2 h. ago WA fishing ban challenge lands in court as industry mounts fightback

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

Events

2 h. ago Luckless paceman in frame for Boxing Day Test return after wretched injury run

Jhye Richardson’s shoulder was once so frail he would dislocate it throwing, diving and even celebrating a wicket. But he’s now closer than ever to a long-awaited Test recall.

Events

5 h. ago Horror start to weekend on Qld roads: Three dead, three charged in separate traffic incidents

A horror weekend on Queensland roads has included three people being killed in crashes on Saturday and three men being charged for dangerous driving in separate incidents.

Events

6 h. ago The spinner tipped to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test – and the other contenders

Nathan Lyon is almost certain to miss the Boxing Day Test, but a former Test spinner says national selectors have several strong options to pick from.

Politics

7 h. ago Pilot declared ‘Mayday’ after flying through Musk rocket explosion

The explosion of a SpaceX rocket earlier this year put multiple passenger planes and hundreds of people in danger, new documents reveal.

Events

10 h. ago Starc fires Ashes warning as Broad doubles down on ‘worst Australian team since 2010

Travis Head has had a subtle dig at former England fast bowler Stuart Broad for his pre-series remarks about the Australian line-up.

Events

13 h. ago Sex toys and shotguns: What happened when Andrew invited Epstein to Sandringham

Andrew claimed it was “just a straightforward shooting weekend”, but what staff found in the guest rooms of the Queen’s private estate left them shocked.

Politics

17 h. ago The $393 billion crypto craze that could one day threaten banks

Donald Trump is a fan of these digital assets, and some analysts agree they are genuinely useful for moving money and could challenge lending giants.

Economics

17 h. ago Airline’s lost plane found after 13 years – with a huge parking bill

How does a 30-tonne, 30-metre-long Boeing passenger jet go missing for well over a decade? That’s a question people are asking Air India.

Politics

24 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with emotional service; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, for a vigil to honour the victims of the massacre. Look back on our live coverage.

Events

24 h. ago ‘Unbreakable’: Pleas for peace and unity, jeers for Albanese as thousands attend Bondi vigil

Thunderous silence honoured the 15 innocent people killed on Bondi Beach. It was billed as an evening of peace and unity. And it was, until the prime minister arrived.

Politics

25 h. ago Brisbane leaders unite against antisemitism at City Hall rally

Seven days on from the horrific event that claimed the lives of 15 people at Bondi Beach, members of Brisbane’s Jewish community and their supporters filled City Hall on Sunday evening in a stand against antisemitism.

Politics

26 h. ago Horror weekend on Queensland roads: Three dead, two charged in separate crashes

A horror weekend on Queensland roads has included three people being killed in crashes on Saturday and two men being charged for dangerous driving in separate incidents.

Events

26 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

Events

26 h. ago ‘Not good people’: Philippine mosques to be plastered with Bondi gunmen’s images

The shooters’ movements during their excursions outside their budget hotel room in Davao City are at the centre of a multipronged investigation by Philippine authorities.

Politics

27 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Crowds gather at Bondi for vigil amid heavy security; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

Events

28 h. ago Adelaide finale as it happened: Australia retain Ashes with 82

Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide to retain the urn with two matches to spare and leave England facing recriminations over another failed campaign.

Politics

29 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM launches intelligence review; day of reflection under way; Barnaby Joyce addresses anti

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

Events

29 h. ago Who’d dare put a dumb phone under the tree for a kid? You should do it for adults, too

All I want for Christmas is connection – genuine, human connection.

Technology

29 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump and the case of the missing photograph

The US Justice Department removed at least a dozen photos including one featuring US President Donald Trump a day after releasing them as part of the first tranche of Epstein files.

Politics