automatic…
New Darwin Service Supports Parents with Perinatal Mental Health
A first-of-its-kind specialist mental health clinic for expectant and new parents has opened at Berry Springs, near Darwin, aiming to address what experts…
Indigenous Game Developers Lighting Up Video Games With First Nations Stories
A new wave of Aboriginal Australian game developers is harnessing the reach and storytelling power of video games to bring First Nations culture to…
Boulia Blackouts: 18 Months Without Permanent Ergon Electrician
The remote outback Queensland town of Boulia has been plunged into repeated blackouts lasting as long as 14 hours, with residents and business owners…
Haaland double knocks Brazil out of 2026 World Cup
Erling Haaland delivered one of the tournament's most dramatic interventions, netting twice in the closing stages to send Norway into their first-ever…
Mount Isa Barber Takes Fade Wellbeing Program to Mornington Island
A Mount Isa barber has left a lasting mark on one of Queensland's most remote communities, travelling to Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria to…
Boy, 11, Breeding Hampshire Down Heritage Sheep in NSW
An 11-year-old boy from Central West New South Wales is playing a surprising role in preventing one of Australia's heritage sheep breeds from disappearing…
Richmond Fire: 10 Businesses Ablaze After Shop Ramming
More than 80 firefighters have battled a major blaze that tore through 10 businesses on Victoria Street, Richmond , in inner Melbourne on Monday morning…
ASX Set to Slip Despite Global Market Strength | Markets
The Australian sharemarket is poised for a subdued start to the trading week, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a fall of 0.4% at Monday's open — even as…
NAIDOC Week 2026: '50 Years of Deadly' Theme Explained
NAIDOC Week 2026 will run from 5 to 12 July , with communities across Australia coming together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of…
Australia's Migration Debate: Why Departures Are the Missing Piece
A new report from the Australian National University has identified a critical but largely ignored factor driving Australia's persistently high migration…
Household Debt Driving the Rise of One Nation in Australia
Australia's economy appears healthy by almost every conventional measure — yet voter anger is reaching historic levels, with growing numbers of…
Neil the Seal Causes Chaos at Tasmanian Petrol Station
Australia's most famous seal has made a dramatic return to public life, with Neil the elephant seal filmed hurling his 1000kg body onto a parked ute at a…
Man's Body Found in Murray River at Barooga | NSW Police
NSW Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was recovered from the Murray River at Barooga , a border town approximately 266 kilometres…
Albanese Criticised Over Kylie Minogue Podcast Comments
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has drawn sharp criticism after taking part in a "shag, marry, date" segment on a popular Australian podcast, with…
Space Junk Washes Up on North Queensland Beach | Hazmat Alert
At least six suspected pieces of space debris have washed ashore at Forrest Beach near Ingham in north Queensland, triggering a major hazmat response…