2 h. ago Police target alleged money laundering, illicit tobacco crime syndicate

Four men charged after co-ordinated AFP and NSW Police raids across Sydney.

Events

2 h. ago A mayor on a mission nominates city safety as the biggest achievement of his first year

Just over a year into his term as lord mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece says his greatest success has been in an area not usually within the council’s remit.

Events

2 h. ago A mayor on a mission nominates crime crackdown as biggest achievement of his first year

Just over a year into his term as lord mayor of Melbourne, Nick Reece says his greatest success has been in an area not usually within the council’s remit.

Events

9 h. ago One Battle After Another leads, Wicked snubbed in Golden Globe nominations

Jacob Elordi was among the Australian names called out, scoring nods in the film and TV categories. Read the full list of nominees.

Politics

9 h. ago Victoria enters election year on political knife’s edge as opposition support surges

The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows Jess Wilson is the most popular Liberal leader since the survey began and voters back Labor’s youth crime changes.

Politics

23 h. ago The country golf course aiming to lure McIlroy and be Australia’s Augusta

The exclusive club north-east of Melbourne already attracts some of the biggest names in Australian golf to its annual invitational. Now, it’s chasing an even bigger profile.

Politics

25 h. ago Man charged with Nazi salute as part of federal police blitz

Police have also seized swastika-bearing swords, charged a British man with hate crimes and a 21-year-old with possessing extremist material as part of a week-long crackdown.

Events

25 h. ago Swords, extremist material and Nazi salutes: Three men charged as part of federal police blitz

Police have hit three men with Nazi-related charges and seized swastika-bearing swords as part of a week-long crackdown.

Events

33 h. ago Rapist under ‘supervision’ in community attacked woman during violent crime spree

The man is among sex offenders who have committed violent crimes while on supervision orders but whose cases have been hidden from the public and protected by legislation.

Events

33 h. ago Sex offender under ‘supervision’ in community attacked woman during violent crime spree

The man is among sex offenders who have committed violent crimes while on supervision orders but whose cases have been hidden from the public and protected by legislation.

Events

43 h. ago Inner West mayor calls for state government intervention in Wests Tigers’ battle

Darcy Byrne wants the NSW government to resolve the Wests Tigers’ boardroom fight with an intervention similar to that at Parramatta in 2016.

Politics

46 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla’s quiet move after skipping Catherine’s Christmas concert

Less than half of the British monarchy’s senior working royals attended the biggest event on Catherine’s calendar, though some absences are more noteworthy than others.

Politics

51 h. ago Australian Open golf 2025 Live Coverage: Cameron Smith, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy battle at Royal Melbourne

Masters champion Rory McIlroy and Australia’s best male golfers are playing for the biggest prize in Australian golf.

Politics

51 h. ago Australian Open golf 2025 Live Coverage: Smith slips as Rasmus roars into outright lead

Masters champion Rory McIlroy and Australia’s best male golfers are playing for the biggest prize in Australian golf.

Politics

3 d. ago Keeping secrets: How Victoria has fallen behind other states on integrity

They’re the reports gathering dust as the state focuses on crime, housing and health. But Victoria’s integrity system no longer looks fit for purpose.

Politics

3 d. ago A $70 million mirage: Lessons from Australia’s biggest start

Strongroom AI raised $17 million at a $70 million valuation. Three weeks later, investors called the police.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Just grateful’: Two ‘bogans from Australia’ lead film award nominations

The horror film Bring Her Back has dominated the AACTA Award film nominations, with the Belle Gibson Netflix series well ahead of its rivals in the TV categories.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Ned will guide his donors’: Liberal mayor questioned over independent campaign funds

An inquiry into Liverpool Council turned its attention to alleged donations to a candidate in the NSW local council elections.

Politics

3 d. ago WA’s top cop says shooting, arson attacks linked to police crackdown on illegal tobacco

West Australian police believe a shooting at a Ballajura shop overnight and a building fire in Maddington on Thursday are linked to the force’s crackdown on the illegal tobacco market.

Events

3 d. ago ‘The only recipe for success’: How Charlie Pickering became one of TV’s great survivors

With his show The Weekly, the comedian has outplayed and outlasted some of his biggest rivals.

Events