84 m. ago Bodies found in river search for missing father and son as rain lashes Sydney

The two men went missing after their car veered into a tree and crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry in wet weather.

Events

2 h. ago Father and son missing after car plunges into river near Wisemans Ferry

Police search the Macdonald River after a crash left a father and son missing. A third son escaped as Sydney endures its wettest August in 30 years. (Footage: Kate Geraghty)

Events

2 h. ago Father, son missing after car plunges into river as rain lashes Sydney

Sydney could record up to 80mm of rain on Thursday as police search for two men after their car crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry.

Events

3 h. ago Car stolen from Melbourne with family's luggage and passports inside

A family in south-east Melbourne has been left shaken after their car was stolen with luggage and passports inside.

Politics

6 h. ago States sidelined as Butler reassures families children won’t be booted from NDIS before reforms are ready

After announcing major changes on Wednesday, Mark Butler said on Thursday: “Kids are not going to be taken off the NDIS because of what I said yesterday.”

Society

7 h. ago Coates to stay at Storm, but there’s a twist with his new deal

Superstar winger Xavier Coates is poised to recommit to Melbourne, but it won’t be long before speculation about his future ramps up again.

Events

7 h. ago Two missing after car plunges into river as rain lashes Sydney

Sydney could record up to 80mm of rain on Thursday as police search for two men who went missing after their car crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry on Wednesday night.

Events

10 h. ago An orangutan reached for Natalie’s hand. It was a defining moment for her

Through often-startling stories detailing the wonder of wildlife, a Melbourne environmentalist hopes to convince people that the natural world is worth saving.

Politics

10 h. ago Like being inside your mother’s womb: Melbourne’s new choose

Melbourne’s Now or Never festival kicks off on Thursday with a giant pink inflatable installation covering half of the inside of the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building.

Politics

23 h. ago Alleged reason girl, 12, stabbed carer and stole car revealed

The 12-year-old faced Ipswich court accused of stabbing her foster carer in the chest.

Politics

24 h. ago Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling Gaza student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘Operating like Big Brother’: Melbourne University breached privacy in surveilling student protesters

A top Australian university violated students’ privacy when it used its internet network to identify students participating in a Gaza protest in May 2024.

Culture

31 h. ago Search continues for gunman after man killed in shooting in Sydney's west

The man was shot in a car last night, with the car later found to be set alight.

Events

34 h. ago First look: A surprising ingredient takes centre stage at this new Japanese restaurant

This Melbourne first is a casual spot that celebrates the simmering stews found on the streets of Japan – and the broth that powers them.

Politics

34 h. ago China’s $1 billion ‘British’ town is as bonkers as it sounds

Starbucks is doing a decent trade, and there’s a familiar figure outside: Winston Churchill.

Economics

47 h. ago Court shown dramatic footage of stolen car hitting police officer during high

A court has released dramatic vision of the moment a police officer was flung into the air during a high-speed chase in Melbourne's north.

Events

52 h. ago Melbourne’s key street has got its buzz back, and it’s bigger than, well ...

For years, the city’s spine has been on life support, but a string of new openings suggests our entertainment and retail hub is returning to its best.

Politics

52 h. ago ‘Singing Nazi anthem, doing the salute’: student faces antisemitism

A 14-year-old Jewish girl says she faced Nazi salutes and swastikas at schools in Melbourne’s south-east.

Politics

57 h. ago Suspected getaway car driven in Sydney shooting found overnight

A Ford Mustang believed to be the getaway car for a shooting in Sydney over the weekend has been found burning overnight.

Events

57 h. ago Five teenagers charged over Melbourne armed supermarket robberies

Five teenagers have been charged after a series of alleged armed supermarket robberies ended in a police chase across Melbourne.

Events