49 m. ago Grieving in public view, Erika Kirk blends the personal and political to further her husband’s cause

For years, she built her own conservative following while helping her husband build his. Now she is sharing her grief with her millions of followers, who have tuned in to her message of family first.

Politics

71 m. ago With Charlie Kirk’s death, the MAGA movement gains its first patron saint

While it’s easy to find condemnation for senseless violence, and feel sympathy towards Kirk’s wife and young children, it’s difficult to find empathy.

Events

2 h. ago Experts look to bullet casing messages for hints on motive as Trump hits out at left over Kirk shooting

Investigators have found messages engraved into four casings gathered from the scene of the fatal shooting in Utah.

Events

4 h. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

Politics

9 h. ago Lauren tried to get her bathroom fixed. Then she got told to leave

A Melbourne renter says she was left without a safe bathroom, and told by her property manager to use public facilities like pools and the library instead.

Politics

14 h. ago Hoop dreams: Kingsley Just achieves a record for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute

Kingsley Just earns a listing in the new Guinness Book of Records for the most aerial hoop somersaults in one minute (male) with 57 somersaults. Achieved in June 2024 at Circus Nexus in Preston, Melbourne.

Politics

19 h. ago Scuffles break out as four competing rallies converge on Melbourne

Chaotic scenes unfolded on the streets of Melbourne on Saturday as agitators from largely peaceful protests that drew thousands of people clashed in the CBD.

Politics

20 h. ago AFLW weekly LIVE round 5: Magpies end Sydney’s perfect start; Demons conquered in boilover

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round five. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Politics

22 h. ago AFLW round 5: Magpies end Sydney’s perfect season start; Teams and expert tips

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round five. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

22 h. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

Politics

25 h. ago The injury that left Cameron Munster ‘rolling around like a stuffed chook’

Melbourne Storm star has allayed concerns over what initially looked like a serious ankle injury late in Friday’s win over Canterbury

Events

26 h. ago ‘Too quickly for me’: Bucks on Melbourne’s coach selection process as Steven King lands the role

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

Politics

26 h. ago Teacher’s pet to wanted man: Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder?

The man accused of shooting MAGA activist Charlie Kirk seemingly had a bright future ahead of him, as a well-liked and excellent student with no criminal history and a “great family”.

Events

27 h. ago ‘Battle cry’: Charlie Kirk’s widow speaks out after arrest of suspected assassin

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

Events

33 h. ago Torn in the USA: How Charlie Kirk’s death exposed America’s extreme divide

America has been left reeling from the conservative activist’s assassination, and many are now frightened about what might come next.

Events

38 h. ago ‘Ladies and gentlemen, we got him’: Suspect in custody over Charlie Kirk shooting

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

Events

40 h. ago Ciraldo rips into refs following Dogs loss to Storm; Crichton goes down injured

Melbourne Storm will yet again host a preliminary final while the Bulldogs have to lick their wounds after losing skipper Stephen Crichton to a serious ankle injury. Follow along for live updates and post game news.

Events

40 h. ago ‘I think we have him’: Trump says suspect in custody over Kirk shooting

A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been taken into custody, US President Donald Trump has told Fox News.

Politics

41 h. ago Our nine favourite homes for sale across Melbourne right now

From a pretty heritage facade to a neutral palette, we’ve rounded up the best properties on the market right now to help you choose.

Politics

43 h. ago Cops face court accused of unlawful killing of Melbourne man

Two police officers have faced court accused of unlawfully killing a man who died in hospital following his arrest in a car park

Events