22 h. ago ‘Irrational’: China’s top spy agency attacks ASIO over espionage ‘threat’

China’s ministry of state security has verbally attacked Australia’s intelligence agencies, accusing them of fabricating a “Chinese spy threat” while carrying out their own espionage in China.

Events

47 h. ago Genius Childcare boss fined for handling proceeds of crime as investigators chase missing millions

Darren Misquitta escaped conviction but his legal woes may be just beginning as investigators search for missing millions from his childcare empire and allege breaches of company law.

Events

48 h. ago Case collapses against retired cop charged over citizen’s arrest

Adam Sontag was charged with assault after attempting to apprehend a teenager he suspected of vandalism. The case against him has collapsed, while fresh footage reveals the same boy bashing another student.

Events

59 h. ago Warning from Washington: Speak out about Chinese threat or risk AUKUS subs

Policymakers in Washington are getting nervous that the Albanese government is “less vocal about what the problem is” compared with predecessors, experts say.

Events

2 d. ago ‘The US severely undermined peace’: China says it ‘drove away’ US warship in South China Sea

The incident comes days after two Chinese ships collided while chasing a Philippine vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Events

3 d. ago Sydney University student allegedly raped after St Paul’s College party

A court heard the 18-year-old complainant had no recollection of the incident until she later found footage of it.

Society

4 d. ago Chinese ships smash into each other while chasing Philippine boat, footage shows

A China Coast Guard vessel accidentally rammed into a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship in the South China Sea, resulting in “substantial damage”, the Philippine Coast Guard said.

Politics

4 d. ago Hermes handbags, multiple properties and a $24,000 Rolex: Alleged ‘unexplained wealth’ of woman charged with foreign interference

The Chinese national, who is also an Australian permanent resident, has been denied bail after she was charged with spying on an Australian-based Buddhist group.

Economics

4 d. ago Man accused of leading police on a chase halfway across Sydney

A 32-year-old has faced court accused of leading police on a chase from Randwick to Turramurra.

Events

5 d. ago The Brisbane train stations where you’re most likely to hurt yourself

These are the “heart-stopping” moments when Brisbane commuters risked their lives around trains.

Politics

5 d. ago Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs in opening T20 after David magic and brilliant Maxwell catch

Australia were in early trouble before Tim David steadied the ship with a sensational 83 from 52 balls in the first T20 international against South Africa in Darwin.

Politics

6 d. ago Terrifying vision of close calls on Sydney light rail network

The NSW government has shared footage of heart-stopping near-misses on the light rail network to remind passengers to stay safe.

Politics

6 d. ago Man arrested after car crashes into house during police chase in Sydney’s west

A man has been arrested after crashing a car into a house during an alleged police pursuit in Sydney’s west.

Events

7 d. ago Geelong vs Essendon AFL LIVE: Cameron kicks four goals as Cats hold off spirited Bombers in Geelong

Geelong and Essendon will face off on Friday night football as Cats forward Jeremy Cameron continues his pursuit of a rare century of goals. Follow along for live coverage.

Events

7 d. ago Geelong vs Essendon AFL LIVE: Shiel in the spotlight for dangerous push as Bombers get back in the game

Geelong and Essendon will face off on Friday night football as Cats forward Jeremy Cameron continues his pursuit of a rare century of goals. Follow along for live coverage.

Events

7 d. ago Geelong vs Essendon AFL LIVE: Another injury scare for Dons as Cameron continues the hunt for 100 goals

Geelong and Essendon will face off on Friday night football as Cats forward Jeremy Cameron continues his pursuit of a rare century of goals. Follow along for live coverage.

Events

7 d. ago Geelong vs Essendon AFL LIVE: A Cats forward makes a fast start as against the Dons but it’s not Cameron

Geelong and Essendon will face off on Friday night football as Cats forward Jeremy Cameron continues his pursuit of a rare century of goals. Follow along for live coverage.

Events

7 d. ago Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers LIVE: Cats make late change as Martin goes out; Cameron chases goal ton against Dons

Geelong and Essendon will face off on Friday night football as Cats forward Jeremy Cameron continues his pursuit of a rare century of goals. Follow along for live coverage.

Events

7 d. ago The sickening footage of police officers’ attack on mentally ill woman

Two former officers have been jailed over the assault during which they stomped on the woman’s face and pepper sprayed her naked body.

Events

8 d. ago McRae apologises to Magpies fans after Hawks loss; Mitchell praises Newcombe

The Hawks have thumped a hapless Collingwood at the MCG and now there are big questions about where these two clubs will finish on the ladder. Follow along for live updates.

Politics