64 m. ago Teen dies after shooting in Melbourne’s inner north near closed police station

A police officer tried to save a youth who suffered life-threatening head injuries in a drive-by-shooting meters from Fitzroy Police Station just after midnight.

Events

35 h. ago About 40 dead after fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

The tragedy struck the Crans-Montana ski resort, where witnesses report that a sparkler attached to a champagne bottle may have ignited the fire.

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38 h. ago At least 40 dead after fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

The tragedy struck the Crans-Montana ski resort, where witnesses report that a sparkler attached to a champagne bottle ignited the fire.

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45 h. ago Fatalities reported as fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

Police said more than 100 people were in the building in the luxury resort town, which is popular with tourists.

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49 h. ago Fire destroys bayside home on New Year’s Eve, killing family pets

“At the stroke of midnight we were just watching the house burn down.”

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50 h. ago Watch London cheer in 2026, as clocks strike midnight in Europe

More than 100,000 people have gathered along the River Thames in London to hear the city’s iconic Big Ben ring in the new year and watch a colourful explosion of fireworks synced to each chime.

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54 h. ago Five Australians onboard trains in deadly crash near Machu Picchu

Images taken near Peru’s top tourist site show the badly damaged locomotives – which collided head-on – facing each other and people being treated on the sides of the tracks.

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55 h. ago Can you be a raver in your 40s? I decided to revive my life on the dance floor

A few years ago, while battling another chaotic family meal prep, I dreamily reminisced about the ’90s. Those heady times of glitter hair gel, fluoro crop tops and chunky sneakers.

Politics

58 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.

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63 h. ago The six weeks that would destroy John Howard’s prime ministership

In a six-week period, the Howard government made two decisions that would reverberate through Australian politics for the next 20 years.

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69 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.

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2 d. 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.

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2 d. ago De Minaur lauds young gun’s ‘unbelievable rise’ ahead of Australian Open

Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint will have the chance to play as a team at the United Cup before heading to Melbourne for the first grand slam of the year.

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. ago The social media whipping boy, cult hero and unlikely captain in our Test team of 2025

Only three players – Travis Head, Joe Root and Ravindra Jadeja – retained their places from last year, while seven have been named in this team for the first time, including a spinner many will not have heard of.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘It’s hateful racism’: Islamophobia spikes since Bondi attack

Ten mosques and Islamic centres have reported vandalism, break-ins or threats since the Bondi terror attack, while Premier Chris Minns says it is “disgusting” Muslims are being targeted.

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3 d. ago Bondi attack must prompt a reflection on antisemitism in the arts

Jewish artists and writers have reported feeling ostracised and culturally homeless in their formerly welcoming creative communities. This must change.

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3 d. ago More than 50 firefighters battle furniture factory blaze in Sydney’s west

A furniture factory in our west has been destroyed by an afternoon inferno taking over 50 firefighters to extinguish the blaze.

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3 d. ago Sweeping so many inquiry reports under the carpet is unacceptable

What an appalling state of affairs we have when issues deemed urgent enough to require in-depth examination are left abandoned in reports that gather dust.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Sword hanging over our heads’: Inside the fight dividing Punt Road

One of the busiest roads in Melbourne could be unlocked for higher-density living, as locals fight to drop a 71-year-old planning rule.

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