16 h. ago Fears for workers trapped in mine collapse in Central Queensland

Emergency crews have raced to the scene of a mine collapse in Central Queensland.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘It happened in seconds’: How a night of youthful joy turned into tragedy

Young revellers had crowded into the Le Constellation basement to cheer the year ahead. Now, that future has been cut short for at least 40 of them.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Soaked in blood’: Iran protests turn deadly as Tehran cracks down

Several protesters were killed as the government moved to quell growing unrest triggered by rising prices, a collapsing currency and high youth unemployment.

Events

54 h. ago Up in smoke: How one budget burnt a $115 billion hole in the nation’s finances

It’s now clear two decisions by Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg in 2018-19 have created huge fiscal headaches for all taxpayers.

Events

65 h. ago Police search Sydney waters for missing teenager after fatal boat capsize

A teenage boy is missing from waters near Sydney's northern beaches after a boat capsize left one man dead and another injured.

Events

65 h. ago Man dead after boat flips off Sydney’s northern beaches, search under way for missing teen

A man is dead, another is in hospital, and a search continues for a missing teenager after a “tragic boating incident” on New Year’s Eve.

Events

68 h. ago Man dead after boat flips off Sydney’s northern beaches, teen feared missing

At least three people were believed to be in the boat when it capsized in large swell.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Get the GoPro’: Oscar hooked a shark on his fishing line. Then it bit his boat

When Oscar Ford felt a powerful pull on his fishing reel, he had no idea it was great white, leading him on a 35-minute chase. Then, he saw it “gliding through the water like a submarine”.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘My soul asked me to do that’: Bondi hero breaks silence on tackling gunman

National hero Ahmed al Ahmed has described the moment he tackled and disarmed a Bondi Beach terrorist, in an interview with US network CBS.

Politics

4 d. ago Bondi hero opens up about moment he bravely confronted gunman

The Australian hero who bravely disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen and got shot in the process has spoken out for the first time since being released from hospital.

Politics

4 d. ago Mother and teenagers save bushwalker’s life with human heat circle

When emergency services were unable to reach a man who had collapsed while walking, they contacted a family staying nearby.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump’s ‘Golden Fleet’ battleship plan a disaster waiting to happen

Three consecutive US Navy surface warship schemes have collapsed. Will this be the fourth?

Politics

6 d. ago Over 90 people still locked out of caravan park over crane collapse fears

More than 90 holidaymakers are still locked out of a caravan park as wild weather hampers efforts to remove a collapsing crane.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Finally we’ve won one’: England break through for first victory in Australia in 15 years

Australia’s fragile batting has proven Stuart Broad right, allowing England’s Bazballers to blast a $10 million revenue hole through Cricket Australia’s coffers and dash local hopes for an Ashes whitewash with their first win on these shores in 15 years.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘They deserve it’: England break through for first win in Australia in 15 years

Australia’s fragile batting has proven Stuart Broad right, allowing England’s Bazballers to blast a $10 million revenue hole through Cricket Australia’s coffers and dash local hopes for an Ashes whitewash with their first win on these shores in 15 years.

Politics

7 d. ago JD Vance is now the undisputed heir to the MAGA throne – but at what price?

Trump’s anointed successor must calm an increasingly fractious Republican movement which some say risks following its Democratic opponents down the same identity rabbit hole.

Politics

7 d. ago Ukraine’s ‘Brexit’ moment: Zelensky to hold talks with Trump on ending war

The US and Ukrainian leaders will meet in Florida to discuss territorial issues – the main stumbling block in talks to end the war with Russia – as a new 20-point peace deal nears completion.

Politics

7 d. ago Holidaymakers still locked out of caravan park after crane snaps

It could be days before holidaymakers are able to return to the Gold Coast site as winds hamper efforts to dismantle a crane at risk of collapse after wild weather.

Politics

7 d. ago The Ashes Boxing Day Test day one recap: The Cameron Green brain fade that sparked an epic collapse

Like all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Shane Watson before him, Green has become the whipping boy among fans who have lost patience with the youngest player in an ageing team – and dismissals like Friday’s do nothing to win them over.

Society

7 d. ago Family have $50m in property frozen as part of missing super scandal

Liquidators allege Robert Filippini received $158 million from the Shield Master Fund before it collapsed with $500 million of client’s superannuation.

Society